W5: "The School that Runs on Kindness and Solar Power"
I studied at a university called UTAR. It is powered by both kindness and solar energy. Yes, you heard that right—not only is it powered by solar energy, which is quite common these days, but it is also powered by acts of kindness. You might be wondering, how can kindness generate energy for a school? Well, every time a student performs a good deed, they earn a point, which contributes both to their final exam bonus marks and to the school’s energy system. UTAR has a 24-hour AI surveillance system that monitors and evaluates the behavior of students within the campus. This AI system recognizes good deeds and awards points accordingly. Remarkably, scientists have discovered a way to convert these points into usable energy. If every student performs just one kind act per day, the accumulated kindness can generate enough power to support the school’s daily energy needs. For example, helping a fellow student with their studies or picking up litter and putting it into the correct bin ar...