Rab, thank you for your comment! I understand your point that you don't want to give your money to such a company..... Maybe I'll start to drink Pepsi instead of coke!?! Anyway, the way that corporations earn money should be changed to avoid incidents such Coka Cola did.
In today's class, we got time to work on our group project like yesterday! I worked on my essay because we decided to finish it by next Monday...!
Even though we have school festival on this weekend... have to do this!!!!! lol
By the way, P.E. in 1st period was sooooo much fun! We played softball( baseball) and had a lots of fun!
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Working for the group project!
Today, we used the class to work on the group project.
-I uploaded the video on our website and tidied up it a little bit.
-Rab gave us good sources for our essay.
-gained the new knowledge for website...
These are the things that I did in today's class, basically.
To answer Rab's question from yesterday, I think most people know that coke is not healthy, even if they don't know about the fact of 13 cubes of sugar are in coke. It is their choice to decide whether to keep drinking coke, sacrificing their health, or stop drinking it. knowing it has bad affect on their health. Also, I think what coke did to the university students in the past is very cruel and not ethical, but it doesn't change the taste of coke.
Monday, October 25, 2010
What would be like living in the afterlife?
Today, Rab gave us NP lecture of GM foods. Keywords are "For corporations, benefits are much more important than people". I had not known anything about GM foods until Rab told us. Well, I'm scared of food because I usually don't look at the ingredients in the food and where it is from. People really don't care about GM foods until they actually get sick by it. I think I'll keep drinking coke even though it has 13 cubes of suger in it.
In the class, we talked about Morioka's reading! He is a professor of philosophy and ethics at Osaka Prefecture University. We talked about the afterlife and xeno as well. Xeno was kind of groos but interesting topic.
G-night!
In the class, we talked about Morioka's reading! He is a professor of philosophy and ethics at Osaka Prefecture University. We talked about the afterlife and xeno as well. Xeno was kind of groos but interesting topic.
G-night!
Sunday, October 24, 2010
I-movie is awesome!
On Friday, we played with I-movie, which was fun and amazing!
We practiced how to use it, and after that we worked with our group members for the group project.
Our group were making introduction video to put on the website! I was the editor of the video, and I really enjoyed doing it. I'm gonna finish editing it tomorrow morning, so Saki, Eri, please check it out!
We only have a couple weeks left for ELP class!
We practiced how to use it, and after that we worked with our group members for the group project.
Our group were making introduction video to put on the website! I was the editor of the video, and I really enjoyed doing it. I'm gonna finish editing it tomorrow morning, so Saki, Eri, please check it out!
We only have a couple weeks left for ELP class!
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
What do I know about bioethics?
Today we watched the short movie called "Constructing Public Opinion". It was very interesting that how media affects when people make decisions and it also affects on politics. It was interesting to me that people support conservative ideas and liberal policy. The example of land use that Rab gave us in the class was easy to understand this theory. I wanted to watch some documentaries on the website of Media Education Foundation and I registered, but I couldn't figure out how to watch for free( maybe do I have to call or something?). It will be great if Rab can teach us how to do it. Anyway one of the movies on MEF, "Gloucester 18, The Realities of Teen Pregnancy",got my attention. You can watch trailer here: http://www.mediaed.org/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=242
After watching the movie, we had a discussion about bioethics. "What did we know about bioethics before reading Radical Evolution and Fukuyama's airticle?" The answer for this question is "I basically knew nothing about it." Well, people usually don't know about things that they are not interested in.
Another question: why politicians pick the topic of cloning, not the topic of free health care? I think it is because politicians like the new things( that will actually be beneficial) and they don't care about citizens. To me, topics of coning is not my business, I mean I don't find any meanings of discussing cloning, because I feel it is far from realistic. There are many everyday problems that we have to consider.
After watching the movie, we had a discussion about bioethics. "What did we know about bioethics before reading Radical Evolution and Fukuyama's airticle?" The answer for this question is "I basically knew nothing about it." Well, people usually don't know about things that they are not interested in.
Another question: why politicians pick the topic of cloning, not the topic of free health care? I think it is because politicians like the new things( that will actually be beneficial) and they don't care about citizens. To me, topics of coning is not my business, I mean I don't find any meanings of discussing cloning, because I feel it is far from realistic. There are many everyday problems that we have to consider.
Cloning is good or bad?
We talked about Fukuyama's reading today as well.
According to Rab, our next PWT is going to be about topics on "Radical Evolution". So we kinda connected Fukuyama's reading to Radical Evolution.
Today's main topic was cloning.
I am against to having cloning children because there is no connection between dad( or sometimes mom?) If a child was born by having sex, then dad feels connection or bound to the child.
I think, it is such a rare thing to do cloning, we are against to it. But what if it becomes normal to have cloned children? I don't know what I want to say and I can't find out my answer for the cloning... It might turn out to be good solution for some people.
In my group, we came to the conclusion that we have to make laws of cloning. Under which situation we can use cloning? Should cloning be treated equally to human beings?
As technology advances, we will have to consider these kind of problems. And politicians are the ones who make the law. ughhh
According to Rab, our next PWT is going to be about topics on "Radical Evolution". So we kinda connected Fukuyama's reading to Radical Evolution.
Today's main topic was cloning.
I am against to having cloning children because there is no connection between dad( or sometimes mom?) If a child was born by having sex, then dad feels connection or bound to the child.
I think, it is such a rare thing to do cloning, we are against to it. But what if it becomes normal to have cloned children? I don't know what I want to say and I can't find out my answer for the cloning... It might turn out to be good solution for some people.
In my group, we came to the conclusion that we have to make laws of cloning. Under which situation we can use cloning? Should cloning be treated equally to human beings?
As technology advances, we will have to consider these kind of problems. And politicians are the ones who make the law. ughhh
neoconservative
Yesterday, we went over Fukuyama's reading.
Rab told us about politics, such as Right/Left, and Liberal/Conservative. Although I have heard those names, I did not really understand what they mean. So it was very meaningful to know about the basic knowledge of politics. I was gonna try the political compass, but I figured out it would take a ling time, then I quit doing it. haha I'll try it when I find time to do.
After that, we discussed stem cell research. Rab asked us the question "when can human beings have stem cell research?"/ "When human beings become human?". In my opinion, human beings become human beings when they recognize themselves us human. And the life starts after having sex. So, I disagree with stem cell research.
Oh, and I had a good discussion(fight?) with Yugo today. We were having the totally opposite opinions, which made the discussion interesting.
Rab told us about politics, such as Right/Left, and Liberal/Conservative. Although I have heard those names, I did not really understand what they mean. So it was very meaningful to know about the basic knowledge of politics. I was gonna try the political compass, but I figured out it would take a ling time, then I quit doing it. haha I'll try it when I find time to do.
After that, we discussed stem cell research. Rab asked us the question "when can human beings have stem cell research?"/ "When human beings become human?". In my opinion, human beings become human beings when they recognize themselves us human. And the life starts after having sex. So, I disagree with stem cell research.
Oh, and I had a good discussion(fight?) with Yugo today. We were having the totally opposite opinions, which made the discussion interesting.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Group Project!
Fun Friday!
Today, we graded our PTW tests. My score was quite accurate as the 1st grader. I didn't study much, so it was such a disaster.... but oh well, it is the story of past.
After that, we gave a short speech about our research topics so that we can works with people who have similar topics. My research topic is going to be about technology and education, and how technology affects on education, especially how it develops/improves education.
It not very clear yet, but I'm gonna compare Japan with USA.
In my group, we have Eri, Saki, and me! well, we gotta work hard to make a great website, presentaions etc....
Good luck to everyone and myself...
and have a good weekend!
Today, we graded our PTW tests. My score was quite accurate as the 1st grader. I didn't study much, so it was such a disaster.... but oh well, it is the story of past.
After that, we gave a short speech about our research topics so that we can works with people who have similar topics. My research topic is going to be about technology and education, and how technology affects on education, especially how it develops/improves education.
It not very clear yet, but I'm gonna compare Japan with USA.
In my group, we have Eri, Saki, and me! well, we gotta work hard to make a great website, presentaions etc....
Good luck to everyone and myself...
and have a good weekend!
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
After School Club
Today, we watched documentary movie in class.
It scared me that even ordinary high school kids can get weapons very easily. What was the fun part in the movei was when the Israel man was saying that "I'm not telling you because you are not honest." well, I thought that he is the one who is not honest!! lol
anyway, the movie made me think about we could change the law if we make actions and work hard to realize missions.
I am looking forward to doing our projects, even though I have no clue what I wanna do for the project...
maybe I can get some ideas on Friday's class.
It scared me that even ordinary high school kids can get weapons very easily. What was the fun part in the movei was when the Israel man was saying that "I'm not telling you because you are not honest." well, I thought that he is the one who is not honest!! lol
anyway, the movie made me think about we could change the law if we make actions and work hard to realize missions.
I am looking forward to doing our projects, even though I have no clue what I wanna do for the project...
maybe I can get some ideas on Friday's class.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
the best blood type is ....B!!!!!
In today's class, we had discussion about the Shipman reading.
Nature vs. Nurture. which wins?
I think nurture affects more on making one's personality. how people look has something to do with genes, but, for example, family has a lot in common because they spend a lot of time together, and it affects the way of thinking and acting.
the most interesting topic for today was about blood type. my blood type is B, which is the one disliked by many people...lol Because B-poeple tend to be selfish, however, we think that we are just being "decisive"!! B-people in CE were me, Shiori and Yuna!! and we all agreed that B-people have fellowship(?). I think that because B-people are mostly disliked by people, we want to get together not to lose our power. This is our guess!
I enjoyed today's class!!
good night!
Nature vs. Nurture. which wins?
I think nurture affects more on making one's personality. how people look has something to do with genes, but, for example, family has a lot in common because they spend a lot of time together, and it affects the way of thinking and acting.
the most interesting topic for today was about blood type. my blood type is B, which is the one disliked by many people...lol Because B-poeple tend to be selfish, however, we think that we are just being "decisive"!! B-people in CE were me, Shiori and Yuna!! and we all agreed that B-people have fellowship(?). I think that because B-people are mostly disliked by people, we want to get together not to lose our power. This is our guess!
I enjoyed today's class!!
good night!
Oct. 11
Today was supposed to be a national holiday, but we had school as usual.
we had the class outside today because it was sooo nice :) I feel happy when it's nice and warm.
we had discussions and talked about many topics.
I think Japan should be more open to foregners so that Japanese economy will boost.
The fact that Japan had SAKOKU during edo period affects the current situation of not being able to accept many foreigners in Japan, maybe?
If Japan wants to win the economic competitition, then we have to change our mind and be more international.
we had the class outside today because it was sooo nice :) I feel happy when it's nice and warm.
we had discussions and talked about many topics.
I think Japan should be more open to foregners so that Japanese economy will boost.
The fact that Japan had SAKOKU during edo period affects the current situation of not being able to accept many foreigners in Japan, maybe?
If Japan wants to win the economic competitition, then we have to change our mind and be more international.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
CRAP!! Oct.8
Today we learned how to make good presentation slides!
we checked over the slides of people in group and gave comments.
And Rab told us CRAP to make our slides better.
C-contrast
R-repetition
A-alignment
P-proximity
Simple slides are the best to give information.
everyone was tired today because we hat PWT this morning? or you worked hard last night to finish essays and slide shows?
hope you have a good weekend.
byebye
we checked over the slides of people in group and gave comments.
And Rab told us CRAP to make our slides better.
C-contrast
R-repetition
A-alignment
P-proximity
Simple slides are the best to give information.
everyone was tired today because we hat PWT this morning? or you worked hard last night to finish essays and slide shows?
hope you have a good weekend.
byebye
Affirmative Action! Oct. 6
Today, we discussed "affirmative action", the system which allows minorities to enter universities. We can say it "positive discrimination" in easy words. I've never heard the words, but it was an interesting topic.
I thought that the words "positive discrimination" is kind of irony that people were actually trying to help minority, but it was also discriminating them bu racism.
White people from poor family couldn't get in to universities because SAT score for them was set higher than minorities.
well, treating people equally is kinda difficult, but i know i should. people have their own stereotype and we tend to judge others by the stereotype for the first sight.
ELP class always makes me think and consider issues around me!!
I thought that the words "positive discrimination" is kind of irony that people were actually trying to help minority, but it was also discriminating them bu racism.
White people from poor family couldn't get in to universities because SAT score for them was set higher than minorities.
well, treating people equally is kinda difficult, but i know i should. people have their own stereotype and we tend to judge others by the stereotype for the first sight.
ELP class always makes me think and consider issues around me!!
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Tuesday, Oct.5
Today we discussed the video we watched for homework.
the video made me realize that i had streotype toward Arabs that they are bad people.
but i don't know where the stereotype came from.. maybe from 9.11? when I see Arabs at airport, even though i know that all Arabs are not bad, i get scared.
I thought the media infuluence is so storong that control people's minds.
and also we talked a little bit about PWT coming up this Friday.
I recommend you guys to watch movie "Crash". it is very interesting and made me think about racism. you can rent DVD at TSUTAYA!!
and one more.. go on to the Youtube and look for the video called" talk to Iraqi". it is also an interesting video too.
well, right now, we are busy with essay, PWT, and presentation, but when you get time to chill, please check it out!!
ttyl
the video made me realize that i had streotype toward Arabs that they are bad people.
but i don't know where the stereotype came from.. maybe from 9.11? when I see Arabs at airport, even though i know that all Arabs are not bad, i get scared.
I thought the media infuluence is so storong that control people's minds.
and also we talked a little bit about PWT coming up this Friday.
I recommend you guys to watch movie "Crash". it is very interesting and made me think about racism. you can rent DVD at TSUTAYA!!
and one more.. go on to the Youtube and look for the video called" talk to Iraqi". it is also an interesting video too.
well, right now, we are busy with essay, PWT, and presentation, but when you get time to chill, please check it out!!
ttyl
Monday, October 4, 2010
Oct. 4
Today, Rab started the class with talking about Census in U.S.A.
Here are the changes through the American history:
1830's: white, black, mulatto
1850's: white, black, mulatto, Chinese, Indian
1950's: white, negro, American Indian, Japanese, Chinese, Philippino, Other
2000: Starts with question"Are you Spanish/ Hispanic/ Latin?"
Today's class was very interesting, I thought. The history of American Census shows history of American and progress of racism. The most recent census in 2000 was because there are many illegal immigrants from Mexico, also U.S.A. doesn't have good relations with Cuba.
Later on, we had discussion. It is very difficult to categorize and define nationality. Rab always asks "Why?" questions to us, which makes us struggle....
The way of Japan treats foreigners should be reconsiderred. And I came with the quetion that should be people allowed to have two nationalities? well, if people are allowed to get only one nationality, it will establish their identity.
I am watching the video that Rab told us to watch for homework as I am posting my blog...... some scenes are pretty gross.... ouch...
Have a good night everyone!
Here are the changes through the American history:
1830's: white, black, mulatto
1850's: white, black, mulatto, Chinese, Indian
1950's: white, negro, American Indian, Japanese, Chinese, Philippino, Other
2000: Starts with question"Are you Spanish/ Hispanic/ Latin?"
Today's class was very interesting, I thought. The history of American Census shows history of American and progress of racism. The most recent census in 2000 was because there are many illegal immigrants from Mexico, also U.S.A. doesn't have good relations with Cuba.
Later on, we had discussion. It is very difficult to categorize and define nationality. Rab always asks "Why?" questions to us, which makes us struggle....
The way of Japan treats foreigners should be reconsiderred. And I came with the quetion that should be people allowed to have two nationalities? well, if people are allowed to get only one nationality, it will establish their identity.
I am watching the video that Rab told us to watch for homework as I am posting my blog...... some scenes are pretty gross.... ouch...
Have a good night everyone!
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Radical Evolution Chapter7 & Epilogue
"Transcend builds on, expands and gives measure to The Prevail Scenario, in which technology does not control us, but we control technology."
I think that technology will never exceed human nature. Because technology is what people create, it is impossible that technology create themselves. I liked the scentence on tehe page 234 due to this reason.
On page 253, it says that culture and values change more slowly than technology. "Yes, it is true," I thought. But I also thought that our culture and values change as technology develops, which means the more rapidily technology develops, the more rapidly our life changes. I am not able to catch up with advanced technology.... The rapid delvelop of technology brings up the gap between people who master technology and people who are not familiar with technology.
In this chapter, I kinda felt people's ego that people say they use technology to help those who are in need, but it seems to me that they are testing those people for their pleasure. I mean that it seemed to be hypocrisy. What purpose of us using technology? we have to be clear about it. Now, it doesn't seem like we are using technolgy for only the usefulness. It's more than that.
Do we need to make a limit of technology advance?
Actually, I am so sleepy and I don't really know what I am writng...
Anyway, we have to carefully think how we deal with technology!
I think that technology will never exceed human nature. Because technology is what people create, it is impossible that technology create themselves. I liked the scentence on tehe page 234 due to this reason.
On page 253, it says that culture and values change more slowly than technology. "Yes, it is true," I thought. But I also thought that our culture and values change as technology develops, which means the more rapidily technology develops, the more rapidly our life changes. I am not able to catch up with advanced technology.... The rapid delvelop of technology brings up the gap between people who master technology and people who are not familiar with technology.
In this chapter, I kinda felt people's ego that people say they use technology to help those who are in need, but it seems to me that they are testing those people for their pleasure. I mean that it seemed to be hypocrisy. What purpose of us using technology? we have to be clear about it. Now, it doesn't seem like we are using technolgy for only the usefulness. It's more than that.
Do we need to make a limit of technology advance?
Actually, I am so sleepy and I don't really know what I am writng...
Anyway, we have to carefully think how we deal with technology!
Friday, October 1, 2010
Presentaion....
Funky Friday!
Today, we learned how to use google doc, and how to make google presentation .
I like making presentation in front of people, even though, I felt kind of shy when I was recording video and listing to my voice. But Rab said that listening and watching one's presentation is the best way to practice presentaions.
We'd not better put many letters on slides because pictures are more effective to make people memorize things. So less letters on slides are better!!!
By next Friday, we have to finish our essays and presentaions! next week is gonna be such a tough week...!!
have a good weekend!
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