Sociologyspeaking topic
The irrationality of McDonaldization: how do hyper-rational systems end up producing absurd, dehumanizing outcomes?
— George Ritzer, the irrationality of rationality
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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