1. Is physiognomy legit? Do you think that one's facial features determines or reflects his/her character?
2. Does the way people perceive you change the way you perceive yourself?
Physiognomy and Creditworthiness: Economist Article
What is Prosper.com? What is Mechanical Turk?
What was the research study's methodology, goals and results?
Is physiognomy bad? How does it compare to racism, sexism, ageism, lookism, etc....?
Which physical features do you think might label someone as trustworthy/untrustworthy?
Key Terms from the Economist Article
Phrenology: Greek roots phren= mind, ology= study of (logos= knowledge). It was a pseudoscience based around measuring the size of one's head to determine brain size and capacity. It entailed mapping characteristics onto the head/mind based on the size and shape of one's head.
Eugenics: Field of science that advocates for the use of practices aimed at improving the genetic composition of a population by promoting the reproduction of more desired people and traits and the reduction of reproduction of less desired people and traits (through segregation, forced abortions, sterilization, etc...)
1. Junior Deadlines calendar overview
2. Announcements and homework for the week
3. Table discussions on chapters 6-8 in TEWWG
4. Whole class recap of table discussions
5. Ashley's ppt on historical context surrounding Abraham Lincoln's election and our SAC
Homework
- Read through chapter 18 by Monday, 1/28
- Finish the novel by Friday, 2/1
- Semester 1 Honors: Email Ashley your artist statement and works cited before midnight; bring in your project for Ashley to hang up; DP reflection/update is due Monday, 1/28Class Resources
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