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Class Announcements

  • Tomorrow is Fly Friday for those with the electric trailer.
  • Next week on Tuesday, in-person class is scheduled.
  • Note: There will be no in-person class on Thursday next week; it will be asynchronous online.
  • Assignment posting will happen by Wednesday if not completed over the weekend.

Class Structure and Assignments

  • Students need to complete assignments at their convenience before the following Tuesday class, ensuring adequate time for homework before Tuesday.
  • Both classes the week after next will be in person.

Upcoming Homework Assignment

  • Assignment: Find and summarize a video talk on meaningful life concepts.
  • Nature of the Assignment:
    • Source: TED Talk or similar presentations preferred.
    • Duration: The video should be a minimum of 14-15 minutes. Acceptable range: 12-15 minutes.
    • While watching, students should take careful notes. Using bullet points is appropriate.
    • Summarization will be shared with a conversation partner in the following class.
  • This exercise will be done three times over the next weeks, summarizing a differing viewpoint talk each time.

Guidance on Finding Videos

  • Search using prompts like:
    • "meaningful life"
    • "fulfilling life"
    • "good life"
    • "happy life"
  • Recommendations:
    • Explore different cultural or religious perspectives to widen understanding (e.g., Hindu, Buddhist).
    • Seek a balance of perspectives to create a diverse discussion.

Submission Instructions

  • Open your Unit 3 Journal to record your findings.
  • Insert a new heading labeled Meaning of Life Talks (in bold and underlined) beneath the second-to-last heading before the Capstone.
  • Format notes to include:
    • Identifying the speaker (name and brief description).
    • Include a link to the talk.
    • Personal notes and summaries from the talk.
  • Aim for a thorough summary; more extensive notes will aid in detailed conversations with peers.

Discussion on TED Talk Exploration

  • Suggestions include collaboration with peers on talk selection but avoid choosing the same video as your conversation partner.
  • Video selection involves skimming multiple results to find the most engaging content.

Zen Buddhism Discussion

  • Class will be supplemented by readings, particularly "Suzuki Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind.
  • Students are instructed to read Mind Waves, specifically focusing on "Unfolding of Big Mind."
  • Zazen defined as seated meditation.
  • Four postures of meditation:
    • Seated (Zazen)
    • Standing
    • Walking