Preconceived Notions--Three Cups of Tea

"If I die in Pakistan,It'll be because of a traffic accident, not a bomb or a bullet...The real danger over there is on the road."-Greg Mortensen
We have preconceived notions about middle eastern countries. This quote blows those ideas out of the water. Do you believe Greg Mortensen? What apprehensions would you have about visiting Pakistan?

3 Cups of Tea Initial Response Period 2

"Isn't it better to live in ignorance of everything--asphalt, macadam, vehicles, telephones, television--to live in bliss without knowing it?"

Respond to this quote from 3 Cups of Tea. Do you agree? In a society that is built around consumption and consumerism are we even able to comprehend what this suggests?

3 Cups of Tea Initial Response Period 1

"Isn't it better to live in ignorance of everything--asphalt, macadam, vehicles, telephones, television--to live in bliss without knowing it?"

Respond to this quote from 3 Cups of Tea. Do you agree? In a society that is built around consumption and consumerism are we even able to comprehend what this suggests?

Siddhartha Discussion #2--Period 2

Siddhartha Discussion #2--Period 1

Part V Exploratory Project

To help you with Part V of your Exploratory Project, I have enlisted the help of Mr. Fisch to help you make connections around the world. He has graciously shared a collection of links to global projects and people: http://www.diigo.com/user/karlfisch/global_project . See if you can make some connections thru these links. Also, you could do a search online, or do a specific blog search using google: http://blogsearch.google.com/. If all else fails, I invite you to post any international links you may have and perhaps you will be able to help each other.

Final Gilgamesh Discussion--Period Two