Do you think peace in the world is possible? Explain. 

 Name something that has or does inspire you or other or motivates or pumps you up or speaks to the human condition...

Anyting you want to talk about that relates to what we have debated (or class content or links etc). This "chat" is currently open to ENG3U, ENG4C, IDC4O, HZT4U, CPW4U, ENG1D, and CLU3M (eg. Interpret the quote: "Some laws are better than others.") (Eg."  I just saw the Hunger Games. Like the book it is based on, it is a philosophical and political film and it is a dystopia film. Here, you can share your thoughts, keeping in mind that the film has drawn varying interpretations for its political overtones, including arguments in favor of left-wing, right-wing, and libertarian viewpoints. The film displays a general distrust of government, regardless of the audience's political party affiliation.  Some viewers formed an opinion about The Hunger Games as a parable of the Occupy Wall Street activity.  The top 1% richest people in the world have more money than the bottom 95% put together! Collins doesn't use the terms 1% and 99% percent, but it's clear that those in the Capitol are members of the 1% and everyone in the Panem districts is part of the 99..."

The FDA has yet to approve one single non-toxic treatment for cancer or anything that isn't patented by a major pharmaceutical company. Some would say this is terrorism, your thoughts? 

 In class we discussed the following today:
1. CEO of Schizophrenia Society of Canada tells people he would definitely have Greyhound bus killer Vince Li over to his house & around his family and that this man is no longer a threat to society and should be free. Do you agree? He beheaded and ate his victim 3 years ago. 
2. The Canadian National Museum of Science and Technology has a controversial exhibit on sex. Is this inappropriate for a museum that cators to so many children? 

 So thinks radio hose Arron Rand:
Had someone on the show a few weeks ago, questioning the importance we attach to self-help books, etc. Then I came across this article in Psychology Today, listing the Top 10 ways to be happy. Really ? Do we need someone to actually tell us these things ? Don't we inherently know all these things already ? Doesn't common sense prevail here, or have we all lost the ability to use it ? Here's the list.
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1.Be with others who make you smile (Studies prove we're happier around those that are also happy) 

2.Hold on to your values (What you find true, what you know is fair, and what you believe in -- never let those go) 

3.Accept the good (take stock of what's working in your life!) 

4.Imagine the best (vision yourself getting what you really want) 

5.Do things you love 

6.Find purpose (find a way of contributing to the well-being of humanity. People tend to find great pride in that) 

7.Listen to your heart (keep your day job for the time being, but follow your passions) 

8.Push yourself, not others (Stop blaming others and you'll find your answers much sooner) 

9.Be open to change (change happens, so emotionally shore yourself up for the experience) 

10.Bask in the simple pleasures (silly jokes, warm days, starry nights)

Post general comments and questions to links posted, or share new links, or report dead links.

 Post comments and questions about religion and politics here. FYI, yesterday, we learned about the Dalai Lama; 

Thedre will be a Live Webcast with His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Delhi University; public talk entitled "Ethics - Educating the Heart and Mind" on March 22, 2012 in New Delhi, India, from 2:00pm - 3:30pm Indian Standard Time (GMT+5.30). Live webcast can be viewed at http://dalailama.com/live-english

For times in your region, 2:00pm Indian Standard Time on March 22nd in New Delhi, India, is the same as 4:30am Eastern Daylight time March 22nd in New York, USA.

Video and audio for streaming and download will be available after the event athttp://dalailama.com/webcasts

 We have talked about subliminal suggestions in class and noted how commercials reinforce the idea that the viewer is deficient in something, which sends a negative message to people who are typically in a hyper-suggestible state while watching TV. In this context, is it true that "we are our own worst enemies," and if so do we have to rise above all this negative programming? Comment:

OPEN LINE OPEN TOPIC ANYTHING YOU WANT TO TALK ABOUT. 
EXAMPLES: 
1) How does power corrupt people?