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Chapter Nine
Own Your Hypocrisy
Part One
Our democracy needs your help - What did the hypocrite say to the hypocrite? Don't be a hypocrite
Hot Takes
Mohnish Kamat
Few people know leadership or finance better than Monish Kamat. A modern-day renaissance man with a passion for nature and a drive to make...
Brian Keating
One of Canada’s most celebrated and beloved nature storytellers also might be nature’s most passionate champion: Brian Keating. Honorary Conservation Advisor to the Calgary...
Reflection Activity
- Find a partner and discuss this story. How can you help heal our divides and improve the health of our democracy? How can you be a better critic? How can you accomplish both goals, starting with your project in this class?
Part Two
YOUR TEACHER WILL DIRECT YOU TO THE ACTIVITIES BELOW THAT WILL HELP YOU WITH YOUR PROJECT.
Be Constructive
Be a better critic. Get more constructive feedback. It's time to learn how to review and be reviewed.
Critique
Learning is in the doing. Critique published stories before reviewing your classmates.
Time to Test
Show off everything you've learned and test your nearly complete final project. * Recommended
Part Three
Featured Hot Take
When we don’t own our hypocrisy, things get messy. Really messy. So, it’s about time we start cleaning up our public discourse, right Your Honour?
Hon. Janet Austin helped lead the YWCA and has helped the province of British Columbia, serving as Lieutenant Governor.
We’re featuring this podcast across all five Nature Labs subjects. You might not like every course you take in school, but they are all related. By listening to this podcast, hopefully you’ll better understand why.
- How can we put forward and debate issues in a constructive way that enhances our democracy?
- Do you think we need to be more patient when it comes to advancing our ideas for change? Do we ask for too much, too quickly?
- Do we need more empathy for those that we disagree with?
- Do we need to be more inclusive of voices who have opinions informed by experiences different from our own?
- Do you listen to differing opinions? Or do you only listen to different opinions from within your own community or echo chamber?
Further Exploration
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Resources From the Curated Library
Evaluating Prototypes
Evaluating Prototypes
Bias: Centre Left
Sub-Category: Peer Review
Source: Tamarack
File Type: Resource
Overview: How to evaluate prototypes and create better ideas for change
Web Link: https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hubfs/Resources/Tools/Aid4Action%20Evaluating%20Prototypes%20Mark%20Cabaj.pdf
How to Master Non-Awkward, Effective In-Person Networking
How to Master Non-Awkward, Effective In-Person Networking
Sub-Category: Networking & Mentorship
Source: Hubspot
File Type: Guide
Overview: Advice on effective networking
Web Link: https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/the-ultimate-guide-to-non_awkward-effective-networking
Unsolicited Evaluation Is the Enemy of Creativity
Bias: Centre
Sub-Category: Peer Review
Source: Psychology Today
File Type: Opinion
Overview: Why unsolicited feedback stifles creativity
Web Link: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/freedom-learn/201210/unsolicited-evaluation-is-the-enemy-creativity?fbclid=IwAR2hArrcl7iJl0VlQxNyVw0zPcwNlUjP-mEfbg5UsApGo2BLk2jwUqi10Do
Five types of mentors we all need
Five types of mentors we all need
Sub-Category: Networking & Mentorship
Source: TED
File Type: Article/Video
Overview: Five types of mentors we all need
Web Link: https://ideas.ted.com/the-5-types-of-mentors-you-need-in-your-life/?fbclid=IwAR3rzBD8K7WYFTQyYFqaNktXcEZChYptTjSlkCC025iyPL-0A7-wOSjx5A4
The Perfect Pitch
A pitch refers to a persuasive message or presentation that is designed to convince someone to buy a product or service, invest in a...
Additional Resources
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