Dwellings and surroundings – Science and technology for man at home
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"Dwellings and surroundings – Science and technology for man at home" was the central theme of Expo 85, focusing on how scientific and technological advances could improve everyday living environments and domestic life.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Dwellings and surroundings – Science and technology for man at home Context triple: [Expo 85, theme, Dwellings and surroundings – Science and technology for man at home]
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A.
Ekistics: An Introduction to the Science of Human Settlements
"Ekistics: An Introduction to the Science of Human Settlements" is a foundational work that systematically outlines the principles and methods for planning and organizing human settlements of all scales, from individual dwellings to entire regions.
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B.
Science and Human Behavior
Science and Human Behavior is a foundational book by B. F. Skinner that systematically presents the principles of behaviorism and their application to understanding and predicting human actions.
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C.
ekistics as the science of human settlements
Ekistics as the science of human settlements is an interdisciplinary field that studies the planning, design, organization, and evolution of human communities and their physical environments at all scales, from individual dwellings to global urban systems.
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D.
Anthropopolis: City for Human Development
"Anthropopolis: City for Human Development" is an influential urban planning work that explores how cities can be designed and organized to better support human needs, growth, and well-being.
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E.
Homesteading the Noosphere
Homesteading the Noosphere is an influential essay by Eric S. Raymond that analyzes the culture, motivations, and property norms of the open-source software community.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Dwellings and surroundings – Science and technology for man at home Target entity description: "Dwellings and surroundings – Science and technology for man at home" was the central theme of Expo 85, focusing on how scientific and technological advances could improve everyday living environments and domestic life.
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A.
Ekistics: An Introduction to the Science of Human Settlements
"Ekistics: An Introduction to the Science of Human Settlements" is a foundational work that systematically outlines the principles and methods for planning and organizing human settlements of all scales, from individual dwellings to entire regions.
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B.
Science and Human Behavior
Science and Human Behavior is a foundational book by B. F. Skinner that systematically presents the principles of behaviorism and their application to understanding and predicting human actions.
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C.
ekistics as the science of human settlements
Ekistics as the science of human settlements is an interdisciplinary field that studies the planning, design, organization, and evolution of human communities and their physical environments at all scales, from individual dwellings to global urban systems.
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D.
Anthropopolis: City for Human Development
"Anthropopolis: City for Human Development" is an influential urban planning work that explores how cities can be designed and organized to better support human needs, growth, and well-being.
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E.
Homesteading the Noosphere
Homesteading the Noosphere is an influential essay by Eric S. Raymond that analyzes the culture, motivations, and property norms of the open-source software community.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (32)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Expo theme
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World’s fair theme ⓘ exhibition theme ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
show how scientific advances can improve home life
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show how technological advances can improve home life ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
domestic technology
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housing ⓘ urban surroundings ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
future lifestyles
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human-centered technology ⓘ living standards ⓘ |
| centralThemeOf | Expo 85 ⓘ |
| contextOf | mid-1980s technological optimism ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
integration of science into daily life
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integration of technology into domestic spaces ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
domestic life
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dwellings ⓘ everyday living environments ⓘ man at home ⓘ science ⓘ surroundings ⓘ technology ⓘ |
| isThemeOf | Expo 85 ⓘ |
| partOf |
Expo 85 thematic program
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linked to:
Expo 85
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| presentedAt | international exposition in Tsukuba, Japan ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
comfort and convenience in the home
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consumer electronics for the home ⓘ energy use in housing ⓘ environmental design ⓘ home automation ⓘ |
| themeLanguage | English ⓘ |
| timePeriod | 1985 ⓘ |
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Instruction
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Subject: Dwellings and surroundings – Science and technology for man at home Description of subject: "Dwellings and surroundings – Science and technology for man at home" was the central theme of Expo 85, focusing on how scientific and technological advances could improve everyday living environments and domestic life.
Referenced by (3)
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International Exposition, Tsukuba, Japan, 1985
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theme
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Dwellings and Surroundings – Science and Technology for Man at Home
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linked to: Dwellings and surroundings – Science and technology for man at home