Why are Smart People So Dumb?
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is a key concern about public intellectuals like Neil deGrasse Tyson and Elon Musk?
They avoid discussing popular culture.
They are not well-known enough.
They often make controversial or misleading statements.
They focus too much on traditional media.
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According to Daniel Dresner, what is the main difference between public intellectuals and thought leaders?
Thought leaders avoid public speaking.
Public intellectuals weigh evidence carefully.
Thought leaders are more critical of existing ideas.
Public intellectuals focus on a single idea.
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30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common criticism of the ideas industry?
It lacks diversity in thought.
It is too focused on traditional media outlets.
It prioritizes marketable ideas over rigorous scholarship.
It encourages deep and meaningful debates.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the main claim of Amy Cuddy's 'power pose' research?
It can improve workplace productivity.
It can alter one's biochemistry and feelings of power.
It is a solution to global inequality.
It is a method to enhance creativity.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did Amy Cuddy's TED Talk impact her academic career?
It overshadowed her other academic work.
It was ignored by the corporate world.
It boosted interest in all her research.
It led to a decline in her popularity.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Why are think tanks criticized in the context of the ideas industry?
They are too focused on academic research.
They often promote specific ideologies rather than objective analysis.
They are not influential in politics.
They lack funding from wealthy donors.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What role do think tanks play in American politics?
They provide unbiased analysis of complex issues.
They influence policy by promoting specific ideologies.
They focus solely on foreign policy.
They are primarily academic institutions.
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