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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

MODULE 5: Debate & personal choices

 AGENDA

  1. Debate (slideshow)
  2. Wrap up personal choices





Same puzzles involving wilderness, wildlife, nature
  1. Entering depleted wilderness areas
  2. Overhunting endangered species
  3. Scuba diving near vulnerable corals


"Why should I hold back?"...in detail

"If I hold back it won't make much of a difference (feature 1), and I'll miss out on something (feature 2), but I do realize that if everyone gets close the coral will be damaged (feature 3).

We've looked at 3 solutions--3 ways of defeating "why should I?" type questions