Introductory Questions
What was the name and chapter of the Laozi "The Journey of thousand miles begins with a single step"?
Tao De Ching, Chapter 64.
A 'throbber' is distinct from a standard progress bar because it:
Indicates that an action is being performed but does not show how much is finished.
When and by whom was 'Surely the World is Growing Better' painted?
1909, Will Crawford
Which symbol is used in the 'rapid logging' system of a Bullet Journal to represent an 'Event'?
An open circle (O)
According to the philosopher Umberto Eco, "The List is .........."
origin of culture
In the Philippines, Frank Sinatra's signature song has gained a dark reputation due to a phenomenon known as the ........... involving violence at karaoke bars.
"My Way" killings
What was the specific motivation for the Chrome UX team to use a T-Rex as the character in their offline 'Dinosaur Game'?
As a pun on being in the 'prehistoric age' due to a lack of Wi-Fi.
What is a 'double loading trap' in the context of splash screen design?
When a splash screen finishes loading only to be followed by another loading icon or throbber.
How does Oliver Burkeman's 'Done List' differ from a traditional to-do list?
It starts empty and is filled with accomplishments throughout the day.
The ....... effect describes the psychological phenomenon where people remember unfinished or interrupted tasks better than completed ones.
Zeigarnik
The phrase 'point of no return' originated in the field of air navigation, where it specifically referred to the moment a flight could no longer return to its start because of a limited amount of ........
fuel
Which socioeconomic indicator would be most useful for a researcher trying to compare the 'real' value of currencies based on the cost of a standardized basket of goods?
The Big Mac Index
Name the Index that helps governments understand factors contributing to well-being beyond mere economic growth.
"Happiness Index"
In the 1-2-3 Method of productivity, the number '3' stands for the three ......... or supporting actions that should be completed daily.
maintenance
How should a task that is categorized as 'Unimportant' but 'Urgent' be handled?
Delegate it
During the Atomic Age, car companies designed concept vehicles like the Ford Nucleon, but they were never built because the required ....... shielding would have made the cars weigh approximately 50 tons.
lead
What was the 'dubious patent' held by Namco that expired in 2015, potentially changing the future of loading screens?
A patent on 'auxiliary games' that allow users to play a mini-game while the main game loads.
In the context of the 'Endowment Progress Effect' survey, which condition resulted in the highest task completion (lowest breakoff) rate?
The Fast-to-Slow condition (11.3% breakoff)
What primary conflict did Benjamin Franklin encounter when trying to follow his rigid schedule for the virtue of 'Order'?
Unexpected demands from clients required him to prioritize 'Industry' over his schedule.
The ....... Method requires an individual to write down exactly 6 important tasks at the end of each day to prepare for the next.
Ivy Lee
Which demo, later used to develop 'Life on Mars?', was David Bowie's unsuccessful attempt to adapt 'Comme d'habitude'?
Even a Fool Learns to Love
Which socioeconomic index is uniquely designed to measure poverty through 'overlapping deprivations' rather than just income levels?
MPI
What does the 'Labor Productivity' indicator specifically measure?
The ratio of total output to the total labor hours worked.
From whom did Drew Carey learn the primary benefit of 'outsourcing' a to-do list to specific 'next steps,'?
David Allen
Umberto Eco compares the 'finite form' of Achilles's shield with the .......... of Ships, which he describes as a boundless, infinite list.
Catalogue