Democracy and Technology The world is becoming a victim of two phenomena that it craved for the past few decades. The cry for democracy has been here for centuries, not even decades. The world’s pursuit to embrace more and more technology has never been attained. We always thirst for more technology. Technology is becoming uncontrollable. Everything is falling apart, not to mention how democracy is being affected most, especially in the guise of freedom of speech and expression. This is precisely what proponents of democracy championed. The two articles are excellent examples of the interaction between technology and democracy and the damage caused. The first article, “Democracy is losing the arms race,” points out the effect of computationally targeted misinformation. Internet experts are using high-end technological manipulations to help politicians gain undeserved mileages. This is made possible by falsifying information and releasing t to the public sphere, as Rheingold calls it. Tarrow offers an excellent example of how Speaker Pelosi was bullied by manipulation of a stumble in her speech, making her look incapable of delivering a good speech, which…
Clarification of the rhetorical situation Fifth President Abraham Lincoln delivered a speech at the dedication ceremony at the Gettysburg National Cemetery on 19 Nov. 1863. Gettysburg National Cemetery, Gettysburg, PA, July 1-3, 1863, during the Civil War. The purpose of Lincoln’s speech was not only to commemorate the soldiers who died in the battle of the Union but also to remind the crowd that they were there, fighting for national freedom and equality. He wanted to encourage the United States to continue to fight for these rights, so he managed to convince the audience with the help of Ethos, Logos, and Pathos. Rhetorical appeals in the speech A compelling and convincing argument should include rhetoric techniques of Ethos, Logos, and Pathos. Ethos is the author’s authenticity or experience on the subject. Logos are the logic that authors use to substantiate statements about the subject. There are emotions that viewers experience from sorrows, i.e., what the author presents to them. All three rhetorical units can be found in Abraham Lincoln’s famous speech, “The Gettysburg Address,” Many consider it one of the…
parent-child relationship, attachment, and parenting theory Introduction Parenting is one of the most fulfilling jobs anyone would ever have. A parent-child relationship creates a unique bond enjoyed between the two, which in turn helps in nurturing the child’s emotional, social, and physical development. The relationship forms a foundation for a child’s overall behavior, life choices, as well as shape their personality. According to Bigner & Gerhardt (2018), parents play a significant role in the lives of children from the point of birth to adulthood. Parents are the first teachers that children learn from through observation, hearing, and playing. This was imminent, even in my case from childhood. I can authoritatively say that my parents have shaped my behavior, character, and personality from childhood. I am the person I am today because of their input in my life and guidance career-wise, health-wise, and behavior. Even though many theories explain the parent-child relationship, attachment, and parenting theory provides the perfect incentives for holistic development. Part 1 According to Bigner & Gerhardt’s book on parent-child relation, various theories explain a child’s behavior and…
negative association of child development Deierlein, Andrea L.; Teitelbaum, Susan L.; Windham, Gayle C.; Pinney, Susan M.; Galvez, Maida P.; Caldwell, Kathleen L.; Jarrett, Jeffery M.; Gajek, Ryszard; Kushi, Lawrence H.; Biro, Frank; Wolff, Mary S. In Environment International. January 2019, 122:310-315 Language: English. DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2018.11.031, Database: ScienceDirect The study concentrates on the negative association of child development, especially by the subsequent anthropometric measurement use of electronic devices to developing children. The study examines the United States population growth with low lead concentrations. Children and adolescents are engaging in activities that stimulate their cause to physical strains and injuries. Many children in adolescents use the computer and other electronic gadgets which occupy almost 75% of their time. The posture sustained by the awkward could lead to a range of adverse effects during their development. These may include musculoskeletal disorder, visual problems, neurological, and physical changes. However, the research identifies preventive measures that can be taken to protect against such injuries. For instance, if it is a condition that developing children must use, electronic materials, chairs, and tables they use must…
Social Influence of the Film It has made people change their mindset on relationships. They get to know that abuse does not have to be physical. It can be emotional. In this case, the victim suffered coercive control, which is manipulation and exploitation to gain domination and control over someone’s life quietly. Synopsis of the film “Dirty John Series” is an American original crime series that gets its basis on the podcast by Christopher Goddard, which got to premier on 25th November 2018 on Bravo. Those outside the United States got to access it through Netflix on 14th February 2019. It gets its basis is on the connection between Debra Newell and Meehan, who met on a site online for people over the age of 50 years. Their marriage was secret in Las Vegas and after only two months of dating. Meehan was charismatic, attractive, and delightful. He swept off Debra in a whirlwind of romance. Meehan lied to Debra, telling her that he was an anesthesiologist. A revelation that came later came after she found out that he used…
Child Abuse Risks Development of Depression Introduction The issue at hand is looking at child abuse, which increases the risks of the kids developing depression in their later years. Children who have been abused in their early years growing up having issues to fight with, they lose trust, perform poorly in schools, and make choices that are usually viewed as wrong by other people, some find it difficult to choose what is right or wrong. Child abuse has been noted to have long-term effects that are negative on the development of the brain and physical conditions, together with increasing risks of psychiatric illnesses. The genes, environment, and personalities are other factors affecting people with depressive disorders. When children are exposed to life stresses like poverty, lack of food, and basic needs, it likely causes them to develop stress, which later might lead to depression. Chronic depression among adults is likely a result of early childhood abuses and may cause an individual to commit suicide if treatment is not administered at the right time. These factors influence each other in different…
Prosocial Behavior and Motivation The scientific study of how humans think, influence, and relate to various interactions is defined as social psychology (Macmillan, 2019). Social psychology aims at unrevealing mysteries behind human behavior and how they impact on others around them. In daily interactions, it is common to find persons helping each other. A person might help another expecting nothing in return or something in return. When an individual assists another person out of love and not expecting something in return, the act can be considered altruism. Altruism is, therefore, defined as the selfless concern about the wellbeing of other humans (Macmillan, 2019). An altruist aims at seeing everyone happy regardless of their race or kind. The main motive is to alleviate suffering by providing a helping hand without expecting rewards. In ancient societies, tradition played an import role in defining the behavior of individuals within a community. Important traditions were passed from parents to their children, and this included those that encouraged altruism (Beitin & Aprahamian, 2014). Currently, traditions are not treated as they were in the past; they…
“The Other Side is Not Dumb”Short Response Paper Sean Blanda’s article ‘The Other Side Is Not Dumb’ gives a well elaborate approach to how people think and the need to have freedom of expression. The main aim of his writing is to provide an honest opinion that all people should be entitled to their views and opinions. People think that others should also think likewise, which is not accurate and practical. To support his claim, Blanda has used an example of how people interact through the internet and different social media platforms. Blanda has referenced sources in which the user clicks a hyperlink, which does not direct you to the desired location on the website instead of another irrelevant site. In all this research, the author intends to establish that every reader needs an open mind in their interactions with other people. Blanda has established the author’s authority through the use of ethos within the third paragraph in handling the aspect of ‘psychology.’ In this section, he addresses the false consciousness that people have regarding others, as in this…
Walmart’s Global Strategies Introduction Wal-Mart Incorporation is a global company that operates various grocery stores, discount department stores, and hypermarkets. Wal-Mart became a global firm after it established a Sam’s Club near the city of Mexico. To remain competitive, the company is focused on expanding in new markets where it provides quality brands based on the needs of local consumers. One of the key issues that are covered in this paper is the global strategic expansion that Wal-Mart adopts during its expansion in the European Union. During its operations, the company is faced with various cultural problems that impact its profitability and image as a responsible corporate firm, for example, bribery. In addition, the paper will discuss the challenges and opportunities that Wal-Mart faces in the local and global markets. The company also adopts specific expansion strategies, for instance, merger and acquisition, as discussed in this paper. Wal-Mart’s Global Strategy Expansion Wal-Mart’s strategy to go global is based on the merger and acquisition of other companies located in developing and developed markets. Despite the challenges that Wal-Mart faces, it has…
How Genetics and Environmental Factors Produce Antisocial Behavior Psychologists attribute antisocial behavior to both genetics and external factors. Antisocial behavior refers to conduct that leads to violation of other people’s rights, harm and endangering of other people. It involves manipulation, breaking the law, lying, fighting and any other actions that we consider socially an acceptable. Studies with twins and persons from varying social settings have shown that such actions result from the genetic make-up of the individual or the environment they live in. Precisely, research findings show that the combination of genetic and environmental predispositions is more effective in producing antisocial mannerisms than each of them would when acting singularly. Behavioral genetics research has revealed that both factors account for antisocial behavior in roughly equal proportions. Hence, none of the two is sufficient to bring about conduct disorder in an individual. For instance, the genetic make-up of an individual exposes them to particular environments. Studies involving children of criminals show that the children are more likely to take to crime than children from law-abiding parents. Thus, though scientists have not…