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I thought this documentary was really interesting! it really gave me a different outlook on the street art world. Im not saying that its a good thing to do, to deface ones property. However i do admire the kind of guts it takes to go out everyday doing something that most consider to be wrong, in pursuit of artistry and meaning. Even though this kind of expression will drive business owners crazy i think its important for this genre of art to exist. This kind of defiance is necessary in society it reminds those that its not always best to go along with the ideals of everyone around them. The people that are involved in street art obviously feel like their issues need to be heard. This kind of behavior is typical amongst discontented people, its the price of an imperfect democracy. We should consider ourselves lucky that they express themselves through art, rather than violence.

Field Day Assignment

                 Evaluation Sheet

• When constructing an argument does he gather consistent information?
• Yes he does, he draws conclusions from several sources
•  Does he apply unassociated knowledge to help you solve problems?
• Yes he combines new knowledge with prior knowledge to assist him in his workouts
•  Does he gather his data from more than one source?
• Yes he gathers from books, magazines and online sources
• Does he only see one way when doing things or does he create options?
•  He creates options, different workouts for different things and randomizes his routine
• Apply basic concepts to normal experience?
•    Definitely his routine is well thought through
• Does he develop personal definitions? Ex (what does it mean to be healthy, what does health mean to you)
• Yes, he has seen a difference between how he used to feel and how he feels now
• Does he consider other viewpoints when he draws his conclusions?
• He doesn’t mention that he takes the advice of other people
• Question the truth or challenge how much is misinformation
• He questions the legitimacy of magazines
• Think experimentally?  (try to think scientifically and test a hypothesis)
• He tries to use different techniques and ideas
• Would he compare his conclusion against existing ideas?
• Yes, he would be able to see if he gets results or not and base his decision on that

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I actually learned alot about critical thinking from this exercise. My brother showed me that in order to excel in what im doing i have to consult various sources no matter what the goal is. Even something as simple as working out, with the right kind of routine, requires a fair amount of critical thinking. I also learned that having a conversation on another persons perspective has helped me figure out a little more about what i want to change in my routine. I learned alot about what i can walk away with after a conversation.