PLJ Meaning relating to the classroom/ change in learning

Analyzing the graph of time verses content displayed in Daniel Pink’s video "A Whole New Mind", it can be concluded that as Daniel Pink states “We are not happier than our previous generation even with higher standards of living.” Even with the addition of higher living standards in today’s age, our population is still not content. This phenomenon can be accounted to a lack of understanding, or in other terms, meaning. Viktor Frankl states “man’s main concern is not to gain pleasure or to avoid pain but rather to see a meaning in his life.” Pink argues that meaning is essential to happiness and spiritual fulfillment which in turn will initiate a more pleasurable working experience and overall life. Daniel Pink states that “As more companies grasp this idea, we are likely to see a rise in spirit in business- a growing demand from individuals for work- places that offer meaning as well as money. According to one recent U.S. survey, more than three out of five adults believe that a greater sense of spirituality {a producer of meaning} would improve their own workplace.” Likewise, according to Martin Seligman, happiness {another producer of meaning} results in a higher income and more productivity. Taking these two statements into consideration, the chapter “meaning” within Daniel Pink’s book essentially attributes pleasure, productivity, and happiness to meaning; without meaning, life would not be gratifying or productive.
At first glance, debate seemed pointless, a fruitless activity only amounting in nothing. On the first day of this class I could not agree more with the statement above, for the class had no happiness, no spirit. After weeks of prolonged boredom, I finally began to reform my views on the subject; it did after all have a purpose; that purpose was to inform. After realizing this, the class did adopt a “fun” nature.
Before the class had meaning, debate was simply an act that happened. After reaching enlightenment on the purpose of debate, the class became more enjoyable, productive, and gratifying.
Analyzing the holistic image, I can conclude that I am most productive, attentive, and frankly joyful once meaning is located in my actions. Attending debate class was meaningless at first, but once mental reform was encountered, the class altered significantly. Today’s society is dependant upon meaning; if life, jobs, or any other act or thing lacks meaning, it will not be favorable. Presently, meaning is essential to productivity, gratification, and sheer happiness.