...Social Science Perspectives 1/20/12 Do We Run the World or do the Gods? In the book Ishmael by Daniel Quinn I think that there could be multiple thesi and it all depends on how you see or take in what Quinn is saying. The thesis that I believe Quinn develops in this novel is that there are two types of people or living beings in the world there are those who think they run the world and there are those who think the gods run the world. Quinn states that there are two types of people or living beings there are takers and there are leavers. Leavers are a being that believe that the gods run the world. They believe that if they are hungry the gods will give them what they need either by sending wild game or by sprouting vegetation. The takers are a being that believe that they run the world and that they were created to run the world. They don’t want to put the fate of their lives into the god’s hands; they want to be in control. So let’s say that the takers are hungry instead of putting their fate into the gods supplying them with food like the leavers, the takers will grow their own food so that they can have what they want, as much as they want and save as much as they want and don’t have to rely on the gods. He constructs this thesis by looking back at the past history of the world and some of the events that took place and are still taking place. He starts by talking about how for centuries there have been stories of how the takers have been fighting the leavers, Cain...
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...the World Today When you were little did you ever just sit around and think about the future? Flying cars, holographic keyboards, computer watches, and robots that can clean your house, well this day has arrived. The utilization of technology in today’s world is unimaginable. The way society uses technology today could have never been done in the past. We have iPhone’s that have conversations with us, automatic doors, and scooters that move by balancing your weight. But the question that the world wants to know is, do we rely too much on technology, and what happens if technology falls short of the success we think it has? When discussing more about this thought, has technology helped us in this world? For example, the business world. People like to imagine that the business world has been raised to a higher degree with technology in today’s society but some think it has been destroyed. Now companies do not have many workers anymore because they are operated by automation. Automation that operates ten time faster than one worker. This helps companies to improve their estimate of expected income against other companies and become on top of success. The reason why technology helps to produce and deliver a great quantity or amount of product so that they beat all of the competition in the business world. Technology has been passed on and improved throughout the years have gone for human needs. But we take so much for granted that we don’t even know what we really know and what...
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...and retailing methods and regulations. Food politics is something most college students know nothing about. But without it, one bite from that burger you love from McDonalds could kill you. Do you ever stop and think about who controls what we eat, what can and cannot go into our food, or who even produces our food? Probably not. All college kids want to know is how well it tastes, the cost of it, and how much they can get in one sitting. Our food system is in place to make sure production, control, regulation, inspection, and distribution of food is met to the highest of standards. But as our world changes, so does our need for a changing food system. The American food system needs to change because it’s causing world hunger in other nations, there is a blurred line in the quality of organic food, and lastly Americans don’t even know where their food has come from. We’ve all seen those informational commercials where they ask us to donate around 20 cents a week to help the hungry in a third world country. Have you ever thought about how that country got to the state it’s in or why they can’t get out of that state? Believe it or not, the “Green Revolution” isn’t as great as most think. The revolution brought on new farming technologies to nations that weren’t stable enough to sustain them. Robert Paarlberg, author of “Attention Whole Foods Shoppers,” addresses the Green Revolution and world hunger by providing an example from Central America: “Absentee landlords in Central America...
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...Orthopedic Surgeon When I was little, I wanted to be a doctor. i was really interested in gore. my grandfather was an orthopedic surgeon and he had a lot of books in his library that i would just pore over. A lot of them had really horrible pictures of deformities”(Jennifer Egan)”. Well the quote is about how an orthopedic surgeon has a lot of gore in his job. An orthopedic surgeon needs a strong stomach they will see a lot of gore and blood but its all to help people who need help and all the mess that the job intakes is all worth it for the doctor. An orthopedic surgeon is an awesome job for someone who doesn't mind broken bones and blood because one can help the injured people, has great pay, and gains knowledge of the human body. helping...
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...Trip at Disney World. Although, I have been to Disney World many times from my childhood to now, the park does have its problems. I am proposing to write a manual that will be approximately 12-15 pages of text and will include all the aspects on how to have a Successful First Trip to Disney World. I am qualified to write this manual because I have been going to Disney almost every year since I was born. I have estimated that I will spend a total of eleven hours writing and researching for my manual. I thank you for your consideration of this proposal and I know that my manual will be informative to many families. Introduction In this proposal, I am going to produce a manual on How to Have a Successful First Trip at Disney World. In this manual, you will be learning the steps needed to have a magical time at Disney. As well as be able to know what to do to prepare before you have arrived. You will have the knowledge to determine if your family would like to stay on or off the property, as well as the advantages of staying at a resort area at Disney. Information will also be included on the Park Hopper, and should you choose to purchase one, how to use it. Problem Definition I have been to Disney World many times throughout my lifetime. The park does many things that bother people. When I was younger, I remember when Disney offered unique merchandise that no one else had in the world. Coming back to Disney each year, I have found that Walt Disney World is becoming outsourced...
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...William Shakespeare William Shakespeare changed the world as we know it by instilling Intrapersonal Intelligence, helping to make the English language what it is today and changing how writing affects the world through his writing. Shakespeare is known as the greatest writers of all time, he established a wide range of vocabulary, and crafted thousands of words, phrases and concepts that are now used in today’s English language. His works have been use to illustrate and explore theories and helped the development of modern-day psychoanalysis. He has influenced cultures around the world to the present day. He accomplished this without a university education. I do believe Shakespeare is categorized as a “revolutionary mind” because of the impact he made on the world. If you were to ask someone if they have heard of William Shakespeare, you will most definitely get the answer YES. If it weren’t for Shakespeare most of the world wouldn’t know how to speak English, and it might not even be spoken today and may have died with Latin. His works are translated into over 50 different languages. Thank to Shakespeare English is the most popular language in the world and developed over 20,000 words which he made up from the German, Latin, and French language Self-Assessment: The bullet point I can check without hesitation is, I see myself as a work in progress. I pick this self-assessment because I have had so many life changes that I need to learn how to make better decisions become more...
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...night See things in black and white I've only got you inside my mind You know you have made me blind I lie awake and pray That you will look my way I have all this longing in my heart I knew it right from the start Oh my pretty pretty boy I love you Like I never ever loved no one before you Pretty pretty boy of mine Just tell me you love me too Oh my pretty pretty boy I need you Oh my pretty pretty boy I do Let me inside Make me stay right beside you I used to write your name And put it in a frame And sometime I think I hear you call Right from my bedroom wall You stay a little while And touch me with your smile And what can I say to make you mine To reach out for you in time Oh my pretty pretty boy I love you Like I never ever loved no one before you Pretty pretty boy of mine Just tell me you love me too Oh my pretty pretty boy I need you Oh my pretty pretty boy I do Let me inside Make me stay right beside you [BRIDGE] Oh pretty boy Say you love me too Oh my pretty pretty boy I love you Like I never ever loved no one before you Pretty pretty boy of mine Just tell me you love me too Oh my pretty pretty boy I need you Oh my pretty pretty boy I do Let me inside Make me stay right beside you “Imagine me without you” As long as stars shine down from heaven And the rivers run into the sea Til the end of time forever You're the only love I'll need In my life you're all that matters In my eyes the only truth I see ...
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...form to the effect that it has later on in its manifestation. The eye of the seer becomes a sword which cuts open, so to speak, all things, including the hearts of men, and sees clearly through all they contain; but it is cutting open which is at the same time healing. In the Quran it is said, 'He who taught with the pen, taught man that which he knew not.' And what does that mean? It means that to the man who lives the inner life, everything that he sees becomes a written character and this whole visible world a book. He reads it as plainly as a letter written by his friend. And besides this, he hears a voice within which becomes to him a language. It is an inner language; its words are not the same as the words of the external language. It is a divine language. It is a language without words which can only be called a voice, and yet it serves as a language. It is like music which is as clear as a language to the musician. Another person enjoys music, but only the musician knows exactly what it says, what every note is, how it is expressed and what it reveals. Every phrase of music to him has a meaning; every piece of music is a picture to him. But this is only with a real musician. Some people profess to have clairvoyance and clairaudience, and very often delude others by giving false...
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...surreptitiously excluded poor New Orleans residents from it’s public, thereby helping to “naturalize[e] social inequality”. (Masquelier) The word the author used in this article was ‘displaced person’, instead of using the word refugee. The label ‘refugee’ was an insult to the displaced people of Hurricane Katrina. The Katrina survivors felt that the word made them less, made what they went through less. It was interesting how the media played such a big role in how the rest of the world was seeing what was happening during the storm and its aftermath. The media only showed what people would watch and talk about, and made sure to show the world social stigmas. Because of what the media chose to show, the world only saw social deviance. They expected to see the social norm of crimes committed and people not coming together as a community, so that’s what the media showed. There was crime, but there was also community togetherness. I had an idea that not everything was shown on TV but I didn’t know how much until I read this article. This article shed light on Katrina and how the people of New Orleans were left behind and not taken care of the way they should have been. I also found it interesting that people...
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...World history is in regards to all of humanity’s past. It is not just with reference to certain countries, groups, or cities. It involves all the people of the world. This is why it is important for everyone to learn about world history. All people today need to be educated in regards to the humans of the past. It is important to know what people were like in the past. Knowing how much humans have changed since the beginning can give a sense of what technology will be like in the future. It also shows how different groups of people are from each other. It also teaches how the thoughts and opinions of humans have changed; for example, views in regards to slavery. Knowing the past helps one know where their place in time is. Today’s humans...
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...substitute because you ni longer have me by your side. I cannot rmrmever the last time i was avke to soek to you on a real level waqar becayse your too busy consumed by other oeople to care abiut me. The other day for instance. Putting tour fucking lesuireky WANTS (not needs) before me. Our roles are to make life easier for eachother when our parebts cannot. And you failed me. JUST THUBK. THINK. If it eas thr other way. Look little princess boy. I Hi there so called "brother" id just like ti point out that id rather be an only child. In fact. I may as well be. I am so fed up of your behaviour latelHi there so called "brother" id just like ti point out that id rather beHi there so called "brother" id just like ti point out that id rather be an only child. In fact. I may as well be. I am so fed up of your behaviour lately and i dont want aby oathetuc excuses as you ehy you dont k ow how ti ve a giod brother. I hioe your friends are a good enough substitute because you ni longer have me by your side. I cannot rmrmever the last time i was avke to soek to you on a real level waqar becayse your too busy consumed by other oeople to care abiut me. The other day for instance. Putting tour fucking lesuireky WANTS (not needs) before me. Our roles are to make life easier for eachother when our parebts cannot. And you failed me. JUST THUBK. THINK. If it eas thr other way. Look little princess boy. I Hi there so called "brother" id just like ti point out that id rather be an only child. In fact...
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...110 1 February 2015 Interpreting Gospel Passages When we begin reading any passage of scripture we need to interpret exactly what the writer is trying to convey to the audience. We do not need to go into it with a preconceived thought or idea but we should go into it almost as if it our first time reading that particular text. In this essay we will look the scriptures in Matthew 24:36-51 and see exactly what the writer was saying about Jesus and what he wanted the reader to know. Our theme text Matt. 24:42-44 is simply telling us that we need to be ready the return of Jesus Christ at all times. Jesus is going to come back just like He left but this time it will be to judge the world. We do not have the slightest clue as to when He will return. Though if we did know his return we would live like the devil until the time was near, then accept Him as our Lord and Savior. But because we do not know we should start living right today and continue until His return. Therefore we need to be ready when that hour comes. After reading the stories before and after this they are saying pretty much the same thing, be ready. Matt. 24:36-40 teaches that we know not the hour of Jesus return not even the angles in heaven nor Jesus. The only one who knows is the God the Father. Then the writer moves towards us getting prepared for the return of Jesus by using Noah as an example. We know it took Noah 100 years to build the ark that protected him and his family along with all the animals. Noah...
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... But he doesn’t know how he control his dream/ Scene One: Prince is sleeping on his bed. He doesn’t know where he is going. Priam is talking to Prince in his dream. Priam introduces himself to Prince Prince: Excuse sir, where am I? Priam: You’re in the dream world. Prince: What is this place? How did I get here? Priam: This place is the learning that you’re entered into the dream world. Prince: Who are you? Why are you in my dream? Priam: My name is Priam. I am brought you in the dream world, where you could see another side of you and another people in the world. Prince: I’m Prince, but I don’t understand why I am in the dream world. Why did you bring me in this dream world? Priam: We’re having a problem with this world. People are killing each other and tearing a part to each other. I do not have anyone to help me to save this world. That’s why; I bring you in the dream world and help me to save my people and the family. Prince: Why do you need my help? I don’t know you. I don’t care about this people and your family. I just want to get out of here. Priam: I do not want any trouble or problem from you. I am the young king of Virgil and Allison. They’re in the trouble and they need me to save their life. I don’t want anything happen to them. Prince: Who are Virgil and Allison? Priam: My father name is Virgil. He’s king of Ghana. My mother name is Allison and she is a housewife for Virgil. Prince: Interesting, why do you need my help? Priam:...
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...I can’t believe it is here. I never thought it would end. Much to my disbelief, the end of Mr. Livingston, the teacher who has taught me about Gandhi, and Shakespeare, taught me to debate, and to find my true self, is actually leaving. By the time you receive this, there will be two days left, and I will never have your class again. I feel that as a result of you, Mr. Livingston, I have come to a better understanding of who I am, past all the personality masks, and what that world is, using philosophy to go past the point where science cannot go yet, and finally, where I want to go, using clever goal setting to become a better person. I see what you did there Mr. Livingston. You gave us this unit, and made us examine our lives. Then, you...
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...The statement “I know there is a mind-independent, external world” basically suggests 1) that the world and other material objects around us – e.g. tables, animals, other people – can exist independent of our perception and 2) that we can actually obtain knowledge about their existence. In this paper, I will criticize this claim by showing that, even if there exist an external world regardless of our perceptions, we can never “know” if they are actually part of our reality by just thinking about it. As a basis for discussion, I will classify the concept of understanding into three levels: believing, knowing, and having certainty about something. To believe is to accept an idea in our mind that could be innate, adventitious and self-produced. To know is to make judgement on what we believe based on experience, while to have certainty is to know without a doubt that an idea or knowledge is a definite truth. At the end of his Meditations on First Philosophy, Descartes comes up with a conclusion that an external world does indeed exist regardless of his perception. He begins his meditations by doubting everything he sense and experience, supposing that everything he knows about the external world is just a dream. In this state of absolute doubt, he withdraws the mind from the sense and tries to perceive the nature of reality through a purely intellectual perspective. The first thing Descartes realizes he can be certain of is his own existence for he would have to exist to be able...
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