«The stereotypes presented in the novel, Typical American by Gish Jen, clearly show a mutual misunderstanding between races. It also illustrates the use of racism as a defense mechanism when new to integration and assimilation. Stereotypes in this...» Document abstract
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SummaryThe stereotypes presented in the novel, Typical American by Gish Jen, clearly show a mutual misunderstanding between races. It also illustrates the use of racism as a defense mechanism when new to integration and assimilation. Stereotypes in this story are a sort of segue from an old way of living, to a new one. Typical American is the story of Ralph Chang, who came to America on a scholarship to become an engineer. While in America, the revolution occurred in China, which essentially left him stuck in there whether he liked it or not. When he was at his lowest of lows, his sister, Theresa, found him, and brought him to live with her and her friend Helen. Ralph and Helen wind up getting married, and begin a family, which naturally includes Theresa. Along the way they meet Grover, who effects their lives deeply.
«One acquires his own identity through his inner self and his milieu. His interpretation of his own needs and desires plays a big role in whether he decides to abide by society’s norms or to completely disregard his ego by complying to the inner...» Document abstract
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SummaryOne acquires his own identity through his inner self and his milieu. His interpretation of his own needs and desires plays a big role in whether he decides to abide by society’s norms or to completely disregard his ego by complying to the inner beast (or what psychologists refer to one’s ID). Sam Shepard addresses this humanistic trait through two characters, Austin and Lee, in his play, True West. When both brothers’ lives take an unexpected turn, each of them is forced to stray from the life he has allowed to become part of his identity and to partake in exploring what is left – his inner self. Throughout the play, after both brothers involuntarily swap roles, they become misplaced souls, as they have lost the external identity that was once very familiar to them. As a result, their inner selves become insecure and lost. Through this storyline, Shepard implies the importance of harmonizing the inner self and the external self in order to fully acquire one’s identity.
«Initially, I sat in front of a blank page contemplating how to start the introduction, how to draw the reader in. But after an hour, it became clear to me that I could not easily conjure up a stylish lead-in with the subject matter. So here I am...» Document abstract
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Summary Initially, I sat in front of a blank page contemplating how to start the introduction, how to draw the reader in. But after an hour, it became clear to me that I could not easily conjure up a stylish lead-in with the subject matter. So here I am addressing the issue flat out. Does this make me an incapable writer?
Maybe. What’s interesting, however, is that if a writing defect does afflict me, there’s some hope for a cure, at least according to a new movement called “transhumanism”. Transhumanism is a mixture of science, philosophy, forecasting, and yearning revolving around the premise that humans, in our current state, do not reflect their maximum evolutionary potential. The adherents of this ideology, transhumanists, claim that the integration of humans and converging scientific fields, including nanotechnology, biotechnology, and computer science, will grant the world’s most dominant species enhanced capabilities, such as immortality, great intelligence, and freedom from disease (WTA FAQ). Their ultimate vision is for every human to enhance himself to something beyond a human, a post-human, thus creating an egalitarian utopia of “Supermen”, eliminating the primitive issues of racism, sexism, and economic inequality.
Maybe. What’s interesting, however, is that if a writing defect does afflict me, there’s some hope for a cure, at least according to a new movement called “transhumanism”. Transhumanism is a mixture of science, philosophy, forecasting, and yearning revolving around the premise that humans, in our current state, do not reflect their maximum evolutionary potential. The adherents of this ideology, transhumanists, claim that the integration of humans and converging scientific fields, including nanotechnology, biotechnology, and computer science, will grant the world’s most dominant species enhanced capabilities, such as immortality, great intelligence, and freedom from disease (WTA FAQ). Their ultimate vision is for every human to enhance himself to something beyond a human, a post-human, thus creating an egalitarian utopia of “Supermen”, eliminating the primitive issues of racism, sexism, and economic inequality.
«The word “stranger” carries negative connotations in society, especially when associated with the Internet. Parents are lectured by authorities to monitor their children’s use of chat rooms. E-mail filters remove millions of unwanted and sometimes...» Document abstract
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SummaryThe word “stranger” carries negative connotations in society, especially when associated with the Internet. Parents are lectured by authorities to monitor their children’s use of chat rooms. E-mail filters remove millions of unwanted and sometimes grotesque advertisements from strangers looking to make a quick buck every day. People are told to be wary of other people on networking sites. Even in the physical world, strangers are subjected to a keener eye and skepticism from those around them. But if you meet a stranger in a setting not defined by 1’s and 0’s, at least you can pin a face on his identity, a sense of security that cannot be attained online. Aside from societal worries, how can the online stranger overcome his bad rap when the word “strange” is the root of his name, suggesting “weird” and “foreign”? Who exactly is this dark, obscure person we’re told to stay away from?
«The traditions of Hindustani (North Indian) tabla drumming gather the various strands of culture that exist in India into a complex social tapestry. In order to understand the cultural phenomenon of tabla music, it must be heard within the context...» Document abstract
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SummaryThe traditions of Hindustani (North Indian) tabla drumming gather the various strands of culture that exist in India into a complex social tapestry. In order to understand the cultural phenomenon of tabla music, it must be heard within the context of an Indian heritage originating from a wide spectrum of influences. The tabla’s syncretic patchwork brings together elements of Islamic, Karnatic, and Hindu musico-religious culture; from Sufi influences in musical pedagogy, to South Indian bhakti devotional culture, to the tantric worship of Siva in Kashmir, the lineages of tabla music in North India exist as a living amalgamation of the many divergent cultural forces at work in India. As the author of The Literatures of India observes, “Religion in India is so interwoven with every other facet of life...that it becomes indistinguishable” from other cultural institutions. Existing in such a context, the practice of music in India is often construed as a religious: the musician becomes the yogi.
«Michael Moffatt, author of Coming of Age in New Jersey, performs a study at Rutgers University during the mid 1980’s. In hopes of gaining a better understanding of the student culture, Moffatt conceals his anthropologist identity by resembling - in...» Document abstract
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SummaryMichael Moffatt, author of Coming of Age in New Jersey, performs a study at Rutgers University during the mid 1980’s. In hopes of gaining a better understanding of the student culture, Moffatt conceals his anthropologist identity by resembling - in appearance and in manner - a freshman student at Rutgers University. Moffatt's first unsuccessful attempt at gaining valid insight into the student culture while dressed as a student instigates his second attempt when he reveals his true identity as an anthropologist. After admitting to the student body of his true intentions, Moffatt is able to attain accurate information concerning sexuality, discrimination, and student relationships during college life.
«The Egyptian culture consistently maintained a powerful belief in the afterlife. As a result, tombs were lavished with clothing, furniture, and paintings to nourish the Ka or soul. Most importantly, statues were erected should anything happen to the...» Document abstract
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SummaryThe Egyptian culture consistently maintained a powerful belief in the afterlife. As a result, tombs were lavished with clothing, furniture, and paintings to nourish the Ka or soul. Most importantly, statues were erected should anything happen to the body in which the soul must inhabit. The physical representation of these statues was not nearly as important as the symbolic meaning of them. Although the Greek art culture was partially influenced by Egyptian drawings and sculptures, individual Greek artists began to break away from the limitations of Ancient Egypt and develop their own figural compositions and techniques as they progressed forward into history. By the Late Classical period, the Greeks were capturing fully-developed, accurate, and proportional images that were stunningly realistic, resulting from personal decisions. Consequently, the difference in artwork produced by both civilizations can be traced back to and explained by their cultural belief disparities.
«When Albert Hofmann created LSD 25 during experimentation in his laboratory, he had no idea what was to become of it, or what kind of an impact it would have. "Dr. Humphry Osmond invented the term 'psychodelic', which was later amended to...» Document abstract
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biology
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SummaryWhen Albert Hofmann created LSD 25 during experimentation in his laboratory, he had no idea what was to become of it, or what kind of an impact it would have. "Dr. Humphry Osmond invented the term 'psychodelic', which was later amended to 'psychedelic to get rid of the nuthouse connotation of 'psycho'." (Wolfe 39). This term encompasses a whole generation, a cultural revolution that took place during the 60's. Since its creation, LSD, among other psychedelics, has had a great impact on the American culture.
«Genetic mutations are not uncommon. They can happen for a variety of reasons and have a variety of effects. Those with negative effects are weeded out by natural selection, and those with positive effects prevail and are accumulated due to natural...» Document abstract
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SummaryGenetic mutations are not uncommon. They can happen for a variety of reasons and have a variety of effects. Those with negative effects are weeded out by natural selection, and those with positive effects prevail and are accumulated due to natural selection. These mutations can be caused by a variety of reasons such as copying errors during cell division, exposure to ultraviolet rays and viruses, or can happen deliberately (Wikipedia). Most mutations have no effect on a species or its individuals because DNA repair is quite successful in fixing most mistakes before they become permanent. But there are very few mutations which have beneficial consequences. One such mutation that results in benefits for a species/individuals that make it up, is the CCR5-Delta32 mutation. During this mutation the Delta32 base pair is deleted in human CCR5 which results in immunity to HIV Type 1 (if homozygous) or increased resistance to AIDS (if heterozygous) (Wikipedia). The very controversial current argument on this subject asks several questions: if the absence of the CCR5-Delta32 is ultimately beneficial to humans, or if its negative side effects outweigh the benefits; as well as, where the origins of this mutation are.
«Paranormal belief is a controversial topic within society and many of its advocates and opponents are both victim to biases in their advocating for or against it. Paranormal belief implies a belief in phenomena that currently cannot be explained by...» Document abstract
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psychology
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SummaryParanormal belief is a controversial topic within society and many of its advocates and opponents are both victim to biases in their advocating for or against it. Paranormal belief implies a belief in phenomena that currently cannot be explained by science. These ideas can range from precognition to the belief in life after death or God. Precognition entails the ability to know something before it occurs through extrasensory perceptions. The acceptance of these ideas is rewarding because it allows the believer to have a sense of greater meaning and may also indicate a curiosity within the realm of that which we do not yet understand.
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