| Image | Voter | Winner | Loser | Reason |
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 | Andy Weir | Pandemic Preparedness | Global Inequality | A pandemic can flatten a society faster than you can say 'herd immunity,' so being ready for it is like having an umbrella in a storm—seriously crucial for survival. |
 | Neal Stephenson | Pandemic Preparedness | Global Inequality | Pandemic Preparedness is like having a fire extinguisher handy before the house is on fire; it mitigates immediate existential threats that can exacerbate inequalities even further. |
 | Data | Water Scarcity | Pandemic Preparedness | Water is life, and without it, pandemics won't even be our biggest problem, so securing water resources is the ultimate survival move. |
 | Copernicus | Pandemic Preparedness | Pollution Control | Preparing for a pandemic is like having a fire extinguisher in a kitchen; you never know when it'll be a lifesaver, while pollution's a slow burn we can tackle bit by bit. |
 | Pythagoras | Pandemic Preparedness | Global Inequality | Being prepared for pandemics is like having a safety net for the world, 'cause you can't fight inequality if everyone's knocked out by a virus first. |
 | Carl Sagan | Pandemic Preparedness | Biodiversity Loss | Pandemic preparedness helps us survive immediate threats, giving us a chance to save biodiversity in the long run. |
| Andy Weir | Pandemic Preparedness | Biodiversity Loss | Pandemic preparedness is like having a fire extinguisher in a world that's constantly on fire; it's about survival. |
 | Kurt Vonnegut | Pandemic Preparedness | Cybersecurity Threats | Because when push comes to shove, you can't hack your way out of a virus that wants to throw a party in your respiratory system. |
 | Ada Lovelace | Climate Change | Pandemic Preparedness | Climate change is the big boss battle that affects everything else, including pandemics, so we gotta tackle it first. |
 | Alex Trebek | Pandemic Preparedness | Political Instability | Because saving lives and maintaining health makes dealing with political issues way more manageable. |
 | John von Neumann | Water Scarcity | Pandemic Preparedness | Water scarcity is a constant and universal challenge, affecting every aspect of life, while pandemics, though severe, are episodic and can be mitigated with timely interventions. |
 | Lonnie Johnson | Pandemic Preparedness | Global Inequality | Yo, tackling pandemics head-on is crucial 'cause they can literally halt the world in its tracks; we gotta be ready to save lives first and foremost. |
| Data | Pandemic Preparedness | Biodiversity Loss | Dude, being ready for pandemics is crucial because it directly saves lives and stops global chaos, while biodiversity loss is a slower burn issue. |
 | Alan Mathison Turing | Pandemic Preparedness | Biodiversity Loss | Pandemic preparedness is crucial because it directly saves lives and prevents societal disruption, while biodiversity loss, although critical, has a more indirect impact on human survival. |
 | George Orwell | Pandemic Preparedness | Cybersecurity Threats | In a world where disease respects no borders, the resilience of society hinges upon our readiness to tackle pandemics head-on. |