Thoughts today with readers in Ukraine, and also in Russia, but I don’t think I have any accompanying words other than to wish you and yours well. There is no comparison with the gravity of the situation for those directly affected, but teachers in the rest of the world will be wondering as I have […]
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This week’s question is, “Is nature beautiful?” As an opening stimulus, ask the question, play the sound only from this video. Invite the group to write their responses on individual whiteboards each time – yes, no, it depends on…, a word – preferably with a reason. Hear a few explanations each time. 1. Is this
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For our first ever Philosofriday session, we explored the way characters in stories that are granted wishes often get what they SAY they want but not what they MEAN they want. It’s a problem that is not just for stories such as King Midas, but is also a live issue in the philosophy of artificial intelligence. How could King
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