TED: Planet City -- a sci-fi vision of an astonishing regenerative future | Liam Young

The video explores the concept of Planet City, an imaginary city designed for 10 billion people, as a thought experiment to address climate change and urbanization. It discusses speculative worldbuilding, the Half Earth proposal, and the design of Planet City, emphasizing sustainability and rewilding. The video highlights existing technologies that could support such a city and encourages viewers to envision a future where humanity lives in harmony with nature.

What is the primary purpose of creating imaginary worlds like Planet City?

• To emotionally connect with future challenges

• To entertain audiences with fictional stories

• To replace existing cities with new ones

• To visualize historical events

What inspired the concept of Planet City?

• A global consensus on urbanization

• Edward O. Wilson's Half Earth proposal

• A science fiction novel

• A new technological invention

How does Planet City propose to use existing resources?

• By importing resources from other planets

• By mining new areas for resources

• By relying solely on natural resources

• By reusing materials from old cities

What cultural aspect is emphasized in Planet City?

• Strict adherence to traditional practices

• Continuous festival celebrations

• Elimination of cultural differences

• Isolation of different cultural groups

Which existing technology is NOT mentioned as part of Planet City's infrastructure?

• Solar farms

• Indoor farms

• Nuclear power plants

• Wind energy networks

What is a major barrier to implementing the vision of Planet City?

• Lack of technological advancements

• Geographical limitations

• Political and cultural roadblocks

• Insufficient funding

What does the journey through Planet City aim to achieve?

• To showcase the latest architectural designs

• To provide a detailed city blueprint

• To replace current urban planning methods

• To encourage active visualization of future possibilities