This blog is a result of many students wishing to delve into topics lightly discussed due to curricular demands but would like to investigate further. I am fortunate to teach students who want to challenge conventional wisdom and seek further discourse as a way to empower themselves to help shape the world they live in.
Sunday, December 30, 2018
Is this what people want?
As many of you know already, I love Noam Chomsky's work. In this video he speaks to an interviewer about what motivates people. The interviewer give his opinion and then the 'man' responds. Do you agree with Chomsky or is the interviewer right? How do we decide what are the factors that motivate people to strive or not strive forward? The short video can be found here.
Thursday, October 4, 2018
Wealth Distribution in Canada
When we look at wealth distribution in Canada, are there issues we need to deal with? If so, what are they? If not, why not? Provide a thoughtful response to illustrate what is important to consider when it comes to income distribution in Canada. Please do not forget to display how this relates to our curriculum coverage within economics. You can find the video but clicking following link: Wealth Distribution in Canada.
Friday, February 16, 2018
Health Care, Individual or Collective Issue
In an exchange between a Canadian doctor and a US senator on health care what issues become apparent? What ideologies do you see that impacts this issue? What are the pro's and con's of each position? How should the issue be resolved? The video is found here.
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