1. Approximately how many people are on the planet?

2. What three areas are Manoj Bhargava and his teamfocusing on as they work to improve life?

3. When Bhargava had the idea to create 5-Hour Energy, how long did it takehim to get the product on store shelves? What does this show you about this man?

4. 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?

5. At Bhargava’s company headquarters in Michigan, what is the role of Stage 2?

6. According to Bhargava, an expert is someone who knows everything that _________. Why does he not place much value in experts?

7. 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?

8. Just one hour of pedaling the Free Electric device, a pollution-free energy source, can provide electricity for a home for _________ hours. This would be revolutionary for the nearly half of humanity that does not currently have reliable access to electricity. How would the Free Electric device also benefit our families in the developed world?

9. What does Bhargava say is the only side effect of using the Free Electric device?

10. What two things, according to Bhargava, does an entrepreneur need? Who does he say is the best model of these two

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things? Why?

11. If it were used to transport heat/energy from the earth’s mantle, Graphene could po-tentially supply limitless energy. What group of people likely will not be enthusiastic about the development of Gra-phene?

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On a separate sheet of paper, answer the following questions.To receive credit, you must write complete, thoughtful sentences.

Questions to answer while viewing:

12. Describe how the Rainmaker turns salty sea water into drinkable water.

13. Renew, an external counter pulsation device, works almost like a second ________, pumping blood throughout the body. According to Sir David Lane, it’s important to get blood pumping because circulation not only brings nutrients to the body, but also (finish the sentence):

14. According to Bhargava, why is “inventing stuff” better than donating large sums of money to non-profit organizations?

15. In your own words, describe the story of the blind man and the well. How does this story connect to the large global problems we face?

Questions to answer after viewing:

16. “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.

17. What do you think it means to be “fast at failure,” as mentioned by Stage 2 engineer Kit Smoker?

18. As an adult, would you want to work for an employer like Bhargava? Why or why not?

19. If you were wealthy, would you buy a Renew machine? Explain your answer.

20. What do you think has motivated Bhargava to produce this film? What would someone who disagrees with your stance argue is more likely Bhargava’s true motivation?

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21. 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?

22. Bhargava says, “The more wealth you get, the bigger your duty becomes, which is to help those who have less, who are suffering.” Do you agree with this idea? Why or why not? Do you think most of the wealthy people in our country agree with this idea? Why or why not?

Source: www.unwater.org/statistics/