TED: Maps that show us who we are (not just where we are) | Danny Dorling

The video explores unique maps by Ben Hennig, highlighting global population distribution, urbanization, and connectivity. It discusses historical and current trends in population growth, environmental changes, and resource management. The video emphasizes positive global trends, such as declining infant mortality and increased education, particularly for women. It concludes with a perspective on living in a new, connected world.

What is unique about the maps drawn by Ben Hennig?

• They depict the world in traditional geographical proportions.

• They enlarge areas with fewer people and shrink densely populated areas.

• They show equal space for everyone on the planet.

• They focus solely on natural landscapes.

What was a significant feature of Catalhoyuk, one of the world's first cities?

• People accessed their homes by walking over roofs.

• It had a complex network of streets.

• It was located in a desert region.

• It was known for its advanced irrigation systems.

What was the global population growth rate around the time the speaker was born?

• 2% per year

• 1% per year

• 3% per year

• 4% per year

What is a major concern related to global population growth?

• There will be too much space for everyone.

• The planet will be covered with a mass of human bodies.

• The population will decrease rapidly.

• Population growth will stop completely.

What does the map of water distribution reveal about Catalhoyuk?

• It was surrounded by large bodies of water.

• It had no access to water resources.

• It was located in an area with abundant water.

• It was situated where three continents meet.

How can the world ensure there is enough food for everyone?

• By eating less meat and feeding fewer crops to animals.

• By focusing solely on rice production.

• By increasing meat consumption.

• By reducing crop production.

What does the map of the world at night primarily show?

• Where the most advanced technology is located.

• Where natural resources are abundant.

• Where energy is used excessively.

• Where people live.

What change occurred in Tokyo after the tsunami in Japan?

• It became darker due to reduced electricity consumption.

• It remained unchanged in terms of energy use.

• It started using more nuclear power.

• It became brighter due to increased energy use.

What is a positive trend mentioned in the video regarding education?

• The number of children attending school is decreasing.

• More men are attending university than women.

• The internet is becoming less accessible to students.

• More women are attending university than men.

What is the speaker's final message about the current state of the world?

• The world is becoming less connected.

• The world is facing more problems than ever.

• We are living in a new, stabilizing world.

• We should fear each other more.