Meeting materials 2023

Question

1, Do you have any experience as a "digital nomad" or working remotely?

2, What do you think of the difference between "digital nomad" and "working remotely"? 

3, Considering working remotely, which do you prefer to work online or in person?

4, If you have an opportunity to work as a "digital nomad", would you like to do it? What kind of jobs is suitable for nomad work?

5, According to this article, accepting nomad workers is beneficial for the area of Mexico in some parts, but, at the same time, it causes negative impacts on residents as well. Do you have any ideas that would deal with this issue? 

6, The digital nomad workers take advantage of the currency inequality, such as the strong US Dollar vs the weak Peso. Japanese Yen is gradually weaker and weaker, and Japan opened its border recently. Will Japan be one of the destinations for nomad workers near future?

Question

1 Talk each subject in the script.

2 Have you ever received bad service in foreign country? 

3 Have you ever received amazing (good) service?

4  Do you feel Japanese service is good?  Why?

5 Do you know any unique restaurant, hotel or, etc. 

   which serves unique service?

Question

1. According to the above article, Japanese have a tendency to attack individuals who stand out in one way or another in online. Do you agree with this comment? Why?

2. Why do you think people become aggressive in online.

3. Why do you think this kind of online harassment problems have been happening. What is a basic problem?  Law?  Education?  

4. How should we tackle with online abuse if we were in a similar situation with Smiley Kikuchi’s case.  

5. Some people claim that people should reveal their names and anonymity should be abolished. How do you think this opinion?

Question

1. Cities around the world that have implemented smart cities are experimenting with services such  as voting via smartphone apps and automated delivery trucks. What beneficial services do you  think would further enhance your life with the smart city?  

2. The Japanese government is currently attempting to export a smart city infrastructure technology  to emerging countries. ( the Philippines，Vietnam, etc.) If you were the leader of your country, what  would you do to accelerate this?  

3. Smart cities can be expected to use surveillance cameras to maintain public safety and disaster  preparedness, while there are concerns about an overly monitored society. How do you think we can  solve this problem in a democracy?  

4. To begin with, are you in favor of a 　smart city? Are you against it? Why do 　you think so?  

5. Talk freely! 

      Question

1.     In Japan, Mega solar farms cause the same problem. On the contrary, nearly 20% of

  Japan‘s ones face Landslide risk. What should be 　  done?

2.     Where is the most ideal location for solar farm in Japan?

3.     Would you like to install solar panels on your home? And why?

4.     Every power generating methods* have upsides and downsides. Which method is preferable for you? *coal, gas, oil, nuclear, hydro, wind, geothermal, tidal, biomass and solar.]

5.     Which power generating system, do you think, become the main stream in the future?

Today new techs released one after another; Perovskite solar cell (flexible, film-loke, low-cost), bladeless wind converter EWICON and MEHV (High efficiency Vibration-powered generator), etc.

Question

1, what is “Confirmation bias”, and to what extent do you believe it impacts your understanding of the information you receive?

2, The article discusses the use of a flipped classroom approach. How does this teaching method contribute to students’ comprehension of confirmation bias and information literacy? (Flipped classrooms prioritize discussion, group activities and experiential education over traditional lectures and passive learning.)

3, When you search for information, what types of sources or platforms do you typically use?

For example, do you rely on traditional newspapers, news websites, social media, magazines, academic journals, or something else?

4,　Your smart phone consistently offers recommendations based on your search history, how do you feel about this? Do you believe it influences your behavior?

5, If you have any tips or techniques for avoiding confirmation bias, please share your ideas.

Question

1. Above article is about the UK. How do you think about such approach to tackle against school non-attendance of children? 

2. School non-attendance in Japan has been an issue, too. view about this issue? What is your e.g. Any idea(s) to ease or solve this issue? 

3. What, do you think, is/are the major reason(s) of school non-attendance in Japan? 

4. Some people say it’s not absolutely necessary to go to school, because there are multiple means for children to study even without going to school. Do you agree with such thought? If not, why? 

From a newsletter of “Transform Justice” written by Penelope Gibbs, 06 Jan 2023