Category: Discussion Group
Does travel really broaden the mind or do we simply take our preconceptions with us?
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It is the topic for the Discussion Group meeting on 28 October, the last Friday of the month One of the greatest things you can take away from travelling is being able to see the world through somebody else’s eyes – that rarely happens at home when you’re busy with your usual routine. Have you…
“What are fallacies? Can you spot them?”
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Logical fallacies — those logical gaps that invalidate arguments — aren’t always easy to spot. While some come in the form of loud, glaring inconsistencies, others can easily fly under the radar, sneaking into everyday meetings and conversations undetected. There are many different types of fallacies and their variations are almost endless. During our first autumn…
IMAGINATOR
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We have discussed some fairly heavy topics recently and have now been requested to find something more cheerful and easygoing for the next meeting It is IMAGINATOR! This uses a pack of cards with pictures of shapes/symbols etc and you simply say what you see when you look at the picture using your imagination and…
Have we learned the lessons of victory?
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We are going to talk about the history of wars and aggressions to take over other countries or impose control on them. Kevin will lead the talk which will be multi-faceted: The clash of great powers Hegemony The Monroe doctrine A repeat of the Versailles treaty and its consequences People in most countries of the…
The growth of off-limit topics at schools: No talking about racism, gender, or communism.
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Many states in the US have passed legislation prohibiting concepts that promote a ‘negative’ view of the country’s history; many teachers are quitting their jobs. The new rules would join 155 so-called “gag orders” already in place in 34 of 50 US states, limiting what teachers can say on topics such as race, gender identity,…
Ukrainian situation in a broader context
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During the last few months, mainstream media of the Western world was deeply focused on Russia building up its troops on the border with Ukraine. The main West view is that Russia IS an aggressor, creating in Europe the highest tension since the end of the Cold War and bringing Europe close to the brink…