Gordon Brown: Wiring a web for global good

The transcript discusses the power of iconic images in sparking global awareness and action, highlighting historical movements and the impact of modern communication. It addresses global challenges such as poverty, climate change, and human rights, emphasizing the need for collective action and the creation of global institutions. The speaker advocates for building a global society through a shared moral ethic and the power of communication, urging the audience to take action towards a more connected and responsible world.

What common theme is shared by the impactful images discussed in the first section?

• They focus on political leaders.

• They awaken a shared human moral sense.

• They highlight the power of technology.

• They depict historical events.

What is a key factor that has changed in modern communication compared to the past?

• The reliance on printed media.

• The use of traditional postal services.

• The ability to communicate instantly across borders.

• The focus on local issues.

What historical example does the speaker use to illustrate the power of communication in social change?

• The abolition of the slave trade.

• The American Civil War.

• The French Revolution.

• The Industrial Revolution.

How did technology play a role in the 'coup de text' in the Philippines?

• By providing financial support.

• By enabling mass communication through texting.

• By spreading misinformation.

• By organizing physical protests.

What is the speaker's view on the role of foreign policy in the modern world?

• It should focus solely on economic growth.

• It should ignore technological advancements.

• It should be influenced by public opinion and global communication.

• It should be controlled by political elites.

What global challenges did Nelson Mandela highlight as needing global solutions?

• Economic inequality and education.

• Poverty and climate change.

• Healthcare and technology.

• Political corruption and media.

What is a major challenge in addressing climate change according to the speaker?

• Over-reliance on fossil fuels.

• Insufficient public awareness.

• Absence of a global environmental institution.

• Lack of scientific research.

What does the speaker suggest is necessary for solving global financial crises?

• Increased taxation.

• Local banking reforms.

• Global economic institutions.

• National economic policies.

What does the speaker believe is the responsibility of the current generation?

• To focus on national issues.

• To create a truly global society.

• To maintain traditional values.

• To prioritize technological development.

What is the speaker's ultimate goal for global society?

• To focus on local community development.

• To eliminate all forms of technology.

• To create global institutions based on fairness and responsibility.

• To establish a single world government.