Maya Berg SDS - Worldview_Thingamabob Reflection
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WORLDVIEW
Learning Goal:
After watching the TED Talk "Two-Eyed Seeing" and reading about Indigenous and Western worldviews, you will examine how y
our personal
viewpoints/worldview
influenced your behavior during "The Thingamabob Game". BEFORE RESPONDING:
Watch the TED Talk and read the article below. As you watch/read, compile notes regarding the differences between Indigenous and Western worldviews. A T-Chart would be a good way to do this, but you do you. ●
Article
: Western and Indigenous Worldviews
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TED Talk: Two-Eyed Seeing
REFLECTION:
Choose ONE of the following questions to write about today. Use the feedback you received on your Pretendians reflection to make this guy even stronger. Remember, a core value in this class is “committing to and celebrating growth as active, purposeful learners.” You can do this! ●
Reflect on your decision-making during "The Thingamabob Game." What were the underlying motives driving your choices, and how do you think these motives related to or conflicted with either Indigenous and Western worldviews?
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Looking back, do you believe there are alternative motives or values inspired by both Indigenous and Western worldviews that could
have guided your actions during the game in a way that better balances profit with environmental responsibility? How might different worldviews have influenced your choices?
I chose to answer question one.
During "The Thingamabob Game," my decision-making was primarily driven by the desire to maximize my earnings while avoiding any negative consequences. These motives were in line with a Western worldview that emphasizes individualism, material wealth, and the avoidance of harm or punishment.
In the game, my choices were influenced by the rules established by the game. I took into consideration the potential financial rewards associated with each decision and strategically weighed the risks and benefits. I would carefully assess the odds and make a choice based on the potential gains.
These motives and decision-making strategies are reflective of the Western worldview, which values personal gain, rationality, and the pursuit of self-interest. According to Linda Thyer in her article on Western and Indigenous Worldviews, the Western worldview
often prioritizes economic growth and individual success and tends to overlook the interconnectedness between humans and nature. In the game, I might have faced a similar conflict between Indigenous and Western worldviews. If I chose options that prioritized gaining the most money, it aligns with the Western worldview that values individual economic success and material wealth. However, this mindset can sometimes disregard the impacts on Indigenous communities and their connection to the land, which is an essential aspect of their worldview.
In contrast, Indigenous worldviews tend to emphasize the importance of collective well-
being, harmony with nature, and the interdependence of all living beings. The motives and choices I made during the game may conflict with Indigenous worldviews, as they prioritize the individual pursuit of wealth.
A quote from the article by Thyer that highlights this contrast is: "Western cultures have tended to put the appointed value measurements ahead of the appointed relationship, so the disregard for the larger community is rampant... This relentless pursuit of development and the continuous consumption of resources disregards the impact on the larger community and on future generations."
In the TED talk, “Two-Eyed Seeing” , Rebecca Thomas talks about seeing the world from two perspectives. The indigenous view and the western worldview. Through indigenous
views they practice co-learning and there is always mutual responsibility. From this way of seeing things we can see how Indigenous people think very differently than western society because they use the two eyed seeing method. Reflecting on my decision-making during "The Thingamabob Game," it becomes evident that my primary concern was personal gain, with little regard for the potential consequences or impacts on others and the environment. This perspective aligns more closely with Western individualistic values and is at odds with Indigenous perspectives that stress the need for balance, harmony, and collective well-being.
SELF-REFLECTION
Before submitting your reflection, please fill out the section of the rubric
that you feel best sums up your performance on this task. Approaching
Meeting Exceeding
Depth of Reflection
My response shows minimal reflection on the topic. I’ve provided very few examples/details about worldview from the article or the TED Talk. My response shows some level of reflection on the topic. I’ve provided some examples and details from the TED Talk and the article but they could be more specific.
My response shows a deep level of reflection on the topic. I have provided specific examples and details
throughout my reflection
from both the TED Talk AND the article* that demonstrates my understanding of worldview and how it influences behaviour and motivation. *I strive to include an even
mix of evidence from both
the video and the article in my response
, ensuring that I demonstrate my understanding and critical
thinking skills through a balanced use of both sources.
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