Principles of Economics
This basic economic principle states that as the price of a good rises, the quantity demanded falls
What is the law of demand?
An 8-letter word for the largest land animal, known for its trunk and tusks
What is elephant?
This bitter stimulant, found in coffee and tea, is the world's most widely consumed psychoactive substance
What is caffeine?
This over-the-counter pain reliever, sold as Tylenol, can cause liver damage in high doses
What is acetaminophen?
This Marvel spy agency's name is an acronym, and its logo is a stylized eagle on a shield
What is S.H.I.E.L.D.?
This chatbot, launched by OpenAI in late 2022, kicked off the modern AI boom
What is ChatGPT?
This principle describes how limited resources must be allocated among unlimited human wants
What is scarcity?
An 8-letter word for an electronic device used for computing, browsing, and gaming
What is computer?
This depressant, found in beer, wine, and liquor, is legal for adults in most countries
What is alcohol?
This class of drugs, including penicillin, is used to fight bacterial infections
What are antibiotics?
In Greek mythology, this hero's shield bore the severed head of Medusa, a gift from Athena
Who is Perseus?
This term describes computer programs that learn patterns from data without being explicitly programmed for every rule
What is machine learning?
This term describes the value of the next best alternative given up when making a choice
What is opportunity cost?
An 8-letter word for a meal made of two slices of bread with filling in between
What is sandwich?
This plant-based substance, increasingly legal for recreational use in many U.S. states, is also called marijuana
What is cannabis?
This powerful opioid painkiller is commonly prescribed after surgery and carries a high risk of dependence
What is oxycodone?
This DC superhero's iconic shield-shaped emblem features a stylized 'S' on his chest
Who is Superman?
Considered the father of computer science and AI, this British mathematician proposed a famous test for machine intelligence in 1950
Who is Alan Turing?
This 18th-century Scottish economist described the 'invisible hand' guiding free markets in his book The Wealth of Nations
Who is Adam Smith?
An 8-letter word for a large natural elevation of land, higher than a hill
What is mountain?
This stimulant, found in cigarettes and vapes, comes from the tobacco plant and is highly addictive
What is nicotine?
This synthetic opioid, far stronger than morphine, is responsible for a huge share of overdose deaths in the U.S.
What is fentanyl?
This Marvel superhero's signature weapon is an indestructible vibranium shield he throws like a discus
Who is Captain America?
This AI company, founded by former OpenAI employees, makes the chatbot Claude
What is Anthropic?
This economic indicator, found by adding up all goods and services produced in a country, is used to measure the size of an economy
What is GDP (Gross Domestic Product)?
An 8-letter word for a trip taken purely for leisure or relaxation, often to a beach
What is vacation?
This psychedelic compound occurs naturally in certain mushrooms and has drawn growing interest for therapeutic use
What is psilocybin?
This class of drugs, including Prozac and Zoloft, is used to treat depression and anxiety
What are antidepressants (SSRIs)?
This protective layer of gases high in Earth's atmosphere shields the planet from harmful solar radiation
What is the ozone layer?
This term describes an AI confidently generating false information as though it were fact
What is a hallucination?