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How does ignorance about the past cause modern day problems?

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How and why does history get rewritten?

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How important are eyewitness accounts in history?

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Can we say anything with certainty (for sure) in history?

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In what ways is our view of the past built on myths?

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What determines the way in which history is written?

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Do the arts have a responsibility to accurately portray history?

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TOK Presentations

Have one person from your group submit your names, your RLS (with a link if applicable) and your knowledge issue.  Also, go through other TOK presentations and feel free to comment on another groups KI.  Compliments and positive constructive criticism welcomed.

David Brooks TED Talk

1. What personal connections can you make that illustrate some of Brooks' main ideas?
2. What connections to the different Areas of Knowledge does Brooks make in his talk?
3. How does he view the relationship between emotion and reason? How is his view different from that of many Enlightenment philosophers?  Do you agree or disagree with his view?  Explain.

Freeman Hrabowski TED Talk

1.  How is this talk relevant to you?

2.  Do you think hard work is more important than “being smart” when considering the possibility for excellence?

3.  Is pursuing a degree in arts and social sciences better/worse than a STEM degree?  Why or why not?

4.  Do you disagree with any of his points?

5.  Do you agree with Aristotle’s quote at the end of the presentation?  Is excellence ever an accident?  Is it always choice and not chance?  Why or why not?

6.  For those of you considering a degree in math and science, why are you doing it?  Do you have a passion for the subject?  Are you naturally talented in the subject? Is it a monetary motive?  Is one motivation “better” than another?  Why or why not?

Cosmos Episode 3

1. Is collaboration in the Natural Sciences (e.g. Halley and Newton) similar to collaboration in other AoKs?  Is scientific collaboration unique?  How so?  (compare it to collaboration in other AoKs)  How do faith and emotion play a role in scientific collaboration? 

2. What role does imagination play in the Natural Sciences?  How has the role of religious knowledge systems in shaping scientific knowledge changed over the course of scientific progress?  Or has it?

 3.  Does Newton’s obsession with what most would consider unscientific endeavors (alchemy, hidden biblical messages, etc.) effect his historical or scientific legacy?  Why or why not?  What do you think led him to be so obsessed with these notions?  Was he being reasonable?  Why or why not?

4.  In order for knowledge to classify as Science, must it be predictable (like the reappearance of Halley’s comet)?  Why or why not?

5.  "Science is the only genuine permanent revolution in human affairs, since it is committed to challenging the findings of its forebears.”  TWE do you agree with this quote?  Why or why not?  Are there other AoKs you could replace science with in this quote?  Explain.

Frans Lanting TED Talk

1.   Is it our ethical responsibility to deal with the dramatic loss in diversity of life?  Why or why not? How might a scientist approach this question?  How might an artist?

2.  What role does art play in creating knowledge in other areas?  Try to cite different WoKs in your response.  Be specific.

3.  What was the purpose of the story he told at the beginning of the talk?  How are narratives used in other AoKs to create knowledge?

4.  Do you agree with the implication of the story?  Do alternative ways of viewing the world and explaining what we observe (i.e. indigenous knowledge systems) help or hinder our search for knowledge (consider all AoKs)?  Why or why not?