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Guiding Questions

Why do we tell stories?
Why read?
What is truth?
How does media influence us?
How has technology influenced our world?
What is our place in society?
What are our responsibilities to others?
What is the nature of ambition and power?
What is social criticism?
What is justice?
What is freedom?
How do we uphold our values?

How do we live with the consequences of our decision making?
What challenges to survival does the environment present?


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