TED Talk Reflection & Public Controversy Ideas

I did my TED-style talk on greenwashing where I discussed the problems of greenwashing as well as some examples and then provided solutions to the issue. Overall, I am happy with my performance. My delivery was strong, and I didn’t use many filler words. I think that I came across as though I was knowledgeable and had practiced, but not to the point of being robotic. There were one or two points that could have been smoother in my delivery, such as the transition points. As for my slides, they followed Victoria’s advice and met the needs of the presentation. I believe I hit all points necessary but could probably have expanded a bit more on my solutions as I only gave two or three sentences for each aspect of the solution.

My group brainstormed three main ideas before deciding on following through on one. The first idea that we ultimately decided not to use was the legalization of marijuana. This is controversial as some people believe it should be legal and those who are in jail on possession should be released, whereas the other side believes that as a harmful drug it would be irresponsible if it were to remain legal. Our second idea that we decided not to use was the OJ Simpson trial. This is very controversial as most people are unsure if the verdict was correct. We could also have connected it to racial issues in the legal system. The third idea, which is the idea we are choosing to go with, is the requirement of the COVID-19 vaccinations. This was and still is a serious ethics and freedom-based controversy in society. We plan on outlining both sides but structuring our questions toward allowing for greater freedom.

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Opening Games of the Qatar World Cup

The opening games of any World Cup are some of the most important games. Not only do they give your nation the opportunity to earn points which could lead them out of the group stage, but these early results have a huge impact on team morale and mental outlook for the tournament. The importance of these games cannot be overstated, and it often results in upsets due to the large rewards or consequences of winning or losing these games. I am going to be discussing a few of the opening games along with my predictions for them.

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Qatar vs Ecuador | Group A | eFootball PES Gameplay  PC - YouTube

The first game of the Qatar World Cup will take place on November 20th at the Al Bayt Stadium. This game will be Qatar against Ecuador. Every World Cup is kicked off by the host nation playing and this one is no different. This will be a massive test for Qatar as they didn’t need to qualify for the World Cup, due to being the host country. Although they are not the favorites to win this game, their home nation advantage as well as the electric support from the fans could give them the edge in this one. This is compounded by Ecuador having few standout players and a predictable style of play. I think that this game will end with Qatar winning 1-0.

FIFA World Cup 2022 Viewing: USA vs Wales | The New York Public Library
The second week-one game I will be discussing is USA vs Wales, which will be played in the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium on November 23rd. This will be a huge game for both teams. They are in a very competitive group and this game could be the deciding factor on whether or not they make it through to the knockout stages. Overall, the USMNT has a much better team, but Wales has far better individual stars, including Gareth Bale. As a result, I think that neither team will gain an advantage in this matchup, leading my prediction to be a 1-1 draw.

Belgium vs Canada Prediction | World Cup 2022 ‣ Betiton™

The final first-round game that I will be talking about is Belgium vs Canada. This game is taking place on November 23rd in the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium. The reason I selected this game is that it will be one of the highest-quality games prior to the knockout stages. Canada is likely going to be one of the biggest underdogs in this competition. Although Belgium has an excellent team, they may underestimate Canada and be caught out. Nonetheless, this game is going to be very exciting even if you are not a fan of either team. Canada is certainly going to put up a fight regardless of the score, but my prediction for this game is 2-1 to Belgium.

These exciting games make up just a fraction of the first round. My fingers are crossed that my predictions are correct, but more importantly that you are able to watch these games and enjoy the competition. Thank you for tuning into my final post as we kick off the Qatar World Cup.

The Stars of the Qatar World Cup

The players of the World Cup are almost as important as the teams. Regardless of how well your country performs in the World Cup, the players make the games exciting and make the competition what it is today. I am going to highlight some of the best players at the World Cup who will be playing in the competition for the first or last time. Whether these players play for the nation you support or not, these players are ones you should keep up with.

The best players attract fans from around the world to watch, no matter what team you support or what country you are from. They are a joy to watch and make the beautiful game exciting and full of life. Two players who will have every pair of eyes on them are Messi and Ronaldo. They are arguably the best two players of all time and the only thing holding back their legacies is that neither one of them has won a World Cup. This will also be both of their last World Cups due to their increasing age. Other players whose last World Cup it’ll be are Manuel Neuer and Sergio Ramos. Manuel Neuer revolutionized being a goalkeeper and will be representing Germany in hopes of securing his second World Cup trophy. As for Sergio Ramos, he is arguably the best defender to ever play. He is extremely versatile and shows exceptional leadership on and off the field. He will be a key part of Spain’s defense as he also looks to win his second World Cup trophy.

Messi and Ronaldo will compete for the World Cup Trophy for the last time in Qatar (EUROSPORT 2019).

Unfortunately, the Qatar World Cup is missing some of the world’s biggest stars, either through injury or through their nation failing to qualify. Often smaller nations will have a superstar player who never makes it to the World Cup as he is unable to carry his nation to victory during the qualification rounds. This was the case with Erling Haaland who plays for Norway. Haaland has been a breakout star for Manchester City and his presence will certainly be missed. This is also the case for Jorginho and Chiesa who are both excellent players but won’t be playing at the World Cup. This was due to Italy failing to qualify, despite being the champions of Europe, which was a major upset. As for players that will be missing the World Cup due to injury, Calvin Phillips and Reece James are both out with injuries that require surgery. Both are key players for England and are some of the best players in the world in their respective positions. Other players unable to play because of injuries are Liverpool star, Diogo Jota, and German international, Marco Reus. Both players are really exciting to watch and bring life to the game, so they will be sorely missed.

The World Cup is always filled with ups and downs and the players involved experience the same. I am incredibly excited to watch the best players in the world play in Qatar and will simultaneously miss those who will not be there.

 

Works Cited

EUROSPORT. “Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.” FOOTBALL NEWS – CRISTIANO RONALDO: LIONEL MESSI RIVALRY HAS MADE ME A BETTER PLAYER, 22 Aug. 2019, www.eurosport.com/football/football-news-cristiano-ronaldo-lionel-messi-rivalry-has-made-me-a-better-player_sto7416173/story.shtml.