TED: The real hotbed of innovation (hint: it's not big cities) | Xiaowei R. Wang

The video explores the intersection of technology and rural life, focusing on pearl farming, e-commerce, and agriculture. It highlights how rural areas are innovating and connecting globally through tech, challenging the notion that tech is solely an urban phenomenon. The video emphasizes the importance of ecological and community-driven approaches to farming, showcasing examples from China and the US.

What percentage of the world's pearls are produced in the discussed rural area?

• 80%

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

Which platforms have enabled the phenomenon of online pearl parties?

• YouTube and Pinterest

• Snapchat and TikTok

• Twitter and LinkedIn

• Facebook and Instagram

What is a common activity for influencers in rural China?

• Designing fashion clothes

• Live streaming noodle pulling

• Building tech gadgets

• Cooking exotic dishes

Which company is known for using AI and computer vision in hog farming?

• JD.com

• Baidu

• Tencent

• Alibaba

How do large farm owners typically view their work?

• As a hobby

• As a business of inputs and outputs

• As a community service

• As a form of art

What farming method did the rice farming village adopt to improve soil quality?

• Organic farming

• Hydroponics

• Vertical farming

• Aquaponics

What governance change did the rice farming village implement?

• Privatized the rice paddies

• Elected a new mayor

• Hired international consultants

• Introduced a lottery system for land stewardship