Politicsspeaking topic
“The apocalyptic chess game between the superpowers is being played according to the rule: if either 'wins' it is the end of both.”
— Hannah Arendt, On Violence
hint ✧ A metaphor for a game in which even the winner ultimately loses; talk about the destructiveness of rivalry.
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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