July 2022

November 2022 TOK essay prescribed title #1 specific example – comedian and the 2024 U.S. election

Text: “If Tucker Runs in 2024, Here’s Who the Democrats Need.” Politico.com https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2022/07/08/jon-stewart-2024-democrats-00044146 Jon Stewart, a comedian and former host of The Daily Show, is mentioned in the article as a possible 2024 U.S. presidential candidate. Does this possibility show that credibility or power is more important in U.S. presidential Read more…

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November 2022 TOK essay prescribed title #5 specific example – apps and U.S. abortion ruling

Text: “The abortion clues that can hide on your phone.” BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-61952794 Extract: “After the Supreme Court overturned citizens’ constitutional right to abortion in the US, there has been concern about data protection, particularly in the 13 states which have already moved to make ending a pregnancy illegal… Gina Read more…

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November 2022 TOK essay prescribed title #4 specific example – mathematical model for human behaviour

Text: “The mathematics of human behavior: How a new model can spot liars and counter disinformation.” Phys.org. https://phys.org/news/2022-06-mathematics-human-behavior-liars-counter.html The mathematical model discussed in the article seems offer insights into human behaviour. To what extent is the researcher trying to use a mathematical formula to provide “indisputable evidence” of the human Read more…

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November 2022 TOK essay prescribed title #2 specific example – viral pop song banned in China

Text: “China bans Namewee’s viral pop song Fragile.” BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-asia-china-59379880 Extract: “A viral pop song that pokes fun at Beijing and its supporters has been banned in mainland China. Fragile mocks so-called “little pinks” – a term which refers to young nationalists who rush to the defence of the Read more…

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November 2022 TOK essay prescribed title #1 specific example – Freedom convey leader arrested

Text: “Freedom convoy leader Tamara Lich arrested in Alberta, accused of breaching bail conditions.” CBC News. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/freedom-convoy-tamara-lich-arrested-1.6503718 Extract: “Freedom Convoy leader Tamara Lich has been re-arrested in Medicine Hat, Alta., for breaching her bail conditions, her lawyers have confirmed… Lich faces charges of mischief, counselling mischief, obstructing police, counselling to obstruct police, Read more…

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