The first things that came to mind when I first watched "The Story of Stuff" were "wow" and "what's the bias?". This critique of "The Story of Stuff" does an excellent job of using evidence to negate, or at least weaken, some of the broad claims made in video. I stand by "The Story of Stuff" as a useful resource in the classroom, and believe that it is, over all, very informative. However, accompanying it with this critique brings of a number of important questions:
If you believe you are fighting for what is right, is it okay to tell white lies to strengthen your point?
If not, what if those that are standing for what you believe is wrong are already doing it?
How many sources should you check before you develop a strong opinion on something?
Which video is more trustworthy?
These are just a few examples of the no-clear-answer questions that this duo poses, and would hopefully excite a lively discussion.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
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Click on the title to go to "Story of Stuff, The Critique Part 1 of 4"
Good questions, Danny. Sometimes it's hard to keep the "critique" cap on when it's something so beautifully presented, with such logical arguments.
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