As the American government, you are finishing your first term and approaching an election year while your approval ratings have been steadily declining. During your administration, you have made contact with postbiological alien life (technological-based such as cyborgs) and it has been made aware to you that they intend to destroy the earth within the next 400 years. However, you have no other forms of communication or potential negotiations with the aliens.

Voluntourism is the merging of volunteering and tourism. Individuals travel to other countries through external organizations such as MetoWe to perform charity work as well as learn about and explore the country they travel to.

A private city is one that is owned and operated exclusively by one or multiple private companies and provides all of the public services for the city itself. These are funded by private investors and its inhabitants (eg. Hope City in Ghana).

The commodification of religion refers to the process where religious symbols, customs, and traditions are turned into objects/commodities such that they can be sold and consumed in the market (eg. healing chakra crystals, luxury yarmulkes, crucifix-themed jewelry, hijabs).

Neoliberalism is a framework characterized by free-market capitalism, free trade and de-regulation. Countries that have used this framework include Australia, New Zealand and Brazil. Examples of neoliberal policies include cutting trade tariffs and the free movement of international capital.

Job-oriented programs include programs that prioritize workforce needs and employability, including programs such as health sciences, business administration, sports management and various pre-professional programs

The True Crime sector includes any entertainment or media that uses true events about crimes as a basis for their storyline. Examples may include My Favorite Murder, the movie Zodiac, etc.