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Community School of Bangkok. Welcome to a very
special episode of Students Incorporated, our
100th episode. The number 100 has always carried
a sense of achievement and meaning. In school,
100 % is the mark of completeness, the highest
you can reach. In the sport of cricket, something
I know very little about, scoring a century is
a milestone every batter dreams of. And in life,
living to 100 years is a symbol of longevity
and wisdom. Even in math, 100 is powerful. It's
10 times 10, a perfect square at the heart of
our number system. And in culture, keeping it
100 has come to mean being authentic and real.
For us, reaching 100 episodes means 100 conversations,
100 stories, and 100 opportunities to grow, learn,
and share with our community. Today, instead
of just looking back, we're celebrating by looking
forward with some fun, creative, and even quirky
questions for our Season 4 team. So whether you've
been with us since Episode 1 or you're just tuning
in for the first time, thank you for being part
of this journey. Here's to the past 99 episodes
and the many more still to come. But first, let's
hear our quote of the day and get some headline
news. Our quote of the day comes from a powerful
African proverb. It is quoted to say, The path
to 100 is not a sprint. It is a long journey.
If you want to walk far enough to reach it, you
must walk together. This comment reflects the
difference between individual speed and collective
endurance. While a single person might be able
to move quickly, a monumental goal like reaching
100 requires a collective strength and support
of a group. The quote argues that true, lasting
success is achieved not by the individual who
goes the fastest, but by the team who goes the
furthest. Together, this perfectly showcases
the importance of collaboration and teamwork
when aiming for a shared long -term goal. And
that's our quote of the day. Now onto some headline
news. Thank you for our quote of the day. Now,
here's some headline news from around the world.
Our first headline comes from the world of philanthropy.
According to a report from the Global Philanthropic
Review, a small town in rural Ohio has come together
to achieve a remarkable milestone. The community,
with a population of just over 2 ,000, successfully
raised $100 ,000 for a new community center,
with over 90 % of local families contributing
to the effort. This collective achievement highlights
the power of every individual's contribution,
no matter how small, when united for a single
cause. Our next headline comes from the world
of science. A recent report published in the
Journal of Climate Science highlights a new landmark
in global environmental cooperation. The report
confirms that 100 nations have now officially
joined a landmark agreement to reduce carbon
emissions. The initiative, which took over a
decade to negotiate, is being hailed as a triumph
of international collaboration, demonstrating
that nations with diverse interests can work
together to achieve a shared long -term goal.
And finally, our last headline comes from the
world of education. According to the Council
on Global Development, a landmark educational
initiative has successfully reached its target
of providing 100 full scholarships for students
from developing nations. The program, funded
by a global organization of universities and
cooperation, is a testament to the power of cross
-border partnerships. The project's leader noted
that the success was a direct result of many
different organizations coming together with
a shared vision to invest in the next generation
of global leaders. Thank you for the quote in
the headline news. Welcome to our first segment
of our 100th episode. To get things started,
we thought it would be fun to explore how the
number 100 shows up around the world. And then
we'll put our own twist on it with some funny
what -if questions. So let's start with 100 around
the world first. Josiah, why don't you take this
one? In Japan, turning 100 years old is such
a big deal that the government actually sends
centenarians a special silver sake cup called
a sakazuki. Imagine hitting 100 and getting official
recognition like that. Here's another one. In
China, there's a phrase, which means 100 years
of harmony. It's a blessing usually given at
weddings, wishing the couple a long and happy
marriage. Nice. And of course, in cricket -loving
countries like India, England, or Australia,
Scoring 100 runs, what they call a century, is
one of the greatest achievements for a batter.
A huge deal in sports culture, but I wouldn't
know much about that since I don't follow cricket
much. Sorry, cricket fans. History has one too.
In ancient Rome, a centurion was the commander
of a hundred soldiers. So this number 100 has
always been tied to power and leadership. And
here's one that's closer to school life. A lot
of schools celebrate the 100th days of school.
Kids bring in 100 items, like paperclips or candies.
It's a fun way to mark progress in the year.
So from birthdays to blessings, sports to history,
the number 100 keeps showing up as a symbol of
achievement and celebration all over the world.
Now, let's loosen things up with a little imagination.
We're calling this one Funny Hypotheticals. Each
of us will answer some ridiculous what -if questions,
all involving the number 100. Josiah, start us
off with the first hypothetical. All right. First
one. If you had 100 free hours in a row, what
would you do with them? Come on, this is an easy
answer. Sleep, of course. For like 20 hours straight,
then binge watch every drama series I've missed
while eating snacks. Alright, I'd probably use
it to finish all those projects I start and never
complete. 100 free hours would feel like a miracle.
Or I'd just go on vacation with my family. Okay,
next. If you could eat 100 of one food without
getting sick, what would you choose? Definitely
tacos. No hesitation. I'd say... Chicago style
pizza slices from the Midwest. I think I'd go
for sushi. 100 pieces would be tough, but worth
it. Last one. If you had 100 million followers,
what would your first post be? I'm going to say
I'm going to do some TikTok dance reels. I'd
start a challenge, probably something positive
like a global cleanup. Imagine if millions of
people joined in. I'd be the next Mr. Beast.
Good one, Josiah. All right. Thinking of the
community and the social impact. That's good.
My first post would be where I think I would
ask all of my followers a question, maybe about
what type of post they want to see on my account.
The unfortunate thing is I think I'd get 100
million different responses. Now it's time to
bring in our student guest and hear their answers
to some creative questions about the number 100.
This is where we get to hear their voices and
their take on the number 100. So go ahead and
start us off, Josiah, with our first guest. All
right, we have got some great questions lined
up, some funny, some thoughtful, and I can't
wait to hear how they answer. Exactly, because
this episode isn't just about reaching 100. It's
also about celebrating the community that God
has here. So let's get started. All right, let's
start with our first student guest and then rapid
fire with our other guest in the studio. Josiah,
get us started. Okay, here we go. Up first, we
have Porsche. So Porsche, my question for you
is, do you think life would be different 100
years from now? I think that life will probably
become easier as new inventions will make life
more convenient. Technology will probably become
a bigger part of our lives as robots could potentially
take over jobs and everyday tasks. You're gonna
like this one. If you had a hundred baht, what
would you spend it on? Well, 100 baht in this
economy can't get me much, but I would probably
spend it on two bowls of bowl noodles because
it's not as expensive as other foods in Thailand.
Ooh, next up. If you had 100 free days, what
would you do? I would spend first 20 days with
my friends, hang out, sleepovers, volleyball,
another 20 days travel alone around the world
by myself, and 60 days with my family traveling
around the world with them. All right, imagine
this. If you were only to live for another 100
days, how would you spend them? I would probably
spend them traveling to some places that I've
never been to. And in general, I would just experience
things that I haven't experienced yet. And I
would probably also just eat a lot. Okay, now
talking about food, Lucas, what meal would you
like to cook for 100 people? I would definitely
cook 100 beef burgers for my friends and family
because it's one of my favorite meals and it's
easy to cook. Something bigger to consider. What
is worth more than $100 to you? Some things that
are worth more than $100 to me are like my friends
and family and some of the items I own. Maybe
like clothes, shoes, and other collectibles.
Okay, another serious question. Would you want
to be able to live 100 years old? I wouldn't
want to live to be 100 years old because that
would mean I would see all my best friends die.
And I want to be the first one to die in my friend
group. Thank you, and this concludes our first
segment. We'll be right back after this short
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segment two of our 100th episode. In the first
part, we had some fun with hypotheticals and
quirky facts, but now I wanted to think a little
bit deeper about the number 100. For me, the
number 100 makes me think of a road trip. Imagine
you're going on a journey that's hundreds of
miles or kilometers away. You don't cover the
distance all at once. You tick off one stretch
of the road map at a time, passing signs and
markers. Until eventually you reach your destination.
That's kind of what milestones like 100 represent.
Not just the big finish, but all the little steps
that get you there. For me, 100 feels like a
reminder of progress. It's like when you've done
something 100 times, whether it's practicing
a skill, playing a sport, or just showing up
for class. You see how far you've come. It's
proof that the little steps actually do add up.
And I think about memories, like imagine a road
trip where you stop along the way and each stop
is its own experience. If you would collect 100
of those little memories, they tell a little
story of the journey. It's not just the destination.
That is what I see in the number 100. It's a
collection of the moments. Absolutely. And I
think that's one of the cool things about 100.
It gives you perspective. You start to notice
the small wins along the way, not just the finish
line. Every segment of the journey matters. And
there's also something exciting about perspective.
When you're looking at the vast journey from
the finish line, it's easy to forget all the
small moments along the way. The number 100 helps
you pause and appreciate each segment of the
trip. Taking it all in when it's finally over.
Yes, and it makes me think about opportunities.
Every step along the journey, every mile or kilometer,
every moment, gives a chance for you to try something
new, learn new. or just notice something amazing.
Reaching 100 is really about celebrating those
chances we have taken along the way. Yeah, exactly.
100 isn't just a number. It's a reminder to enjoy
the journey, celebrate the little wins, and see
how all those pieces add up. And speaking of
pieces, it's the perfect time to hear more from
our student team. James and Esther have some
fun 100 questions lined up. So let's pass it
over to them to keep the conversation going with
our student team members. James is up first.
Well then, Unruh, what do you think society will
look like in 100 years? Probably a lot different.
In 100 years, society will probably be completely
digital. Cities will be run by algorithms and
jobs replaced by automation. And most human interaction
will be done in virtual spaces. Another good
question coming up. What type of food would you
not want 100 pieces of? 100 pieces of cheese?
No way. Way too heavy, greasy, and cheesy. And
your stomach would be screaming after just a
few. The smell would probably make your whole
house regret it. And after a while, even thinking
about cheese would make you want to run. Moving
on. Do you think you're capable of talking for
100 minutes straight? Oh, that's a good question.
Okay. I believe that I can because if I talk
to my friends, I think they'll agree that I'm
kind of a talkover person. I love to talk about
things that I love, like books, movies, Epic
the Musical, which is like the best musical ever,
and like other stuff. So yeah, I definitely think
I can talk for like 100 minutes. Just give me
water and my friends and yeah, I think I got
it. So I could demonstrate, but, you know, we
don't have the time for that. So, yeah. Bye!
Speaking of that, do you have 100 interesting
stories throughout your life? Oh, I wish. I wish.
I wish I were a better story collector, but I
can share with you, though, my story of getting
stuck on an island with my drama cast members
for drama class and basically exploring a seemingly
iffy old corporation base on... the island which
experiments with humans and animals blending
their DNA and genetics in hopes of evolving the
human race. So we are being challenged by these
genetically mutated animals on this island trying
to survive for life to this day. Whoa. Well,
we have a hard question coming up. Would 100
clones of you make life easier or harder? Having
100 clones would definitely make life harder
because I'd never know which one was the real
me. Imagine trying to call a meeting and a hundred
identical voices answer at once. It would be
pure chaos. Even something simple like sharing
a closet or deciding what to eat would turn into
total confusion. Interesting one now. What song
could you listen to a hundred times and why?
I'd say Viva La Vida by Coldplay. It's uplifting
and powerful with lyrics that tell us a story
and music that builds so beautifully. The mix
of orchestra sounds And emotion makes it timeless,
so it never gets old for me. I agree with that.
I love how creative everyone was. It's amazing
to see how one simple number, a hundred, can
spark so many different ideas and stories. And
it's also kind of inspiring, right? You see how
milestones like hundred aren't just numbers.
They're moments, experiences, and opportunities
to reflect and imagine. Exactly. This segment
has been fun with some very creative and weird
answers. It really shows that the journey, the
stories, and the people we share it with, that's
what makes 100 truly special. Before we wrap
up our 100th episode, I want to take a moment
to give a huge thank you to everyone who has
made Students Incorporated what it is today.
First, to our Season 1 team, thank you for getting
this whole thing started. You laid the foundation,
and without your energy, creativity, and courage
to try something new, We wouldn't be here today
without your contributions. To our Season 2 team,
thank you for building on that foundation and
taking the podcast to new heights. You pushed
the boundaries of what we could do, and your
ideas and enthusiasm have left a lasting mark.
And to our Season 3 team, thank you for keeping
the momentum going and bringing your own unique
perspectives. Each of you helped make this podcast
a place where student voices matter and creativity
thrives. You can see our past teams on our website
at studentsincorporated .com. And to all of our
listeners, thank you for joining us on this journey
week after week, episode after episode. Thanks
for tuning in to our topics, stories, and fun.
As we end this episode, here's to 100 episodes
of curiosity, creativity, and community. And
to the next 100 moments we'll share together.
Thank you for being part of this journey. Stay
tuned for our next episode as we bring you an
interview with a special guest. So tune in to
find out. And as always, this podcast would not
be possible without the hard work and support
of our international student production team.
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