Living in a Mega-Building

The video explores the concept of agoraphobia and the possibility of living entirely indoors. It discusses the Shimizu Mega-City Pyramid, a proposed mega-building in Tokyo, and compares it to historical construction projects. The video envisions a future where all of humanity could live in a single building, detailing the necessary living space, food, and water resources. It also addresses the challenges and possibilities of such a lifestyle, including power solutions and societal implications. The video concludes with a promotion for Audible.

What is agoraphobia?

• Fear of water

• Fear of heights

• Fear of open spaces and public places

• Fear of enclosed spaces

What is the Shimizu Mega-City Pyramid?

• A concept for a floating city

• A futuristic shopping mall

• A pyramid-shaped building to house a million people

• A new type of transportation system

How tall is the Shimizu Mega-City Pyramid expected to be?

• 3 kilometers

• 500 meters

• 1 kilometer

• 2 kilometers

Where is the proposed location for a building to house the entire human population?

• Brazil

• Australia

• Sahara Desert

• Antarctica

What crop is suggested as the primary food source in the mega-building?

• Rice

• Wheat

• Sweet potatoes

• Corn

How much living space would the entire human population require if housed in a single building?

• About the size of Greenland

• About the size of the Faroe Islands

• About the size of Monaco

• About the size of New York City

What is a potential power source for the mega-building?

• Geothermal energy

• Nuclear power

• Solar panels

• Wind turbines

What transportation methods are proposed for the mega-building?

• Cars and buses

• Trains and subways

• Elevators and automated shuttlepods

• Bicycles and scooters

What is a potential social issue within the mega-building?

• Language barriers

• Wealth disparity in living spaces

• Lack of internet access

• Overpopulation

What book is recommended for further exploration of living in a mega-building?

• 1984 by George Orwell

• The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

• The World Inside by Robert Silverberg

• Brave New World by Aldous Huxley