I believe that everyone should be given an opportunity in some field of work, even if that means working a lower paid manual job. I definitely believe that handicapped individuals have a legal right to work just like anyone else, but the reality is that different handicaps do exactly as the word implies; they keep people from fully functioning in one way or another. And technically, everyone has a handicap in their own way and we all must accomodate for our own strengths and weaknesses. Unfortunately, for some, those handicaps have a greater impact on their everyday life.
While it sounds great for handicapped people to have the same and equal opportunities at job positions as people who are not handicapped, realistically the chances are slim. Some jobs require dangerous or very physical procedures and others require personal and patient customer service; some people are incapable of these tasks. So the people who are most qualified for the job should be given the position. I think everyone has a place in society and for most its a matter of finding that place. For example, my best friend's dad has been in a wheelchair since his early twenties. Since he had kids, he has worked as a part-time teacher, soccer coach for many years, and is passionate about art and music. People who may have a physical restriction for some jobs can still find so many other outlets to make money and pursue their passions, especially with today's reliance on technology.

I think that the most significant theory today is deterrence. Advances in technology have caused a far greater threat for countries because of the scary potential for harm in the hands of bad people. I think the primary cause of violence or the anticipation of violence is due to people's fear. Self-defense is a natural response and in the context of patriotism, I believe most countries go to extremes to fight for their beliefs and the safety of their citizens. While this seems to be the most relevant theory, I agree that the others are contributors to the decline in violence. The idea that technology, economic efficiency, and life expectancy add value to the human life is very interesting. When looking at the 65,000 battle deaths in the 1950's versus the 2,000 per year in this decade, it is so difficult to imagine that many lives lost in today's society. Many people have embraced empathy and a greater respect for other people because of an increase in education and integration of races and ethnicities. But, the people who actually consider extreme violence will not be phased by this theory.

1. How is the polis affected by the theory stating that people will choose patternicity over doubting/questioning after evaluating the costs of each? How will incorrect causal associations affect society?

2. How do politicians use patternicity to their advantage when storytelling?

In general, I believe the collaboration of all of these aspects of a community is needed to rise out of poverty and maintain a solid average standard of living. While they all depend on one another, economic growth is the most important part of a successful community. Rosling points out how important culture is though since it is what brings happiness to people. In this way, I understand how it is such a valuable aspect of relationships between individuals and groups. Human interaction and common beliefs strengthen ties and feed goals and the sense of community. In the context of poverty I don't believe culture is the most important, except for improving the spirits of those in need of hope and strength, especially in the spiritual or religious sense.

I would stand by the idea that as a whole, society is constantly mislead by the world of politics. In this case we are mislead by the visual representation of numbers, which sometimes tells a warped perception of the true story. As long as people don't put too much trust in the legitimacy of the chart war products, people can still gain some truthful knowledge pertaining to public policy. By approaching these visualizations with skepticism and an open mind, we can can all learn something; the video did point out how much more influential the visible is than the audible. While it would be awesome if everyone was able to conduct their own research and come to their own conclusions, the general public lacks the time, resources, interest, and skill. The media will continue to feed us warped chart war products and it is our job to do our best at deciphering the truth..