Moonshots and Sustainable Development

The video discusses the concept of moonshots, starting with President Kennedy's vision of landing a man on the moon. It then transitions to modern moonshots, focusing on global efforts to combat poverty and promote sustainability through the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs, adopted by the UN in 2015, aim to address issues like poverty, hunger, education, and climate change by 2030. The video concludes with a call to action for all sectors of society to contribute to achieving these goals.

What was President Kennedy's vision that inspired the original 'moonshot'?

• To create the United Nations

• To end world hunger

• To establish a global peace treaty

• To land a man on the moon and return him safely to Earth

What was the primary goal of the Millennium Development Goals introduced in 2000?

• To double global GDP

• To reduce extreme poverty by half

• To eliminate all diseases

• To colonize Mars

Which government proposed the idea of building on the Millennium Development Goals to achieve sustainable development?

• India

• Colombia

• China

• United States

What are the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) primarily focused on achieving by 2030?

• Universal basic income

• Ending extreme poverty and ensuring environmental sustainability

• Global military dominance

• Technological singularity

Which event marked the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals by all 193 UN member states?

• The signing of the Paris Agreement

• The G20 Summit

• A speech by Pope Francis at the UN General Assembly

• The Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro

What is the speaker's view on the current state of politics compared to the SDGs?

• Politics is irrelevant to the SDGs

• Politics and the SDGs are equally important

• Politics is a game of power and money, unlike the SDGs which aim to solve real problems

• Politics is more effective than the SDGs

What role does the speaker believe universities can play in achieving the SDGs?

• Universities should focus on increasing enrollment

• Universities should focus solely on academic research

• Universities can help solve problems and demonstrate solutions

• Universities should remain neutral and uninvolved

According to the speaker, what should businesses focus on to align with sustainability?

• Reducing employee benefits

• Expanding into new markets

• Selling products that sustain the planet

• Maximizing profits at any cost

What is the speaker's recommendation for society regarding the SDGs?

• Focus only on economic growth

• Ignore them as they are not important

• Leave it to governments to handle

• Learn, see, and understand them

What does the speaker refer to as 'our generation’s moonshot'?

• The Sustainable Development Goals

• The colonization of Mars

• The construction of a global space station

• The development of artificial intelligence