Practical Philosophy, Monday

[endsthegame]

"I've been given to understand that some of you had your emotions manipulated by the island last week," Ender said. He was sitting cross-legged on the grass of the dorm lawn, as per usual, a glass of water in his hand. "So I propose we talk about that on a primary note this week. Did you experience that? Did you know anyone who experienced it? Did it teach you anything about yourself, or was it a pain in the ass? There are a range of issues coming into play when these things occur - questions of consent as well as what this did to you. I'm opening the floor today to any and all of them."

He sat back.

"Otherwise, it's Memorial Day today," he said. "I've personally served in my home's armed forces. It was an unusual program, but not all of us came back alive. Many of us didn't come home whole. I've heard and seen of many brave people who died, serving humanity to their utmost best. They deserve some thought today. I don't care if you want to do it in discussion in this class or later, but please keep it in mind."

Comments

Re: Talk.

[nobloodymessiah.livejournal.com]

"It's all right," Eleanor said. "It wasn't ... traumatic, just embarrassing. I'm being a touch melodramatic, I know. I just hate being out of control of myself."

She darted a glance at Joker, too hurried to actually meet his eyes. "As for interpersonal relationships, I ... doubt there will be worse than awkwardness."

She hoped, anyway.

And then, because she was curious: "Were you affected, by the crystals?"

Re: Talk.

[endsthegame]

"Any time the island takes consent from us is a time worth some apologies," Ender said lightly. "But no, I wasn't affected by the crystals, thankfully. I'm not sure anyone would've enjoyed the end result."

Angry days, especially, would have been a problem.