Discussion 1

Why is it important to the cause of global warming initiatives, that Per Einarsson change his research paper?

Discussion 2

What was George Morton involved in globally and what in particular trait did all these things have in common?

Discussion 3

What things gave away the man posing as a geologist in the jungle?

Discussion 4

Why are certain items tracked by the U.S., and what purpose does it serve to track them?

Discussion 5

What difference is there in Evans behavior towards Kenner in the beginning of the Terror section and towards the end?

Discussion 6

What is interesting about the National Security Intelligence Agency?

Discussion 7

What is significant about a Twin Otter plane, and why does this attract Kenner's attention?

Discussion 8

Why does Drake hate the cause he fights for?

Discussion 9

Why would the military fund weather research?

Discussion 10

In what ways did people regulate the so called "untouched wilderness" that Columbus had seen?

Discussion 11

How are present day scientists like Renaissance painters?

Discussion 12

Discuss several chemicals that are under your sink. Have you used them? How do they affect you within close quarters? What are their warning labels? Are they biodegradable?

Discussion 13

Why do you think some chemicals are added to foods, despite their long term health risks. Does this encourage you to eat differently? How or why not?

Discussion 14

Define the words "moral constitution". In three or less sentences using these words, describe your moral constitution.

Discussion 15

What are the limitations of a strong moral compass? What are potential issues with having a weak moral constitution? What kind of trouble can a lack of a firm set of beliefs get you in?

Discussion 16

Explain what kind of morality politics would require? How do you think that the alignment of political parties, and their own ends, meets with personal gain? Where do the two marry?

Discussion 17

Explain how advertisements appeal to the masses. What would the advertising industry have us believe about ourselves? What would it have us believe about our families? What about the world around us?

Discussion 18

Brainstorm a list of potential difficulties with inter office dating. What could be considered a massive downfall of this behavior? What could be the benefits short and long term?

Discussion 19

Create a sustainable living plan that everyone you know could follow. What kinds of things would have to be implemented in order to reduce those peoples' carbon footprints?

Discussion 20

Explain how censorship acts to only allow for one opinion, and therefore one view. How does this limit intelligence? How does it inhibit growth?

Discussion 21

Discuss the use of different clothes in association with personality change. For example, a woman who is dressed classy is more likely to act classy, where as if the same girl dressed in a revealing manner, she may be less likely to be so prudent. Do you think the woman makes the clothes, or the clothes make the women? Explain your answer.