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Sound of Falling - Post-screening discussion
# **Arts Parasite - Post-screening discussion**
## \*\*\ by Mascha Schilinski\*\*
Fun fact: Over 1,400 girls auditioned for the four main characters. Schilinski stated that the production team searched for girls whose faces could represent the time period of each character. The casting process took place over the course of a year, and the cast comprises both experienced actors and newcomers. (Wikipedia)
Location: Broadway Cinematheque — open area outside / across from the main entrance
**Screening Sat 9 May · 19:05**
Grab your own ticket, watch the film. We meet outside after the credits.
[Link: [https://www.cinema.com.hk/hk/show/88596](https://www.cinema.com.hk/hk/show/88596?utm_source=luma)]
**Free Talk Sat 9 May · 21:50**
(a) Kickoff: what shot or scene hit you hardest, and why?
(b) Open floor: direction, editing, cinematography, art direction, scoring—dip in and out, zero pressure, talk to whoever’s beside you.
## 《墜落之聲》瑪莎·希林斯基
插曲:超過1400名女孩參演四位主角的試鏡。施林斯基表示,劇組找到的女孩的面孔能代表每個角色所處的時代。選角工作耗時一整年,演出陣容由專業演員和素人組成。(維基百科)
地點: 油麻地 百老匯電影中心(門口對出)
時間:
**放映 5月9日(星期六)19:05–21:40**
自己買定飛,入場睇晒先;我哋散場後見(字幕/片尾完先出嚟集合)。
**Free Talk 5月9日(星期六)· 21:50 - 22:20**
(a) 開波: 邊個 shot/scene 最令你印象深刻?
(b) 自由吹: 導演 · 剪接 · 攝影 · 美術 · 配樂——想講就講。
Zumba Dance Fitness
Dee Dream Life
* HKD150 for first trial
* HKD1500 for 10 classes
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* Bring A New Member
* When New Member Purchases First Package, You Get 1 Free Bonus Class
WhatsApp 63344266 to register
Dee Dream Life
1 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central
14/F, 1401
Come join Dee Dream Life in our signature class that makes this the top rated Zumba class in HK according to Sassy Hong Kong for many years! Dance to amazing fun rhythms including Latin, Hip Hop. Pop, Funk, Bollywood and more while dripping in sweat and feeling fantastic! Lose weight, burn calories and raise your vibrations with this super uplifting class! Enjoy yourself and feel completely refreshed and energised after a workout!
Easy to follow with repetitive moves, no need to memorise steps and open to all levels including complete beginners to dance and fitness :)
At night, we dance to disco lights making this class the party you need to loosen up after a long day at work! Come and enjoy music, movement and fitness like you have never before!
Group Movement Class
Build Strength and physical capability that applies to real life challenges
Try New things, meet new people, find out what’s missing in your movement practices
Format: Bodyweight strength and movement challenges, partner situations
Class is for all levels, feel free to message if you have any questions
Meet at the Culture Plaza, Tamar Park at 5.30, finish around 6.30, just before sunset : )
Class fee is 100HK
85s 90s 00s Pickleball Cantonese ⛱️1 hr➕Dinner Max 4F➕4M📍HKU Station C2
Average Rich Cantonese 85s 90s 00s
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Organiser 90s Gary
同樂躲避盤
* 匆匆歲月 儘管不少嘆息別離話
* 始終你也在 未分春秋冷冬或炎夏
當一起同遊 人生嘉年華
沒煙花 都有暖光四灑
話咁快2026年又到5月了,感謝大家一直支持和參與躲避盤活動🙏 可以如相片中與大家開心來開心走是本會宗旨😆期待黎緊又見大家與大家運動同大笑,詳情如下
2026年5月<<同樂躲避盤>>活動😁歡迎大家參與😄😄
日期:9/5/2026 星期6
時間:2000-2200
地點:大角咀體育館2號活動室(太子站c2出口/旺角站A2出口/奧運站b出口出,10分鐘內到)
Whatapps報名電話:98354818(以whatapps確認為準)
費用:$20(親子2人同行30)
位置有限,心動不如行動,See u all😆
#hkdsc #dodgebee #hkdodgebee #躲避盤 #香港躲避盤運動體育聯會
#刺激 #安全 #同樂 #同樂躲避盤
Hong Kong: #1 Pub Crawl with ALL-YOU-CAN-DRINK beverages!
*Follow us on Instagram [@hongkongpubcrawl](https://www.instagram.com/hongkongpubcrawl/) or reserve your spot at our [website](https://www.hongkongpubcrawl.com/lkf-crawl)! HKD 250 for Thursdays, HKD 350 for Friday & Saturday, for booking online and walk in participants.*
Party with us and discover Hong Kong’s best nightlife spots in the legendary Lan Kwai Fong (LKF) Bar District as you meet other thirsty travellers, locals, and ex-pats, all the while enjoying our unbeatable drink deals. Happening since 2010.
WHAT YOU GET
* One free shooter at all bars
* FREE ALL YOU CAN DRINK DEAL
* Party with a team of experienced crawlers
* Enjoy FREE VIP entry to the city's hottest clubs (typically priced at $300HKD and up)
* Professional photographer privileges to document all the memories you won't remember
Crawl Itinerary
* 8:45 pm Dead& Dive Bar and Welcome Speech
* 9:00 pm Head to the first bar
* 10:00 pm - 12:00 am Additional off-the-beaten-track bars
* 12:00 am Clubbing at final nightclub destination
The night builds up and ends (and for some, just begins...) at our final nightclub, at around 12:00am. The nightclub is not an experience to be missed. Our drink deals don't apply at the nightclub, so remember to take advantage of them before! Free entry to the nightclub is included in your ticket, but you MUST have valid photo identification for entry. Don't wear flip-flops, sandals, or open-toed shoes.
Classic Films Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Sunday Private Deep Stretching Class (Splits, Middle Splits & Shoulder Opening)
**(Only reservations via whatapps are accepted)**
For any booking or questions please WhatsApp 61355931
[https://wa.me/85261355931](https://wa.me/85261355931)
Sunday Private Deep Stretching Class (Splits, Middle Splits & Shoulder Opening Focus)
🕒 Time: 3:10 PM - 4:10 PM
👥 Small Group \(6 people max\) \| Focus on Details \| Personalized Guidance
Address:426 Shanghai Street, Multifield Centre,Mong Kok, Yau Tsim Mong, Kowloon (Yau Ma Tei MTR Exit A1)
🌟 Suitable For:
✅ Beginners or those with experience looking to master the front splits, middle splits, and shoulder opening
✅ Individuals who frequently work out, run, or experience tightness from long hours of sedentary office work
✅ Anyone wanting to improve flexibility, correct hunched posture, and prevent sports injuries
✅ Those who prefer small classes where the instructor can understand each student's needs and adapt the content accordingly
📘 Class Features:
🔹 Weekly focused sessions on either "Upper Body" or "Lower Body" deep stretching for systematic flexibility improvement
· Lower Body Focus: Hamstrings, calves, ankles, hips, hip joints, etc.
· Upper Body Focus: Shoulders, neck, upper back, shoulder blades, arms, wrists, and spine, etc.
To reserve your spot, please contact us in whatapps :61355931
Trial Class: $100
Single Session: $180
4-Class Package: $600 (Valid for 6 weeks)
Our studio is fully equipped with all necessary yoga equipment and changing facilities for your convenience.
Hi everyone, I'm Bella Lee, your yoga instructor!
I was super stiff and tight when I first started yoga too – so trust me, I totally get it! 😊
Don’t worry if you're new or feel inflexible – this class is welcome to all levels and genders.
I’m here to guide you patiently and clearly, making sure every posture feels good and safe for your body.
Please just let me know before class if you have any injuries or concerns – that way I can help you practice mindfully.
Can’t wait to meet and flow with you all!
Yoga Instructor information
· 9+YEARS EXPERIENCED YOGA INSTRUCTOR
· 200 HOURS YOGA TEACHER TRAINING CERTIFICATE COURSE
· XIN KINESIOLOGY FOR SPINES AND BACKBENDS COURSE
· USUI REIKI RYOHO LEVEL 1(靈氣治療等級一)
· ZEN MEDITATION LEVEL 1 禪修等級一
· RPYT-85 HOURS REGISTERED
PRENATAL & POSTNATAL YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
· STICK MOBILITY LEVEL 1
Tea Time Mingle . Movie Talk
🍷飯後睇戲・輕鬆配對夜
工作再忙,也要留一點時間給自己。這個下午,我們先享受一頓美味 Tea,再一起去睇戲,讓電影成為彼此交流的橋樑。
「專業以外,遇見心動」
活動時間:預計 14:00 - 20:30 (\*視乎電影上映時間調整安排)
費用:$350 (包下午茶餐及電影)
✨ 活動亮點
• 輕鬆氛圍:不用刻意表現,專業人士也能自在放鬆
• 自然互動:心理輔導與溝通技巧巧妙融入,幫助你更容易打開話題
• 以浪漫形式及有深度話題:令電影帶來共鳴,交流更有火花
💡 適合你
• 想在繁忙工作之餘,認識志同道合的異性
• 希望提升人際溝通力,讓交流更順暢
• 想在輕鬆環境中,找到專業與生活的平衡
Interested parties please join to our \*\* [WhatsApp Group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FCBdnusno62F2WhuEwO2wV?mode=gi_t) to register!
Sunday Livo studio Tango Lesson
Call Kamong 92235629 before you walkin
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Absolute beginners - Sunday
This course introduces the fundamental elements of Argentine Tango and introduces basic technique that can help improve the quality of movement. We expect participants to be able to start dancing socially after following the course for one term. The course is designed to be followed from the beginning to the end.
**Anyone who wishes to revisit the fundamentals of tango are welcome to join.**
Programme
Tango embrace & Connection (Open & Close embraces technique)
Male & Female Walking technique
Walking to the music
El paso basico (the "basic step")
El ocho (figure of eight)
El giro (half & full turn)
La cruzada (crossing)
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Star Road Language Exchange 🌃
Star Road Language Exchange 🌃
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*Update:
Click Attend and get $20 discount!
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Welcome to Star Road Language Exchange. In this group, everyone is a star! :)
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Enjoy learning a new language or meet new friends in a relax atmosphere.
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We try to organise every week.
Looking forward to seeing you. :)
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Time: Sunday 5:15-7:15
Place: Rizzy Coffee, LKF, Central , HK
(G/F, LKF 29, 29 Wyndham St, Central Hong Kong)
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Entrance Fee: $40 (Plz buy at least 1 drink!)
Click Attend and get $20 discount!
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Proposal 😂
17:15 Star Rd Lang Ex
19:15 Dinner together
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Whatsapp (65078638) me for any enquiries
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Check out Star Road Language Exchange on Meetup
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#HK #English #friends #language
Visit Stanley's Tin Hau Temple - 赤柱天后古廟
Hong Kong Sacred Spaces is marching down our "best of" list of places to visit with a classic. The Tin Hau Temple in Stanley is a fan favorite, given how picturesque Stanley village is. There are quite a few temples in the area, as the village (known as [Chek Chyúh - 赤柱](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanley,_Hong_Kong) in Cantonese) goes back to the late 17th century. The Tin Hau is the most impressive, founded in 1767 by the notorious naval commander and pirate [Cheung Po Tsai](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheung_Po_Tsai) \- 張保仔\.
The temple also houses the pelt of one of the last tigers killed in Hong Kong in 1942.
Check out the Hong Kong Antiquities Advisory Board's recommendation of the temple [here.](https://drive.google.com/file/d/12e-srG2bdbA-XC0CRfNMxeJTYBhrwE73/view?usp=sharing)
We'll meet at the Admiralty station and catch the Citybus 260 to Stanley Plaza. We can walk to the temple at our leisure.
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Sports Chanbara Regular Class (Sunday)
Sports Chanbara Regular Class (Sunday)
Sports chanbara is a free-style Japanese combat sport, which originated from Kodachi Goshindo (Self-defense with a short sword). We would like to introduce this new sport to Hong Kong. Please join us and be a Samurai.
Dress code: Sport Attire
The session will include the following:
Warm-up exercise
Basic Japanese Dojo manners
Sports Chanbara Basic movement (Kihon Dosa)
Attaching Techniques
Blocking Techniques
Basic Movements of Dodging
Sparring
Date: Each Sunday
Time: 2000-2200pm
Location: 6/F, Activity Room, Tai Kok Tsui Sport Centre
Fee: $600 per 4 classes
Others: Attendee no need to bring/buy any helmet or gear and coach will borrow the gears for attendee use during class.
For reservation, please message/call Stephen Sensei at 61762261
https://wa.me/85261762261
To find out more, please visit our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/HongKongSportsChanbara
Instagram Page:
https://www.instagram.com/sports_chanbara_hong_kong/
Vibration Wellness 律動伸展
LSS Smart Fitness 律動班系列
Wed/Sun
$100/ 1-hr class ($350 /4-class)
Please RSVP one week in advance
Welcome to book other time slot (WhatsApp 65230389)
Vibration x MFR 療癒律動
(Relax, Muscle release & Facial massage)
Vibration Fitness (Stretch & Strength) 健體律動
Vibration x BellyFit 美型律動
(Body Shape-up with Bellydance Technique Drills)
Vibration x Yoga 律動瑜伽
(Yoga Asana in vibration setting)
https://eshop.cosway.com.hk/
One FREE trial class with any Cosway purchase receipt over HK$1000 under introducer code : HK370579B
以 HK370579B 作介紹人的 Cosway (網購或門市)購物消費,逾 HK$1000,可免費試上律動班系列一節
Classic Films Events Near You
Connect with your local Classic Films community
Choose Your Movie: THE SHEEP DETECTIVES vs HOKUM at Cinemark Stoneridge!
Join us as we get together to see your choice of two VERY different movies – one sweet and wholesome – the other a terrifying folklore horror! Option 1 is the fun whodunnit-action-comedy-mystery led by Hugh Jackman, THE SHEEP DETECTIVES! Option 2 is the top-reviewed supernatural-horror-thriller starring Adam Scott, HOKUM! Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event:
THE SHEEP DETECTIVES: Every night a shepherd reads aloud a murder mystery, pretending his sheep can understand. When he is found dead, the sheep realize at once that it was a murder and think they know everything about how to go about solving it. The film is directed by Kyle Balda and take a look at this ensemble cast: Hugh Jackman, Nicholas Braun, Molly Gordon, Hong Chau and Emma Thompson and the voices of Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Chris O'Dowd, Regina Hall, Patrick Stewart, Bella Ramsey, Brett Goldstein and Rhys Darby. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyZI5oM6hWk
HOKUM: In this film, a horror writer visits an Irish inn to scatter his parents' ashes, unaware the property is said to be haunted by a witch. It is written/directed by Damian McCarthy stars Adam Scott, Peter Coonan, David Wilmot, Florence Ordesh and Austin Amelio. Hokum premiered to rave reviews at this year’s SXSW Festival and is being release by Neon. It is earning a stellar 97% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes, which calls it, “A classic haunted house story enriched with atmospheric folklore and perfectly-timed shocks!” TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVCIK_MPyhc
PLAN: For those seeing HOKUM, please purchase your ticket for the 7:00pm showing and meet inside the theater lobby at 6:50pm! For those seeing THE SHEEP DETECTIVES, please purchase your ticket for the 7:15pm showing and meet inside the theater lobby at 7:00pm! For BOTH films, we’ll plan for a pre-show bite at nearby El Vaquero! For those joining for dinner, we’ll meet at El Vaquero at 5:45pm!
Should be a couple of fun movies and a good time together, Dan
Unknown Number: The High School Catfish
IMPORTANT!!! THE DATE OF THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CHANGED TO SUNDAY MAY 17, 2026!!!
A very unusual choice for his group... Unknown Number: High School Catfish is an American [true crime](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/True_crime "True crime") documentary film directed by [Skye Borgman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skye_Borgman "Skye Borgman") and released to [streaming](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streaming_media "Streaming media") on [Netflix](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netflix "Netflix") on August 29, 2025.
The documentary explores the events and investigation into an unknown person [cyberbully](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyberbullying "Cyberbullying") and [harassing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harassment "Harassment") teenagers in [Beal City, Michigan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beal_City,_Michigan "Beal City, Michigan") using an unknown number via insults and sexual claims. It also explores the increasingly great impact of the harassment on the community, the eventual reveal of the culprit, and the trial that followed.
IMPORTANT INFO: I strongly suggest not reading anything about it online before seeing it. It's best viewed with no previous knowledge. This documentary contains crude terminology and deals with cyberbullying, which may be a trigger for some folks.
Please be ready to discuss the movie by 7PM. Thanks.
Unfortunately, it is only available on Netflix. If you would like to attend but do not have Netflix, say so and maybe we can figure something out.
Summer Kick-Off: THE MANDOLRIAN & GROGU at Lennox Phoenix + Happy Hour at BRAVO!
Join us as we kick off Summer Movie Season with a Happy Hour & a movie event to see the sci-fi action-adventure, THE MANDOLARIAN AND GROGU! The sci-fi action-adventure follows a lone bounty hunter and his apprentice Grogu (Baby Yoda) embark on an exciting new Star Wars adventure. Here are details, a trailer and our plan for this event:
DESCRIPTION: In the film, Djarin and his apprentice Grogu are enlisted by the New Republic during a period where remaining Imperial warlords threaten the galaxy. The film is written/directed by Jon Favreau (the mastermind behind the early MCU films) and stars Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver and Jeremy Allen White.
TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwild1rw7Aw
HAPPY HOUR PLAN: For Happy Hour food and drinks before the show we’ll meet in the bar area at nearby Bravo at 5:15pm! We’ll have a section reserved for the group, so keep an eye out for us and we’ll keep one out for you! CMG Pro Tip: If you can, bring cash as it helps make for a quicker exit from the restaurant.
MOVIE PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 6:45pm showing and meet in the lobby area at 6:30pm! Tickets on sale now and advance purchase as soon as possible is advised! Once you have yours, please list you seat number in the Comments section of this event.
Happy Summer and See You Soon, Dan
CMG Gives Back: Serve Brunch at FAITH MISSION GRANT KITCHEN!
Join us as we get together to get together to help those in need at this CMG Gives Back event! We have a great little community of Movie Group friends so rather than see a movie this time, we’ll help “create a better world” by helping serve those in need. Here are complete details and our plan for this event:
FAITH MISSION – GRANT KITCHEN: The Faith Mission kitchen and dining room serves residents 3 meals a day, every day of the year. For this event, our group will help prepare food, serve meals, assist residents in the dining room, wash dishes, and clean surfaces.
PLAN: We will be preparing / serving / cleaning for BRUNCH from 10:30am to 12:30pm and have space for a total of 7 volunteers. Please arrive at 10:20am and wear closed-toe shoes and long pants.
LOCATION: Faith Mission – Grant Kitchen is located at 245 N. Grant Ave. Enter the kitchen at Dock 1 (in the back of the building), indicated in the attached map. On-site parking in the adjacent lot and street parking is available in the surrounding area. Below are some links / attachments with additional info/details:
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Our group will be providing all of the volunteers on this day so a firm RSVP count is essential. Please only sign up if you are certain you’ll be able to attend. If something unavoidable comes up, please try to update your RSVP no later than one week prior to the event. With few exceptions, no shows or cancelations within 1
week of the event will not be eligible for future CMG Gives Back events. I appreciate your understanding as we try to ensure the agencies have the volunteers needed to provide the essential services they provide to the vulnerable population they serve. Our Partner Agency for this event is Lutheran Social Services! A huge THANK YOU to all of YOU for volunteering at this (and any of our previous) CMG Gives Back events!
Should be another good/fun/meaningful time together, Dan
Jules and Jim, the Book!
By popular demand, the group wanted to read and discuss the semi-autobiographical novel by Henri-Pierre Roche, that inspired the Truffaut movie we watched last year.
The book is available through the Columbus Library's interlibrary loan system. They reported there are twenty-eight copies available in the state of Ohio. If you have a library card, you can file an interlibrary loan request here: https://www.columbuslibrary.org/library-services/ . There are also used copies available on Amazon and eBay for under twenty dollars.
You may want to rewatch the movie after reading the book, so we can compare and contrast in our discussion. The Columbus Library has four copies on DVD, and it's streaming on HBOMax.
Must See Thursday: I LOVE BOOSTERS at the Drexel + GRAETER'S!
Join us as we get together to see the top-reviewed comedy-drama, I LOVE BOOSTERS! The film comes from writer/director Boots Riley and follows a group of shoplifters who take aim at a cutthroat fashion maven. Here are details, trailers and our plan for this event:
DESCRIPTION: The film follows a group of shoplifters who take aim at a cutthroat fashion maven. It is written/directed by Boots Riley (Sorry to Bother You) and stars Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, Taylour Paige, Poppy Liu, Eiza González, LaKeith Stanfield, Will Poulter, Don Cheadle, and Demi Moore.
BUZZ AND ACCLAIM: I Love Boosters was the opening film at this year’s SXSW Festival and premiered to rave reviews! It is currently earning a tremendous 97% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes where critics call it, “an unexpected celebration of friendship, community, and solidarity.” Others call the film “an exercise in radical empathy,” a “masterful” and “optimistic” film designed to “provoke discussion” while making the audience laugh.
TRAILER: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4lPRISgr9c](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4lPRISgr9c)
SUMMER OF ICE CREAM: GRAETER’S! Established way back in 1870 in Cincinnati, this historic, family-owned brand is famous for their delicious small batch ice cream and any chocolate chunk flavors! They are currently the only commercial ice cream maker using the French Pot method that they’ve been using since they first opened! Plus, those chocolate chunks, oh my goodness! Vegan options are available.
PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 20 minutes before the show. Advance ticket purchase not required for this theater but Showtime and complete details will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer.
Look forward to seeing you there, Dan
Duty vs. Results: What Makes an Action Moral?
When judging morality, should we prioritize **intentions/duty** or **outcomes/results**? It introduces two influential philosophers as representatives of these approaches.
* **Immanuel Kant (deontology):** An action is moral when it is done from **duty** and follows rational, universal principles (the **categorical imperative**). Certain acts—like lying—are wrong regardless of the consequences; you can’t do a wrong thing for a right reason.
* **John Stuart Mill (utilitarian consequentialism):** The morality of an action is determined by its **effects**, specifically how much **happiness/well-being** it produces. Mill argues that some pleasures are “higher” than others, and that good intentions don’t redeem harmful outcomes.
## Discussion Questions
1. **The lying dilemma:** A murderer comes to your door and asks if your friend is hiding inside. Kant would say you must not lie.
2. **Can good intentions rescue a bad outcome?**
3. **The organ harvest problem:** A surgeon has five patients dying of organ failure and one healthy patient in for a checkup. Killing the one to harvest organs would save five lives, and the math works out for the utilitarian. Why does this feel so deeply wrong? Is that feeling a point in Kant's favor, or just a bias we should overcome?
4. **Do rules need exceptions?** Kant insists moral rules must be universal, with no exceptions. But most of us can imagine extreme scenarios where any rule seems like it should bend. Does the need for exceptions fatally undermine deontology, or is the strength of the system precisely that it refuses to bend?
5. **Who gets to calculate the consequences?** Utilitarianism asks us to maximize good outcomes, but we're notoriously bad at predicting consequences. If we can't reliably know the results of our actions, is it practical to base our entire moral system on outcomes? Does this uncertainty push us back toward rules and principles?
6. **Everyday morality:** Think about a real moral decision you've made recently, even a small one. Did you reason more like a Kantian (what's the right thing to do in principle?) or more like a utilitarian (what will produce the best result?)? Do most people naturally lean one way?
7. **Justice vs. the greater good:** A town can prevent a deadly plague by sacrificing one innocent person. The greater good is clearly served. But is it just? Can an action be morally right and deeply unjust at the same time?
8. **The big synthesis question:** Are these two systems actually opposed, or do they often arrive at the same answers by different paths? Is it possible that we need both: rules to guide us in the moment and consequences to evaluate systems and policies over time?





















