A research lab was developing a new drug called Z-trax to cure illnesses like the common cold. During clinical trials on rats, the drug caused unintended side effects like aggression and a heightened sense of smell. The infected rats began attacking and eating the uninfected rats. The researchers were then attacked by the infected rats.
Two weeks later, more people had been infected by exposure to blood or saliva from infected individuals. Representatives from infected and uninfected humans met to debate a solution to prevent a zombie apocalypse. They were instructed to find common ground and compromise through a Rogerian argument approach.
A research lab was developing a new drug called Z-trax to cure illnesses like the common cold. During clinical trials on rats, the drug caused unintended side effects like aggression and a heightened sense of smell. The infected rats began attacking and eating the uninfected rats. The researchers were then attacked by the infected rats.
Two weeks later, more people had been infected by exposure to blood or saliva from infected individuals. Representatives from infected and uninfected humans met to debate a solution to prevent a zombie apocalypse. They were instructed to find common ground and compromise through a Rogerian argument approach.
A research lab was developing a new drug called Z-trax to cure illnesses like the common cold. During clinical trials on rats, the drug caused unintended side effects like aggression and a heightened sense of smell. The infected rats began attacking and eating the uninfected rats. The researchers were then attacked by the infected rats.
Two weeks later, more people had been infected by exposure to blood or saliva from infected individuals. Representatives from infected and uninfected humans met to debate a solution to prevent a zombie apocalypse. They were instructed to find common ground and compromise through a Rogerian argument approach.
A research lab was developing a new drug called Z-trax to cure illnesses like the common cold. During clinical trials on rats, the drug caused unintended side effects like aggression and a heightened sense of smell. The infected rats began attacking and eating the uninfected rats. The researchers were then attacked by the infected rats.
Two weeks later, more people had been infected by exposure to blood or saliva from infected individuals. Representatives from infected and uninfected humans met to debate a solution to prevent a zombie apocalypse. They were instructed to find common ground and compromise through a Rogerian argument approach.
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Before We Begin Activity:
Remember the Rogerian Argument is a
solution to a problem. Its coming to an agreement and a compromise.
Rogerian in Practice Scenario: The Zombie Apocalypse
The year is 2015
Researchers in Brandon, FL, have been developing the next new miracle drug for some time now. Its called Z-trax, or zatraxamorphine, and its meant to cure the common cold, seasonal allergies and bad breath. Dr. Simon Yates of UCLA arrived on the 1st of February to run FDA clinical trials of Z-trax and found that after prolonged exposure some of the lab rats began exhibitingodd side effects. His session log states that The [Z-trax injected] rats have developed cataracts and are adopting aggressive behavior as a result of their blindness. Their sense of smell has also intensified. They are capable of smelling cheese at twice the distance than the control ratsNow, on the seventh day with the drug, the affected rats have grown violent toward the control rats. They are escaping from their enclosures to kill and eat their unaffected counterparts.
Patient Zero The rest that we can piece together is that Dr. Yates and his research team were attacked by the overrun experiment. When investigators happened upon the lab two weeks ago, the place was in disarray, but the notes were intact. The previous quote was the last entry. Dr. Yates and his team are still unaccounted for. In the two weeks that followed, we have been uncovering more cases of infected individuals. Those who are exposed to the blood or saliva of an infected individual run the risk of contracting Epidemic Z, or as its referred to in the media, The Zombie Virus. We have joined here today to reason as human beings (and former human beings). The only way to stop this from turning into the Zombie Apocalypse is to act swiftly and intelligently. The fate of the human race is up to you representatives.
What to do Pick up a slip of paper. Those who are infected sit on the left side of the room. Those who are uninfected sit on the right side.
Please elect a leader or spokesperson within the group. This person will articulate your argument in front of the class and call on people to speak from your group (2 minutes).
You have ten minutes to construct your side of this Rogerian debate. Please consider: You disagree. Humans want to live. Zombies want to eat. Neither side has authority. Humans, just because you were here first doesnt make you supreme ruler.
For the purpose of this activity consider a zombie apocalypse where either side doesnt necessarily win. (This means your proposed solution cant be Buy a shotgun and blow the zombies to bits. or, Braaains.)
This is a social change. We are asking for a certain level of compromise on both sides.
Remember, the point of the Rogerian is to find common ground. Try to anticipate the points the other side will make and recognize the validity in these.
Both representatives will come up to the front of the room and share their groups opening statement (remembering empathy), their point of view, and common ground to be found.
Debate Time! Opening Statement: Now that weve established that there is a problem here, the risk of a zombie epidemic, please summarize your view of this situation.
Humans, please recognize circumstances where the
opposing sides argument could be valid.
Humans, please articulate your point of view.
Zombies, please recognize circumstances where the opposing sides argument could be valid.
What solution do you propose? Is there common ground
to be found? Remember that the rogerian argument is a compromise.
Make a Contract Representatives, with the help of your citizens, write a contract together in the center of the board. Representatives will call on citizens who raise their hands.
Incorporate points from either sides proposed
conclusions. You can circle the terms you are willing to agree with/cross out the terms you dont agree with.
Zombie Apocalypse: The Prepper's Guide to Pandemic Outbreak, Quarantine, and Zombie Fallout: Survival Family Basics - Preppers Survival Handbook Series
Zombie Apocalypse: The Prepper's Guide to Pandemic Outbreak, Quarantine, and Zombie Fallout: Survival Family Basics - Preppers Survival Handbook Series
