Part One
Our democracy needs your help - What did the hypocrite say to the hypocrite? Don't be a hypocrite
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Questions & Activities
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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 helped lead 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.
Reflection
- 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?
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. Practice critiquing visual stories before reviewing your classmates.
Further Exploration
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Resources From the Curated Library
The Networking Advice No One Tells You
The Networking Advice No One Tells You
Bias: Centre Right
Sub-Category: Networking & Mentorship
Source: Forbes
File Type: Article
Overview: The Networking Advice No...
Wake up, Canada: It’s okay to fail
Sub-Category: Testing & Failure
Source: The Globe and Mail
File Type: Article
Overview: How famous Canadians failures led to bigger successes...
Why debating still matters
Why debating still matters
Sub-Category: Debate
Source: The Guardian
File Type: Essay/Analysis
Overview: Why debating still matters
Web Link: https://www.theguardian.com/education/2016/aug/06/why-debating-still-matters
How to Deliver Useful Information When Giving Feedback
How to Deliver Useful Information When Giving Feedback
Sub-Category: Peer Review
Source: Solutions for Resiliance
File Type: Guide
Overview: Ideas for giving...
Lack of ambition in Canada creating ‘600-pound beaver in the room’: Shopify president
Bias: none
Source: CTV News
File Type: Article
Overview: Lack of ambition in Canada creating \\'600-pound beaver in the room\\': Shopify...
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
Additional Resources
The Great Power Of Connecting Passion With Purpose
Bias: Centre Right
Sub-Category: Life
Source: Forbes
File Type: Opinion
Overview: The power of aligning passion and purpose
Web Link: https://www.forbes.com/sites/karlmoore/2015/01/19/the-great-power-of-connecting-passion-with-purpose/#65ec17258784
The Storytelling Animal
Bias: Centre
Sub-Category: Life
Source: The Storytelling Animal
File Type: Book
Overview: Why did humans become the storytelling animal
Web Link: http://jonathangottschall.com/storytelling-animal
This Is Why The World Needs Artists
This Is Why The World Needs Artists
Bias: Centre Right
Sub-Category: Life
Source: Forbes
File Type: Article
Overview: Business of art and storytelling
Web Link: https://www.forbes.com/sites/janeclairehervey/2018/02/27/this-is-why-the-world-needs-artists/#57811ddf3f70
6 Ways Volunteering Can Boost Your Career
6 Ways Volunteering Can Boost Your Career
Sub-Category: Life
Source: Alberta Government
File Type: Article
Overview: Why volunteering can help advance your...
Stop buying crap, and companies will stop making crap
Bias: Centre Right
Sub-Category: Life
Source: Fast Company
File Type: Essay/Analysis
Overview: Don't like consumerism? Change your habits and so too will business
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