Write at three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:
State your position on the topic you selected for Assignment 1.1.
Identify (3) three premises (reasons) from the Procon.org website that support your position and explain why you selected these specific reasons.
Explain your answers to the “believing” questions about the three (3) premises opposing your position from the Procon.org website.
Examine at least two (2) types of biases that you likely experienced as you evaluated the premises for and against your position.
Discuss the effects of your own enculturation or group identification that may have influenced your biases.
Discuss whether or not your thinking about the topic has changed after playing the “Believing Game,” even if your position on the issue has stayed the same.
Sample Solution
During the first television show, Hedy is told to swear on a Bible that she doesnât know the location of the prizes. Biggley had in fact told Hedy the locations the previous night and Hedy panics, revealing the locations to the entire television audience. This prompts all the Wicket employees to tear apart the offices looking for them. The book tells Finch that if he is the cause of the disaster, to re-read the first chapter on how to apply for a job. The executives, including Chairman of the Board Wally Womper, are waiting in Biggleyâs office for Finch to hand in his resignation. Finch tells Rosemary that he will probably return to washing windows, but Rosemary assures him that she will still love him no matter what (âI Believe in You (Reprise)â). Bud arrives to take Finch to the office. Just as Finch is about to sign his letter of resignation, reveals to the executives that he was in fact a window washer before coming to the company. Womper is drawn to Finch as he, too, was a window washer. Finch skilfully blames the treasure hunt on Frump, also mentioning to Womper that Frump is Biggleyâs nephew. Womper is about to fire all the executives when Finch steps in on everyoneâs behalf, telling Finch him that even though the business world is a place filled with betrayal and competitiveness, the World Wide Wicket staff is like a family to him (âBrotherhood of Manâ). All the executives are spared, Bud Frump, however, is fired. Biggley remains president of the company, Womper retires to travel the world with his new wife, Hedy, and Finch becomes the new Chairman of the Board. Rosemary stands by his side and inspires him to become President of the United States. Frump gets a job as a window washer, swearing reve>
During the first television show, Hedy is told to swear on a Bible that she doesnât know the location of the prizes. Biggley had in fact told Hedy the locations the previous night and Hedy panics, revealing the locations to the entire television audience. This prompts all the Wicket employees to tear apart the offices looking for them. The book tells Finch that if he is the cause of the disaster, to re-read the first chapter on how to apply for a job. The executives, including Chairman of the Board Wally Womper, are waiting in Biggleyâs office for Finch to hand in his resignation. Finch tells Rosemary that he will probably return to washing windows, but Rosemary assures him that she will still love him no matter what (âI Believe in You (Reprise)â). Bud arrives to take Finch to the office. Just as Finch is about to sign his letter of resignation, reveals to the executives that he was in fact a window washer before coming to the company. Womper is drawn to Finch as he, too, was a window washer. Finch skilfully blames the treasure hunt on Frump, also mentioning to Womper that Frump is Biggleyâs nephew. Womper is about to fire all the executives when Finch steps in on everyoneâs behalf, telling Finch him that even though the business world is a place filled with betrayal and competitiveness, the World Wide Wicket staff is like a family to him (âBrotherhood of Manâ). All the executives are spared, Bud Frump, however, is fired. Biggley remains president of the company, Womper retires to travel the world with his new wife, Hedy, and Finch becomes the new Chairman of the Board. Rosemary stands by his side and inspires him to become President of the United States. Frump gets a job as a window washer, swearing reve>
