FL 44-45; AP -208.
1. Disneyfication denotes what?
2. 1/3 of the people at theme parks are what?
3. How have we become mentally more like children?
4. A major argument of Andersen's book is that our dominant religion has become what?
5. Mark Zuckerberg became a billionaire at what age?
6. "Magical thinking" is the tendency to believe what?
AP -208
7. Who said women had to be self-reliant because they were expected to take care of men?
8. Who defeated Teddy Roosevelt and Thomas Edison in 1913, and won a Nobel Prize in 1931?
9. When "developed too exclusively," becoming educated omits a response to what "human appeal" or presence?
10. What school brought "young children into contact with original literary sources" and who created this school?
Apr 18-FL 46; AP -2351. Disneyfication denotes what?
2. 1/3 of the people at theme parks are what?
3. How have we become mentally more like children?
4. A major argument of Andersen's book is that our dominant religion has become what?
5. Mark Zuckerberg became a billionaire at what age?
6. "Magical thinking" is the tendency to believe what?
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7. Who said women had to be self-reliant because they were expected to take care of men?
8. Who defeated Teddy Roosevelt and Thomas Edison in 1913, and won a Nobel Prize in 1931?
9. When "developed too exclusively," becoming educated omits a response to what "human appeal" or presence?
10. What school brought "young children into contact with original literary sources" and who created this school?
Discussion Questions
- Are we "guests and cast members" in the USA? (402) What's good and bad about that?
- Do you find it odd, charming, or just normal that so many childless adults, like Peter Pan, don't want to grow up-and keep going to Disneyland?
- Have we become an infantilized culture, living fantasy lives, playing video games, and extending childhood indefinitely?
- Is Mark Zuckerberg a hero, villain, neither... ?
- Do you engage in magical thinking?
- "Most men of Hocking's age fell in love at a very early age. With themselves." (185) Has this changed? Do you think sexist assumptions and attitudes continue to dominate philosophical thinking, and life in general?
- Why isn't Jane Addams more famous? 194
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1. Right-wing skepticism of the press and of academic experts has effectively trained two generations of Americans to what?
2. What did candidate Drumpf understand "better than almost everybody"?
3. "Don't even think about it..." said who?
4. Philosopher Michael Lynch says repeated self-contradiction by politicians like Drumpf can dull our sensitivity to what?
5. With what good news does Fantasyland conclude?
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6. Who said that the "incessant preaching" of missionaries in China was "producing . . . a horde of hypocrites?"
7. What did Marcel and Sartre agree was the "basic method of philosophy," and what was the "fissure" between them?
8. What is the "very old institution that sought to memorialize and counteract the tragedy of human finitude?"
Discussion Questions:
1. Right-wing skepticism of the press and of academic experts has effectively trained two generations of Americans to what?
2. What did candidate Drumpf understand "better than almost everybody"?
3. "Don't even think about it..." said who?
4. Philosopher Michael Lynch says repeated self-contradiction by politicians like Drumpf can dull our sensitivity to what?
5. With what good news does Fantasyland conclude?
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6. Who said that the "incessant preaching" of missionaries in China was "producing . . . a horde of hypocrites?"
7. What did Marcel and Sartre agree was the "basic method of philosophy," and what was the "fissure" between them?
8. What is the "very old institution that sought to memorialize and counteract the tragedy of human finitude?"
Discussion Questions:
- What can we do to restore a public/political commitment to facts, reality, and truth?
- Will Trump's exploitation and encouragement of partisan division and narrow nationalism have lasting consequences for the country and world? Or will we put it behind us with the election of the next progressive president?
- Why do so many extreme conservatives proudly proclaim their lack of knowledge and expertise ("I'm not a scientist but..." etc.)? Is Know-Nothingism a winning political strategy? What are its long-term implications for the nation?
- Do you value truth and honesty, even though our "leaders" increasingly do not?
- Are we at peak Fantasyland yet? Or does just about every day set a new low-mark?
- Is religious missionary fieldwork inherently hypocritical? How can missionaries avoid hypocrisy?
- What does it mean for philosophy to be "realistic"?
- What is the point of preserving the memory and legacy of our ancestors? Do you hope to be similarly "preservesd" by our descendants?
- Is "maybe" the best answer to the question of life's being worth living?
Is Life Worth Living? by William James
These, then, are my last words to you : Be not afraid of life. Believe that life is
worth living, and your belief will help create the fact. The "scientific proof " that
you are right may not be clear...
H03 - Brendan Mitchell
ReplyDeleteIn reference to the third discussion question. America has become absorbed in fantasyland as Kurt Anderson puts it and I agree. I agree because I am apart of it; I take part in it everyday: video games, T.V., fantasy football. And I expect that this will remain the same for the rest of my life meaning I will remain in many ways a kid even as an adult. There is a difference between entertaining yourself with certain fantasies rather than indulging into those same fantasies. Why am I so sure that I will remain kid-like as an adult? Because I have friends and I have met their parents... Now, not all parents are the same, but there are many who are more like friends to their kids than actual parents. This is mostly expected by parents who are younger looking, have new wealth, and obviously spend their money on cars, boats, and sometimes cosmetic surgery. And more and more I see a greater amount of these people. Take fantasy football for example. This has become one of the biggest privileges for middle aged males in the entire United States. These people take part in this fantasy with their friends to compete for whatever prize or punishment they voted upon. They build and manage an NFL fantasy (fake) football team. This is not to say this isn't extremely fun, but to not recognize its ability to make you overwhelmingly angry for no reason other than avoiding your friends punishment is beyond trivial. We fight with each other for the best players, yet these players are in no way effected by these "roster moves". We can take part in this fantasy, but we must recognize a shortcoming. If we don't recognize that things like fantasy football doesn't matter than we are all doomed to have trivial happenings making us unspeakably mad. This, I hope, we recognize to see past being a kid and these feelings that do not help our psyche. We can achieve more when we are withdrawn from fantasyland. Although, it does not hurt to enjoy them ones and while just make a distinction.
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DeleteI understand you Brendan. Our child-like ways can come out in varies ways especially from things we like. me for example is that I'm a huge fan of anime. I recently discovered it and it has captured my attention, but thankfully i am not like those people who completely indulge themselves in anime and that all they talk, think, or act like. I think all we have to do is to be able to control that fantasy and still act rational when it calls for.
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DeleteEscapism has existed for as long as we've told stories (for humans: since antiquity), but actively living the story seems to be a modern phenomenon. I remember acting out my favorite video games as a child on the playground, but I can't picture myself doing it as an adult. People do it though, and enjoy cosplaying and LARPing. How much is too much?
Balance in every aspect of life is good. I agree with your last part of your essay
Delete1. What can we do to restore a public/political commitment to facts, reality, and truth?
ReplyDeleteWe can start to elect politicians and follow leaders who support facts no matter what they may implicate. It is important to keep our leaders honest and we should support those who use facts to check others.
2. Will Trump's exploitation and encouragement of partisan division and narrow nationalism have lasting consequences for the country and world? Or will we put it behind us with the election of the next progressive president?
I think it will have some lasting effects as some people become more and more narrow minded. But I also think that most of Trump's actions will be pushed behind us a few years after he is out of office.
3. Why do so many extreme conservatives proudly proclaim their lack of knowledge and expertise ("I'm not a scientist but..." etc.)? Is Know-Nothingism a winning political strategy? What are its long-term implications for the nation?
I think it makes them feel smarter and more educated to say such things. It is like saying they think like a scientist without the education of a scientist. Some people think that makes them smarter. With confidence people can say anything and people will believe it. This is a problem for our nation however as we are not electing officials with the proper education.
4. Do you value truth and honesty, even though our "leaders" increasingly do not?
Yes, I will always value truth and honesty even when it is not the popular thing to do. Truth and honesty are very important in everyday life as they keep us honest and let us know who our true allies are in life.
5. Are we at peak Fantasyland yet? Or does just about every day set a new low-mark?
Honestly, I feel like ever day sets a new low mark these days. It feels like every day on the news something even more outrageous is said or done. I am not really surprised by these things anymore.
6. Is religious missionary fieldwork inherently hypocritical? How can missionaries avoid hypocrisy?
Inherently it is not hypocritical. I have been on mission trips with people who are genuinely altruistic. These people should lead the way to prevent hypocrisy. Missionaries should also remember that every place and person is different and they must adapt if they truly want to help other people.
7. What does it mean for philosophy to be "realistic"?
It means that philosophy should be made so that it applies to the rules of today's world. It shouldn't be far fetched and impossible to achieve the values of philosophy instead we should all think in a way that is realistic for our time and place.
8. What is the point of preserving the memory and legacy of our ancestors? Do you hope to be similarly "preserved" by our descendants?
The point of preserving our history and ancestors is simply to give value to the lives of those before us. We do not realize the significance of the little things our ancestors did for our lives and how they set certain things into motion. I do hope to be remembered by my descendants because I do believe that my current actions are somehow going to affect the lives of future people.
9. Is "maybe" the best answer to the question of life's being worth living?
No, I believe that life is always worth living. Life is such a precious gift that way too many of us take for granted. I see people die all the time in the nursing home where I work. It is sad to watch them suffer and long for the days where they could do things for themselves. As we get caught up in our own daily struggles we forget that there are so many people who wish for the simply things we can do.
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DeleteElecting people that aren't ideologues, value education, and aspire to truth will be the first step to correcting our political situation. Forcing politicians to stay in DC and keep government functioning - making shutdowns illegal.
I believe turning people or citizen against each is not a fact based reasoning. We have seen a lot of blood around the world because of some politicians racist speech and comments.
Delete9. Is "maybe" the best answer to the question of life's being worth living?
DeleteNo, I believe that life is always worth living. Life is such a precious gift that way too many of us take for granted. I see people die all the time in the nursing home where I work. It is sad to watch them suffer and long for the days where they could do things for themselves. As we get caught up in our own daily struggles we forget that there are so many people who wish for the simply things we can do.
I would agree, but with the exception of someone who is in an exceptionally bad condition. For instance, someone with a leaking heart valve that is rendered permanently bedridden and loses her memory of anything.
Marie, I completely agree with your point responding to discussion question number three. Many people believe that if something is said the right way (in a way they agree with) it must be right. Many Americans struggle with politics being “too political” with lots of jargon and talk that only highly educated people can answer. Unfortunately, politicians have really taken this idea of being less political to an extreme and that has resulted in very little progress in the past few years.
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ReplyDeleteDiscussion Question topic: Utilitarianism
Do you think if your ideas or actions, doesn't contribute to many people (although its very beneficial and clever) it should be consider worthless to the greater good?
https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/utilitarianism-history/
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ReplyDeleteDiscussion Question topic: Self love according to Aristotle
Seen all over social media and people's personal feed, do you think that self love has been misrepresented today as a way for people to seek their own fortunes (materials) and pleasure (no strings attached) without the responsibility of having to share it with a partner and the pursuit of personal success (career) as a way of "The only one I can love is myself" justification?
I see where you are coming from. This can be a possibility.
Deletehttps://exploringyourmind.com/selfishness-self-love-according-aristotle/
DeleteAre we "guests and cast members" in the USA? (402) What's good and bad about that?
ReplyDeleteIt really depends on how you live. In a sense, if you live your life based on the mainstream then you're a cast member. Whether or not that's good or bad can only be determined by the liver. I would identify with the "guest" category. I'm not one for mainstream. H2
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DeleteIn trying to think of a person who doesn't buy into some sort of fantasy. Distressed jeans or furniture, 'new' antiques, vintage finishes. Fashion is cyclical to an absurd degree. We all take part in our different ways. Many of the new cars on the market are throwbacks (look at the new muscle cars from the Big Three). I don't know if this is wrong, we're a nostalgic species and the past is always alluring.
I agree with you all. We definitely take part in fantasy in some way. We all contribute to this process.
Deletehttps://www.theguardian.com/books/booksblog/2007/apr/23/bridgingthegapswhyweneed
DeleteDo you find it odd, charming, or just normal that so many childless adults, like Peter Pan, don't want to grow up-and keep going to Disneyland?
ReplyDeleteThough sad it may be I see it as the norm. People in America don't like "adulting" these days. We are encouraged to live in the fantasies of this country. I for one refuse to live the rest of my days as a child. I chose real life. Real life, in order to handle it, requires maturity, something that is wanting in a child. H2
There are many children however that are forced to grow up quickly and are seen as being "wise beyond their years". These children are ostracized from age similar peer groups and grow up feeling this way in all groups. They've had to give up their childlike fantasies or perhaps have never experienced them and are now stuck in "real life". Real life is hard and it often sucks, I find is completely understandable that a person wishes to "never grow up", even though it is unlikely to ever happen exactly like that, life always forces us to grow up and face our fears. It doesn't necessarily mean they don't like to "adult", doesn't everyone deserve break for a day?
DeleteI think that it is a bit odd when we are holding too tight to fantasy. If fantasy starts to control us, this is a problem.
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DeleteI have always found it a little weird when adults seem to be clinging to their youth and enjoy juvenile things. I do agree that it is becoming normal in society, like you said "people not wanting to adult". As much as I think there are things to be nostalgic about our youth, I think there are things to appreciate about being an adult as well.
Have we become an infantilized culture, living fantasy lives, playing video games, and extending childhood indefinitely?
ReplyDeleteYes... H2
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DeletePeople are participating in the major life events that signal adulthood much later. Your parents health insurance can cover you until you're 26 if you're in college. More young adults are living at home instead of shouldering the entire cost of living. I wonder how long will it continue? Will 40 be the new 20 at some point? Will the average age of marriage push past 35? Our fantasy-obsessed culture has some degree of influence here.
I believe that our culture is indeed full of fantasies. However, I think that we do a good job in dividing fantasy from truth/real. I could be playing video games. However, I know for sure that this is just a video game.
Deletehttp://theconversation.com/the-infantilization-of-western-culture-99556
DeleteIs Mark Zuckerberg a hero, villain, neither... ?
ReplyDeleteMark Zuckerberg is a business man. At a young age he was able to identify a way to make something more out of something there. He saw the possibilities past that discoveries made possible. Mark Zuckerberg is an innovator, an entrepreneur. H2
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DeleteMark Zuckerberg realized how much people love to nurse their egos. Facebook is the perfect outlet for idealizing the mundane aspects of our life while measuring against our peers. Those obsessed with social media are more prone to depression due to their constant comparing of selves. It seems to be a substitute for genuine self-esteem.
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DeleteI agree with your opinion because he took a psychological thought and turned it into a big company.
Do you engage in magical thinking?
ReplyDeleteI don't know about magical but I do exercise my imagination. Literally every human being has imagination. Some use it more than others. Some use it to escape reality, others use it to better understand what 'reality' really means. H2
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DeleteAny use of our intuition, I believe, is magical thinking to a degree. I use this while trading stocks. The reasonable approach would be to read a companies financials and look at earnings per share. I just go with my gut and thus far, it has worked. Since I want to be successful (not lose money), it's magical thinking to a degree, but I try not to delude myself.
I usually use my imagination to understand things. I use it to look into the future. It allows my to sense what might happen next.
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ReplyDeleteDiscussion Question topic: Utilitarianism and Killing
You’re on a train and you’re driving down the road and there’s 20 people on the right track and there’s one person on the left track. You have to hit one of them and right now you’re going to hit the 20 people, but if you pull a lever you kill the one person. Do you pull the lever and save the 20 people, but kill the one person? would you sacrifice the life of one person for the grater good even if you knew or love that one person over 20 strangers? Although a very tough decision, Utilitarianism says yes. Some people say this is what’s wrong with utilitarianism. What would you do?
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Delete"Most men of Hocking's age fell in love at a very early age. With themselves." (185) Has this changed? Do you think sexist assumptions and attitudes continue to dominate philosophical thinking, and life in general?
ReplyDeleteI don't believe this has changed at all. If anything has changed, it's how easy it has become for one to fall in love with himself. Selfie-syndrome is real folks. Of course sexism still dominates philosophy and life. There is a difference between man and woman and as long as there is this difference, there will be those who insist that there is no difference at all. H2
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DeleteBeing an egoist seems to be culturally accepted for men, less so for women. Women in the military are labeled as compensating if they have aggressive personalities, but not men. I'm trying to picture a female Donald Trump. Would she ever be accepted by Trump's current supporters?
Why isn't Jane Addams more famous? 194
ReplyDeleteBecause she's a she. H2
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DeletePhilosophers are an obscure bunch to most people. Add to the fact she was anti-religious to a degree and a progressive (egalitarian) and you can start drawing some conclusions as to why she wouldn't be considered a "hero" to some. And yes, I'm sure her gender contributed to her being maligned.
What is the appropriate reaction to sexism? H2
ReplyDeleteWho would win in a fight between the average man and the average woman? H2
ReplyDeleteIf you feel like a crossed a line then by definition that makes you a sexist.
DeleteAre you a sexist?
ReplyDeleteDoes that dress make her look fat? H2
What can we do to restore a public/political commitment to facts, reality, and truth?
ReplyDeleteOne could run for office and try to embody truth. Start locally. That's where the real politics are. H2
That's a great question. I honestly think that it's difficult to know the truth nowadays. However, I believe that if there was some sort of person/system that can check the facts that would be great.
DeleteWill Trump's exploitation and encouragement of partisan division and narrow nationalism have lasting consequences for the country and world? Or will we put it behind us with the election of the next progressive president?
ReplyDeleteI fully believe that America's president at whatever time period reflects the American citizens of that time. If by the next presidential election America miraculously experiences another age of enlightenment then we might elect a more progressive president who respects truth. Who knows? Maybe we'll be blessed with another four years of informative tweets from that bleating buffoon. H2
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DeleteTrump has inspired a fair amount of disgust among centrists and moderates. Ignoring his politics, he's a buffoon that makes a mockery of the office of president. I expect rational adults will vote him out based on his antics alone.
https://www.latimes.com/politics/washington/la-na-essential-washington-updates-partisan-divisions-among-voters-deepen-1505313360-htmlstory.html
DeleteWe are already witnessing the bad consequences of hate speech that affecting millions.
DeleteWhy do so many extreme conservatives proudly proclaim their lack of knowledge and expertise ("I'm not a scientist but..." etc.)? Is Know-Nothingism a winning political strategy? What are its long-term implications for the nation?
ReplyDeleteThose who claim to know nothing seem like they would be more trustworthy and honest than those who claim they know everything. From past experiences of lies and deception, the American citizen has learned to be skeptical of politicians' "real" motives. For a politician to proclaim ignorance is, to the citizen, a showing of the hand. "Yeah my hand may be ass, but hey, at least I know it's ass AND you know it's ass." Wouldn't you much rather have someone in charge who knows how to play the game well even though he doesn't show you his whole hand? I, for one, would elect the competent candidate who knows a little and is willing to learn more over the one who knows nothing and has no intention of "being brainwashed by the higher-ups" (learning) and ends up as a puppet. H2
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DeleteThose who care about scientific consensus look like pushovers to some. Bucking authority and doing whatever you want, consequences be damned, it wholly American. We were founded with a big middle finger to our imperial rulers. Little has changed.
Do you value truth and honesty, even though our "leaders" increasingly do not?
ReplyDeleteYes I value truth. I'm a guest in America, not a member. I do not subscribe to the moral standards of this morally polluted country.H2
I definitely value truth and honesty. I think that they are very important to society. A society can become very corrupt without those two things.
DeleteOf course, who wouldn't love trust and honesty? But it really depends on on many factors, some being, can the public handle the truth? If by telling the truth will it cause panic and terror? Do they NEED to know? Sometimes honesty isn't always best, but it is definitely valued.
DeleteAre we at peak Fantasyland yet? Or does just about every day set a new low-mark?
ReplyDeleteThere will always be a "deeper". Just last night I saw multiple commercials advertising VR. Next it will be AR. Then we'll be having sex with and marring (maybe even electing) AI cyborgs. It's all a matter of time. H2
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DeleteOur fantasies will eventually become permanently projected in our field of vision with AR. I agree, we've got a ways to go, but it's close. Eventually we'll all be plugged in 24/7 at which point, some people might choose an experience such as Ready Player One instead of the drudgery of real life.
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ReplyDeleteIs religious missionary fieldwork inherently hypocritical? How can missionaries avoid hypocrisy?
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't say "inherently". One way to for missionaries to avoid hypocrisy would be for them to emulate the way to live instead of bombarding heathens with judgment and ridicule when the missionaries themselves may in fact be deserving of judgment and ridicule, sometimes more so than the heathen. H2
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DeleteI agree that it's not inherently hypocritical. If missionaries are integrating themselves into a society, learning about the culture, and trying to do good, I see no harm. If people want to learn about their philosophies and beliefs that lead them to act out the altruism they preach, that's up to them.
https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2018/03/young-missionaries/551585/
DeleteWhat does it mean for philosophy to be "realistic"?
ReplyDeletePhilosophy should be based on reality and expounded upon by reason. One should not base his philosophy on the supernatural or miraculous. It's even a bit controversial to base one's philosophy on subjectivities. Objection is the means and objective truth is the goal. H2
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Delete110% agree with you. If you have or follow a philosophy you should be able to back it up in your life by living it.
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DeleteRealistic philosophy means that whatever you conjure up in your head will never play out in the real world. Whatever ideals you can conceive of will be smashed apart by reality. Knowing that abstraction and thought experiments rarely play out exactly as you'd like is "being realistic."
What is the point of preserving the memory and legacy of our ancestors? Do you hope to be similarly "preservesd" by our descendants?
ReplyDeleteAppeasing the hubris of a now deceased being. When I'm gone I will have no thoughts of this world. I won't care less if my "legacy" lives on or dies off. H2
Is "maybe" the best answer to the question of life's being worth living?
ReplyDelete"It depends" is a better one. H2
I agree with you Shawn. If your life is an=making of course you would say yes in a heartbeat, but if your like many whose daily life is an everyday struggle to survive- some would rather just finish the suffering and rest forever. “It depends” describes it really well in how its the best choice because then and there would we evaluate our life and determine its worth.
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DeleteI prefer less ambiguity. I think life IS worth living for those who make it so. We could all suffer from depression and desire oblivion. It takes work to create a purpose worth pursuing.
For sure, t's different for everyone but it is all up to the person. If we make life worth living, then it could be. Life without a purpose or ambitions makes it harder.
DeleteIs your life worth living? H2
ReplyDeleteThat's a difficult question to answer. However, I try to make the most out of my life. When things get tough, I keep pushing. Hopefully, at one point in my life I can say that it was meaningful.
DeleteIf reincarnation was true, what would you like to be reborn as? H2
ReplyDeleteIf reincarnation was real I would like to be reborn as gorilla residing in a reservoir or zoo someone in the U.S. i wouldn’t want to reborn as an insect or any animal that is hunted, eaten, or slaughter regularly. Also animals that are “macho” like wolves, lions, and bears have it harder than most animals. They have to be constantly hunting and fending off their territory from invading enemies. Being a gorilla, an already endangered animal, would most likely land me in somewhere safe and a nice and chill life.
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DeleteI think I'd reincarnate as a tree. Answering your question below as well, I'd prefer to live outside as the tree. I hope I'd get to see civilizations come and go, and provide a home for a bunch of animals. That'd be a cool life.
I would love to be a panda. They are a protected species, sleep a lot, and eat a lot. They're great! I also would love to see how other people would react to pandas.
DeleteNot an animal, but if Pokémon were a real thing, I would definitely love to be a Snorlax or a Sylveon. In terms of animals, a panda or a cat.
DeleteIf you had to choose, would you rather live the rest of your life indoors or outside? H2
ReplyDeleteThat is one tough questions. For starters I like the indoors because of the advancement of technology and because of AC. On the other hand I like the outdoors because of the nice scenery and the unlimited recreational activities you can indulge yourself in. But unfortunately I despise the freezing cold (like right now) and so I would have to make the hard decision of spending the rest of my life inside.
DeleteI agree it is a hard question, I would have to say indoors.
DeleteI would personally like to stay outside. I feel like there is so much more to do outside than inside. Inside would start to feel stuffy after about a couple of days. However, outside would always be a new adventure.
DeleteI would have to say indoors. Most of my hobbies (working on guitars/electronics, and watching films) involve being indoors.
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DeleteI would love to stay indoors for the rest of my life if given the chance.
If I really had to choose, it would be indoors (lol). I don't like being in the sun, and I would be able to sleep all the time being indoors.
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ReplyDeleteDo you value truth and honesty, even though our "leaders" increasingly do not?
To be honestly and completely truthful I do value truth and honesty. Although we live in a world were your word is valued less than times before us (an example being that nowadays you are obligated to sign a contract when you buy a car, take out a loan or mortgage, or have to pay someone back is mainly because nowadays somebody simply saying they’re going to do something is not enough and they have to be in the downside postion for something to work) I still think these ancient and basic attributes should be held more seriously than what we usually do. I see kids as young as four get out of a tight squeeze by lying that they didn’t do this when they actually did that. It all initially starts in how young children are raised and how often they are shown that telling the truth and being honest are very important. Unfortunately, in our era (in the era of free speech) this is neglected and you see people lie to either plush someone else down or help themselves rise higher through the ranks. Like stated in the question even the people we elect to offices and high positions lie straight to our faces. Yet no one does anything. If I lied to someone, saying I would do something and later fell short and didn’t complete what I said, I am absolutely sure I would never be trusted ever again by that person and would also be held response for my actions. Yet we hardly see anything done towards politicians that “promise” so much and yet so little is given back. Hopefully in the new generations that are growing up the importance of truth and honestly are instilled in them and our words are taken more seriously.
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DeletePeople are defining their own truths without questioning or exploring their validity. I think most people would answer this "yes," but if you're clinging to falsehoods, what good does it do you? How do we know when we're fooling ourselves? People choose not to think and perform some analysis of what they believe. Until that happens, truth is whatever they make it.
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ReplyDeleteWhat is the point of preserving the memory and legacy of our ancestors? Do you hope to be similarly "preservesd" by our descendants?
I think the whole point is to sort of pay your respects to those who came before you and what they endured that either directly or indirectly had an effect on you. For example many families honor the lessons and belongings a certain ancestor bestowed on others, why? Because it has a value and represents the struggles and hardships they endure and went through to have gotten to that place. I would like to leave a legacy to my predecessors and for them to take what good examples and lessons I taught to others and learn from that (also to evaluate my mistakes and to avoid committing the same mistakes. It’s the same reason we look to all these scientist, philosophers, and world changers before us. They lived their lives a certain way and although not one of them was perfect they left behind tips and examples of how to make an impact and succeed in life. We see the importance of their actions and want to either follow in their steps or go beyond that.
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DeleteI hope we preserve the memory and legacy of our ancestors so we learn from their mistakes and don't have to constantly remake the wheel. I hope to do enough good in my life that I'll be remembered for bettering humanity in some meaningful way - being preserved in thought.
1. Do you find it odd, charming, or just normal that so many childless adults, like Peter Pan, don't want to grow up-and keep going to Disneyland?
ReplyDeleteNo I think as we grow up we long for the more care free days of our childhood and places like Disneyland take our cares away at least for a little while.
2. Have we become an infantilized culture, living fantasy lives, playing video games, and extending childhood indefinitely?
I don't think so. As we create new fantasy type activities we also create new industries and outlets for people to relax. Life is too short to take it too seriously.
3. Is Mark Zuckerberg a hero, villain, neither... ?
Mark Zuckerberg is a person like any other. He does have a large business empire but I believe that at the end of the day he is neither a hero or a villain. He is a person doing what he can to keep going.
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DeleteIf it stunts the development of our citizens to be obsessed with their various fantasy interests, then it's sad to me. Maturity involves added responsibility, contributing to our community, and trying to do some good for humanity. Devoting all our time or effort to escapism does little to advance the greater welfare.
I can see where you're coming from, but I wonder if there is something as too much. Is there too much escapism going on in today's world? There are shopping malls left and right, video games to play everyday, and if you don't like something, you can immediately go get something else. With all of this in mind, do you think that in today's society, we embrace escapism? Is that bad?
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Escapism has existed as long as storytelling. When does it go to far? Jane Addams herself consumed tons of Charles Dickens, according to Kaag. Is binge watching TV shows and devoting time to virtual worlds detrimental?
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DeleteI think escapism becomes too much when you start to forget about or ignore the real world and actually live in it. If you are neglecting yourself, family, friends, and maybe even your career then you have gone to far.
Yes, if you devote yourself to the shows too much, you've wasted time that could been used for exercising, mentally training yourself, or even making something of yourself. It isn't bad to stress relief, but it is definitely bad to consume yourself in it.
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Can anything be universally true, should facts be written off completely? What gives authority figures the right to determine true versus false? How does philosophy help us in this regard?
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Yes things can be universally true, in the sense that we as a race can demonstrate it in that way to the extent of our capabilities to others. That's what makes it true. Maybe there is a different real truth but as far as we know, what we have currently isn't true. Facts shouldn't written off, but rather critically analysed. Who knows, someone may one day find a truer truth. This helps us by participating in logical deductions and scepticism.
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ReplyDeleteDQ: Are we "guests and cast members" in the USA? (402) What's good and bad about that?
This idea makes sense, as we all engage with the fun and imagination of life to some degree. For some this may go too far, but for most people this just entails hoping for an exciting future and either trying to make that happen or being unable or unwilling to do so oneself and letting others do the work.
DQ: Do you find it odd, charming, or just normal that so many childless adults, like Peter Pan, don't want to grow up-and keep going to Disneyland?
I don't find this odd, everyone who has grown up seems to remember the freedom and lack of anxiety of childhood fondly and would wish for that back if possible. It seems that this is just a way for some people to return to their childhood without living it out through their children.
DQ: Have we become an infantilized culture, living fantasy lives, playing video games, and extending childhood indefinitely?
This could be possible, but it doesn't seem to be true yet. People play video games, but this is just a new form of storytelling the way books or movies are. Playing video games is no more an escape than reading is, but because video games are marketed towards children and young adults, we seem to think of them as childish.
DQ: Is Mark Zuckerberg a hero, villain, neither... ?
Mark Zuckerberg created an environment to make friends and keep in touch with old ones for the digital age. That isn't necessarily heroism, but it is nowhere near bad. The problem with what Zuckerberg has done is that, as Facebook has grown its problems have too. Social media isn't simply online social engagement anymore. As more data is given to internet companies, more possibility of misuse of that data is inevitable. Alongside this, "fake news" and problematic posts constantly makes their rounds on social media sites, especially Facebook, and this has been incredibly problematic. Zuckerberg himself is not responsible for the problems with his site directly, so I would in no way call him a villain, but his lack of protection for truth and safety of individuals on his site has cause major problems.
DQ: Do you engage in magical thinking?
I fantasize about the future, which may resemble magical thinking as it is not always firmly based in reality. I do not believe in things that have little proof and therefore I do not think I engage in "magical thinking."
DQ: "Most men of Hocking's age fell in love at a very early age. With themselves." (185) Has this changed? Do you think sexist assumptions and attitudes continue to dominate philosophical thinking, and life in general?
This definitely still seems to exist in society - simply look at the term "mansplaining" that has become a popular way to describe a man explaining what a woman knows already either to her or for her because either he thinks that he knows more or that she is not explaining it well. The term became popular because this event happens frequently. It is the way men seem to be socialized in this society, and once becoming aware of it, it is easy for a man to see himself do it unconsciously.
DQ: Why isn't Jane Addams more famous? 194
Not to take an easy way out of this question, but honestly Addams is likely not recognized because she was a woman. Women are still not treated equally in society and they definitely were not one hundred plus years ago.
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ReplyDelete1) What word became popular in the 1850s that evolved into the "successor term" "Disneyfication?"
A: Barnumized
2) What does Disney call its employees?
A: "Cast-members"
3) What is the name of the Florida town Disney built south of Disneyland?
A: Celebration
4) What are Disneyland actors who play characters at the park not allowed to say that they do?
A: "play" the characters (instead they might "help" Minnie get ready for greeting park attendees)
5) Who does Andersen call "the original child psychologist?"
A: Jean Piaget
6) What UC Berkeley psychologist studies young children as "sees them as little geniuses, models for creativity and innovation?"
A: Alison Gopnik
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ReplyDelete7) A University of Michigan psychologist discovered that between ages ________, children still believe in creationism, but but age ____, "pretty much only children in fundamentalist Christian households" in the US believe in it?
A: 8 and 10; 12
8) What does Andersen say the "new term of art for the most financially successful tech start-ups" is?
A: Unicorns
9) What does Andersen consider "the deeper causes [of the 2008 market crash that] were more widespread and unconscious?"
A: "the fantastical wishfulness affecting at least a large minority of Americans, maybe a majority"
10) Who stated in his book "The Sources of Religious Insight," "Those who, like Dante, have looked upon hell, sometimes have, indeed, wonders to tell us?"
A: Josiah Royce
11) What did Hocking call the "philosophical method of trial and error?"
A: "negative pragmatism"
12) Who did William Lloyd Garrison call "the first woman of the Republic?"
A: Lydia Maria Child
Have we become an infantilized culture, living fantasy lives, playing video games, and extending childhood indefinitely?
ReplyDeleteYes. Most entertainment today (books, movies, etc.) is fantastical. Constant consumption of fictional entertainment definitely effects our thinking processes.
I think it affects us in some way, maybe unbeknownst to us, yet it doesn't necessarily mean its bad. Why? Because everyone needs an outlet to relief stress, whether to momrntarliy escape reality or to just be calm, we need a outlet. It had proven to be mentally and socially healthy to do so. Therefore, by providing a multitude of ways to be in "Fantasyland", we are providing more ways to enjoy self relief, although just as all things too much of one thing is bad.
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ReplyDeleteDQ: What can we do to restore a public/political commitment to facts, reality, and truth?
We must not trust journalism, but support it. A major problem in modern journalism is how little the public seems to care about good journalism and how little we are willing to pay for it. In order to be presented with truth in journalism, we must support it ourselves instead of letting it be supported by biased donors and advertisers. Additionally, we must press for government and openness that does not present a national security risk.
DQ: Will Trump's exploitation and encouragement of partisan division and narrow nationalism have lasting consequences for the country and world? Or will we put it behind us with the election of the next progressive president?
Hopefully, the problems Trump has brought to a head will be shown to be true problems and put to rest by the end of his presidency. It is hard to put dangerous things back into Pandora's box however. That is a question that can only be answered at the end of his presidency.
DQ: Why do so many extreme conservatives proudly proclaim their lack of knowledge and expertise ("I'm not a scientist but..." etc.)? Is Know-Nothingism a winning political strategy? What are its long-term implications for the nation?
To people starting statements like that, I don't think it is so much a claim of "lack of knowledge" as a statement that you are not "biased" by knowledge. "I am not a scientist, but there has been no proof of climate change" is an uneducated statement, but it is a statement that proves helpful in conservative circles because those circles often find scientists biased by cultural beliefs about climate change and evolution instead of experts in a field who understand their topic of study better than the average person.
DQ: Do you value truth and honesty, even though our "leaders" increasingly do not?
Yes, truth, honesty, and kindness are the most important parts of a functional society. Without kindness, a society could not exist; without truth and honesty, a society could not last.
DQ: Are we at peak Fantasyland yet? Or does just about every day set a new low-mark?
I don't think we can ever claim to be a "peak" Fantasyland. We cannot predict the future and to do so is to dip our toes even further into Fantasyland.
DQ: Is religious missionary fieldwork inherently hypocritical? How can missionaries avoid hypocrisy?
Religious missions are absolutely not hypocritical. While I believe them to often be harmful, religious missionaries believe themselves to be the only right people about religion and the afterlife and are actually doing what they believe to be a good thing because they believe they are saving people from hell.
DQ: What does it mean for philosophy to be "realistic"?
Philosophy being "realistic" is philosophy being pragmatic. It is philosophy being concerned with what actually exists instead of metaphysics that cannot be proven.
DQ: What is the point of preserving the memory and legacy of our ancestors? Do you hope to be similarly "preserved" by our descendants?
The point of preserving the memory of our ancestors is two-fold. The first, being for recently deceased ancestors, is for our own grieving process. For more ancient ancestors it is either for our pride or for learning from the great or terrible acts our ancestors have committed so that we either repeat or never repeat those acts.
DQ: Is "maybe" the best answer to the question of life's being worth living?
Maybe. We are presented with life, so maybe we should take it at face value and assume that it is worth living as it is all we are guaranteed to have. But maybe life is all we have and we will have no lasting impact or importance in centuries. Maybe life is worth living, but maybe it just depends on perspective.
Is Mark Zuckerberg a hero, villain, neither... ?
ReplyDeleteI would say he's neither, he had an idea that improved the social media and communications, Facebook has it's pros and cons depending on how you are using it. Facebook is another way the government to monitor us.
Alternate quiz questions, April 18
ReplyDelete1) What group established itself inside the Republican Party after the recession of 2008 and Andersen says was "the tail wagging the Republican dog" who "hate[d] the... status quo?"
A: The Tea Party
2) "There are now _____ times as many talk radio stations as there were in the 1980s," according to Andersen?
A: 10
3) "More people watched" what station "than any [other] cable channel in 2016?"
A: Fox News
4) In 2014, Fox News reported that who had "converted to Islam... and declared himself a 'mujahid,' or warrior for Islam" after he went AWOL in Afghanistan, even though this statement has never been confirmed since?
A: Bowe Bergdahl
5) Days before the 2016 presidential election, who reported that "FBI agents had evidence that five foreign intelligence agencies had hacked Hillary Clinton's email server and that she would be indicted soon for... corruption" only to turn around a few days later and claim he was "mistaken?"
A: Brett Baier
6) In 2017, Fox News retracted a story that they had been discussing for a week about what political party specifically attempting to leak documents through Wikileaks?
A: The Democratic Party
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Not really, I’m very aware that if you want something to happen you have to commit to making it happen. Wishing doesn’t make anything happen on it’s own.
You say that, yet from my experience most people have hope, and isn't hope a form of "believing it is so" or even faith for that matter, therefore everyone at least had some whimsical thinking whether it be for god or as hope.
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I don’t think Mark Zuckerberg is either of those things. He was an entrepreneur who created a huge social media platform at a young age. It’s almost genius if you think about it, but I wouldn’t say this makes him a “hero.” Although Facebook has lead to a lot of misconceptions within the news, and people don’t use Facebook in a moral way always, I don’t think we can blame him for this either. He only created the platform, and he doesn’t control what the public decided to do with it. The effects of social media are more of a reflection on human nature and society’s wrongful tendencies more than anything.
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DeleteYes, but Facebook also helped people reconnect with each other and is another way for communication. He still isn't a hero to me but I commend him for what he did.
Yes he is commendable in those regards of the notion of Facebook itself, but he has definitely don't sketchy things to make him seem evil, aka selling account info of users to companies.
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When you really consider it, yes, it is odd that adults want to join in on this childlike experience. To put it simply, being an adult sucks. The expectation to mature at such a young age and make decisions that impact your life (such as career choice/college) is difficult for a lot of us to deal with. Many people need an escape to enjoy a childhood family and be excited for the simple things. It’s definitely weird to think about, but I understand it completely, especially when you take societal expectations into account.
Alternate quiz questions, April 18
ReplyDelete7) Who does Andersen describe as a "pure Fantasyland being?"
A: Donald Trump
8) "From 1967 through 2011, California was governed by former movie stars" more than what fraction of the time?
A: More than a third
9) Who said to "never think of yourself as failing" in his book "The Power of Positive Thinking?"
A:Norman Vincent Peale
10) What does Andersen call "the dreamworld creation of fantasists, some religious and some out to get rich quick, all with a freakish appetite for the amazing?"
A: America
Are we "guests and cast members" in the USA? (402) What's good and bad about that?
ReplyDeleteI believe that we are. I believe that there is no good in it. We simply do our roles, and we move on. We have no thought or reason to them. We also are willing to throw away our roles whenever we feel like it as they are nothing but characters in a TV drama.
Do you find it odd, charming, or just normal that so many childless adults, like Peter Pan, don't want to grow up-and keep going to Disneyland?
I find it odd that some characters in Disney refuse to grow up. In some ways, this is a reflection of how we react to things we do not like. We often want to refuse to mature and be an adult as we are afraid of the responsibilities that come with it. However, we need to mature in order to usher in a new and better era for our children.
Have we become an infantilized culture, living fantasy lives, playing video games, and extending childhood indefinitely?
Yes. We have thrown aside our maturity to stay where we are without a care in the world of how this may affect our future. We want to stay inside a box, and we refuse to see what is outside of the box.
Is Mark Zuckerberg a hero, villain, neither... ?
I believe that he is neither a hero or a villain. He is simply someone living out his own Fantasyland. He creates things that others have only dreamed of and further the advancement the idea that fantasy can become a reality.
Do you engage in magical thinking?
I do sometimes engage in magical thinking. I do this a lot with illnesses. I tend to try to make myself will away the sickness and hope that the sickness actually goes away without the doctor visits or taking any medication.
"Most men of Hocking's age fell in love at a very early age. With themselves." (185) Has this changed? Do you think sexist assumptions and attitudes continue to dominate philosophical thinking, and life in general?
I do believe that the sexist attitudes tend to continue to dominate life in general. The reason for this is because I was born in Korea. There, women are still seen as simple objects. We are expected to work until we marry. From there, we simply move on to having kids and being a housewife. We do not argue with our husbands, and everything we do must serve him. Men see themselves as better, and, therefore, treat women with less respect.
Why isn't Jane Addams more famous? 194
To the victor goes the spoils. Although Jane Addams was very influential, I believe the men who create history fail to include her as they see her as someone lesser.
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DeleteThere are a lot of women who need to be included in history and talked about more, including women of color or quite frankly any person of color as well.
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ReplyDelete• Do you find it odd, charming, or just normal that so many childless adults, like Peter Pan, don't want to grow up-and keep going to Disneyland?
I believe that something happen in their childhood that makes them act this way. Trauma does a lot of harm to you and maybe this is the result of some trauma. I don’t if I find it odd or normal unless I get more information.
• Have we become an infantilized culture, living fantasy lives, playing video games, and extending childhood indefinitely?
I think these are ways people escape reality and relax. Video games are rated E for everyone, so I don’t find it childlike. I still play video games with my family because it is a way for us to connect, have fun, and spend quality time together. We make memories playing video games surprisingly.
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Is there things you do that are considered childlike?
I found a link about adults playing video games with statistics
https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2018/09/17/5-facts-about-americans-and-video-games/
I also found this link about why disneyland is just as magical for adults
https://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/destinations/usa/106870523/why-disneyland-is-just-as-magical-for-adults
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1. Have you been to disneyland as a child? Would you go back in your 30s, 40s, etc.?
2. Is there anyone involved in social media that you consider as a hero or villian?
I've been to Disneyland once before when I was a little girl. I haven't been back as of yet, but I'm currently planning. However, I have never been to Disneyworld so I am planning on going to FL before I go back to Anaheim. I will definitely continue going as I get older. There is nothing like the world Walt Disney created.
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DeleteI've been to Disneyland as a 10 year old kid and would return to it even if I am 60 years old.
Logan Paul is definitely a villain.
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ReplyDeleteDo you find it odd, charming, or just normal that so many childless adults, like Peter Pan, don't want to grow up-and keep going to Disneyland?
This makes me think of a conversation I had with some friends last week while we sat at Olive Garden in front of a Chuck E Cheese. I suggested that we go before the last of our final exams. They both looked at me like I was crazy, one even responded, "Lets go so Jordyn can be a kid again". I found it really funny. Now that we're in college, has our life gotten too serious to enjoy things we enjoyed in our past? I know stress has a major impact on my life and to be able to relax and have fun while at a chuck e cheese or Disneyland would impact my mental health tremendously. In response to the DQ, I find it normal. We should be able to enjoy ourselves and have fun (especially if we don't have children), instead of conforming to a pattern of a boring adult life.
I agree, I think doing childish stuff on a consistent basis is bad, yet doing childish stuff isn't bad at all, in fact in your case it would be beneficial because you are giving yourself a stress relief by enveloping yourself in a calming environment from your childhood. There is something calming about that, and that would never be bad, in fact it is a great idea for stress relief.
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ReplyDeleteHave we become an infantilized culture, living fantasy lives, playing video games, and extending childhood indefinitely?
Maybe, but what's wrong with wanting to do kid things every now and then? There's nothing wrong with wanting to do things that are fun or childlike as long as there's also a healthy balance of responsibility and still being able to be mature when needed. I think a lot of adults take life too seriously and don't leave any room for healthy, childlike fun.
Too much of one thing is definitely bad, likewise I agree that we are able to do childish stuff, so long as we maintain a balance.
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Horses appear in our art, myth, religion, poetry, song, philosophy, literature and film and often in a philosophical context. I chose this topic because I have been riding horses since I was 9 years old. I love what horses do for me, they make me feel better emotionally and riding horses will make you physically fit. Horses are great companion animals, but they didn’t start out as companions. Most people don’t even really know about the history of horses.
Throughout history, the horse has occupied a powerful place in the emotional, spiritual and daily lives of human beings. 55 million years ago, the oldest ancestor to our modern-day horse was a small dog sized animal called Hyracotherium. They found the evidence of a small horse in the middle Eocene of Wyoming after about 2 million years after the first appearance of the Hyracotherium was discovered, this creature was called Orohippus. Orohippus have been found in Eocene sediments in Wyoming and Oregon, dating from about 52-45 million years ago. The next few generations of horses were called, Mesohippus, Miohippus, Parahippus, Merychippus, Pliohippus, Dinohippus. The only surviving gene of the horse family is the Equus. Equus is a genus of mammals in the family Equidae, which includes horses, donkeys, and zebras. If you are interested in what these fossils look like, you can visit this website, http://chem.tufts.edu/science/evolution/horseevolution.htm. This website shows each stage of the horse and shows the bone structure and growth. If you scroll down slightly on this website, it’s pretty cool it shows a timeline dating 55 million years ago. Today's horses represent just one tiny twig on an immense family tree that spans millions of years.
As we can see, horses have gone from small dog sized species to large 16-17 hand species. The tallest horse ever recorded is named Big Jake. His back stands at about 7 feet tall. You can imagine if his back end is 7 feet tall, when he extends his neck out he’s probably 9 feet tall. He is only 11 years old and weighs 2,600 pounds. The Guinness world records http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2012/9/record-holder-profile-big-jake-worlds-tallest-horse-video-44749 website also has recorded Big Jake as the biggest horse in the world. The website that I attached gives more information on him. Here is a video of Big Jake! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uk6zcCSdmoc Big Jake is used in horse shows and just for pleasure riding! Horses today are mostly used for our (human) benefit. We use horses as support animals and companions and we also use horses for money. People breed horses and train them to be very successful, they end up making a lot of money doing so. It’s amazing how horses went from being wild and dog sized to being larger than humans. There still are some wild horses especially out west. We see wild horses in California, Oregon, Utah, Nevada, Wyoming, Colorado, Montana, South Dakota, Arizona and Texas. Nevada is home to more than half of the wild horse populations in North America.
Horses used to be a necessity for food, horsemeat was very common. Since 2007, horsemeat has been banned in the united states. Countries like Mexico, Switzerland, Kazakhstan, Belgium, Japan, Germany, Indonesia, Poland and China still eat horsemeat as if it was chicken or beef. Horses have come a long way over the last 55 million years. Other than meat, horses mostly got used for travel, especially during war times.
One of my favorite poems is one that Emily Dickinson wrote which is called “The Life That Tied Too Tight Escapes”...
“The Life that tied too tight escapes
Will ever after run
With a prudential look behind
And specters of the Rein --
The Horse that scents the living Grass
And sees the Pastures smile
Will be retaken with a shot
If he is caught at all”
Have we become an infantilized culture, living fantasy lives, playing video games, and extending childhood indefinitely?
ReplyDeleteI don't think that we have become an infantilized culture. I think it is more opportunistic to become engulfed in that culture in today's society. I wouldn't say we have "become" it though. Just because we have video games and can have childish moments doesn't mean that's what our life has become. I play video games often as a social interaction with friends. It doesn't hinder my maturity or "adult attitude". I think it's a stretch to consider our culture infantilized. That isn't saying there are people out there that do embodies these characteristics but I wouldn't classify it as society's culture.
I completely agree, it kind of hard to say we are wholly infantilized or not. Rather we are in a middle ground, and a gross generalization won't work here.
DeleteI also agree. It's hard to generalize everyone into this category. Of course, there are going to be the few who are addicted to gaming or addicted to something that others see as "childish," but the majority of people I know accept it as just an outlet.
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In a way, yes. Society focuses too much on the fantasy culture including playing videos games, etc. The maturity level of our upcoming generations and the fact that we focus so much on living these fantasies really reflect the lack of development in our country.
I feel a lack of maturity may be a correlation, but not necessarily a cause of focusing of a fantasy culture, rather to me it seems as a means to escape your current reality. In psychology it is generally considered healthy to have breaks and have you time, likewise playing games is a break for some people, and some people need bigger breaks, but can definitely be addicted to it. Yet that also doesn't mean we are less developed, but I think more so if we are able to afford such dehabilitating hobbies.
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I think we can attribute gender to the majority of the reason why Jane Addams isn’t more recognized.
Alternative Quiz Questions
ReplyDelete1. How did Mark Zuckerberg become a millionaire?
2. Do we choose to become more like children?
yes because we have people in the oval office acting like children
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Balance in every aspect of life is good. I agree with your last part of your essay
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is traditional America or Past American better than the Disney America, give your reason?
Do you find it odd, charming, or just normal that so many childless adults, like Peter Pan, don't want to grow up-and keep going to Disneyland
ReplyDeleteWeird, it's not meant for them, but for kids. I mean it's not inherently bad, but adults need to stick to mature things and grow up. Them being amused my kid rides show their immaturity in a way, and that in some way inhibits their adulthood.
Have we become an infantilized culture, living fantasy lives, playing video games, and extending childhood indefinitely?
ReplyDeleteYes, most people still view fantasies and games as a means to escape reality, I play games a lot and I admit it's true, but it is only so because we as people do not like the current reality. I is not terrible, but it could be more whimsical, and through games we can achieve that.
Is Mark Zuckerberg a hero, villain, neither... ?
ReplyDeleteNeither, why would he be a villain or a hero? His success is purely based on luck, timing, and drive. He is just a man who was at the right place at the right time,.making money and being successful through which may or may not be good.
Do you engage in magical thinking?
ReplyDeleteYes, although deep down I know it won't work, humans like having hope. And through that hope it instills the determination to do what I yearn to. Thus magical thinking may not in itself be working but through the behavior and placebo effect we can achieve it in a roundabout way.
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I’d like to think that we are “guests and cast members” in the USA and I think it is a good thing.
2)Do you find it odd, charming, or just normal that so many childless adults, like Peter Pan, don't want to grow up-and keep going to Disneyland?
I find it normal that so many childless adults, like Peter Pan, don't want to grow up-and keep going to Disneyland because each one is entitled to their own opinion.
3)Have we become an infantilized culture, living fantasy lives, playing video games, and extending childhood indefinitely?
I think yes and that is completely okay because again as I said each one is entitled to their own opinion.
4)Is Mark Zuckerberg a hero, villain, neither... ?
I think he is neither because although facebook is a great platform it still has its flaws.
5)Do you engage in magical thinking?
Yes, I do.
6)"Most men of Hocking's age fell in love at a very early age. With themselves." (185) Has this changed? Do you think sexist assumptions and attitudes continue to dominate philosophical thinking, and life in general?
No, I don’t think so.
7)Why isn't Jane Addams more famous? 194
Since people think she was just a small part of big movement.
8)Alt DQ: What makes life worth living
Alt Quiz question:
9) What is circular insanity?
10)Who is the author of “The city of dreadful night”?
11)How many suicides are there in the United States every year?
12)What is taedium vitae?
13)What is essentially a religious disease according to the book Is life worth living?
14)What are the two stages of recovery from pessimism?
15) What is unheimlichkeit?
16) What does Und dergleichen mehr! mean?
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ReplyDeleteDQ: Is Mark Zuckerberg a hero, villain, neither... ?
Neither.
Do you engage in magical thinking?
Not on a regular basis, and not for anything deeper than casual enjoyment.
"Most men of Hocking's age fell in love at a very early age. With themselves." (185) Has this changed? Do you think sexist assumptions and attitudes continue to dominate philosophical thinking, and life in general?
Most definitely, and I would argue it has increased with social media.
Are we "guests and cast members" in the USA? (402) What's good and bad about that?
I think so, and the downside is that we tend to view people as replaceable.
Do you find it odd, charming, or just normal that so many childless adults, like Peter Pan, don't want to grow up-and keep going to Disneyland?
Very odd.
Have we become an infantilized culture, living fantasy lives, playing video games, and extending childhood indefinitely?
I think there is a counterculture that buys into this but I wouldnt go as far as saying it is the norm.
Why isn't Jane Addams more famous? 194
Because she is a woman.
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How often do you come across magical thinking in your daily life?
Do you believe that social media has increased our self idolization?
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Discussion questions:
1)I guess that’s one way to think about it. So, to humor this question, sure we are guests and cast members. I think there are various things wrong and good with this, to go into it would be too much.
2)I really like Disney, so I think it’s nice that people still like Disney even when they grow up. Honestly, It may be a little weird that they go without kids. But if you like Disney go to Disney. Are we saying that cartoons are just made for kids? Or that you have to have kids to attend an amusement park? It’s not their fault they are childless.
3)Arguable but at the end of the day an adult knows at the end of the day it’s time to be an adult, when its time to come down to earth, and when to take control of what is going on.
4)Neither, it’s a guy trying to make money.
5)I mean I like Disney and happy thoughts but again, I know when to be serious.
6)I think now a days it is hard to love yourself because of all the media and judgement but it is possible. No matter how hard we fight for equality there will always be inequality. I think yes it will dominate philosophical thinking.
7)Probably because she wasn’t the only one who did it. She wasn’t the only one to do one specific thing all these women kind of mesh together.
April 18
Discussion questions:
1)I don’t think it’ll ever be restored. I believe there will be secrets that will never be told.
2)I think anything a president does will affect the country and world. No matter who the next president is they will always have to change/improve upon the last president’s actions depending on their position.
3)Because they need to let people know that they don’t know everything. To not get bad, you aren’t belittling yourself, but you aren’t putting yourself on a platform above everyone. You are just giving information that you are not an expert on. Know-nothingism is a winning political strategy. Its long-term implications are that people are seeing this person as relatable, so they are more likely to listen to them.
4)Yes.
5)Not at peak yet.
6)I don’t think it’s hypocritical how would it be?
7)It covers aspects of real-life things, some things are far-fetched, but things are based on things we’ve learned and what we can learn. It’s based on real life.
8)To pass down tradition and who we are. I hope to be passed down.
9)Maybe.
Alt. Quiz Questions For both April 16 and 18:
1) Who is Mark Zuckerberg?
2) Who wrote Life worth living?
3) The person from the question above (#2) what are they a professor of?
4) Where did the person from above work?
5) Where is the Holden Chapel? (same as above).
6) Who is Jane Addams?
7) Where is this from: “I come no more to make you laugh; things now. That bear a weighty and a serious brow, sad, high, and working, full of state and woe,”? (look in the google book of is life worth living).
8) Above the google book it is said be not afraid… of what are you not to be afraid of?
9) Who is Walt Whitman?
10) Who is Walter Disney?
11) Who said, “I celebrate myself, and sing myself”?
12) Who is James Thomson?
13) Where are all of the Disney parks (worldwide)?
Links For Both April 16 and 18:
Here is a website with 6 reasons to do Disney without Kids: https://rippedjeansandbifocals.com/six-reasons-disney-without-kids/ .
Info on William James: https://www.philosophytalk.org/shows/william-james .
Lesley Walker - Section 10
ReplyDeleteDo you find it odd, charming, or just normal that so many childless adults, like Peter Pan, don't want to grow up-and keep going to Disneyland?
A few years ago I went to Disney in California for a family vacation and I did not understand the hype around the place. I felt like as an adult with no children it was really pointless and a waste of money. The attractions are very juvenile, rightfully so, but there’s not a lot to interest adults. So I think it’s a little weird for people to enjoy going somewhere that is clearly aimed for the entertainment of children.
I understand where you're coming from. Perhaps the adults that are there were there when they were children? Perhaps it holds a sense of nostalgia? What do you think of adults who go to Disneyland for nostalgia's sake?
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ReplyDeleteDo you find it odd, charming, or just normal that so many childless adults, like Peter Pan, don't want to grow up-and keep going to Disneyland?
Personally I don’t because its safe innocent fun for people and a break from their busy lives.
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ReplyDeleteHave we become an infantilized culture, living fantasy lives, playing video games, and extending childhood indefinitely?
I think partly yes. Life can be very repetitive without these devices so I think the urge to live without it is quite difficult.
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ReplyDeleteDo you engage in magical thinking?
Sometimes I do. I have a strong imagination.
How do you engage in magical thinking? Is it something that comes naturally, or do you have to put yourself in a calm mode before engaging in it? Is it relaxing?
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ReplyDeleteIs Mark Zuckerberg a hero, villain, neither... ?
I think Mark is a hero. The connection across the world that his invention has brought outweighs the negative sides of it.
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ReplyDeleteMost men of Hocking's age fell in love at a very early age. With themselves." (185) Has this changed? Do you think sexist assumptions and attitudes continue to dominate philosophical thinking, and life in general?
I think this has changed because people aren’t in such a rush to find love today. There is still some sexism in the world, but I think its improving.
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ReplyDeleteDo you value truth and honesty, even though our "leaders" increasingly do not?
I was having a conversation about politics (which doesn't happen very often cause I hate it) with a friend who shares similar yet different opinions with me. I made a comment on how since Trump has been elected, I feel that all the lies and dishonesty within our nation's leaders has been amplified. How can we be a great nation if all we do is cheat and bully our supposed allies until they retreat with their alliance? I commented on the fact that we're taught from a formative age that lying and bullying isn't tolerable, but here are leaders are getting away with it like it's the complete right thing to do. My friend's response was, "if it means we win, I don't care what happens. I just want to keep my guns." Lying, cheating, and cutting corners to get to the supposed victory quicker has become the norm sadly--all in the name of victory and being first in the line. Don't misread me, I'm all for winning and I have a terrible competitive streak when it comes down to things, but I'm also about being fair and winning with dignity rather than taking the short cut. I also don't have a problem with guns, I just think it is becoming too easy for people to obtain them and use them for violence.
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I always have valued the truth and honesty even when it could potentially cause harm to someone. We deserve to know the truth within politics and government.
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I don’t know if we can say we are at peak Fantasyland until the future becomes the past. There’s plenty of time for things to change in the opposite direction or to keep going the same way.
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I don’t think missionaries have the realization that their missions could be potentially harmful. While they’re kind of forcing their religion onto others, I think they truly believe they are benefitting them by spreading the word of God. It also could play a role in stripping the culture from these people. I don’t mean this in a negative way either because I think that some missionaries have positively benefitted the people, so I don’t think any harm is intentional or inherently evil.
This is from when I was absent Tuesday :)
ReplyDeleteAre compassion and kindness distinctively religious values? Do you know any kind and compassionate atheists? ("Please allow me to introduce myself...")
Pretty much all people value kindness and compassion, they don’t have to be religious. I guess my question is where does the kindness and compassion originate from? Why do people want to be kind and compassionate? I know plenty of atheists who are extremely kind and truly want what is best for everyone around them and I know a ton of “christians” who are super intense and commit hate crimes. I wouldn’t say it was a religious value because there are so many different religions it is fairly hard to keep up with what all “religious” values are. I would however like the argue that the feeling of right and wrong, and our moral compass has to come from somewhere.
Most atheists, obviously there different people who believe different things, but most atheists believe that the earth was created by something similar to the big bang. Then all of these atoms happened to collide in perfect coincidence and form our earth as we know it. Speaking of that is about the same likelihood as you putting a blindfold on and driving your car from here to New York City without crashing, super close to impossible. Okay but let’s say that happened and all living things as we know them, biotic and abiotic, formed from a single cell of bacteria or other living matter. Why are we the only ones with a real moral code? When an animal kills another animal whether it’s within its own species or not it is the circle of life. When man kills man it is murder and when man kills animal some people still get upset over it. Animals cannot think past what they need right now. What they are going to eat or drink or sleep. How they are going to stay alive each day while we are developing huge cities and computers in our pockets and arguing over whether we should have guns. My point is why are we so much more advanced than animals. We haven’t even been around as long as them so what sets us apart.
I haven’t heard a good explanation for this besides random chance. Evolution is such a big part of the science behind atheists and them claiming God didn’t create the earth. Where are the apes struggling over moral code. Or the missing link as many call it. Where is the inbetween? Will we always be more advanced why? The Bible puts all of this in clear perspective. God designed us in his image. We were made separate from the animals and given choices like eating from certain trees. God gave us a moral code to live by and when Adam and Eve ate from the one tree they weren’t supposed to God told them they now have the knowledge of good and evil. God gave us our moral compass or our desire to be kind and compassionate. You can show me a video of an animal mom protecting their child but you can’t prove to me that it is anything more than an instinct. The animal has the instinct to reproduce and for its offspring to carry on its genes. As much as I would love to say my dog loves me I know he can’t feel emotion and when he does something “kind” it is by chance or he has been trained to do that. So yes atheists can be kind and compassionate people and even though they might not believe in God he is the one who gave them the ability to think past what and I going to eat.
What can we do to restore a public/political commitment to facts, reality, and truth?
ReplyDeleteWe should always strive to find the truth ourselves. We should never just listen to a candidate for all of the facts nor should we only look at one news source. We should exhaust every avenue that there is for us to start to change the world and how we view politics.
Will Trump's exploitation and encouragement of partisan division and narrow nationalism have lasting consequences for the country and world? Or will we put it behind us with the election of the next progressive president?
I feel as though this rift has always been growing. It's just more noticeable now that we have such a bigger population of people who actually care about the election. The same division was happening throughout history. We can never fully get rid of it, but we can create an illusion of the system actually working.
Why do so many extreme conservatives proudly proclaim their lack of knowledge and expertise ("I'm not a scientist but..." etc.)? Is Know-Nothingism a winning political strategy? What are its long-term implications for the nation?
I don't think this is something that only extreme conservatives do. It's something all Fantasyland people do. It is often a political strategy if done right. If a candidate is able to pull it off with his/her charisma, then it will be integrated seamlessly into their speeches. For example, let's talk about climate. Are they people who actually study the climate? No. But we often look to politicians to make the best decision for our climate. Why? Because we trust them to make the right choice. We trust their information is valid. We need to be able to find the information ourselves to make good decisions. Otherwise, we remain as ignorant and divided as before.
Do you value truth and honesty, even though our "leaders" increasingly do not?
I do value truth and honesty. Truth and honesty must be seen in our culture and our world today for anything to change politically. If we are unable to truly value these things, then we are just in the same boat.
Are we at peak Fantasyland yet? Or does just about every day set a new low-mark?
I don't think we have reached peak Fantasyland nor do I think we will ever reach peak Fantasyland. I do not think we should strive to mark ourselves for a standard of which we are in Fantasyland.
Is religious missionary fieldwork inherently hypocritical? How can missionaries avoid hypocrisy?
I don't think it's hypocritical. It only turns to hypocrisy when the people on the missionary have lost their faith but still preach. Hypocrisy is the act of going against something that the person originally did. If they have lost their faith originally but are still preaching, I find that that's hypocrisy.
What does it mean for philosophy to be "realistic"?
It needs to be realistic in that it needs to be applicable. If it isn't applicable, then what is the point of philosophy? If we are unable to connect to philosophy, there is no reason for us to argue and debate over it.
What is the point of preserving the memory and legacy of our ancestors? Do you hope to be similarly "preservesd" by our descendants?
It's to keep our culture and traditions alive. Of course, things will change alone with our culture and traditions. But our cores should always remain intact.
Is "maybe" the best answer to the question of life's being worth living?
Yes. That question will always have a different answer. By saying
"maybe" we are not automatically giving it a yes or no answer. It's an answer we have to find ourselves.
Even though I disagree with many of the things done by the current president of the Unite States, I highly value for him being honest and frank not manipulative like many of his past predecessors. I believe that one of the philosopher I think is Kant if I am not mistaken. tell the truth no matter what the consequences might be.one of the things that probably help him to get to power is him being frank in expressing himself. Trump openly disagree with the war in Iraq and some other parts of the middle east. that is the part I definitely agree with. I Sadam husein is not removed from power, the situation of the middle east would be like of today. the wide spread of violence and the rise of the extreme group is the direct result of regime change in Iraq and Libya.
ReplyDeleteIs Mark Zuckerburg a hero, a villiam, neither...?
ReplyDeleteI think Zuckerburg is a hero. Through Facebook, the world has become much more connected than it has ever been. However, I do not think that social media is too good because there are definitely bad effects of media.
https://myhero.com/M_Zuckerberg_dnhs_sh_US_2017_ul
Alternative Quiz Questions
1. How has America reached peak Fantasyland?
2. Trump seemed to understand who the most?
3. What made Trump say, "Don't even think about it?"
4. What was the cult of the Dead?
What can we do to restore a public/political commitment to facts, reality, and truth?
ReplyDeleteI think this is definetly going to have to start with the public before anything else. People are going to need to want to know the truth more than they want to follow what they want to be true. Yes the media is a problem right now but I feel as though it is just giving the public what it wants.
Will Trump's exploitation and encouragement of partisan division and narrow
nationalism have lasting consequences for the country and world? Or will we put it behind us with the election of the next progressive president?
Oh I definetly think much of trumps campaign will have lasting consequences. When him and Hilary ran against each other there was such stigmas agaisnt both of them no one could understand why you would vote for the other one. This divide will last for a while maybe sadly even until the next major tragedy.
Why do so many extreme conservatives proudly proclaim their lack of knowledge and expertise ("I'm not a scientist but..." etc.)? Is Know-Nothingism a winning political strategy? What are its long-term implications for the nation?
everyone just wants to get thier opinion our there and be known. Everyone wants a say on everything. I think the thing that is hurting us is that people want to think they are experts on everything when in reality hey aren't. This goes back to the media and what it potrays and people believing everything they read.
Do you value truth and honesty, even though our "leaders" increasingly do not?
I absolutely value truth and honesty. We need to be honest and truthful or nothing will get better. Our leader might lie through his teeth all the time bu tI hope people ar erealizing that now and he will be gone next year.
Are we at peak Fantasyland yet? Or does just about every day set a new low-mark?
I sure do hope we are at a peak or at least very very close to a peak. Our president has been saying the most rediculous things latey and evryone is juts kind of accepting it as yeah hes crazy that's that. He has been caught countless times it kind of sees like a movie to me. But then I realize it's true and then its super sad.
Is religious missionary fieldwork inherently hypocritical? How can missionaries avoid hypocrisy?
Some people do not know why we go on mission trips and simply take pictures of kids. Or there is that horrible story in haiti of missionaries coming in without a plan and the haitians just having them repain the same house over and over. But when done right I do belive it is good. This is going to be harsh but as a christian we truly believe that id you do not put trust in God and Jesus you will go to hell. And reading about hell makes my stomach turn and thinking about people in it is even scarier. So when we go on these mission trips where we "force our religion onto people" we do believe we are saving them and we believe have evidence of God therefore if God exsists hell must too.
What does it mean for philosophy to be "realistic"?
I fel like philosophy is what challenges others in thier more out thier beliefs including religion. Philosphy is designed to find the truth so we can't just be making random statemnets about aanything.
What is the point of preserving the memory and legacy of our ancestors? Do you hope to be similarly "preservesd" by our descendants?
I think everyone wants to be remembred and wants to leave an impact on the world so we remember our ansestors in hopes of being remembered one day.
Is "maybe" the best answer to the question of life's being worth living?
No there is so much beauty in life. Life is a huge adventure and if you truly believe it is pointless then live it up. What could you possibly gain from dying if you think there isn't anything after life. Live and let live.
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ReplyDelete-What is truth and how can we measure it?
-How will how trump interacts with other countries affect future diplomatic meetings.
-How can we get the public to care about the truth?
-Why do you believe your life is worth living?
-Why is there such a preessure to make sure we do something that makes our life "worth it"?
-Why do peple want to be remembered even though they will never know?
-How can we make sure the next candidates are better suited and will encourage us to grow as a nation rather than be divided?
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DeleteI do believe life is worth living for me. There are times when I have bad days, but I always remind myself of all the things I have to see and do before my time is up. I guess you can say that I have things to live for.
Do you value truth and honesty, even though our "leaders" increasingly do not?
ReplyDeleteTruth is extremely valuable even if not everyone values it. It is much harder to always tell the truth, than to never tell even a white lie.
Will Trump's exploitation and encouragement of partisan division and narrow nationalism have lasting consequences for the country and world? Or will we put it behind us with the election of the next progressive president?
We've been a divided country much longer than Trump has been in office. It would take a huge cultural shift, I think, to regain any kind of united nation. Placing all of the blame on Trump makes us no better than he is, or anyone else to pushes the envelope. Any politician, or person for that matter, who solely focuses on their own gain, their own clique, their own desires over the greater good is part of the problem. Movements that claim to "unite" often don't do that either. They ostracize other groups as well. It would take a very very large shift in our entire country's dynamic to be undivided.
Is religious missionary fieldwork inherently hypocritical? How can missionaries avoid hypocrisy?
In a way, I can see it as hypocritical. I think it depends on the person and the organization that is going to do the missionary work. Maybe it's the term "missionary" itself. To me, that implies a religious undertone to the work that will be done. I think that when work designed to actually help those in need is masked with any religious group or any kind of "social media buzz" or any kind of publicity is crap. Do it out of the kindness of your heart. Who cares what other people think of what you're doing? It's not for you. It's for other people. However, there are many organizations that actually complete really great missionary-type work that never "show off" or try and get any special reward for the work they do.
Is "maybe" the best answer to the question of life's being worth living?
I think so. It's a really good answer, at least. I firmly believe in a person's right to decide whether or not they want to live. We don't ask to be here. We don't ask to be born. How can we force someone to want to stay? If they don't find meaning in this life, maybe they can find meaning in their next life. Or in death or afterlife (whatever they may believe). Personally, I think life is worth living most of the time. But if you ask me why, my answer will be extremely personal and subjective. That won't apply to everyone, so why should I expect someone else to see reasons to live?
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Do you find it odd, charming, or just normal that so many childless adults, like Peter Pan, don't want to grow up-and keep going to Disneyland?
I don't see anything wrong with adults still going to Disneyland or Disney world. Going to either of these places is not the cheapest or most affordable vacation for some people. However, if that is how they choose to spend their hard earned money then I don't see a problem with them taking some time off from their busy, stressful adult lives and enjoying some time away from their responsibilities.
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ReplyDeleteAlternative Quiz Questions:
1. Who were two of the "Fantasyland candidates" that were front-runners for the Republican nomination?
2. Who said that "We're in more of a WWE brawl stage as a nation right now..."?
3. One of America's "greatest threats" is who, according to Wayne LaPierre?
4. Who is the author of The Power of Positive Thinking?
5. The National Enquirer suggested that Ted Cruz's father was connected to the assassination of which president?
6. Postwar prosperity had costed fantasy-prone Americans what?
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ReplyDelete"Do you value truth and honesty, even though our "leaders" increasingly do not?"
I would like to believe that yes - I tend to value truth and honesty, regardless of who is in power or what they believe regarding the subject.
I can understand the viewpoint that it is sometimes difficult to follow or believe in something that contradicts with your very personal, deeply-held beliefs, especially if the contradiction undermines it, but even if this is the issue, I believe that it is important to question the validity of your personal beliefs from time to time, especially when you are presented with facts or statements that may or may not contradict you.
In my opinion, this may not only help you to be more open and inquisitive about the world and everything it involves, but it also helps to ensure that people are maintaining a fairly open mind when it comes to various issues. Because a lot of topics, particularly retaining to politics, will sometimes be multi-faceted, where other topics won't be as up for debate.
It is important to have this open-minded attitude because it also ensures that we are putting faith back into facts when they are presented to us, as opposed to discarding them in favor of continuing to live in ignorance without another side to the story, which may or may not make you reevaluate your opinion.
Overall, I believe that it is incredibly important to maintain an open mind - as long as you are willing to accept facts and interpret them in a way that isn't counter intuitive to the processes of reality-based thinking, I think it will all work out; at least, in an idyllic scenario.
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ReplyDelete"Why do so many extreme conservatives proudly proclaim their lack of knowledge and expertise ("I'm not a scientist but..." etc.)? Is Know-Nothingism a winning political strategy? What are its long-term implications for the nation?"
Perhaps because this can be viewed as the sort of "average citizen" mindset, in a way - maybe this sort of paraphrasing of ideas appeals to a mass of people who aren't experts in these specifics fields, but are people who still care deeply about these subjects. As a result, they become invested because of what this person has to say because they are an outspoken individual who is just like them when it comes to the subject.
The simple fact most Americans are between work and grocery store, conservatives take advantage of that.
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ReplyDelete"Are we at peak Fantasyland yet? Or does just about every day set a new low-mark?"
It depends on what you would include in this portion of history - I would say yes, we are drifting towards if not pressing against he metaphorical glass ceiling of Fantasyland at this point; as of recent years this seems to be the case, but it depends on the increment of time and what timeframe you would like to include.
To summarize - over the past couple years, I would say yes.
3. Why do so many extreme conservatives proudly proclaim their lack of knowledge and expertise ("I'm not a scientist but..." etc.)? Is Know-Nothingism a winning political strategy? What are its long-term implications for the nation?
ReplyDeleteI think of it less as a statement of pride, and more of a, "Hell, even I know that." Sort of way of saying that if you don't agreewith them, then you're an idiot.
alternative quiz questions
ReplyDelete1 During his campaign, Trump regularly repeated the falsehood of what?
2 As trump began his campaign, who said that if he is a Batman?
3 Is Trump a pure Fantasyland being?
4 who is the American sergeant that converted himself to islam and declared himself mujahid?
Are we at peak Fantasyland yet? Or does just about every day set a new low-mark?
ReplyDeleteI don't think we are anywhere near "peak Fantasyland" yet, though we very well may be in comparison to the past. As long as technology keeps rapidly advancing and the things we want become more convenient, we will continue to ignore what we don't like or agree with in reality more and more until we become fully immersed in an alternate reality that we create for ourselves. I don't believe we've gotten to that point, but as I continue to meet people in my generation and below, it does seem to be steadily approaching.
Is religious missionary fieldwork inherently hypocritical? How can missionaries avoid hypocrisy?
ReplyDeleteNo. This idea comes from a huge of Christians that are hypocritical, but that's simply not how the bible teaches that they should conduct themselves. This is from the perspective of an atheist.
Lesley Walker - Section 10
ReplyDeleteDo you value truth and honesty, even though our "leaders" increasingly do not?
I think that truth and honesty are an important part of all aspects of society, but unfortunately it's becoming more and more rare. I think especially in politics it's a lot of promises they know they won't keep, and just saying they will do things they know people want. I think it's the same with jobs. When coworkers, and especially supervisors, are open and honest in the working world, things work much better. When you know people are normally honest, you can trust them more.
What does it mean for philosophy to be "realistic"?
ReplyDeleteIt must be applicable to one's life, with the possibility to reach a conclusion. Otherwise it's nothing more than an exercise of the mind or a distraction and a waste of time.
Lesley Walker - Section 10
ReplyDeleteWhat is the point of preserving the memory and legacy of our ancestors? Do you hope to be similarly "preserved" by our descendants?
I think the whole point of it is to keep their memory alive. There is a song that has lyrics stating that you die 2 times. Once when they bury you and the second time is the last time someone says your name. I think this is an accurate statement about dying and keeping someones memory alive. I hope that my memory can be remembered at least within my family. I think more people are interested in their ancestors now more than ever because of the different products that let you trace your ancestry back.
Do you value truth and honesty, even though our "leaders" increasingly do not?
ReplyDeleteCertainly, I value truth and honesty. Without it, a society would be utter chaos (much of the internet already is).
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ReplyDelete1)What can we do to restore a public/political commitment to facts, reality, and truth?
I don’t think anything can be done because there is a wall that has been built from years.
2)Will Trump's exploitation and encouragement of partisan division and narrow nationalism have lasting consequences for the country and world? Or will we put it behind us with the election of the next progressive president?
I think we will put it behind us with the election of the next progressive president.
3)Why do so many extreme conservatives proudly proclaim their lack of knowledge and expertise ("I'm not a scientist but..." etc.)? Is Know-Nothingism a winning political strategy? What are its long-term implications for the nation?
People may tend to give into blind belief.
4)Do you value truth and honesty, even though our "leaders" increasingly do not?
Yes, I do.
5)Are we at peak Fantasyland yet? Or does just about every day set a new low-mark?
I think every day sets a new low-mark.
6)Is religious missionary fieldwork inherently hypocritical? How can missionaries avoid hypocrisy?
I think it is a little hypocritical.
7)What does it mean for philosophy to be "realistic"?
I think it is real enough.
8)What is the point of preserving the memory and legacy of our ancestors? Do you hope to be similarly "preserved" by our descendants?
Yes, I’d like to preserved by my descendants.
9)Is "maybe" the best answer to the question of life's being worth living?
Yes.
Alt. Quiz Questions answers for jesse pohl.
10) Who is Mark Zuckerberg?
Founder of facebook.
11) Who wrote Life worth living?
William james.
12) The person from the question above (#2) what are they a professor of?
Psychology.
13) Where did the person from above work?
Harvard
14) Where is the Holden Chapel? (same as above).
Harvard
15) Who is Jane Addams?
Feminist activist.
16) Where is this from: “I come no more to make you laugh; things now. That bear a weighty and a serious brow, sad, high, and working, full of state and woe,”? (look in the google book of is life worth living).
Shakespeare’s prologues.
17) Above the google book it is said be not afraid… of what are you not to be afraid of?
Life
18) Who is Walt Whitman?
Walter Whitman was an American poet, essayist, and journalist.
19) Who is Walter Disney?
Walter Elias Disney was an American entrepreneur, animator, voice actor and film producer.
20) Who said, “I celebrate myself, and sing myself”?
Walt Whitman
21) Who is James Thomson?
James Thomson was a British poet and playwright, known for his poems The Seasons and The Castle of Indolence, and for the lyrics of "Rule, Britannia!"
22) Where are all of the Disney parks (worldwide)?
There are six Disney resorts in California, Florida, Tokyo, Paris, Hong Kong, and China with a total of twelve parks. They are: Walt Disney World Resort (Florida) (Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Epcot, Animal Kingdom) Disneyland Resort (California) (Disneyland, California Adventure)
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ReplyDeleteWhat can we do to restore a public/political commitment to facts, reality, and truth?
We can hopefully elect a leader who represents these morals, practices these morals, and lives by them.
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ReplyDeleteWill Trump's exploitation and encouragement of partisan division and narrow nationalism have lasting consequences for the country and world? Or will we put it behind us with the election of the next progressive president?
I think it will change forever and show that people think differently than what is expected. I think a third party will be more popular after this presidency.
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ReplyDeleteDo you value truth and honesty, even though our "leaders" increasingly do not?
Absolutely, without these values, our lives can be misunderstood.
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ReplyDeleteWhat does it mean for philosophy to be "realistic"?
For me, I think realistic philosophy is one that represents what the world is really like and how it operates and thinks.
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ReplyDeleteIs "maybe" the best answer to the question of life's being worth living?
I think it is more yes rather than maybe. There are so many things to discover in life that a “maybe” really downplays the potential excitement.
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ReplyDeleteIs religious missionary fieldwork inherently hypocritical? How can missionaries avoid hypocrisy?
I think the way some missionaries deliver their viewpoints invites much criticism. I think they can avoid hypocrisy by not being oppressive in their viewpoints.
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ReplyDeleteWhat is the point of preserving the memory and legacy of our ancestors? Do you hope to be similarly "preservesd" by our descendants?
The point is to acknowledge their achievements and their mistakes. Without their actions, we wouldn’t be in our current state. I hope descendants will look at my generation and in a positive way. I hope we can help them live better and fair lives and have answered some of humanities oldest questions for us and them.
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What can we do to restore a public/political commitment to facts, reality, and truth?
Prioritize the quality of our sources of news
Will Trump's exploitation and encouragement of partisan division and narrow nationalism have lasting consequences for the country and world? Or will we put it behind us with the election of the next progressive president?
I think americans are rejecting this idea so hopefully it will not continue forward.
Why do so many extreme conservatives proudly proclaim their lack of knowledge and expertise ("I'm not a scientist but..." etc.)? Is Know-Nothingism a winning political strategy? What are its long-term implications for the nation?
It allows for everyone to start their opinion without constructively creating an opinion.
Do you value truth and honesty, even though our "leaders" increasingly do not?
Of course.
Is "maybe" the best answer to the question of life's being worth living?
No, possibly is far better.
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ReplyDelete1. What can we do to restore a public/political commitment to facts, reality, and truth?
2. Do you value truth and honesty, even though our "leaders" increasingly do not?
3. Is "maybe" the best answer to the question of life's being worth living?
1. We must have trust in each other and have a system that would benefit the people of a society to restore commitments to facts, reality, truth, and overall what is important to sustain the betterment of a society.
2. I shall value truth and honesty but I won't trust any leaders if they don't have or bring truth and honesty.
3. Maybe seems to be a great answer for life being worth living because it depends on how it is viewed. Life being worth living shouldn't have to have an exact answer.
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ReplyDelete1. What is the point of preserving the memory and legacy of our ancestors? Do you hope to be similarly "preservesd" by our descendants?
2. Are we "guests and cast members" in the USA? (402) What's good and bad about that?
3. Do you find it odd, charming, or just normal that so many childless adults, like Peter Pan, don't want to grow up-and keep going to Disneyland?
1. The point of preserving memory and legacy is to learn historical connections and thoughts. I hope to be similarly "preserved" by our descendants.
2. I find normal that adults don't want to grow up for some time. It is very odd that they would be wanting to keep being a child.
3. Most seem to be cast members and guests in the US because of people presenting a fantasy instead of presenting realism. It's bad because cast members don't have control over the show.
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ReplyDeleteIs Mark Zuckerberg a hero, villain, neither... ?
I don't know, I don't really care for him. There is tons of memes of him that I enjoy to look at.
Do you find it odd, charming, or just normal that so many childless adults, like Peter Pan, don't want to grow up-and keep going to Disneyland?
It must be nice to live in some sort of fantasyland. At some point, we all must adult and start to take responsibilities for our actions.
Have we become an infantilized culture, living fantasy lives, playing video games, and extending childhood indefinitely?
I would say a majority of people have grown up and started to live adult lives, while a few of us choose to stay in childhood forever.
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ReplyDeleteDo you find it odd, charming, or just normal that so many childless adults, like Peter Pan don't want to grow up and keep going to Disneyland?
- If someone is doing something that makes them happy and doesn't affect me pr harm others, I really just have a "you do you" attitude. But I wouldn't necessarily describe this as a normal thing- in my opinion, being an adult and having a strange obsession with Disneyland is a little odd.
Have we become an infantilized culture, living fantasy lives, playing video games, and extending childhood indefinitely?
- There are definitely people out there who try to extend their childhood out as long as they can. I think at some point everyone is forced to face an actual adult life whether they choose to or not.
Is Mark Zuckerburg a hero, villain, neither...?
- I've never looked at Mark Zuckerberg as either a hero or a villain because honestly I feel like he is just confused all the time and has no idea what's going on. Thats the vibe I get from him. Also the internet likes to make fun of him and it's pretty entertaining.
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ReplyDeleteDo you find it odd, charming, or just normal that so many childless adults, like Peter Pan, don't want to grow up-and keep going to Disneyland?
It is definitely really weird that so many adults just seem totally incapable of growing up.
Have we become an infantilized culture, living fantasy lives, playing video games, and extending childhood indefinitely?
To an extent. As our society is becoming more automated, what else do you expect?
Is Mark Zuckerberg a hero, villain, neither... ?
Zuckerberg is evil. He is a lizard man.
Are we "guests and cast members" in the USA? (402) What's good and bad about that?
ReplyDeleteI believwe are both a guest and a cast member because we all have roles to play but I will prefer being a cast member. This is because as a cast member I will be committed in completing my role in the society and if we all think ourselves as cast members we will have a place to call home.
Is Mark Zuckerberg a hero, villain, neither... ? From the post “The question is if he really did steal the idea - or how ethical he was in developing the idea. He did what he did and people love it. He's definitely not worse than the terrible things that Bill Gates did to get to the top” and I totally I agree with it because since people loved it why consider him evil
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