Monday, February 28, 2011

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?

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

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?