TED: Would you live in a floating city in the sky? | Toma_s Saraceno

The video explores the beauty of Salar de Uyuni and its reflection of stars and clouds, highlighting the impact of plastic pollution and the Anthropocene era. It introduces the Aero-Solar Museum, a project using plastic bags to create a floating museum, and the Aerocene era, focusing on ecological awareness and fuel-free travel using wind currents. The video discusses transnational spaces, solidarity, and the historical context of the Anthropocene, urging a shift towards sustainability and independence from fossil fuels.

What natural phenomenon at Salar de Uyuni creates the illusion of walking among the stars?

• The reflection of the moon

• The reflection of the stars

• The reflection of the sun

• The reflection of the clouds

What is the primary material used to create the Aero-Solar Museum?

• Wooden panels

• Used plastic bags

• New plastic bags

• Metal sheets

What era does the speaker propose as a successor to the Anthropocene?

• The Solar Era

• The Eco Era

• The Aerocene

• The Wind Era

What is the main challenge in flying using wind and solar energy according to the speaker?

• Navigating through air space regulations

• Avoiding bad weather

• Maintaining a constant speed

• Finding the right altitude

What is the proposed new celebration to promote ecological awareness?

• Eco Day

• Sun Day

• Air Day

• Wind Day

What does the speaker suggest about the ownership of air?

• It belongs to environmental organizations

• It belongs to everyone

• It belongs to the government

• It belongs to private companies

What does the speaker believe is necessary to create transnational spaces?

• Economic investments

• Imagination and solidarity

• Political agreements

• Advanced technology

What historical event marked the beginning of the Anthropocene era?

• The first Earth Day celebration

• The first solar-powered flight

• The first atomic bomb detonation

• The first moon landing

What was significant about the event on November 8, 2015, in New Mexico?

• A person was lifted using only solar energy

• A new environmental law was passed

• A new type of aircraft was launched

• A new species was discovered

What does the speaker hope to achieve with small steps in the Aerocene era?

• Achieving independence from fossil fuels

• Colonizing other planets

• Building larger sculptures

• Creating new types of aircraft