Surviving Work
Mon, Mar 25
Survivor provides a fascinating views into human nature in the context of competition and cooperation. In this class, we'll discuss Survivor Season 26: Caramoan, Fans vs. Favorites.
Read This:
Primary Reading: Season 26 of Survivor "Caramoan: Fans Vs. Favorites." (available on Prime Video, or Paramount+)
Do This:
After completing the readings for today, consider the following questions (which we will talk about in class):
- How does the social environment on Survivor compare with that of a competitive workplace? What are the most effective social strategies that are used in this season and why? What other social insights are you able to gain that might be applicable in the context of work?
- Some players in Survivor find it difficult to separate themselves (and their actions) "in the game" from who they are in real life. Do you think you'd find this difficult? Is there a parallel between this division of oneself and the separation we typically see people make between thir personal (or private) and professional lives?