Philosophyspeaking topic
A death row inmate with dementia cannot remember his crime. Is he still the same person who committed it, and is he still responsible?
— r/philosophy
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Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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