Lectures on the Philosophy of Being Human by Leovino Ma. Garcia, Ph. D. Also includes insights and reflections of his Philosophy 101 Class of 2012-2013 and 2013-2014.
Friday, September 14, 2012
How Far Can Charity Go?
by Thomas Manalac The trailer blurb says:
"In a time when America's economy and sense of community were crumbling, one guy left everything behind--to see if he could survive solely on the support of the 21st century's new town square: Craigslist. It was in this climate that 29-year-old Joseph Garner cut himself off from everyone he knew and everything he owned, to embark on a bold adventure. Armed with only a laptop, cell phone, toothbrush, and the clothes on his back--alongside the hope that community was not gone but just had shifted--Joseph began his journey. For 31 December days and nights, everything in his life would come from the Craigslist website. From transportation to food, from shelter to companionship, Joe would depend on the generosity of people who had never seen him and whose sole connection to him was a giant virtual swap meet. Would America help Joe? Could he survive with nothing, apart from the goodwill of others?"
The class might find it interesting and relevant as it tackles the disappearing sense of community in society due to isolation caused by technology and media.
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