Person / Organization
Who is Ted Wolpe?
Professor who delivered AI lecture
What is cloning?
The process used to create an exact genetic copy of another cell, tissue or organism.
What is meant by "scarce resource"? Give an example.
available in limited / small quantities only. Eg;, time; safe drinking water, etc.
Who was John Snow? What concept / bigger idea was he an example of?
British doctor who broke ( disabled) a water pump to stop a disease outbreak. Example of Public Health actions.
what is deep ethics?
Ethical decisions made collectively by AI software / computers; beyond the capability of humans.
What is a telecom company? What concept were they used to illustrate?
Telecommunications companies ( phone, interne etc.). Used to illustrate the idea of monopoly.
What is the WHO? When and Why was it set up?
World Health Organization, set up in 1948; in response to the transnational, nature of many global health problems.
What is rent control?
It's a measure / action taken by the government to limit / cap the cost of a rental apartment.
what is 17.50 $?
Current minimum wage in Ontario.
What is Health Canada? What idea / concept does it exemplify?
Canada's government department for overseeing public health initiatives.
What is an outbreak? Give an example.
An outbreak is when there are more cases of an illness than what is usually expected in a community or region.
Covid; Black Death;
Which of the 4 countries in our class has the highest life expectancy?
Japan.
Who is Aristotle and why was he mentioned?
Greek philosopher; mentioned in connection with plagiarism. He did not care for intellectual property rights, just influence.
What is a determinant of public health? Give TWO examples.
Smthg that impacts your health situation at the systemic level; race; education; location; etc.
List 5 pieces of advice for financial success you heard in the TVO discussion.
do small steps; do not compare yourself to others; learn the vocabulary; acknowledge your situation; talk about money