The New York Sophist

This weekend I am in Washington serving as one of the panel that will decide which two American debaters will represent the U.S. In Japan this summer.

It’s very engaging and enlightening so far. Interviews today and debates and lectures tomorrow. It’s cool to be in on it. What are some good questions to ask someone who will represent your country’s debate culture abroad? I will share mine after this process is over.

This weekend I am in Washington serving as one of the panel that will decide which two American debaters will represent the U.S. In Japan this summer.

It’s very engaging and enlightening so far. Interviews today and debates and lectures tomorrow. It’s cool to be in on it. What are some good questions to ask someone who will represent your country’s debate culture abroad? I will share mine after this process is over.

Tonight I am attending a debate set up by students and judged by students. I am planning to video it and post it. Public debate is one of the best things a debate club can do for their community. This St. John’s debate is hosted in cooperation with the NAACP. The best part? My invisibility in this event. Student initiated, student run, student debated, and student judged. Pedagogical satori? The teacher cannot be found for the teacher has been undermined.