DavidV Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 (edited) What is it? The One Minute Case is a new collaborative blog which will present a brief argument about a controversial issue that can be read in under a minute. The goal is to publish one case per day. You can read the cases to learn something new about an issue or use them as a source for longer arguments of your own. Why so short? Some issues can be summarized in 60 seconds, while in other cases, we’ll try to make you aware of a new perspective. The goal is to encourage critical thinking and discussion rather than present an open and shut case. If you disagree, or think something is missing, comment away! What do the cases look like? Here’s the first one. How to contribute Just register and a submit a case (such as one of the proposed topics) as a comment or email. If we like your style, you’ll be given publishing privileges. If you know anyone who might be interested in contributing, please let them know! Edited May 15, 2007 by GreedyCapitalist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAmMetaphysical Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 Pretty cool idea, I look forward to more of them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimpy Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 Yeah, great idea!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidV Posted May 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 By the way, I have over a dozen posts in various states of progress ready for someone to complete them if you don't want to write a complete post on your own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkWaters Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 I actually would like to contribute a few of these. However, first I must focus on relocating for the summer! This project is brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softwareNerd Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 Good stuff, David. A suggestion about the article titles: having the words "One Minute Case" in each title causes a lot of repetition when they're listed in the RHS panel; the sames for the list of recent comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidV Posted May 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 What do you think now? Do you think it's confusing to somehow who just follows a link to an individual post? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softwareNerd Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 (edited) Is it possible to put the "One Minute Case" prefix into the template that displays the "case", leaving only the shorter title for display in the RHS panel? Alternatively, does WordPress allow something other than a title -- maybe a short-title -- for a post. It's the unindented, unbulleted wrapping of text in the RHS panel that creates slight clutter, because there's not visual cue to indicate if the next line is a continuation or a separate point. Edited May 18, 2007 by softwareNerd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Caution Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 I think this is a brilliant idea. I went ahead and mentioned it on my blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkWaters Posted May 26, 2007 Report Share Posted May 26, 2007 In the near future I plan to submit two cases: The One Minute Case Against Iran's Alleged Right to Uranium Enrichment Technology. The One Minute Case For Privatizing Education. I hope that nobody already started working on these! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidV Posted May 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 Hey, how are those cases coming? I could use a writing break Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prometheus98876 Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 (edited) This is a pretty neat idea, and the arguments made so far are all very direct to the point and persuasive , while being fairly short. If I think of any cases that should be covered that are not on the list I will bring them up. Meanwhile I will read the proposed list and see if I wish to cover any of those yet to be covered should I have the time. I might also consider helping complete some of those in completion. Keep up the good work! Edited May 30, 2007 by Prometheus98876 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkWaters Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Hey, how are those cases coming? I could use a writing break The One Minute Case Against Iran's "Right" to Uranium Enrichment Technology is complete. I am presently waiting for a password to be e-mailed to me. I will probably get started on the One Minute Case For Privatizing Education this weekend. I suppose I am not nearly as prolific as you! Thusfar I am having fun, so I may propose more topics after these two are complete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BinniLee Posted June 7, 2007 Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 The One Minute Case Against Iran's "Right" to Uranium Enrichment Technology is complete. I am presently waiting for a password to be e-mailed to me. I will probably get started on the One Minute Case For Privatizing Education this weekend. I suppose I am not nearly as prolific as you! Thusfar I am having fun, so I may propose more topics after these two are complete. Cover animal rights please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkWaters Posted June 7, 2007 Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 Cover animal rights please. Do you want me specifically to do it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BinniLee Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 Do you want me specifically to do it? Yes, since you are a gorilla. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prometheus98876 Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 What about one against the Uncertainty Principle? I think I could manage to do that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkWaters Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 (edited) What about one against the Uncertainty Principle? I think I could manage to do that one. The emphasis is mine. I would only write the one minute case against the uncertainty principle if you are absolutely certain! Yes, since you are a gorilla. Sure. You are the asian female after all. Edited June 9, 2007 by DarkWaters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BinniLee Posted June 10, 2007 Report Share Posted June 10, 2007 Super chick #1 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prometheus98876 Posted June 10, 2007 Report Share Posted June 10, 2007 The emphasis is mine. I would only write the one minute case against the uncertainty principle if you are absolutely certain! Well the more I determine my certainty I want to, the less I can know whether I can :-P Well, seriously I am quite certain in all respects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BinniLee Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 Let me know if you need a 1 minute case for Asian chicks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadmonson Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 Can somebody make a case against communism/socialism/marxism? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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