Taught by: Dr Jane Loo
Content (Structure/Organization): 3
Presentations -
Student Presentations: These are scheduled intermittently in the first half of the semester, covering topics from Human History and Evolution to Axiology, Future Generations, and Longtermism.
Grant Moonshot Proposal Pitches: These take place towards the end of the course, accompanied by a 2500 word group paper on a futuristic invention that you want to put out in the world
Submissions -
Argument Synthesis Paper: A written assignment of 2,500 words based on the readings.
Reflection Pieces: You will be given time to write these pieces near the end of the course after the moonshot project.
Manageability of Workload: 5
Very chill. Almost no work required. Knowledge of the readings are not required beforehand although it might help in class discussions. From next sem onwards, prof will include reading quiz, so it might be more difficult to score and more effort might be required.
Ease/Difficulty of Attaining Grades:
[Good grades are] very achievable.
Learning Value/Recommendation: 3
I think the course is mostly fun but has only a little usefulness/learning value.
About the Instructor:
As the first iteration of the course, it was a bit bumpy and 'trial and error'. I think Prof, with her specialization in philosophy, delivers her best lessons when it is within the domain of philosophy. The interdisciplinary aspects might help you formulate ideas and visions of what the future might look like.