Assignment instructions:
Watch the TED Talk. While you are viewing the video, focus on Mr. Marks’ comments regarding the need for conflict between the public and private sectors and the dangers of government collaboration with corporations who may be harming the public health.
- LA Times: "A plasma shot could prevent coronavirusActions. But feds and makers won’t act, scientists say" Does this story apply to the need for conflict as described by Marks?
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Discussion Prompt:
Do you agree with Jonathan Marks' comments on the need for the government to “protect” citizens from corporations? If so, why? If not, why not?
Discussion Post:
Write a brief and concise paragraph in the discussion forum - 200 + words – explaining your response to the TED Talk video. Use specific examples given by Jonathan Marks from the TED Talk, you may use examples from the Volkswagen saga as well (see supplemental Volkswagen scandal materials below). Show your word count at the end of your paragraph.
Two Replies:
To your classmates' posts. Two to three well-constructed sentences and possibly include a question that you have for your classmate would be ideal.
30 points total possible. You must make three submissions to the DB to receive any credit for your work. 1 post + 2 replies - Note: NO PARTIAL CREDIT will be awarded.