本周，Synthesis课程将探索决策与未知代价的影响。在“比邻星”游戏中，学生将在星际探索的同时，学习如何权衡风险与回报，并应对突发事件如外星疫病的影响；在讨论环节，他们将分析“隐藏成本”，探讨决策的意外后果。这些体验将帮助学生在面对现实世界的复杂选择时，培养更敏锐的洞察力和策略思维。
This week, Synthesis focuses on decision-making and the impact of hidden costs. In the “Proxima” game, students will navigate space exploration while learning to balance risks and rewards, adapting to unpredictable challenges like alien blight. In the discussion session, they’ll examine “hidden costs,” analyzing the unintended consequences of choices. These experiences will sharpen their strategic thinking and prepare them for complex decisions in the real world.
游戏 | Play
比邻星 | Proxima
详情 | Details
在“比邻星”游戏中，玩家可以通过耕种获取分数、占领行星来控制星系并获得奖励，或提取矿石购买卫星。然而，每个行动都伴随着权衡和代价——距离更远的行星是否更有价值？最昂贵的卫星是否总是最佳选择？此外，游戏还引入了“外星疫病”这一突发事件，要求团队快速调整策略。这不仅是对太空的探索，更是对不确定性的应对训练。
In “Proxima,” players can cultivate to earn points, claim planets to control systems for bonuses, or extract ore to buy satellites. However, every action involves trade-offs—are distant planets more valuable? Are the most expensive satellites always the best choice? The game also introduces the unpredictable “alien blight,” requiring teams to adapt their strategies quickly. It’s not just a space exploration game—it’s training for handling uncertainty.
游戏：比邻星
场景：星际探索与资源管理
模式：⚪ 竞争 🟢 合作
主要技能：
风险评估
适应变化
策略思维
GAME: Proxima
SCENARIO: Space exploration and resource management
MODE: ⚪ Competitive 🟢 Collaborative
PRIMARY SKILLS:
Risk Assessment
Adaptability
Strategic Thinking
反思 | Post-play
以下是一些后续反思问题，如果您希望与您的孩子讨论这次经历的话：
Here are some follow-up reflection questions, in case you’d like to discuss the experience with your child:
- 你如何在游戏中平衡短期利益与长期回报？
How did you balance short-term gains with long-term rewards in the game? - 当“外星疫病”出现时，你的团队如何调整策略？
How did your team adjust its strategy when the alien blight appeared?
任务简报 | Mission Brief
感兴趣的家长可以点击此视频，观看本周学生们在课程前看到的任务简报：
For the curious parent, you can watch the pre-session Mission Brief the students see this week by clicking on this video:
讨论 | Discussion
隐性成本 | Hidden Costs
在本周的讨论中，学生将探索“隐藏成本”——那些在做决策时容易被忽视的后果。每个情境将提供三种选择，而每种选择都带有未被明确告知的代价。最优秀的团队将花时间推测这些隐性代价，并尝试做出更明智的决策。本次讨论不仅有助于培养批判性思维，也让学生在现实生活中更善于评估选择的长期影响。
This week’s discussion explores “hidden costs”—the unintended consequences of decisions that are easy to overlook. Each scenario presents three choices, but each choice carries an undisclosed cost. The best teams will take the time to predict these hidden costs and make more informed decisions. This discussion builds critical thinking skills and helps students better evaluate the long-term impact of their choices in real life.
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讨论的质量取决于参与者提出的观点质量。
今天讨论时，请思考你能为对话注入什么：你的经历、成长背景、独特的好奇心。
讨论课的核心不在于证明正确，而在于思想的碰撞——你的观点承载着独一无二的个人印记。
每个选择都伴随着后果。
虽然我们的大脑能预判多数结果，但总有些影响如同雾中风景难以辨识。
这就是所谓的隐性成本。
今天你们将面对六个情境，每个情境设有三个选项。关键之处在于：每个选项都暗藏隐性成本，而我们不会直接揭示答案。最优秀的团队会花时间努力找出这些隐性成本。稍后你们将组成小组，开始这场思维探险。
讨论介绍 | Discussion Intro
对于好奇的家长，您可以点击观看本周学生看到的讨论介绍视频：
For the curious parent, you can watch the pre-session Discussion Brief the students see this week by clicking on this video:
