During talk, write down ideas/phrases/words/concepts that stands out to you. Write down at least one question you would like to ask this researcher, or that this talk sparked for you.
PAIR SHARE an idea/phrase/word/concept that stood out to you
Discuss: What was the thesis of this talk? What, ultimately, is she trying to say about our use of technology?
A different perspective: "Technology Made Us Humans":
1. Do you agree with the narrator in the Shots of Awe video we watched today that, "Technology is the real skin of our species?" Why or why not?
2. Are there fundamental differences between technological tools like an ax to chop wood and technological devices like smartphones? If so what are those differences especially in terms of the ways the two types of tools shape/help/impact us?
FOUR CORNERS
- Sherry Turkle is right. Our devices and "connected" habits are robbing us of important pieces of our humanity and we need to intervene intentionally.
- Our social media-based digital lives are making us happier.
JOURNAL 2.10: TECHNOLOGY AND HAPPINESS/MEANING
Optional: The Innovation of Loneliness
What role does technology play in your own happiness and meaning? What role does social media play in defining your life? Is it an extension of your authentic self or is the opposite true? How do you feel that our digital technology is impacting humans as a whole?
WORK TIME/HOMEWORK
READING TIME: Into the Wild and/or Cat's Cradle
LIT CIRCLE TOMORROW: Please come prepared with pre-write ready to cut and paste!
If you were absent yesterday, see me about making up lit circle meeting.
HONORS: Check-in meeting next Thursday to clarify questions (Meanwhile, see me with questions!) Cat's Cradle seminar will be Friday, February 26