Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Blog Post Assigment 1
Using NQA option
Choose one way in which technology has changed human society and explain the impact of that change, positive and/or negative.
There are so many ways in which technology has changed human society and the world as we know it. Technology is something that determines our culture. The space race in the 60s is a way that we can see how technological advancement decides the power and strength of a country. The invention of electricity, the car, the computer. All of these are things that change the mold of the human being in today's world.
The topic I wish to write about is television. The television has been commercially available since the 1920's. It quickly became a phenomenon and soon enough almost every household owned one. Television is a way that people are influenced. This is the main reason it has changed human society. People nowadays grow up watching certain shows at certain times and sometimes following what they see on TV. This is a way that TV negativley impacts society. Many argue that the violence, drugs, sex etc. that is seen on TV convinces people to act in such a way as those on the shows they watch.
Television is something that brings people from the stresses of their daily life and into the thrill of a television program. It is an escape of sorts from different troubles. This can definitley be a positive thing. The TV can be used for many good things. Advertising is something that has influenced society. From super bowl commercials to your everyday local commercial, the TV is a way that we can get the word out to a lot of people about different things.
A negative thing about TV is that many people spend too much time watching it. For many people it has replaced reading the paper or a good book. Time is defintley wasted watching meaningless things on TV and we all need to be careful to use the TV but not to overuse it.
Technology is ever changing. It's impact on society is undeniable. May we all do our part to keep it progressing in a good way.
Choose one way in which technology has changed human society and explain the impact of that change, positive and/or negative.
There are so many ways in which technology has changed human society and the world as we know it. Technology is something that determines our culture. The space race in the 60s is a way that we can see how technological advancement decides the power and strength of a country. The invention of electricity, the car, the computer. All of these are things that change the mold of the human being in today's world.
The topic I wish to write about is television. The television has been commercially available since the 1920's. It quickly became a phenomenon and soon enough almost every household owned one. Television is a way that people are influenced. This is the main reason it has changed human society. People nowadays grow up watching certain shows at certain times and sometimes following what they see on TV. This is a way that TV negativley impacts society. Many argue that the violence, drugs, sex etc. that is seen on TV convinces people to act in such a way as those on the shows they watch.
Television is something that brings people from the stresses of their daily life and into the thrill of a television program. It is an escape of sorts from different troubles. This can definitley be a positive thing. The TV can be used for many good things. Advertising is something that has influenced society. From super bowl commercials to your everyday local commercial, the TV is a way that we can get the word out to a lot of people about different things.
A negative thing about TV is that many people spend too much time watching it. For many people it has replaced reading the paper or a good book. Time is defintley wasted watching meaningless things on TV and we all need to be careful to use the TV but not to overuse it.
Technology is ever changing. It's impact on society is undeniable. May we all do our part to keep it progressing in a good way.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Ray Bradbury, Pop Culture, and its Effect on American Life
Blog Post Assignment
While most people consider Fahrenheit 451 to be a book on the dangers of censorship and the destruction of knowledge, Bradbury himself identifies the ability of technology to replace reading and critical thinking as the dominant theme of the novel. Over fifty years after his book was published, do you think Bradbury was right? Has television and the Internet destroyed Americans' ability to read and think critically about ideas? Could we be heading toward a time when the authorities burn books for our own good, and the population allows it to happen?
After reading Farenheit 451, I was unsure of some of the meaning in the book. But, after researching Ray Bradbury, watching video clips on the meaning of the book and his different opinions, I think I am able to see where he is coming from and understand.http://www.raybradbury.com/images/video/wilshire_blvd.html
In Bradbury’s time, television and the internet were not even close to as popular as today, but he saw it coming. People today are so engulfed and immersed with information that, if you think about it, is useless. My favorite part of the clip is when he says that people watch television and movies so much that they “think they are full, but they are not” It discourages them to read literature. http://www.raybradbury.com/images/video/about_freeDOM.html
Also, in the article given in the initial question, http://www.laweekly.com/2007-05-31/news/ray-bradbury-fahrenheit-451-misinterpreted/ it says that “Television gives you the dates of Napoleon, but not who he was.” Bradbury believes that we “should never memorize dates” because we “focus on the factoids” instead of understanding and critically thinking out a situation for ourselves. I can definitely agree with many of Bradbury’s points.
In this video, Bradbury talks about how we “waste time” on the internet. He says he is warning us that we can be doing better things.
,http://www.raybradbury.com/at_home_clips.html#
In my opinion, television and the internet has partially destroyed Americans’ ability to read and think critically about ideas. People today are so addicted to different TV shows that it makes quitting smoking look easy. We need our “Facebook” fix or our “soap opera” time every single day to get through it. Instead of picking up a good book or trying to do good in the world, we sit on the couch and eat junk food. Growing up and attending high school, I noticed how I read less and less as I got older. I think this is a bad thing. Being well-read is very underrated in todays world, and it should be encouraged in schools to read and not forced.
Because of how strongly the majority of Americans believe in the constitution, I think that there is no way we are headed towards a time where our government will burn books. We are adamant(as am I) to keep our freedom the way it is, and I think no event could cause Americans in the majority to approve the burning of any literature. As a people I think we need to understand that the internet and TV are luxuries that we have due to people WORKING to make the world a better place, and that's what all of our main focus needs to be.
While most people consider Fahrenheit 451 to be a book on the dangers of censorship and the destruction of knowledge, Bradbury himself identifies the ability of technology to replace reading and critical thinking as the dominant theme of the novel. Over fifty years after his book was published, do you think Bradbury was right? Has television and the Internet destroyed Americans' ability to read and think critically about ideas? Could we be heading toward a time when the authorities burn books for our own good, and the population allows it to happen?
After reading Farenheit 451, I was unsure of some of the meaning in the book. But, after researching Ray Bradbury, watching video clips on the meaning of the book and his different opinions, I think I am able to see where he is coming from and understand.http://www.raybradbury.com/images/video/wilshire_blvd.html
In Bradbury’s time, television and the internet were not even close to as popular as today, but he saw it coming. People today are so engulfed and immersed with information that, if you think about it, is useless. My favorite part of the clip is when he says that people watch television and movies so much that they “think they are full, but they are not” It discourages them to read literature. http://www.raybradbury.com/images/video/about_freeDOM.html
Also, in the article given in the initial question, http://www.laweekly.com/2007-05-31/news/ray-bradbury-fahrenheit-451-misinterpreted/ it says that “Television gives you the dates of Napoleon, but not who he was.” Bradbury believes that we “should never memorize dates” because we “focus on the factoids” instead of understanding and critically thinking out a situation for ourselves. I can definitely agree with many of Bradbury’s points.
In this video, Bradbury talks about how we “waste time” on the internet. He says he is warning us that we can be doing better things.
,http://www.raybradbury.com/at_home_clips.html#
In my opinion, television and the internet has partially destroyed Americans’ ability to read and think critically about ideas. People today are so addicted to different TV shows that it makes quitting smoking look easy. We need our “Facebook” fix or our “soap opera” time every single day to get through it. Instead of picking up a good book or trying to do good in the world, we sit on the couch and eat junk food. Growing up and attending high school, I noticed how I read less and less as I got older. I think this is a bad thing. Being well-read is very underrated in todays world, and it should be encouraged in schools to read and not forced.
Because of how strongly the majority of Americans believe in the constitution, I think that there is no way we are headed towards a time where our government will burn books. We are adamant(as am I) to keep our freedom the way it is, and I think no event could cause Americans in the majority to approve the burning of any literature. As a people I think we need to understand that the internet and TV are luxuries that we have due to people WORKING to make the world a better place, and that's what all of our main focus needs to be.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Blog Post Assignment 2
Should reasoning skills be taught in primary school? Why or why not?
We as humans are unlike any species on the planet. We are able to reason. We are able to solve riddles, cure diseases, invent, among many other things. The human mind is something so unique, that it would be a shame if we were limit it's learning. Reasoning should absolutley be taught in primary school. Among the children of today sit future leaders, teachers, and many influential people of this worlds future. It is our responsibility to teach the youth of today so that for generations upon generations this world never ceases to rapidly progress.
America, since it's very beginning, has grown so quickly and become such a power in the world due to the great minds that live within her borders. In my opinion, a huge reason behind this, is our ability to reason with the best of them. We use a little thing called common sense. It is a simple, yet profound trait to possess. I believe we are made into level-headed, strong, yet understanding leaders because of the way we as Amercans were raised.
I can definitely say that there is not alot we need to change about the school system for youth in America. It has produced some of the greatest and most successful people to ever walk the earth. I believe if we changed everything about the school system, for example, force every kid everywhere to wear the same uniform to school every day, that would cause a problem. Talking and teaching to children about their potential and their ability to reason would definitely be a positive thing.
We should teach kids how to be good people. A part of this is reasoning. Knowing the difference between what is good for us and bad for us is a huge thing to understand at a young age. How to treat people, how to act in public, all of this things go back to the ability to reason. In my mind it is an absolute must to teach this at a young age so that the children of today can become as great as their potential.
We as humans are unlike any species on the planet. We are able to reason. We are able to solve riddles, cure diseases, invent, among many other things. The human mind is something so unique, that it would be a shame if we were limit it's learning. Reasoning should absolutley be taught in primary school. Among the children of today sit future leaders, teachers, and many influential people of this worlds future. It is our responsibility to teach the youth of today so that for generations upon generations this world never ceases to rapidly progress.
America, since it's very beginning, has grown so quickly and become such a power in the world due to the great minds that live within her borders. In my opinion, a huge reason behind this, is our ability to reason with the best of them. We use a little thing called common sense. It is a simple, yet profound trait to possess. I believe we are made into level-headed, strong, yet understanding leaders because of the way we as Amercans were raised.
I can definitely say that there is not alot we need to change about the school system for youth in America. It has produced some of the greatest and most successful people to ever walk the earth. I believe if we changed everything about the school system, for example, force every kid everywhere to wear the same uniform to school every day, that would cause a problem. Talking and teaching to children about their potential and their ability to reason would definitely be a positive thing.
We should teach kids how to be good people. A part of this is reasoning. Knowing the difference between what is good for us and bad for us is a huge thing to understand at a young age. How to treat people, how to act in public, all of this things go back to the ability to reason. In my mind it is an absolute must to teach this at a young age so that the children of today can become as great as their potential.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
First Blog Post
I'm at Yavapai College! I just started here yesterday, and although I'm supposed to do this blog for a class, I think it is a good way for me to log my adventures down here. My family lives in Alpine, Utah, and just the other day I took the ten hour drive down here to attend school and play on the baseball team.
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