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Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell • 2024-10-08T13:59:36Z • 9:14 • intermediate • Culture

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Are you feeling overwhelmed by the constant stream of negative news? This thought-provoking video explores the duality of human existence and offers a refreshing perspective on our potential for progress.

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Q2. According to the video, how long ago did humanity begin?

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Q3. What does the video suggest about the state of the world today?

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Q4. What does the speaker mean by 'we are the storytelling ape'?

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Q5. What does the video imply about our future potential?

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Vocabulary

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pervasive

/pərˈveɪsɪv/

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spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people.

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The pervasive influence of technology can be seen in almost every aspect of modern life.

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unfathomable

/ʌnˈfæðəməbəl/

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incapable of being fully explored or understood.

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The depths of the ocean hold unfathomable mysteries that scientists are still trying to uncover.

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stubbornness

/ˈstʌbərnəs/

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the quality of being determined to do what one wants and refusing to change one's mind.

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Her stubbornness often led her to pursue goals that seemed impossible to others.

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instinct

/ˈɪnˌstɪŋkt/

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an innate, typically fixed pattern of behavior in animals in response to certain stimuli.

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The mother bird's instinct to protect her young is a powerful force in nature.

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apocalypse

/əˈpɑːkəlɪps/

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the complete destruction of the world, often described in religious contexts.

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Many stories throughout history have depicted an apocalypse that brings about the end of civilization.

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potential

/pəˈtɛnʃəl/

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having or showing the capacity to develop into something in the future.

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The young artist showed great potential, impressing everyone with her unique style.

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