It's a long book to read in a couple of weeks (or less, depending on when you decide to sign up), but at least you can give it a quick look: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/45502/45502-h/45502-h.htm

Videos:
An introduction:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbxZGCBRHJ0 (3:06)

A sample:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3NwFB9zuF8 (10:20)

An attempt at a solution:
https://youtu.be/nvitvKmY4cw (10m)

A continuing situation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlyrNof9SgU (1:49)

In China:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEwIHNNJZvo (3:26)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W11o_4keAwA (3:16)

And in Europe:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hn6KlSdcem8 (12:28)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0iZhERM3AQ (7:06) - Spanish

The world over:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBQv41YbdCk (13:27)

Questions:

1. What does the title say to you?  What "half" did you imagine at first?

2. Why were/are so many people living in such terrible conditions, without any efforts being made to change the situation?

3. What was/is the most important factor in clearing urban slums?

4. How can we prevent these slums from reappearing?  How can we prevent new housing developments from becoming slums?

5. Is mixed income development the best solution to give everyone an interest in maintaining the quality of a neighborhood?  Or would the presence of much wealthier neighbors only provoke envy in the poorest residents?

6. Ghettoization and gentrification might be thought of as two sides of the same coin.  How can they be controlled so as to provide a dignified living environment for all?

"How the Other Half Lives"

Here are the videos and discussion questions for this hangout:
https://buddytree.org/topic/the-art-of-conversation

Please remember to watch at least a few videos before you arrive since we’ll be discussing them when we begin.

Once the hangout begins, everyone will introduce each other and then take turns asking the provided questions in order to keep the discussion on topic.

Hangouts typically last 90 minutes, and once the hangout is over you will have the opportunity to add people to your buddytree to organize private hangouts and develop friendships.

As always, these hangouts provide the opportunity for a thoughtful, respectful and engaging discussion in a safe space where disrespectful behaviour is not tolerated.

The Art of Conversation

Video:

1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dL2Zo8tHzUc (5:21)
    - Hosting International Sporting Events: What Are The Benefits?

2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bXJGZgR1BU (5:27)
   - Why Hosting The Olympics Isn't Worth It Anymore

3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nyta8HjvW_U (7:53)
  - How Do the Olympics Make Money? The Olympics Business Model, Explained | WSJ The Economics Of

4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsQWsMIhXiM (2:06)
 - World Cup 2018: What impact do mega sporting events have on their host nation?

5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNJrwT8vqAk (6:41)
 - The Olympics, Explained

6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_m1x5JaC37E (3:19)
 - The cost of hosting the Olympics - BBC News

7. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qgr5blmnE8o (5:02)
 - Hosting the Olympics: are the economic benefits worth the spending?

8. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E35jdy2ZsH8&t=142s (7:34)
 - Hosting the Olympic Games: Is it Worth the Hassle?


Reading: (Optional)

1. https://cnr.ncsu.edu/news/2024/08/why-the-olympics-are-important/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CThe%20Olympics%20are%20unlike%20any,sporting%20events%20like%20the%20Olympics.

2. https://olympics.com/ioc/beyond-the-games

3. https://www.procon.org/headlines/hosting-the-olympic-games-top-3-pros-and-cons/#:~:text=The%20Olympics%20increase%20a%20host,to%20economics%20professors%20Robert%20A.

4. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/09/opinion/paris-olympics-gold-excellence.html

5. https://www.economist.com/business/2024/08/08/what-can-olympians-teach-executives

Questions:

1. Have you had a chance to attend any international sports event(s)?

2. What role do International sports play in breaking down cultural barriers?

3. What are the economic benefits of hosting international sports events?

4. What impact do international sports have on promoting gender equality and empowerment?

5. How do international sports inspire innovation and technological advancements?

6. How do the Olympics bring people together and create a sense of community?

7. How do the Olympics promote national pride and identity?

8. What are the long-term legacies of the Olympics for host cities and countries?

9. How do the Olympics inspire us to strive for excellence and push beyond our limits?

In Collaboration with Ceit Hustedde (Longtime Member of Buddytree)








What Do the Olympics Do for Us? 

Here are the videos and discussion questions for this hangout:
https://buddytree.org/topic/emotional-intelligence

Please remember to watch at least a few videos before you arrive since we’ll be discussing them when we begin.

Once the hangout begins, everyone will introduce each other and then take turns asking the provided questions in order to keep the discussion on topic.

Hangouts typically last 90 minutes, and once the hangout is over you will have the opportunity to add people to your buddytree to organize private hangouts and develop friendships.

As always, these hangouts provide the opportunity for a thoughtful, respectful and engaging discussion in a safe space where disrespectful behaviour is not tolerated.

Emotional Intelligence

Video:

1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZwIavcB4Ck (3:21)

2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWLSUrlNpTk  (8:13)

3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lR1kVRpIZG0  (17:46)

4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rUU-QO6leE  (9:29)

5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ugYcnKx5bo (5:15)

6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74CnCdgQPp4 (6:43)

7. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdUmwX7CGzQ (44:39)


Reading (optional):

1. https://www.economist.com/podcasts/2022/08/26/is-america-entering-a-new-era-of-political-violence

2. https://www.economist.com/graphic-detail/2024/07/14/the-attempt-on-trumps-life-is-shocking-but-not-surprising

3. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/14/opinion/trump-rally-shooting-reagan.html

4. https://www.economist.com/leaders/2024/07/14/fortunately-donald-trumps-would-be-killer-failed-what-next

5. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/13/opinion/editorials/donald-trump-rally-shooting.html


Spanish (optional):

1. https://elpais.com/opinion/2024-07-15/en-que-fallamos-como-democracia.html

2. https://elpais.com/opinion/2024-07-15/violencia-contra-la-democracia.html

3. https://elpais.com/opinion/2024-07-18/ninguna-sorpresa-en-el-atentado-contra-trump.html


Questions:

1. Have you ever witnessed any political violence in your life?

2. What drives individuals or groups to resort to political violence, and how can we address these underlying factors?

3. How does the media's coverage of political violence influence public opinion and political discourse?

4. How can governments balance security concerns with individual rights and freedoms when responding to political violence?

5. What is the impact of political violence on marginalized communities and vulnerable populations?

6. What responsibility do governments bear for preventing political violence and protecting their citizens?

7. How can technology and social media be leveraged to both perpetuate and prevent political violence?

8. What lessons can we draw from historical examples of political violence and assassination attempts to inform our responses today?

9. Do you have any further questions or feedback on this topic?



In Collaboration with Ceit Hustedde (Member of Buddytree)

Understanding Political Violence

There are artists who get elevated to representatives of entire countries and cultures, appropriately or not.  I only know a very few names, since I only know a very few countries, and even those not so much.  More ideas are welcome.

American idealist:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37y9svho4tc (5:21)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HE9s1SrCYsw (4:56)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pnfrlANyuY (11:16)

Slavic brother:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7eyn_-Cp59E (4:55)

(maybe excessive adulation)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cQmuCDPiio (23min)

The most Spanish and most Catalan painter:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3FAy0teMNo

(who was a terrible person, representing a terrible country, and could actually represent many countries in that respect)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiWrfDYtuoc (12:05) -in Spanish, auto-translate is not absolutely awful

Questions:
1. Which national vision most appeals to you?  Which one best represents your country?

2. Rockwell's most famous works can be called sentimental, playing to the nostalgia of most modern Americans.  Does this limit them to commercial art?  Could they achieve a "higher" meaning in the future?

3. Mucha believed very much in the idea of Slavic Brotherhood and looked to Russia as an example to follow culturally.  Does this affect how you see his works, even outside of the Slav Epic?  Given his Czech nationalism, would he be so pro-Russian today?

4. Does Dalí's work represent Spain in a positive way?  Does it represent Spain at all?  How does his work compare to e.g. Goya or Velázquez as identifiably Spanish?

5. What other visual artists are great transmitters of their nations' identity?  Was that their goal, or have their works been adopted/coopted for the purpose?


Art Of A Nation

Here are the videos and discussion questions for this hangout:
https://buddytree.org/topic/Having-More-Fun

Please remember to watch at least a few videos before you arrive since we’ll be discussing them when we begin.

Once the hangout begins, everyone will introduce each other and then take turns asking the provided questions in order to keep the discussion on topic.

Hangouts typically last 90 minutes, and once the hangout is over you will have the opportunity to add people to your buddytree to organize private hangouts and develop friendships.

As always, these hangouts provide the opportunity for a thoughtful, respectful and engaging discussion in a safe space where disrespectful behaviour is not tolerated.

Having More Fun

Join us for a free evening of jazz in the park. 

We had such a great time tonight, we decided to do it all over again!

I thought we could gather around 6:00 to save our spot and if anyone wishes, we can have a shared picnic dinner. 

Bring a blanket or chair to sit on. 

It's not a huge area so we will be easy to find.

Jazz in Coal Harbour Park

Here are the videos and discussion questions for this hangout:
https://buddytree.org/topic/fear-confidence

Please remember to watch at least a few videos before you arrive since we’ll be discussing them when we begin.

Once the hangout begins, everyone will introduce each other and then take turns asking the provided questions in order to keep the discussion on topic.

Hangouts typically last 90 minutes, and once the hangout is over you will have the opportunity to add people to your buddytree to organize private hangouts and develop friendships.

As always, these hangouts provide the opportunity for a thoughtful, respectful and engaging discussion in a safe space where disrespectful behaviour is not tolerated.

Fear & Confidence

Join us for a free evening of jazz in the park. We had a great time last year!

I thought we could gather around 6:00 to save our spot and if anyone wishes, we can have a picnic dinner. 

Bring a blanket or chair to sit on. 

It's not a huge area so we will be easy to find.

The Create! Eastside Arts Festival is hosting a Creative Moth and Butterfly Painting Workshop led by Cara Guri at Strange Fellows Brewery on the 23rd. Buddytree member Joanne Probyn is assisting.

Thought it sounded like fun so I've signed up! Wondered if anyone might like to join me? :)
We can sit together and chat about the experience, our learnings, and creativity in general!

" In this vibrant workshop suitable for all skill levels, you'll venture into the world of acrylic painting to create your very own stunning moth or butterfly masterpiece! Led by professional artist Cara Guri, you'll learn the essentials of paint handling, blending, shading, and some exciting techniques for adding expressive textures to your artwork. Get ready to unleash your creativity and bring your unique vision to life with expert guidance and support! "

TIME: 7:00PM - 8:30 PM PST

LENGTH: 1.5 hours

LOCATION: Strange Fellows Brewery, 1345 Clark Dr, Vancouver, BC

AGES: Adults (ages 19 and up), beginner & up

PRICE: $35 per person per workshop + fee + GST = $40.54

ACCESSIBILITY: Strange Fellows Brewery is wheelchair accessible. We will communicate verbally with members of the public using listening and spoken language in English. Seating in the brewery is varied, some may have chairs or stools at short height, counter, or bar height seating. Weight capacities of seating is unknown. Please let us know if you have any accessibility needs.

WHAT TO BRING: Participants are welcome to bring their own reference image or special brushes if they wish.

WHAT TO WEAR: Wear something you don't mind getting messy or bring a smock!

For more on Cara Guri, see https://www.caraguri.com/

For more on Joanne Probyn, see https://www.probynart.com/

For more on the Create! Eastside Arts Festival, see https://createartsfestival.ca/


Beer and butterflies! - Painting workshop hangout

We like to think that language, with its grammar and lexicon, is a truly human trait, innate to us, separating us from other animals.  It's such a deeply rooted part of us that most of us never think about it at all.  Not here, not today!

1.  Do you use an app or website to learn or improve a foreign language?  Which one?  Would you like to share an exercise or lesson with the group?

2.  What is the best way to learn a language?

3.  What are the most common problems in language learning today?

4.  Are some languages more sophisticated, or simple, than others?

5.  Can constructed languages be used to avoid cultural influence on international communication?

6.  How would you define "knowing" a language?  Being "bilingual"?

7.  How many languages should well-educated people be expected to speak?

Podcasts (about 40 minutes each)

One view on language learning:
https://lexiconvalley.substack.com/p/what-a-young-brain-can-do

One view on language differences:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5zf5EALlGMPxw3ewMDBjT4

Videos (much shorter, you're welcome)
AI and language learning:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYwG8LmjmI8

On rating the importance of languages:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mHBmsoPRtg

Let's Talk Language!

Video:

1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SscQBrJbiN0  (4:06)

2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8zzL2aBo2M  (9:44)

3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mjVP09XqbM  (5:09)

4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnudgOC9D5Y   (6:18)

5.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhvEOtR71Gs  (8:55)

6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xl_kw3mNazY  (11:26)

7. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7dTDjRnBqU  (15:32)

8. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgRKaQVa5O4  (9:09)

9. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfVLqfj7bbw  (9:42)

10. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrUlRAoew_Q (24:40)


Reading (Optional):

1. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/04/opinion/china-us-world-order.html

2. https://www.economist.com/special-report/2022/10/10/china-wants-to-change-or-break-a-world-order-set-by-others

3. https://www.economist.com/special-report/2022/10/10/china-seeks-a-world-order-that-defers-to-states-and-their-rulers

4. https://www.economist.com/special-report/2022/10/10/china-is-exerting-greater-power-across-asia-and-beyond

5. https://www.economist.com/special-report/2022/10/10/china-has-chilling-plans-for-governing-taiwan

6. https://www.economist.com/special-report/2022/10/10/for-western-democracies-the-price-of-avoiding-a-clash-with-china-is-rising

7. https://www.economist.com/leaders/2018/07/26/chinas-belt-and-road-plans-are-to-be-welcomed-and-worried-about

8. https://www.economist.com/special-report/2020/02/06/how-the-belt-and-road-initiative-got-its-name

9. https://www.fairobserver.com/region/asia_pacific/daniel-wagner-china-global-rulebook-climate-military-economy-news-00191/


Spanish (Optional):


1. https://elpais.com/internacional/2023-05-18/como-tratar-con-china.html

2. https://elpais.com/internacional/2022-10-16/como-china-busca-cambiar-el-orden-mundial-poderio-economico-relativizacion-de-los-derechos-humanos-y-lazos-con-el-sur-global.html


Questions:

1.  What is your personal opinion about China? Are you concerned about the rise of China?

2. Why does China matter?

3. Is China a world power? What is your view on that issue?

4. Should the U.S. view China as a threat or an opportunity?

5. Will China surpass the U.S. as the world's superpower?

6. From your perspective, what are the implications of China's rising global influence on international relations and geopolitics?

7. How can other countries learn from China's development experience, and what are the potential risks and opportunities of engaging with a rising China?

8. If China invades Taiwan, should the United States go to war to protect Taiwan?

Extra questions (if time permits):

1. How might China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) reshape global trade and infrastructure development, and what are the potential benefits and drawbacks?

2. To what extent can China's development model serve as a viable alternative to Western-style democracy and liberal economics for other countries, and what are the potential risks and benefits?


Understanding the Rise of China

Join us for a fun evening filled with a wide variety of funny videos and the chance to meet new and interesting people in Vancouver! :)

View our intro video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfu391d8YnQ

Please note: admission is half price ($5) if you RSVP to this event on both Buddytree AND Meetup:
https://www.meetup.com/comedy-laughter/events/301698765/

You can either pay cash at the door or send me an e-transfer to glenb@buddytree.org

Here's the agenda:

Part 1 - mix and mingle between 6:30pm and 6:45pm, with people ordering food and drinks.

Part 2 - a mixture of funny videos for about 30 minutes.

Part 3 - we'll mix up the people a bit and have another 30 min of videos.

Part 4 - mix and mingle.

If you have a funny video for us to show, then send me your YouTube link to:
glenb@buddytree.org

I look forward to seeing you there! :)

Glen Brauer
Founder, the Friendly Vancouver project
https://friendlyvancouver.com

Comedy & Laughter Socializer

There are two angles here - there's the thought experiment itself, and the enriching casual language/watering down technical language.  I would like to have time for both things, but we'll see what catches the most interest.

Videos:

The Famous Cat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjaAxUO6-Uw (4:37)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cuvTXCR9Pg (10:35)

Another application
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q31lpwkzeGk (15:16 - shortest one I could find)

Misuse of language...or language evolution
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P30QlwSsUic (5min)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8G2mONnyU8 (3:59)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_Ow2IfxODM (2:13)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kgRfTgHzcQ (2:58 - Schrodinger's asshole, both right and wrong?)

Questions:

1. What do you know about "Schrödinger's Cat"?  Do you often hear it used?  In what context?

2. Can you apply the common use of Schrodinger's X to another social situation or natural phenomenon?

3. Why are people drawn to use technical language to describe their everyday lives, in your opinion?

4. Are you bothered by the casual or colloquial use of technical terms?  Can you give more examples?

5. Why does it seem that conservatives tend to borrow the language of progressives more than vice versa?  Are they making a choice to connect with a potential audience, trying to manipulate, or are they unaware of what they are doing?

6. After discussion, do you agree that Schrödinger's Cat is a true metaphor for life?

Schrodinger's Whatever

Here are the videos and discussion questions for this hangout:
https://buddytree.org/topic/joy-bliss-wonderment

Please remember to watch at least a few videos before you arrive since we’ll be discussing them when we begin.

Once the hangout begins, everyone will introduce each other and then take turns asking the provided questions in order to keep the discussion on topic.

Hangouts typically last 90 minutes, and once the hangout is over you will have the opportunity to add people to your buddytree to organize private hangouts and develop friendships.

As always, these hangouts provide the opportunity for a thoughtful, respectful and engaging discussion in a safe space where disrespectful behaviour is not tolerated.

Joy, Bliss & Wonderment

Here are the videos and discussion questions for this hangout:
https://buddytree.org/topic/life-death

Please remember to watch at least a few videos before you arrive since we’ll be discussing them when we begin.

Once the hangout begins, everyone will introduce each other and then take turns asking the provided questions in order to keep the discussion on topic.

Hangouts typically last 90 minutes, and once the hangout is over you will have the opportunity to add people to your buddytree to organize private hangouts and develop friendships.

As always, these hangouts provide the opportunity for a thoughtful, respectful and engaging discussion in a safe space where disrespectful behaviour is not tolerated.

Life & Death

Video:

1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmHuvikWcqM (8:53)

2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGdRyPN3IRk (16:11)

3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYZuJ4HW3ek (6:02)

4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6VMaH-4dtg  (8:14)

5: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYpmewVFACM (14:06)

6: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uHdtcyfFTE  (10:17)

7: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sr2wpO4b64 (11:50)


Reading:

1: https://hbr.org/2021/07/you-cant-sit-out-office-politics

2: https://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/16/jobs/16career.html

3: https://www.usnews.com/careers/articles/what-is-a-toxic-work-environment-and-how-can-i-avoid-it#:~:text=In%20fact%2C%2022%25%20of%20workers,as%20somewhat%20or%20very%20toxic.


Spanish:

1: https://elpais.com/diario/2009/02/22/negocio/1235314054_850215.html

2: https://www.muyinteresante.com.mx/sociedad/1941.html

3: https://blog.prezi.com/es/como-navegar-por-las-politicas-de-la-oficina-en-los-lugares-de-trabajo-virtuales-con-nikhil-paul/



Questions:

1: What is your experience with office politics?

2: What problems have you had at work? What were the causes and how were they resolved?

3: How do you deal with challenging office politics?

4: When you have an idea that may be controversial, do you boldly voice it or do you stay quiet?

5:  Are office politics bad? Why or why not?

6: Is it possible to just go into work, do your job and stay out of office politics? If so, any tips on how to do that?

7. How do you handle a situation where a coworker is trying to undermine your ideas or credibility?

8. What are some effective communication techniques for addressing sensitive or political issues with your team or supervisor?

9. What are some ways to promote a culture of transparency, trust, and open communication in the workplace to minimize the negative impacts of office politics?

10.  Is there anything else you’d like to share with you on this topic?


In Collaboration with Ceit Hustedde (Member of Buddytree) 

Dealing With Office Politics

Videos:

Ethics towards animals:
https://youtu.be/307gysA18_E?si=mwqNFYVwfJJPyW99&t=272

Weigh the arguments (potentially disturbing images):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rS0F4WeG0eo

Marketing:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcyPbgO21SQ

Human and environmental health:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwoL6hWd4l0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xY0GKu-PM58

Some caveats, but light ones:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdnEbJZoNg8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSBz7kVDMNI

Questions:

1. Does a vegan diet attract you?  Why (not)?  If you already follow a vegan diet, what made you choose to do so?

2. What are the difficulties for vegans in our society?  Do you know if they are greater or lesser in other societies?

3. Is synthetic meat acceptable in a vegan diet?

4.  The Agriculture Industry is by far the greatest consumer of water in the modern world.  More vegans/vegetarians would necessarily mean more crops.  Although reducing the use of water for animal feed goes a long way, will new farming methods be able to balance food and water needs in the future?

5. Thought experiment: The pig that wants to be eaten - https://www.evphil.com/blog/thought-experiment-5-the-pig-that-wants-to-be-eaten

What is your answer to this hypothetical situation?

6. If it were proven that plants also suffer when harvested or damaged (e.g. by picking fruit or leaves), how would an ethical vegan reconcile this with their own survival?

Working Towards Veganism?

Join us for a fun evening filled with a wide variety of funny videos and the chance to meet new and interesting people in Vancouver! :)

View our intro video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfu391d8YnQ

Please note: admission is half price ($5) if you RSVP to this event on both Buddytree AND Meetup:
https://www.meetup.com/comedy-laughter/events/301004113

Here's the agenda:

Part 1 - mix and mingle between 6:30pm and 6:45pm

Part 2 - a mixture of funny videos for about an hour.

Part 3 - we'll divide everyone up into small tables with optional conversation cards to break the ice

Part 4 - move around to other tables to meet more people

If you have a funny video for us to show, then send me your YouTube link to:
glenb@friendshipbootcamp.com

I look forward to seeing you there! :)

Glen Brauer
Founder, the Friendly Vancouver project
https://friendlyvancouver.com

Video:

1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbPrIBENrXY&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;t=1s  (5.28)

2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGWeeIdr880&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;t=9s (12.28)

3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjDuZ7ge9nA&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;t=8s  (7.54)

4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJSehRlU34w&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;t=48s  (12:33)

5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6iABR5vdWc (9:08)

6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fi4GZmW-ePA  (7:22)

7: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGVh2-Yw7GE (6:22)


Reading: 

1. https://news.northeastern.edu/2020/06/10/are-peaceful-protests-more-effective-than-violent-ones/

2. https://www.gq.com/story/why-violent-protests-work

3. https://www.economist.com/leaders/2024/05/01/should-american-universities-call-the-cops-on-protesting-students

4. https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/04/30/escalating-protests-expose-three-fault-lines-on-american-campuses

5. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/29/opinion/student-protests-columbia-israel.html

6. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/24/learning/how-should-colleges-handle-student-protests.html

7. https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/05/02/what-campus-protesters-get-wrong-about-divestment

8. 
https://www.economist.com/the-economist-explains/2024/04/30/what-are-the-rules-governing-protests-on-american-campuses


Spanish: (Optional)

1. https://elpais.com/opinion/2024-05-02/campus-contra-la-guerra-en-gaza.html

2. https://elpais.com/internacional/2024-04-29/la-protesta-por-gaza-en-las-universidades-de-ee-uu-ahonda-la-division-entre-los-democratas.html


Questions:

1: Have you ever participated in a protest or demonstration? If so, what was your experience like?

2. Do you believe that violent or non-violent protests are more effective at achieving goals of the movement?

3. What social issue is so important to you that you would be willing to participate in a protest? Why is it an important issue? 

4.What factors would contribute to go and what factors might prevent you from attending?

5. What are the steps that a social movement must take to become successful?

6. Do you believe that police departments should be present at protests in an effort to stop them or to ensure that people are allowed to express their view freely?

7. People praise Gandhi and MLK Jr. for their non-violent protest; however, would their campaigns have been successful without the background of violence they had?

8. Does aggressive or peaceful protest create more/better martyrs?

9. Do protesters against activities in foreign countries always understand what they are protesting? When they demand their governments cut trade connections/aid and force companies to     stop doing business, do they know what the outcome could be?



In Collaboration with Ceit Hustedde (Member of Buddytree)

Aggressive vs. Peaceful Protest

Here are the videos and discussion questions for this hangout:
https://buddytree.org/topic/the-art-science-of-happiness

Please remember to watch at least a few videos before you arrive since we’ll be discussing them when we begin.

Once the hangout begins, everyone will introduce each other and then take turns asking the provided questions in order to keep the discussion on topic.

Hangouts typically last 90 minutes, and once the hangout is over you will have the opportunity to add people to your buddytree to organize private hangouts and develop friendships.

As always, these hangouts provide the opportunity for a thoughtful, respectful and engaging discussion in a safe space where disrespectful behaviour is not tolerated.

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