Assignment 1. EC #5 Climate Change: What is the truth?
Climate Change: What is the truth?
Watch 2 films: Which one is the telling the truth? Make an argument based on watching both.
- [This is just the trailer; you need to watch the entire film .]
No credit for mere summary, AI generated answers, or failure to answer all 4 questions in your essay.
To earn +5 extra credit write a 700-800 word film reflection answering these questions:
- What is the EVIDENCE for the truth claims in The Great Global Warming Swindle?
- What is the EXPLANATION offered in the film Merchants of Doubt for claims like those made in The Great Global Warming Swindle?
- Use Marx’s Ideology Critique to explain why the “Great Global Warming Swindle” is not true.
- Which of the films tells the objective truth about climate change: Which one is a reliable documentary and which one is propaganda?
- What makes it difficult for the viewer to know when they are being deceived?
Assignment 2. EC #4 – Ideology Critique
REQUIRED Watch: (144 min & yes, please watch the entire film if you hope to earn credit.)
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Ideology A distortion of the truth reflecting ruling class (corporate) interests; in contrast with the truth reflecting the common good. |
FILM REVIEW PROMPT: How do you know if you are imprisoned in an ideological cave? (600-800 words)
The filmmaker argues that todays corporation has achieved extraordinary power and influence over our lives. In this paper, focus on the role the corporation plays in the individuals efforts to discern the truth about reality. Use the following questions to guide your writing:
1. What evidence is presented in the film that the corporations influence is controlling peoples thinking? Include at least three reasons presented in the film for the view that the corporation has got the public in a cave believing the shadows it projects are the truth about reality.
2. What evidence is presented in the film that people can make truth-informed choices, beyond corporate thought control? Include at least two examples from the film that show individuals can think critically based on the truth and make good decisions, i.e. get out of the cave of corporate manipulation.
3. Make your case: Considering the evidence presented above along with your own experience, argue for or against the claim: people can overcome corporate ideology and get at the truth. If you are for the claim, say HOW it can be overcome. If you are against the claim, explain WHY there is no hope.
WARNING: ANY EVIDENCE of AI USAGE in the completion of this assignment will result in a “0” and me be reported as Academic Dishonesty.
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