Understanding Poverty and Responsibility

The video discusses the disparity in access to basic necessities like food, shelter, and education, emphasizing the responsibility of the privileged to address poverty. It highlights the importance of education, fairness in the justice system, and sustainability goals. The video calls for action to reduce extreme poverty by 2030, noting significant progress over the past 20 years.

What does the speaker identify as a major issue regarding the distribution of basic necessities?

• They are evenly distributed worldwide.

• They are only available to those who work hard.

• They are not accessible to a billion people despite being essential.

• They are only available in developed countries.

According to the speaker, what is the role of privileged individuals in addressing poverty?

• To ignore the issue as it doesn't affect them.

• To amplify the voices of those who are less fortunate.

• To focus on their own success.

• To donate money without understanding the problem.

What is the speaker's target year for eliminating extreme poverty?

• 2050

• 2040

• 2030

• 2025

What does the speaker highlight as an unfair aspect of the justice system?

• The lack of public defenders.

• The length of trials.

• The bail system favoring those with money.

• The cost of legal representation.

What change does the speaker suggest could transform the world?

• Reducing the number of school days.

• Building more schools.

• Getting one more girl into school every day.

• Increasing taxes.

What is the speaker's ambition regarding packaging by 2030?

• To eliminate packaging altogether.

• To make all packaging 100% recyclable.

• To make all packaging biodegradable.

• To reduce packaging costs.

How much has extreme poverty decreased in the last 20 years according to the speaker?

• 25%

• 100%

• 50%

• 75%

What does the speaker urge everyone to do in the fight against poverty?

• Wait for government action.

• Stand together and take responsibility.

• Ignore the issue.

• Focus on personal wealth.