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During a discussion about movies, a participant took these notes regarding Christopher Nolan’s inspiration for his movies. 

• It is very likely that many of Christopher Nolan’s hit movies had drawn inspiration from earlier Japanese works. 

• Christopher Nolan’s “Inception” (2010) shares many similarities with Satoshi Kon’s “Paprika” (2006), since both dive into aspects of false reality and constantly make the viewers question the story setting.  

• The inspiration for “Memento” (2000) was actually from Christopher Nolan’s brother’s short story he written in high school called “Memento Mori” 

• Christopher Nolan mentioned in an interview that he was inspired by “2001: A Space Odyssey” (1977) to make “Interstellar” (2014). 

• “Inception” (2010) has many thematic elements present in “The Matrix” (1999), though there is no evidence to confirm if Christopher Nolan did take inspiration from the 1999 film. 

The participant wants to emphasize the similarities between two films of two different directors. 

• Christopher Nolan's film "Inception"(2010) and "Paprika" (2006) movie by Satoshi Kon signify the aspects of false reality and confusing viewers with the story setting 

• Christtopher Nolan's "Inception" (2010) was inspired by Satoshi Kon's "Paprika"(2006), while the "Memento" (2000) was inspired by his brother short story. 

• "Inception"(2010) is believed to be inspired by "The Matrix"(1999), though there isn't any evidence supporting this belief.

• Christopher Nolan mentioned about "2001: A Space Oddysey" (1977) during his interview after releasing "Interstellar" (2014)

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:

·       The cultivated large-fruited strawberry originated in Europe in the 18^th century.

·       Strawberries are produced for immediate consumption and for processing as frozen, canned, or preserved berries or as juice.

·       Most countries developed their own varieties during the 19th century.

·       The berries are handpicked into small baskets and created for marketing or put into trays for processing.

·       Early crops can be produced under glass or plastic covering.

The student wants to emphasize the purpose of strawberries in the industrial field.

• Strawberries, like other early fruits, can be produced under plastic covering, so many farmers in the field take full advantage of this characteristic by providing the best environment for the strawberries under their plastic coverings.

• Though originated in Europe in the 18^th century, most countries have developed their own versions of the large-fruited strawberries, contributing to an ever more diverse fruit market.

• Strawberries can be processed into frozen products, canned products, or juice to consume after a long time.

• Strawberries alone is made for immediate consumption, so many’s the time it was handpicked and right away put to selling on local markets.

While researching the ethics of artificial intelligence, a student has taken the following notes:

● A 2023 article in Scientific American discusses the potential dangers of AI surpassing human intelligence, leading to existential risks.

● A TED Talk by Elon Musk warns of the unregulated development of AI and calls for ethical guidelines.

● A report by the World Economic Forum outlines potential benefits of AI, such as in healthcare and environmental sustainability.

● A philosophical essay explores the implications of AI on the nature of consciousness and free will.

● A computer scientist argues that fears of AI superintelligence are exaggerated and that responsible development can ensure its benefits outweigh the risks.

The student wants to point out the 2 main opposing ideas regarding AI:

• AI poses existential risks if it surpasses human intelligence, as discussed in a 2023 article from Scientific American, but a computer scientist argues that these fears are exaggerated, and responsible development can ensure its benefits outweigh the risks.

• AI should be developed with no ethical guidelines, as warned by Elon Musk in his TED Talk, but a report by the World Economic Forum highlights AI’s potential to improve healthcare and environmental sustainability.

• AI’s potential dangers, such as those discussed in a 2023 Scientific American article, should be avoided by halting its development entirely, but a philosophical essay argues that AI has no effect on consciousness or free will.

• The unregulated development of AI, as warned by Elon Musk in his TED Talk, should be pursued to maximize its benefits, despite philosophical concerns about its impact on free will and consciousness.

The graph below shows the number of hours per week that a group of students spends on homework over the course of a month. Based on the graph, which of the following is the best evidence for the statement that most students increase their homework hours during the month?

• The total number of hours spent on homework in Week 4 is higher than in Week 1

• The increase in hours from Week 1 to Week 4 is consistent with the increase in hours from Week 2 to Week 3.

• Week 3 shows a significant drop in hours compared to Week 2.

• The graph shows that students start with fewer hours and gradually increase their homework time.

A researcher was analyzing population demographics over a three-year period and compiled data on different age groups, as shown in the graph. Based on the data presented, which of the following statements is best supported by the evidence?

• The percentage of people aged 50 or more remained constant between 1998 and 2000.

• The percentage of people aged 16-30 years showed a decreasing trend from 1998 to 2000.

• The percentage of people aged less than 15 was the highest among all age groups in every year.

• The percentage of people aged 31-50 years decreased from 1998 to 2000.

Computer ownership in the U.S. has changed significantly since 1997, with more households acquiring multiple computers over time. In 1997, the largest percentage of households had no computers, but this trend shifted as technology became more accessible. One of the most notable changes occurred in the early 2000s, when the percentage of households with 1 computer surpassed those with no computers, growing from ______.

• 27% in 2000 to over 50% in 2003

• 7% in 2000 to around 15% in 2003

• 20% in 2000 to nearly 50% in 2012

• 25% in 2000 to 40% in 2009

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