The Giver (Hong Qi) by Elizabeth Tang https://padlet.com/elizabethtang01/mgc0f1n0rkj0csni en-us 2024-08-16 09:38:55 UTC 2024-08-28 00:38:54 UTC hello@padlet.com The World of 'The Giver' chinhongqi https://padlet.com/elizabethtang01/mgc0f1n0rkj0csni/wish/3088314404 Everything is regulated and controlled, from their jobs, spouses, families to even their emotions.


Pros:

peace and order


Cons:

people losing their individuality, freedom and genuine human experiences

]]> 2024-08-26 09:54:44 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabethtang01/mgc0f1n0rkj0csni/wish/3088314404 Jonas - 'Receiver of Memory' chinhongqi https://padlet.com/elizabethtang01/mgc0f1n0rkj0csni/wish/3088521581 Everyone else do not have memories of normal human experiences, like riding a sledge down a snowy hill or the feeling of breaking an arm.


In the story the people are extremely sheltered and protected.

]]> 2024-08-26 13:22:34 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabethtang01/mgc0f1n0rkj0csni/wish/3088521581 'Release' chinhongqi https://padlet.com/elizabethtang01/mgc0f1n0rkj0csni/wish/3088526718 'Release' = Killing / Death


People in the community are unaware of the true meaning of 'release' and treat it as a ceremonious occasion.


The 'releasing' of one of a set of twins led to Jonas realising the wrong of the society that he lived in.

]]> 2024-08-26 13:26:13 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabethtang01/mgc0f1n0rkj0csni/wish/3088526718 'Council of Elders' chinhongqi https://padlet.com/elizabethtang01/mgc0f1n0rkj0csni/wish/3088534437 Governed the world of 'The Giver' by an oligarchy but yet they had the respect of all.


Decides and determine the life that people would live without giving the individual any say.


They act with the community's best interest, but they deprive others of their freedom of choice, including themselves.



]]> 2024-08-26 13:31:02 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabethtang01/mgc0f1n0rkj0csni/wish/3088534437 The Modern World chinhongqi https://padlet.com/elizabethtang01/mgc0f1n0rkj0csni/wish/3088611837 When does the invasion of privacy and freedom of choice outweigh the pros of having a safe and orderly society?


This debate over privacy, surveillance and the role of the government in our lives is an ever growing one with no means in sight.

]]> 2024-08-26 14:21:26 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabethtang01/mgc0f1n0rkj0csni/wish/3088611837 Terrorism - Good or Bad? chinhongqi https://padlet.com/elizabethtang01/mgc0f1n0rkj0csni/wish/3088738304 What do we actually know about the beliefs of extremist groups?


Most terrorist related websites are taken down from the clear web almost immediately by agencies that maintain the web.



]]> 2024-08-26 15:47:06 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabethtang01/mgc0f1n0rkj0csni/wish/3088738304 Singapore chinhongqi https://padlet.com/elizabethtang01/mgc0f1n0rkj0csni/wish/3088743712 We have many organisations and laws that are in place to combat contents on terrorism and other such content.


Most of what we hear about terrorism has already been filtered by one or more government bodies and it is close to impossible to get a hold of unfiltered content without being flagged out to the relevant authorities.

]]> 2024-08-26 15:50:43 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabethtang01/mgc0f1n0rkj0csni/wish/3088743712 The Line chinhongqi https://padlet.com/elizabethtang01/mgc0f1n0rkj0csni/wish/3088773438 When and how can we decide how much control is too much control and how much freedom is too much?

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