Billions in Change- Documentary Question

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Billions in Change- Documentary Questions *To receive full credit, you must write in complete, thoughtful sentences. *Your answers should be in blue. Questions to answer while watching the video: ... 1. Approximately how many people are on the planet? 2. What three areas are Manoj Bhargava and his team focusing on as they work to improve life? 3. What is Bhargava’s net worth? How much has he promised to give away? Do the math. How much of his wealth will he keep for himself and his family? 4. According to Bhargava, an expert is someone who knows everything that ___________________________. Why does he not place much value in experts? 5. According to the video, how many people don’t have electricity or have only limited access to electricity? Does that number surprise you? How would your evening hours be different if you didn’t have electricity in your home? 6. What does Bhargava say is the only side effect of using the Free Electric device? 7. What two things, according to Bhargava, does an entrepreneur need? Who does he say is the best model of these two things? Why? 8. Describe how the Rainmaker turns salty sea water into drinkable water. 9. According to Bhargava, why is “inventing stuff” better than donating large sums of money to non-profit organizations? 10. In your own words, describe the story of the blind man and the well. How does this sorry connect to the large global problems we face? Questions to answer after viewing: 11. “Life is too short to spend it doing things that don’t have a real impact,” says Dr. Jack Juni, a Stage 2 engineer. Do you agree with this philosophy? Does the way you spend your hours reflect your stance? Explain your answer. 12. What do you think it means to be “fast at failure,” as mentioned by Stage 2 engineer Kit Smoker? 13. As an adult, would you want to work for an employer like Bhargava? Why or why not? 14. If Bhargava and his team are successful in solving the global problems of energy, water, and health, what would be a fourth area you would want the Billions in Change movement to work on solving? [Show More]

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