Hello all, here is the Kony 2012 video that some of you did not see. As Veena mentioned, it is 30 minutes, but it is worth spending the time to appreciate what a masterpiece of propaganda it is. (Make sure to look for the "secret symbols" in the opening static.)
Below, find the "4th Estate" recruiting video that I find even creepier. (Right down to the horrible fake British accent the narrator chose to adopt--[for 'authenticity'?].) Here the eerily 1984-ish symbols are even more apparent.
And that's Invisible Children.
In other news, here is the link to my totalitarianism unit website (here is the direct link to the Orwell/Huxley cartoon). I would LOVE ideas and suggestions. I will be migrating all of the information to a new platform once I decide what platform will be safest in China (and I will let you know when I do).
In reference to our Structured Academic Controversy from the other day, here are two of my favorite resources: Deliberating in a Democracy and Choices. On the DID page, just look for the sections on teacher resources and lessons; Choices offers outstanding curriculum units on a number of the topics we regularly cover in our classes. They also have summer Teaching Fellows program that is well worth attending.
Looking forward to exploring the Human Condition with all you good people.
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