GROUP DISCUSSION #1: THINK NOT!
Critical thinking takes effort! Why work so hard? Imagine what it
would be like to live in a community where critical thinking was illegal.
What might the risks and benefits of such a life be? How
would the people living in that community redress grievances, solve
problems, plan for the future, evaluate options, and pursue their
individual and joint purposes? Now imagine what it would be like
to live in a community where critical thinking was unnecessary. Can
there be such a place, except perhaps as human specimens in some
other species’ zoo?
GROUP DISCUSSION #2: WHAT WERE WE THINKING?
If we learn best from our mistakes, then what can the international
community learn about how best to assist a nation in recovering
from catastrophic events given the experiences like Hurricane Katrina in 2005, the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, and the 2011 tsunami
that hit Japan? Provide reasons and evidence in support of your
response to the question.
