A Ulysses Contract is an agreement that a person signs to bind themselves to a specific course of action in the future. The person sets their own contractual obligations and punishments, and authorizes a third party (e.g. a lawyer, or friend) to enforce the punishment.

For instance, a man could sign a Ulysses contract that requires him to pay a large fine to the state if he does not lose 10 kilos within a year.

Scientists have developed an AI test capable of determining the compatibility between people to near perfection. It can search and analyze various direct and indirect data of individuals to determine their political and social views and behavior predictions. 

When a couple subjects themselves to the AI test, it creates a compatibility profile for them and gives a verdict based on its findings regarding the durability of their marriage.

Space tourism refers to expeditions to and from space where the primary purpose is the leisure of the paid travelers.

Geo-engineering involves intentional, large-scale interventions in Earth's natural systems to counteract or reduce the impact of climate change and environmental issues, such as redirecting solar radiation to diminish global warming or directly extracting carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to lower greenhouse gas levels.

The United States employs a policy of strategic ambiguity that deliberately avoids promising what actions they would take in the event of a military conflict between China and Taiwan, including military support, sanctions, and diplomatic pressure.

Religious commodification is the practice of selling merchandise, sacred rituals, and pilgrimages as commercial products. For example, some temples and religious foundations charge fixed fees for performing blessings on individuals.

For the purpose of this debate, the “multi-cultural approach” to migration contends that the immigrant population enhances the host nation’s cultural diversity and opposes cultural purity.

The “economic approach” frames migration in economic terms, arguing that immigrant integration yields more economic benefits than harms.

Jury nullification is when the jury in a criminal trial gives a verdict of not guilty even if they think the defendant has broken the law. Most jurisdictions do not allow explicitly requesting the jury to nullify.