MIT Has Predicted that Society Will Collapse in 2040: Introduction

The video explores the potential collapse of modern civilization by 2040, as predicted by an MIT study. It discusses historical collapses and identifies four main factors: political, social, environmental, and economic. The video highlights the advantages of modern civilization, such as technology and global cooperation, while also addressing the risks associated with its complexity. It compares modern wealth to historical figures and emphasizes the unprecedented peace and interdependence of today's world.

Which of the following is NOT one of the four broad categories that tend to cause the collapse of civilizations?

• Political issues

• Technological issues

• Environmental issues

• Economic issues

What is one of the main reasons modern civilization is considered more advanced than historical empires?

• Longer history

• More wars

• Larger population

• Access to the internet

Who was mentioned as the richest person in history, according to the video?

• The Rothschilds

• Mansa Musa

• Elon Musk

• John D. Rockefeller

What analogy is used to describe the modern global economy compared to historical empires?

• A horse to a carriage

• A jet engine to a donkey

• A ship to a raft

• A skyscraper to a hut

What is a potential risk of the modern global economy's complexity?

• It is too slow

• It is too simple

• It is less resilient

• It is too isolated