TED Talk - Alessandra Orofino - it is our city. lets fix it !

What percentage of the world's population currently resides in cities?

• 45%

• 54%

• 60%

• 75%

When did worldwide voter turnout peak before beginning a decline?

• Late 1960s

• Early 1970s

• Late 1980s

• Early 2000s

What is the Human Development Index (HDI) of Leblon, the richest neighborhood in Rio, compared to countries like Norway, Switzerland, or Sweden?

• Lower

• Similar

• Slightly lower

• Higher

What has been the primary consequence of the American way of building cities, according to the speaker?

• Increased public spaces and community engagement

• A general increase in happiness

• A decline in public spaces and social connections

• Improved public transportation and reduced commute times

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• Yes

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How can technology help in redistributing power?

• By centralizing decision-making processes.

• By making it easier for people to organize, communicate, and make decisions remotely.

• By allowing governments to collect more data from citizens.

• By replacing human interaction with automated systems.

What is a key difference between how city governments often use technology and what the speaker believes truly matters for citizen participation?

• Governments use technology to gather data on minor city issues, while true participation involves decisions on budget, land, and resources.

• Governments use technology to streamline bureaucratic processes, while true participation focuses on online voting.

• Governments use technology to inform citizens about decisions, while true participation involves citizens making those decisions.

• Governments use technology to create human sensors, while true participation involves citizens reporting crimes.

What is the primary goal of the organization Meu Rio?

• To provide online education for young people in Rio.

• To help citizens in Rio organize around causes and places they care about.

• To monitor government activities and report corruption.

• To develop new technologies for urban planning.

What was the outcome of Bia's campaign to save her public school?

• The school was demolished to build a new sports arena.

• The government changed its mind, and the school remained in place.

• Bia's campaign failed, and she had to transfer to another school.

• The school was converted into a community center instead of a parking lot.