Sociologyspeaking topic
In disasters, people usually cooperate in surprising ways instead of trampling each other. Why is the cliché that 'man is a wolf to man' so often proven wrong in moments of crisis?
— the sociology of disaster / crisis solidarity
practice with this topic
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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