Posted in summer classes, topics we discuss on July 16, 2008 | No Comments »
Some people believe that war stimulates business as companies have to produce a lot of dispensable goods to meet military needs, and then, in the aftermath, new demand arises from people’s postponed desires for comfort and luxury. However, the effect wears out with time, and business slows down until it reaches recession levels.
This is not [...]
Posted in summer classes, topics we discuss, tagged science, Technology on July 8, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Some people believe that advance in scientific discovery and technology would be provide solution to humanity’s problems. Do you think this is the field of human knowledge we should emphasize in order to make people’s lives happier? Are there other essential, useful fields?
Here is a list of suggested topics and bibliography from Williams College.
Posted in summer classes, topics we discuss, tagged Economy, Industrial, Knowledge society, Postindustrial on July 7, 2008 | No Comments »
Some people believe we live in postindustrial times. Others believe it’s the good old industrial age, just grown sleeker and more technological.
Which one do you believe?
What type of educational philosophy could be more pragmatic to choose in order to succeed in the context you believe is in store for you after graduation from college?
I [...]
Posted in skills, topics we discuss, writing, tagged essay, SAT on January 16, 2008 | 3 Comments »
You can download the topics from March 2005 through December 2007 here
Posted in skills, topics we discuss, writing on January 15, 2008 | No Comments »
You could download a list from here. Why not write an essay, publish it in your blog and invite people to discuss it? You’ll get different perspectives
Posted in just so ..., topics we discuss, tagged College on January 6, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Yesterday I met a student who complained that she did not feel she was learning enough because all her classes are lectures. She lacks discussions, and she tries to use labs as the only way to corner a teacher and ask a question.
I have always thought that it’s a good idea to go to a [...]
Posted in topics we discuss, tagged just so ... on May 10, 2007 | 7 Comments »
here I hope to post my favourite ad! the piggy-eyed girl, advertising ice-cream near egoist cafe
Here, in Bulgaria, everybody seems to believe that The-Thing-That-Sells is sex. Uniform beauty, practically naked, is touted to sell best. Ads do not have to be funny anymore. The message seems to be “I am pretty. I am longing for [...]
Posted in topics we discuss, tagged writing on February 11, 2007 | 1 Comment »
If envy is defined as wishing to be in someone’s place, is it a positive or negative force?
Some people say that envy could inspire you to set a goal and achieve it. Others say that it may harm you, making you chase unattainable or alien goals.
After our Friday discussion, I would like to share [...]
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