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- 2361: Advances in AI
- ... merely a small factor contributing to the uneven distribution of resources within our world? Is intelligence a product of hard work or just luck? Evolution of Intelligence Before we can begin to examine the modern day conceptions of intelligence, it is necessary to look at how human intelligence has evolved. For the purpose of simplicity I am making the assumption that the general theory of evolution is accurate. That is that ... have so it isn’t hard to imagine that being stigmatize due to a factor which is enduring and beyond one’s control could potentially have profound effects. A study conducted by Steve Henry, Ph.D. Gen. Dir. Planning, Eval. & Grant Procurement, looked at the correlation between ethnicity and SES and achievement on a standardized test for 4000 students in grades 3, 5, 8, and 11. The findings showed that ethnicity ... minorities comprised just over 10% of the graduates compared to their nine-and-a-half percent share of the 1991 population. Their representation increased from 10% at the undergraduate level to 19% at the Ph.D. level. Their earnings for 1992 were on average 101.9% of non-minorities. These results go in the opposite direction of what could be predicted based theories of white privilege. What I believe these ...
- 2362: Metadrama In Shakespeare
- ... Hamlet is disgusted with himself because the actor could weep for Hecuba in the ancient story, but Hamlet "can say nothing; no, not for a king, / Upon whose property and most dear life / A damn'd defeat was made" (lines 542-545). He cannot act, upon a real life and more deserving incident. He continues by vilifying Claudius "bloody, bawdy villain! / Remorseless, treacherous, lecherous, kindless villain!" (lines 554-555). Hamlet reproaches ... England yourself. Some of content is politically sensitive, for example Coriolanus, Richard II and Julius Caesar. The theatre is most like life in revealing that people play roles for example a man in the same day can be a father, a mechanic, a cook. Claudius has no moral right to the throne - he is only an actor. It is possible to say that all kings usurp a role at which they ... and not life with the complications inherent that in life we all play roles and perceive life in different ways. Hermia says in line 55 of Act I, scene i “I would my father look'd but with my eyes.” However, what she means is I wish my father looked with my perception. Shakespeare may well have considered that the magic of Oberon alters perception to love, whilst the magic ...
- 2363: Slavery - Southern White Slaveholder Guilt
- ... propaganda was a farce. The discussions in favor of slavery were clear signs of inner turmoil. They attacked the foundation of America society - democracy - and invented a slavery that had never seen the light of day in the South. There is no logical motivation for such a clearly empty defense of slavery, so we must look to an illogical motivation. This driving force was the heart; slavery was wrong, and the ... that Ford must feel for releasing Northup into the horrific reality that defined slavery away from Ford's land. But it is still there, in Northup's description. Ford gives Platt food that "rarely please[d] the palate of slave," insists he rest for a couple days, and offers to let him ride his horse for the long ride back to Tibeats.9 This treatment is because of Ford's guilt ... have been able to convince themselves that slaves were members of an inferior race, but when Epps worked alongside his slaves, he realized their similarities. Patsey, who could pick five hundred pounds of cotton a day was clearly not an inferior worker. And yet he owed his lifestyle to slavery, and so he was tormented and helped by the peculiar institution. His guilt comes through in is horrid abuse of ...
- 2364: An Analysis Of Buried Child
- ... It is suggested that Tilden is the father. The evidence to support this includes the fact that the baby was small, and that Tilden would sing to it and take it for long walks all day, just talking to it and treating it as his own. Tilden was the one who knew. Better than any of us. He d walk for miles with that kid in his arms. Halie let him take it. All night sometimes. (p. 124) Dodge would not allow this abomination to grow up and live in his family, so he ... on and tell the secret, and be healed. No one else sees the crops because of the rain, which is a symbol of the secret. For all we know, it has been raining since the day the child was killed. The others can t see through the rain to see the truth, the secret must be revealed. After the secret has been revealed to Shelly, it stops raining and everyone ...
- 2365: Victims Of School Failure
- In this day and age learning disabilities are attracting people's attention. Many kids go through school almost in a daze not knowing exactly what is going on. At times, teachers will ignore the problem and teach the rest of the class. There is a wide variety of learning disabilities, but the most common one is Attention Deficit Disorder (A.D.D.). Problems occurring at school are usually the reason for a diagnosis of ADD. Children with this disability experience difficulties in many skills needed for academic success. Their poor learning skills cause academic problems and ...
- 2366: A Separate Peace 6
- ... of a rebel. I wonder what would happen if I looked like a fairy to everyone. (909). Finny, more of a rebel, is very outgoing; he, however shows himself off as a perfect individual. One day at Devon, he gets into small dispute because he wore the school tie as a belt. This he frees himself from quickly, explaining, It goes with the shirt and it all ties together with what ... and he was instantly down, definitely pleased. (907). When Phineas proposes the idea of jumping off a tall tree into the river, Gene hesitates to follow. The tree was tremendous I was darned if I d climb it No one but Phineas could think up such a crazy idea He saw nothing intimidating about it He wouldn t admit it if he had. Not Phineas. (904,905). Finny, on the other ... control of everything. He likes to be the best that he can. He likes being in difficult situations to see if he can get out of it, showing his ability to express himself. Finny, one day wears his school tie as a belt, but he easily solves of this problem by explaining that he did it to show the link between Devon and the war. (909-910). Finny, a natural ...
- 2367: The American Civil War
- ... as citizens of a common country. I want no one punished, treat them liberally all around. We want those people to return to their allegiance to the Union and submit to the laws." (Porter, David D., Campaigning with Grant. New York: The Century Co., 1897) Well with all of the formalities outlined, the Generals and Admiral knew what needed to be done. Sherman returned to Goldsboro by steamer; Grant and Porter ... narrow; they (the soldiers) could see Richmond burn as they made their way across the James River and to the west. Grant had finally broke through and Richmond and Petersburg were finished on the second day of April. LINCOLN VISITS FALLEN RICHMOND On April 4th, after visiting Petersburg briefly, President Lincoln decided to visit the fallen city of Richmond. He arrived by boat with his son, Tad, and was led ashore ... arrived, he asked the President what to do with the conquered people. Lincoln replied that he no longer gave direction in military manners but went on to say: "If I were in your place, I'd let 'em up easy, let 'em up easy" (Johnson, Robert Underwood, and Clarence Clough Buel, eds., Battles and Leaders of the Civil War, Vol 4. New York: The Century Co., 1887). THE CHASE BEGINS ...
- 2368: Depression 4
- ... so confused, frightened, and unbalanced that observers speak of a "nervous breakdown." However it begins, depression causes serious changes in a person’s feelings and outlook. A person with major depression feels sad nearly every day and may cry often. People, work, and activities that used to bring them pleasure no longer do. Symptoms of depression can vary by age. In younger children, depression may include physical complaints, such as stomachaches ... fewer hours. A depressed person might go to sleep at midnight, sleep restlessly, then wake up at 5 AM feeling tired and blue. For many depressed people, early morning is the saddest time of the day. B Changes in Energy Level Depression also changes one’s energy level. Some depressed people may be restless and agitated, engaging in fidgety movements and pacing. Others may feel sluggish and inactive, experiencing great fatigue ... of having deceived others. People with major depression may experience such extreme emotional pain that they consider or attempt suicide. At least 15 percent of seriously depressed people commit suicide, and many more attempt it. D Psychotic Symptoms In some cases, people with depression may experience psychotic symptoms, such as delusions (false beliefs) and hallucinations (false sensory perceptions). Psychotic symptoms indicate an especially severe illness. Compared to other depressed people, ...
- 2369: Appearances Can Be Decieving
- Appearances can be deceiving In the story "The Rocking Horse Winner" by D.H. Lawrence, it appears that the family is very happy, and Paul's mother is very loving and affectionate towards her kids, but she knows that is no so because they "read it in each ... beliefs about luck and how they influence Paul's behavior in trying to win her love, and by his mother's behavior and reality of her actual love towards the children, it is apparent that D.H. Lawrence makes suggestions that things are not always what they seem. The reader is also able to see that appearances are deceiving. In the story, Paul's behavior regarding his rocking horse shows us ... and fear, she turned the door-handle."(p352) She saw him riding the horse and yelling out "It's Malabar!"(p352) Then he fell to the floor, unconscious with a brain fever. On the third day of his illness "his mother sat, feeling her heart had gone, turned actually into stone."(p352) This shows that she is concerned for her son, but it doesn't mean that she loved him. ...
- 2370: A Separate Peace
- ... of a rebel. “I wonder what would happen if I looked like a fairy to everyone.” (909). Finny, more of a rebel, is very outgoing; he, however shows himself off as a perfect individual. One day at Devon, he gets into small dispute because he wore the school tie as a belt. This he frees himself from quickly, explaining, “It goes with the shirt and it all ties together…with what ... and he was instantly down, definitely pleased.” (907). When Phineas proposes the idea of jumping off a tall tree into the river, Gene hesitates to follow. “The tree was tremendous…I was darned if I’d climb it…No one but Phineas could think up such a crazy idea…He saw nothing intimidating about it…He wouldn’t admit it if he had. Not Phineas.” (904,905). Finny, on the other ... control of everything. He likes to be the best that he can. He likes being in difficult situations to see if he can get out of it, showing his ability to express himself. Finny, one day wears his school tie as a belt, but he easily solves of this problem by explaining that he did it to show the link between Devon and the war. (909-910). Finny, a natural ...
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