Hits in the headlines #69
A magic trick, a scam, or mind control? How does hypnotising work, and could you be hypnotised?
The second link is a long read article about social media platforms, radicalisation, hate speech, and the law. It is a very important topic that is commonly overlooked in online discussions. How can legal problems be dealt with when they are happening on social media and across countries?
The video in this post is a documentary about British pub culture. Many pubs are closing, the culture is disappearing, and the once great icon of the UK is slowly falling from its once great place of importance in the culture. Find out more about what is happening in the UK, how the British pub might not be around in the future, and what can be done about it.
Here are some interesting stories that I have found this week. With different topics, I am sure you will find something that is new and challenging for you. Why not use this as a chance to learn some new language?
Try to note some new language that you see or hear in the articles or video and bring it to the class.
https://bigthink.com/neuropsych/are-you-hypnotizable/
https://www.vox.com/the-highlight/24121461/myanmar-genocide-section-230-facebook-internet-social-media-moderation
https://youtu.be/OWNCksQiKec?si=fY4CEXXhNqp7Z8Xn
Have a great week.
See you in class!