Friday, January 18, 2013

What is quintessentially American?

What comes to mind when you think of "America"?
  • Freedom
  • Football/NBA/baseball
  • Fast food
  • Suburbs/cities
  • Corporations
  • etc.

About freedom:

In what way do you feel free?

How about freedom of expression at critical times?
"Critical thinking became a mark not of conscientious citizenship but of dangerous disloyalty."
http://www.chron.com/opinion/outlook/article/Ignoring-the-lessons-of-9-11-2163629.php

How about from a global perspective?
http://www.nationsonline.org/maps/press-freedom-worldmap-2012.jpg

About sports:

Learning to Hate Longhorn Football by Prof. Bob Jensen


Ultimately, regarding "living a good life,"


"Since the mid 20th century,  the most important contribution of the United States is to provide endless imaginations for a good life, leading other societies to follow, learn, reflect, or criticize."
What is the price we pay for such a "good life"?
Are such lifestyles sustainable?
What can we do as individuals who are lucky enough to live a good life?


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