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Hello every member of Kyoto-NHK-ESS !
Here are some information on the practice of Feb. 1st meeting.
The content of it is discussion.
The topic ; “ 2020 Tokyo Olympic ”

Some of us remember clearly “1964 Tokyo Olympic”.
But most of us don’t know nor well remember how Japan were exited at
“ 1964 Tokyo Olympic”. Perhaps, as it was held 56 years ago you may
forget it or you were not born.
Anyway we are very lucky because we can enjoy Olympic games in our
country directly.
Let’s enjoy discussion and talking on “2020 Tokyo Olympic” in each group.
Interesting quizzes and remarkable information may be provided.
Y. imai

Dear Kyoto NHK-ESS member
This is the information about the practice on February 8.

1. Genre: Talk & Discussion
2. Title: Talking about the present situation
3. Description

[Step. 0]
Make some groups and make pairs in each group. If you don’t have partner, please find a partner in other group. If there is no partner in all groups, I will become your partner.

[Step. 1] 1 minute to speak （5〜10min）
This is a 1 minute to speak. You talk about a topic for 1 minute. Your partner just listen. After your talking, exchange a role. I’m a timekeeper. I choose topics below.
Sport, Reading, Appetite or Food, Art, Autumn, Spring

[Step. 2] Free conversation (35〜45 minutes)
Please gather in each group.
Please introduce yourself quickly and talk about your present situation one by one.
You can continue talking and discussion. You can talk about any topics. If you don’t have any topics,
you can use my topics that is “How do you enjoy in autumn?” “How do you enjoy in national holiday?”

[Step. 3] Dialogue (10〜15 minutes)
I distribute a number card. One person having your same number is your partner.
Let’s talk freely each other.



Hirokazu Sakai

Hello everybody！

This is Osamu MINAMIHASHI, and I'm in charge of the latter half corner on February 15, 2020 at "Shimogyo Ikiiki".

Title: Pros and cons of Singularity: Would AI be our Friend or Foe?

Genre: Discussion.

Description: In this meeting, I'd like you all to get rough ideas on Singularity and whether AI would be our Friend or Foe.

The procedure is as follows;
1) Divide members into several groups．

2) Watch the YouTube video on TED with subtitles which I would present to you with my projector.

3) Read the paper distributed to each of you.

4) Discuss the following points:

A) What is Singularity?

B) What would happen if Singularity comes true?

C)Which do you think more likely: Would AI be our Friend or Foe?

D)Write 3 reasons for your impression and conclusion of the session.
①
②
③

5)Make your consensus among your group.

6)If we have enough time, report your group's impression and conclusion with 3 reasons to all the other groups.

I hope you can enjoy the discussion.

Thank you.

Osamu MINAMIHASHI