Sociologyspeaking topic
Marcuse's concept of repressive tolerance: could an environment where 'anything goes' actually be neutralizing radical change? Does limitless tolerance sometimes serve to protect the system?
— Herbert Marcuse, repressive tolerance
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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