If You Could Create a Perfect World, Should You?

Mark D

If You Could Create a Perfect World, Should You?

Conversation - B2-C1 | Advance Level

8 $

Aug. 23 Sun , 11:00 USA

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Description

Today, you will learn how to:

Discuss philosophical and abstract ideas about society and human nature.
Express hypothetical situations and imagine alternative worlds.
Talk about the advantages and disadvantages of creating a perfect society.
Discuss the relationship between freedom, happiness, equality, and control.
Explain and defend your opinions on complex moral questions.

Session Activities

1: What would your definition of a “perfect world” be?

2: If you could eliminate one problem from the world, what would you choose?

3: Do you think suffering and failure are necessary parts of a good life? Why or why not?

1: If you had unlimited power, what would you change about the world first?

2: Would a world without poverty necessarily be a happier world?

3: Would eliminating crime justify giving governments more control over people's lives?

4: Can freedom exist in a truly perfect society?

5: Would removing all competition make society better or worse?

6: Would you sacrifice some of your personal freedom to live in a safer, happier society?

7: In the end, do you think humanity should try to create a perfect world, or simply try to create a better one?

grapple with

to struggle with a difficult problem or question Humanity has always grappled with the question of how to create a better society.

a double-edged sword

something that has both positive and negative effects Technology can be a double-edged sword.

open Pandora's box

to create many unexpected problems by starting something Trying to control human behavior could open Pandora's box.

a slippery slope

a situation where one action gradually leads to more extreme consequences

throw the baby out with the bathwater

to remove something good while trying to eliminate something bad

tread a fine line

to carefully balance between two difficult or opposing things

Get ready for an engaging 10 minutes where you'll receive valuable feedback from your tutor regarding vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar mistakes

Rules

Be kind and respectful to everyone.

No flirting! If someone doesn’t want to share their social media or phone number, respect their choice.

Let everyone have a chance to speak.

Please avoid smoking or drinking while talking.

Keep your camera on at all times.

Note: If you break any of these rules, you may be banned