Don't look up Speaking club

Don't look up

What would you rate this movie from 1 to 10?
Do you have your favourite scene?
What did you personally feel during the movie?

Was anything too close to real life?

What message did the movie send you?

Do you think people today would “look up”?

Choose the topic and discuss them through questions:
·        How does the movie satirize this theme?

·        Was this exaggeration or reality?

·        Can you think of a real example similar to the movie?

 

​Discuss the topic(s)

• Media manipulation & sensationalism

• Government incompetence

• Public denial & misinformation

• Science communication

• Social media culture

• Corporate greed

Pair discussion

You will need to go into breakout rooms

​5-7 mins per pair

A comet is really coming. The government is useless, media cares only about trends, and corporations want profit.

Create a realistic plan to save the planet

• What do scientists do?

• What does the public need to know?

• How to fight misinformation?

• How to gain international cooperation?

Each has an aspect to work on. Think of the ideas and present them to the class. Each person will have to ask at least 1 question to you.

Rewrite the ending

Story chain

Choose the alternative ending. One person starts with a sentence. Another person continues with "And then..." and adds one more spect. Third person does the same.

·  Everyone survives

·  The comet misses Earth

·  The coment brought aliens to the planet, people didn't die
·  Scientists community started a political revolution

Debate

Give your opinion on a topic. Depending on your answer, divide into pairs. Discuss the topic giving your opinion. Asking questions is encouraged!

·       Is the public responsible for ignoring science, or is it the government’s fault?

·       Is satire an effective tool for addressing real-life crises?

·       Which group was portrayed most accurately: scientists, politicians, corporations, or regular people?

·       Is it ethical to tell the public the full truth during a crisis, even if it causes mass panic?

·       Was President Orlean wrong, or was she simply following the logic of modern politics?

·       Should news shows prioritize entertainment or truth?

·       Is the movie too pessimistic about humanity?

Thank you!

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