Human Society -- Economic or State Power
Background (State Power and Economic Power) -- The political and sociological aspect of power is the ability for an organization to control its own environment, including the behavior of other entities with which it reacts. Authority is seen as the perception of legitimate power by the social structure of dominant culture. Power can be, of course, seen as good or evil, but the exercise of power is both endemic and necessary for the modern state as we know it. Certainly within the paradigm of political and economic power there are various permutations that surround sources of power, the balance of power, and theories of power (Kuusisto).
Balances of power are necessary within any reciprocal arrangement in order for statecraft to even exist: what are the relative strengths, weaknesses, and dimensions to a stable relationship? Given that power is never innate, and one must have…...
human society, people have routinely used other human beings in one form of experimentation or another. "Although sporadic, vivisection was practiced by the ancient Greeks and Romans to augment their knowledge of science and medicine. In the third century B.C., vivisection was performed on condemned criminals." (Gloiszek, xi). In fact, many great leaps forward in medical knowledge have come from research performed upon humans; often, this research has been conducted without the consent of those involved. Obviously, this presents a moral dilemma: is the good supplied by any specific portion of medical knowledge greater than the harm done to the individual test subjects? In ancient Greece and Rome, this question was rather inconsequential because these were civilizations based upon the notion of slave labor -- particularly Rome -- and the exploitation of those who were not rightful citizens to the advantage of those who were. As a result, the…...
mlaWorks Cited:
1. Browlie, Ian. (1995). Basic Documents in International Law. New York: Library of Congress.
2. Feinberg, Joel and Russ Schafer-Landau. (1999). Reason and Responsibility. New York: Wadsworth Publishing.
3. Getz, Kenneth and Deborah Borfitz. (2003). Informed Consent. Boston: Thomson/Centerwatch.
4. Goliszek, Andrew. (2003). In the Name of Science. New York: St. Martin's Press.
Human society during its most 'honorable' moments
Gabriel Garcia Marquez' book "Chronicle of a Death Foretold," Toni Morrison's "The Bluest Eye," and Franz Kafka's "The Metamorphosis" all put across events related to suffering and discrimination. The three writers focused on describing particular characters from the perspective of individuals interacting with them and did not necessarily provide these respective characters with the chance to speak for themselves in regard to the condition that they are in. The three books focus on presenting readers with society's tendency to discriminate particular individuals on account of their particularities, even with the fact that these people have done nothing to harm the social order.
The three novels contain a collection of stories told from the perspective of several characters. Even with the fact that narrators put across most of the rationalization in "Chronicle of a Death Foretold" and in "The Metamorphosis," readers are nonetheless able to…...
mlaWorks cited:
Garcia Marquez, Gabriel, Chronicle of a death foretold: a novel, (Vintage International, 2003)
Kafka, Franz, Metamorphosis, (Lulu.com, 2008)
Morrison, Toni, The Bluest Eye, (Vintage International, 2007)
Printing on Human Individuals and Human Society
The nature of writing and printing has been continuously evolving, mainly because of the expansion of new technologies over the last 800 years. The computer, the pen, the printing press, and the mobile phone are all technical advancements which have changed what is printed, and the channel through which the written word is shaped. For the most part with the arrival of digital technologies, specifically the CPU and the cellular phone, characters can be fashioned by the press of a button, instead of making the physical gesture with the hand. Written communication can likewise be transported with minimal time delay (e-mail, SMS), and in some cases, promptly (instant messaging). With that said, this paper will examine the impact writing and printing has had on the society.
The World and the Media
According to Heyer (Heyer, 2011, p. 201) writing and printing changed individuals' experiences of…...
mlaReferences
Bernays, E. (2004). Propaganda. Ig Publishing.
Heyer, C. & . (2011). Communication in History: Technology, Culture, Society. Boston: Pearson/Allyn & Bacon.
They get the kind of information they want to hear and do not receive a balanced view of the facts surrounding any particular issue. As a result, people's view of politics have become increasingly partisan with the electorate less likely to accept a non-partisan view. One example of this is the recent political movement known as the "Tea Party." It's epublican members of Congress, under intense pressure from their Tea Party voters back home, have refused to engage in any compromise legislation with the Democrats. It is likely that many of those same Tea Party members get their news exclusively from right wing news outlets which espouse only a right wing view of politics.
Part 3:
It was on June 28, 2012 that the Supreme Court of the United States announced its ruling on the Affordable Care Act, widely known as "Obamacare," and demonstrated how politically partisan the nation has become.…...
mlaReferences
Cohen, Jon. (3 July, 2012). "Americans split on Supreme Court decision." The
Washington Post. Retrieved from http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the -
fix/post/americans-divided-on-supreme-court-ruling/2012/07/03/gJQAhnkNKW_blog.html
Putnam, R.D. (2000). Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American
Animal conservation [...] importance to human society to conserve endangered animals, and will include some examples of organizations that help in animal conservation.
The conservation of endangered animals is extremely important to our society in many ways. The ecology of the Earth has worked for millions of years, but as our planet loses many types of animals and other life, we are slowly changing the ecological balance, and because of this, we could slowly be destroying the planet. Humans have destroyed many species, including the dodo bird, the passenger pigeon, and we nearly destroyed the California condor. Each of these species plays a specific role in their ecological niche, and when we destroy one, it creates a chain reaction that can eventually destroy any animal that depends on another for its survival. For example, in Hawaii there is a very special type of lily that depends on a certain kind…...
Aborigines Society:
As every human society has ways of governing itself, Australian government started thousands of years ago following the settlement of the Aboriginal people in the continent. Unlike the other European settlers, Aboriginal people had very different ways of organizing and governing themselves. Despite of the various Aboriginal cultures in the throughout Australia, there are similar features shared among most Aboriginal cultures. Some of the common features of the Aboriginal societies revolve around family organization, trade, travel, home, art, and education. The Aboriginal people have occupied Australia for approximately 40,000 years even though very little is known regarding them for this duration of time. However, the Aboriginal people have experienced major changes in their culture, identity, and society since 1788 due to various factors.
History and Culture of the Aboriginal People:
Aboriginal people, identity, culture, and society has been characterized by two different aspects i.e. one showing great continuities through space and…...
mlaReferences:
Albrecht, P.G.E. (2012, February 3). Who is An Aborigine? Retrieved August 3, 2012, from http://www.quadrant.org.au/blogs/bennelong-papers/2012/02/who-is-an-aborigine/page:printable
"Aboriginal Society." (n.d.). Skwirk.com.au -- Interactive Schooling. Retrieved August 3, 2012,
"Aboriginal Societies: The Experience of Contact." (n.d.). Australian Law Reform Commission.
Q1. Mr. Berry, you constantly refer in your article to the ideal of combining the religious with the scientific approach. At the same time, it is quite obvious that none of the two approaches is willing to focus on the role of the Earth and of nature in everyday existence: on one hand, Christianity (and most monotheistic religions) is concerned with redemption, as you have pointed out and, from that perspective, the focus is not on this life, but on the afterlife. On the other hand, science and nature do not propose a sufficiently moral approach to consider this. How should the integrated approach be constructed such as to take into consideration all the ecologist and environmental concerns you have pointed out in your article? How do we try to focus more on the existence of a healthy nature?
Q2. You support throughout your article the thesis of an integrative approach…...
Technology/Course Project
Technology / Course Project: Solving the Automation Issue at Company B
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Technology / Course Project: Solving the Automation Issue at Company B
Company B has had their own type of payment arrangements for years. However, there is a new client that wants to switch the payment over to a new way of giving out payments which is through automation. The problem is that this is an automated payment procedure. Nevertheless, Company B firm has to transfer over and accept this automation if they want to keep the new company on as a new client. This new type of payment plan has its disadvantages and advantages. However, in order to keep the client and do good business, Company B firm needs to make a quick decision that will be beneficial to not just…...
mlaReferences
Bainbridge, L. (2007). 1987 Ironies of automation. In New technology and human error. New York: Wiley.
Dormhel, L. (2015, October 8). 5 OPEN SOURCE HOME AUTOMATION PROJECTS WE LOVE. Retrieved from Technology: http://www.fastcompany.com/3038442/elasticity/5-open-source-home-automation-projects-we-love
Engineering, R. (2014, September 6). Solving Manufacturing Growth Issues with Automation. Retrieved from Custom Industrial Solutions: http://www.rteng.com/blog/solving-manufacturing-growth-issues-with-automation
Halford, D. (2015, October 5). SOLVING INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION'S PROBLEMS. Retrieved from https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/solving-industrial-automations-problems-darren-halford
human societies establish laws and social policy: (1) religious, (2) by oligarchy, and (3) by some form of representational government. The source of law, public policy, and (especially) criminal law makes a tremendous difference in the lives of members of the population, because, in principle, it determines whether or not they have any possible input into the rules of society. On a practical level, the source and nature of criminal laws, in particular, can make certain specific behaviors and choices matters that determine liberty and even life or death.
The nation of Iran would be an example of a contemporary nation whose laws and social policies are ruled by religious leaders. The high-ranking ayatollahs have greater authority than the elected leaders and they impose religious rules that determine what behaviors and conduct are acceptable and what behaviors and conduct are criminal. Modern audi Arabia represents a mixture of religious authority…...
mlaSources Consulted
Dershowitz, A.M. (2002). Shouting Fire: Civil Liberties in a Turbulent Age. New York:
Touchstone Books.
Schmalleger, F. (2009). Criminal Justice Today: An Introductory Text for the 21st
Century. Hoboken, NJ: Prentice Hall.
One may consider the experience of reading a book the same way, as many adults likely have been trained to read quickly, searching for the relevant plot points without considering the merits of a book's particular language or illustrations. In the same way that adult's preoccupations with standards of appearance cause them to ignore an exciting discovery, so too does a learned preoccupation with the elements of a story deemed "important" cause one to miss the depth and humor in an ostensibly "silly" little story about a Prince who lives on an asteroid.
The novella seems to suggest that the adult reading The Little Prince will ultimately fail to recognize the beauty of the story by focusing only on the ending, which is admittedly somewhat melancholic. A child, on the other hand, will be able to enjoy and celebrate the Prince's adventure of discovery in spite of the fact that…...
mlaWork Cited
de Saint-Exupery, Antoine. The Little Prince. New York: Harcourt, 1943.
As a housewife confined mostly at home, the woman yearned to develop herself, to function as an able individual not just in her home but in her society as well. Thus, work became a symbolic manifestation of the woman's yearning for freedom: freedom from the oppressive label of being a housewife, and freedom from being limited and dictated what she needs to do and not do.
Human ignorance is highlighted in the story when, as the woman succumbed to the fixating task of "analyzing" and following the patterns of the yellow wallpaper, her husband thought her nervous breakdown has finally escalated into insanity. As the woman begins to consider the pattern a reflection of her own life, her family, particularly her husband John, began considering her condition as one of insanity: "At night...and worst of all by moonlight, it becomes bars!...I didn't realize for a long time what the thing…...
mlaWorks Cited
Gilman, C.P. (1899). E-text of "The Yellow Wallpaper." Available at http://www.storybites.com/gilmanwallpaper.htm.
Marquez, G.G.E-text of "A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings." Available at http://www.salvoblue.homestead.com/wings.html .
It is not startling that some remarkable variation exists between the great apes as well as humans with regard to mental capabilities. Humans possess a lot higher intricate types of verbal communications compared to any other primates. Humans are the sole animal to make and apply symbols as a way to communicate with each other. Humans also have diverse as well as complex forms of social organizations compared to that of the other nonhuman primates. The most unique characteristic of humans lies in human mental capability to build novel ideas as well as intricate technologies. This has been considered to be important in the fight for endurance. (O'Neil 2007)
Further, the relatively negligible structural variations among humans and apes are generally an outcome of regular bipedalism observed in human beings. Quite a number of alterations in human bodies were linked to the growth of this type of locomotion. As opposed…...
mlaReferences
Berg, Kate; Bonham, Vence; Boyer, Joy; Brody, Larry; Brooks, Lisa; Collins, Francis;
Guttmacher, Alan; McEwen, Jean; Muenke, Max; Olson, Steve; Wang, Vivian Ota; Rodriguez, Laura Lyman; Vydelingum, Nadarajen; Warshauer-Baker, Esther. 2005, 'The Use of Racial, Ethnic, and Ancestral Categories in Human Genetics Research', American Journal of Human Genetics, vol. 77, no. 4, pp: 519-532.
Bethesda, MD. 2006, 'Present-Day Non-Human Primates May Be Linchpin in Evolution of Language' Terra Daily. 25 Jul., p. 4
British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection, 2007, the Zero option, Available at http://www.buav.org/campaigns/primates/zerooption.html
Human Nature and Conduct: An Introduction to Social Psychology
In Human Nature and Conduct, John Dewey propounds the theory that all human conduct is the outcome of an interaction between elements of human nature and the environment, both natural and social (Dewey, p. 10). Based on this premise, Dewey advocates that the study of morals or ethics shift its ground from a transcendental realm to one where the discipline of social psychology is used to intelligently reengineer the environment so that ethical behavior is habitually encouraged. Thus, Dewey defines the moral problem as that of "modifying the factors which now influence future results. To change the working character or will of another we have to alter objective conditions which enter into his habits." (p. 18) Personally, I agree with Dewey's philosophy because its construct makes the achievement of an ethical world seem more real and less utopian.
The subject of morals or…...
mlaWorks Cited
Dewey, J. "Human Nature and Conduct: An Introduction to Social Psychology." New York:
The Modern Library, 1930.
Not that I judge it.(puts head in hands.beat. looks up) Listen, I don't want to be dead yet. Is there any way to...
Even though that dialogue of Nathan is ludicrous it reflects truth of modern moral realities, as quite often restrictions in communication are created by people themselves, so they suffer most from virtues of their own ethics. Love and snobbism cannot correlate, as love requires freedom of feelings and freedom of their expression. From the other side, human sexual desires have noting to do with animal instincts as they can be realized only if human communication and mutual sympathy are present. Puff learns these facts in order to get sexual satisfaction, as he needs to follow the rules established by human society; Lilia understands that hiding her real nature she suffers more turning into snob and hypocrite.
Human nature shows, that in modern world it's important not to lose…...
mla"Human nature" shows, that in modern world it's important not to lose the unity with reality, in order to remain human, but not a senseless, puritan robot.
Kaufman, Charlie "HUMAN NATURE" http://www.imsdb.com/scripts/Human-Nature.html
HUMAN NATURE
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Human Society
The Ethical Implications of AI: Balancing Progress with Human Well-being
The Economic Impact of AI: Transforming Industries and Empowering Efficiency
AI and Social Inequality: Addressing the Potential Divide
The Future of Education in the Age of AI: Empowering Personalized Learning
The Transformative Potential of AI in Medicine: Enhancing Diagnosis, Treatment, and Care
Technical and Philosophical Aspects of AI
The Turing Test and the Nature of Consciousness in AI
Machine Learning Algorithms: Exploring Techniques and Applications
Bias and Fairness in AI: Mitigating Unintended Consequences
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1. Exploration of Loneliness and Its Impact on Mental and Physical Health
Loneliness, a pervasive human experience, has detrimental effects on both mental and physical well-being. This essay could delve into the psychological consequences of loneliness, such as depression, anxiety, and cognitive decline. It could also examine the physiological impacts, including increased risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, and impaired immune function. The essay could conclude by highlighting the importance of recognizing and addressing loneliness as a significant public health concern.
2. The Role of Technology in Loneliness: A Double-Edged Sword
Technology has become an integral part of modern life, but its impact on....
I. Introduction
A. Explanation of the relationship between historic events and the development of sociology
B. Thesis statement: Historic events have played a significant role in shaping the field of sociology by influencing social theories, research methodologies, and the overall understanding of human society.
II. Influence of the Industrial Revolution
A. Impact on social structures and class systems
B. Emergence of urbanization and social inequalities
C. Development of social theories such as Marxism and functionalism
III. Influence of World War II
A. Disruption of social order and norms
B. Rise of mass communication and propaganda
C. Growth of social psychology and group....
Oral Tradition: The Ancient Roots of Storytelling
Literature has its primordial origins in the spoken word, as stories were passed down through generations of oral tradition. This rich tapestry of storytelling served as a means of cultural preservation, historical documentation, and moral instruction.
In ancient civilizations, storytellers known as bards, rhapsodes, or griots played a pivotal role in transmitting cultural narratives. They memorized and recited epics, myths, and legends, weaving them into elaborate performances that captivated their audiences.
The oral tradition allowed for stories to evolve and adapt with each telling, as performers embellished them with personal experiences, local customs, and the prevailing....
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