Prophecy in Theory and Practice, Tuesday Second Period (10/09)
Tuesday, October 9, Second Period
The ususal breakfast goodies were laid out on the table. Additionally the seating was all arranged into pairs, with a table holding a small pot and two cups next to each pair.
"Today's class discussion is on the topic of scam artists and prediction. I'd like to hear your opinions on some of the following questions:
-Does charging money for telling fortunes affect the validity of a prediction?
-Do fortune-teller con artists harm the reputation of "real" seers?
-How can legitimate prophets and seers counteract the public perception of fortune-tellers as cons?"
Once the discussion was over, Aziraphale gave a brief lecture and presented some handouts on tea (and coffee) reading.
"Your in-class activity today is to read tea leaves or coffee grounds for yourself or -- preferably -- for a classmate. You may also want to get in some practice outside of class, as we will be using today's activity as the basis for a special project in a few weeks."
[ooc: Please wait for the OCD is up and class is in session.]
Class Roster
Syllabus
Class Requirements
Linkdrop for previous classes
The ususal breakfast goodies were laid out on the table. Additionally the seating was all arranged into pairs, with a table holding a small pot and two cups next to each pair.
"Today's class discussion is on the topic of scam artists and prediction. I'd like to hear your opinions on some of the following questions:
-Does charging money for telling fortunes affect the validity of a prediction?
-Do fortune-teller con artists harm the reputation of "real" seers?
-How can legitimate prophets and seers counteract the public perception of fortune-tellers as cons?"
Once the discussion was over, Aziraphale gave a brief lecture and presented some handouts on tea (and coffee) reading.
"Your in-class activity today is to read tea leaves or coffee grounds for yourself or -- preferably -- for a classmate. You may also want to get in some practice outside of class, as we will be using today's activity as the basis for a special project in a few weeks."
[ooc: Please wait for the OCD is up and class is in session.]
Class Roster
Syllabus
Class Requirements
Linkdrop for previous classes