Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Freeman Hrabowski TED Talk (required post)

1. How is this talk relevant to you?
2.  Do you tihnk hard work is more important than "being smart" when considering the possibility for excellence in math and science?  What about other AoKs?
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 the points made by Hrabrowsky in his talk?  Elaborate on your disagreements.
5. Do you agree with Arisotle, that "excellence is never an accident?  Is excellence always choice and never 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 or natural talent for the subject?  Is it strictly a monetary motive?  Is one motivation "better" than another?  Explain all aspects of your answer.

Thursday, October 16, 2014

Ai Wei Wei - Never Sorry

Post your comments about the documentary here for credit!  Also, if you get retweeted by Ai Wei Wei you get 100 BONUS POINTS!!