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mira ahmad

The Apathetic New Generation - CBS News - 2 views

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  • We can't let apathy and ignorance become the status quo
    • mira ahmad
      mira ahmad on 03 Oct 10
       
      What this quote signifies is that we can't let ignorance and apathy be a reason for people not to make a difference. We need to change what's going on and make people realize the importance of several fundamental issues going on in today's world.
    • Daryl Bambic
      Daryl Bambic on 06 Oct 10
       
      Well said. The status quo - accepting things as they are and not making necessary changes- is like death because it's a state of non-growth.
  • The report found that younger people "do not understand the ideals of citizenship, they are disengaged from the political process, they lack the knowledge necessary for effective self-government, and their appreciation and support of American democracy is limited."
    • mira ahmad
      mira ahmad on 03 Oct 10
       
      Younger people don't know what's going on politically. When it comes time to vote, they won't be able to make their own decisions; they will most likely be lead to follow something that they don't truly understand.
    • Daryl Bambic
      Daryl Bambic on 06 Oct 10
       
      Do you think that it's only knowledge that they lack? Do you think that young people think their efforts won't make a difference in a 'corrupt' system?
    • mira ahmad
      mira ahmad on 24 Oct 10
       
      No, I do not think that it's the only knowledge that they lack. I was just giving an example. There are elements of corruption, but our society is always looking for change. I think that if people are really passionate, that their efforts will be worth while.
  • The baby boomers, the World War II generation and our schools have failed to teach the ideals of citizenship to young people."
  • mira ahmad on 03 Oct 10
     
    This article is useful for my project because it states facts and shows statistics that really show how younger people are unaware and apathetic towards issues that revolve around their own government. It helps us make our hypothesis of teen awareness more thorough.
Leigh Gantman

Why are people generous? Why aren't they? - 0 views

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  • Why? Well, altruism, they note, is a component of human social behavior.  But it carries a personal cost. You give that last piece of pie to someone else and that means it doesn’t go to you. Human beings, therefore, might be tuned to constantly gauge how they’re morally measuring up, and not lay on the niceness any thicker than it needs to be.
  • Leigh Gantman on 08 Oct 10
     
    Now that I have altered my study, this passage could be of great use to me. It brings up a very good point: altruism is component of social behavior. This paragraph is trying to explain why people are generous and why people are sometimes selfish. It refers back to human nature and the way people behave. Although this passage is sourced from a blog, the author is mentioning credible information. When one does a selfless act, they are often doing something that is not to their benefit, but to the benefit of another. In some occasions, this means sacrificing.
  • Daryl Bambic on 24 Oct 10
     
    Remember that a newspaper is not the same as a study or a university supported site. They are in the business of selling news and not researching.
Leigh Gantman

Greed - 0 views

www.goodnews.ie/jacobswellmooi.shtml

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  •    It is common experience that those who have most want most. This must be because they don't really have what they have: it doesn't fulfil them, it only baits them into further accumulation. Greed is a bottomless pit and nothing will ever fill it. Many misers even live very poor lives - in order to die rich! A tycoon stipulated in his will that he should be buried in his limousine, seated at the wheel, with a Havana cigar in his mouth. It was done. As the crane was lowering the limousine into the grave, one of the bystanders said to his friend, “Man! Some people really know how to live!”
  • Leigh Gantman on 05 Oct 10
     
    This is a really strong point and one that is very useful to my project. "Those who have most want most." This can be interpreted as people who have more money generally want to have more things. However, this is because they are never satisfied with what they possess. For my experiment, this could be very helpful in proving my hypothesis correct because the population I will be studying is the shoppers at an expensive store. As this passage suggests, people with more money accumulate as much as possible for themselves only. If that is the case, then I will be able to conclude that my hypothesis is accurate because the majority of the shoppers at the store will not donate to the cause. They will only be considerate of the things that they want and not take into account that their small acts that can easily help another.
  • Daryl Bambic on 24 Oct 10
     
    I've already shared my reservations about this site with you.
mira ahmad

Ignorance, Apathy and Greed - 0 views

www.progress.org/...fold21.htm

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  • Many people are apathetic about a social problem because they are not informed.
  • When we dig down through all the layers to the roots of the causes, we find three fundamental causes of social problems: ignorance, apathy, and greed.
    • mira ahmad
      mira ahmad on 03 Oct 10
       
      The author is concluding that most social problems can be linked to the three main issues that people have: ignorance, apathy and greed.
  • greed, apathy, and ignorance are all related.
    • mira ahmad
      mira ahmad on 03 Oct 10
       
      Ignorance, apathy and greed are all social issues that lead to the main fundamental issues that go on in today's world (Violence, crime, war, global warming, etc.) They all relate to eachother and are linked within, as explained in this paragraph.
    • Daryl Bambic
      Daryl Bambic on 06 Oct 10
       
      These are also moral and economic issues. Do you think that by becoming empathetic people and encouraging our 'moral imagination' that we might become better stewards of the planet?
    • mira ahmad
      mira ahmad on 24 Oct 10
       
      Yes, because by using our moral imagination we can find creative and different ways to do the right thing. Also, being aware allows us to understand the importance of some issues going on.
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  • Greed depends on the absence of sympathy, and it benefits from ignorance about a social problem. Apathy can be reduced if there is less ignorance and less greed. Ignorance is reinforced by apathy, since apathetic folks don't care to obtain the knowledge which would reduce their apathy. Greed exploits the ignorance of the majority who do not have sufficient sympathy to counter the greedy faction.
  • Greed
  • Uttering a slogan does no good unless it arouses sympathy.
  • Daryl Bambic on 24 Oct 10
     
    Who are these people? Why is this site credible? Dig deeper here.
  • mira ahmad on 24 Oct 10
     
    This site is an editorial called: The progress report. Its written by an editor named Fred E. Foldvary. This was really interesting because the author mentioned 3 main problems and what they lead to. He spoke al lot about ignorance, which is exactly what my project is about, and the consequences of ignorance.
Leigh Gantman

Altruism - 0 views

www.philosophytalk.org/...Altruism.html

shared by Leigh Gantman on 17 Oct 10 - No Cached
  • Altruistic behavior is something we might assume takes place every day. A person stops to help an elderly member of society across a street, an adult donates his/her time at a local charity, or someone else might even put himself or herself in harm’s way for the immediate benefit of another without really thinking about the consequences. However, it’s not clear what this sort of altruistic behavior actually comprises, or whether genuine altruism really exists. Today’s episode digs into these questions about altruism from two main standpoints. The first is from Biology, which considers how our conception of right and wrong may have been wired into us through evolution. The second considers altruism from the psychological standpoint. This view grants much more importance to the role of an individual’s psychology and his/her intentions when committing an action, which potentially leaves more possibility for genuinely altruistic acts to occur. 
    • Daryl Bambic
      Daryl Bambic on 20 Oct 10
       
      This site is the work of two philosophy professors so it is reputable; but make sure to listen to the rest of the podcast before concluding something that you might misunderstand because you've taken it out of context.
  • Leigh Gantman on 17 Oct 10
     
    This is extremely important for my project because it tries to explain why people act generously, and if their acts are genuine or not. It explains that throughout evolution, humans have been biologically programmed to grasp the concept of right and wrong. Therefore, it would be human nature telling them to do an act of consideration for another. However, it also explains that sometimes a genuine act of altruism can come from the individuals psychology, in which case their intention would be different. When the act comes from a psychological position, chances are more likely that the person sincerely wanted to commit it. I can incorporate this into my project by including questions in the survey such as: If you give to a charity, what is your purpose? Options for this will include answers like: It is the right thing to do or I really want to help someone else in need. This will show me how many people really have it in their hearts to be altruistic, and how many do it because they know it is what they should be doing.
Jamie Eichenbaum

Conscience and Authority - 0 views

www.scu.edu/...conscience.html

authority conscience power reign history

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    • Jamie Eichenbaum
      Jamie Eichenbaum on 21 Oct 10
       
      Extremely interesting article. Not only does it give another summary of Stanley Milgram's experiment but it even compares it to human history. By using the example of the Nazi dominance during World War II, this article uses the Milgram Experiment to help readers understand why so many people obeyed the Nazis during the World War. This is beneficial to mine and Jordana's project as it gives us another useful example to include in our research. What differentiates this example from many we have found is that the Nazi reign over Europe was a huge event in world history thus this example showed us that the power of authority can be so powerful that it leaves a mark in the history of mankind. In addition, it can be used not only to influence one individual but gigantic groups of individuals as well, to go against what they believe is right.
    • Daryl Bambic
      Daryl Bambic on 24 Oct 10
       
      excellent site.
  • In view of the Milgram experiments, the Nazi crimes are not difficult to understand. Milgram himself suggested that one of the major factors accounting for the Holocaust was the ready propensity of human beings to obey authorities even when obedience is wrong. Indeed, although Milgram's experiment has been repeated dozens of times with many different groups of people, the results are always the same: most people will obey external authority over the dictates of conscience.
    • Jamie Eichenbaum
      Jamie Eichenbaum on 21 Oct 10
       
      This section further discusses the rapport between the Milgram Experiment and the Nazi reign in Europe. Additionally , it explains something I felt was very intriguing. It explains that Milgram's Experiment has been repeated numerous times and the results that appear are consistent: the majority of people will obey an authority figure even when they feel that they are making a wrong decision.
    • Daryl Bambic
      Daryl Bambic on 24 Oct 10
       
      Make sure that you take into consideration that Milgram was making analogies to the Nazi regime and not explaining it. The important difference was the prevalence of FEAR in the latter.
Jamie Eichenbaum

Milgram's Experiment on Obedience to Authority - 0 views

www.cnr.berkeley.edu/...article35.htm

milgram experiment sociology project wiki

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    • Jamie Eichenbaum
      Jamie Eichenbaum on 08 Oct 10
       
      This article is very interesting as it breaks down the Stanley Milgram Experiment, which exposed how much power authority possesses. This page will be beneficial to mine and Jordana's project as it gives us an example of a succesful experiment conducted on this topic and it gives us a scenario that properly explains how people obey authority.
  • controversial
  • He concluded people obey either out of fear or out of a desire to appear cooperative--even when acting against their own better judgment and desires. Milgram’s classic yet controversial experiment illustrates people's reluctance to confront those who abuse power.
    • Jamie Eichenbaum
      Jamie Eichenbaum on 08 Oct 10
       
      This is exactly what Jordana and I believe are the main causes for the excessive power authority possesses! Our goal is to study why people go against what they believe is right in the presence of authority and this highlighted paragraph provides an answer. It states that people will obey authority due to fear or to be cooperative even when they know their decisions are wrong. This will be an interesting aspect to include into our project.
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  • Milgram’s classic yet controversial experiment illustrates people's reluctance to confront those who abuse power.
  • Daryl Bambic on 24 Oct 10
     
    I can't get to the home page of this site. See if you can do some investigating about the credibility.
guitarryan88

Ideas Don't Change the World, People Do - 0 views

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ideas world people

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  • guitarryan88 on 22 Sep 15
     
    C:The article is one the newer one on this subject and it was created about 14 months ago. R: It does answer my question very well because it breaks down the topic into four pints that are easier to understand and remember A: The writer of this article is the director of Engineering at Addepar which is a Investing firm. A: I find they are right with my point of views. There is no grammar mistakes from what I have noticed. P:The point of this article is to inform you and not to sell anything.His views are not bias, they take a fair view at this topic.
Danielle Waid

Girls in Team Sports Gain Benefits Far Beyond Health and Fitness - 1 views

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  • Studies indicate that young people who are involved in athletic activities achieve higher grades and are more likely to complete high school and college. This may be because adequate exercise improves mental acuity. It may also be attributed to the fact that children in sports are less likely to abuse illegal substances, such as drugs and alcohol. Steering clear of these substances helps young people stay focused on their academics and free of dangerous distractions. There is also evidence that young people who play sports are less likely to start smoking.
    • Danielle Waid
      Danielle Waid on 21 Oct 10
       
      Not too sure about the credibility of this website however this would be something to keep in mind for my project. When I read this paragraph I come to the conclusion that the girls are able to resist pressure so it will be interesting to see how the results from my project compare with this statement.
    • Daryl Bambic
      Daryl Bambic on 24 Oct 10
       
      I completely concur with your assessment here. Good info but who is behind this website?
jordana levine

Influence and Persuasion: The Rule of Authority, Liking, and Scarcity - 0 views

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    • Jamie Eichenbaum
      Jamie Eichenbaum on 30 Sep 10
       
      I believe this article is beneficial to mine and Jordana's project as it provides us with a perfect example of how people are manipulated by authoritative figures to make decisions they are most likely uncomfortable making. Thus, this article provides us with information of what makes an authoritative figure powerful (ex: titles, clothing, etc.) and why people tend to make these wrong decisions.
  • Why do people respond to authority figures? Because we grow up surrounded by those bigger, smarter, and more experienced than ourselves. We are taught to do what we're told. And we're often punished for disobedience.
    • Jamie Eichenbaum
      Jamie Eichenbaum on 30 Sep 10
       
      Interesting..........I thought this paragraph was very intriguing as it put everything into perspective. It made me reflect on my past life experience and made me realize that I often will obey authoritative figures
    • jordana levine
      jordana levine on 30 Sep 10
       
      This is an excellent article that explains why we are so quick to listen to authority and why we don't ever question authority? It explains an example conducted by a newsman and it explains the rule of authority and the three symbols we look for in authority.
  • Daryl Bambic on 24 Oct 10
     
    Questionable credibility here. Check out the sources and be ready to defend your choice.
  • Daryl Bambic on 24 Oct 10
     
    Don't use the same sources as your partner.
Leigh Gantman

America's Disease is Greed - 0 views

www.commondreams.org/...0820-09.htm

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  • Greed has produced rash tax cuts that have given money to the rich and in effect taken it away from the poor. Greed has led to the immigration policy in which hundreds of poor men and women die every year as they struggle across the desert for the jobs that el norte promises them. Greed accounts for the efforts to take profitability out of the pensions and health insurance of working men and women. Greed is responsible for the fact that so many Americans have no health insurance and the fact that the recent reform of Medicare was a fraud. Greed causes newspapers to overestimate their circulation.
    • Daryl Bambic
      Daryl Bambic on 24 Oct 10
       
      You need to find out about these people. "CommonDreams.org is an Internet-based progressive news and grassroots activism organization, founded in 1997. We are a nonprofit, progressive, independent and nonpartisan organization." at the bottom of the page. Do some hunting.
  • Leigh Gantman on 05 Oct 10
     
    This passage is very important to understanding why exactly I want to conduct this experiment. It becomes very clear that greed has had some considerably negative effects on society. I have noticed that the majority of greedy acts generally involve money. All these facts show us that greed has done nothing but interfere with society and the way people treat one another. It shows us that greed is in fact a serious problem; it is important to look at this problem and analyze it because we want to know the truth about ourselves, no matter how ugly that truth may be.
Daryl Bambic

http://www.ronritchhart.com/Books_&_Videos_files/CCOT_Chapter%201_V4.pdf - 0 views

www.ronritchhart.com/...CCOT_Chapter%201_V4.pdf

thinking visible Bloom culture

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  • Daryl Bambic on 29 Jul 13
     
    Definition of culture: a group of people enacting a story
guitarryan88

Spirit of the underground: the 60s rebel | Culture | The Guardian - 0 views

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60s Music Vietnam ideas spirit underground

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  • guitarryan88 on 29 Sep 15
     
    C:It is written in 2011 but since it is about the 60s so it is relevant. R:It is for people who want to learn about the 60s A: It is the guardian which is a very reputable source A: It comes from a lot of source which are well known P:The purpose is to inform us on the 60s
guitarryan88

LSD, Ecstasy, and a Blast of Utopianism: How 1967's "Summer of Love" All Began | Vanity... - 0 views

www.vanityfair.com/...d-drugs-summer-of-love-sixties

60s spirit underground summer ecstasy lsd sociology

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  • guitarryan88 on 29 Sep 15
     
    C: This article was writing in july 2012 but it talks about the summer of love that happen in 1967. R: It explain what is the summer of love and why did it happen. A:It is published by Vanity Fair which is a magazine that is known. A: It is accurate about how the musicians and the people interacted P: The purpose is to inform you about the summer of love
Daryl Bambic

Is dependence on technology the real threat? - Casting Out Nines - The Chronicle of Hig... - 0 views

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dependence technology

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  • teaching of fractions:
  • closer to what people needed back before there were calculators.
  • People float the “dependence on technology” counter-argument
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  • all that bad if students became dependent on a technology that’s cheap and easy to come by?
  • eyeglasses, running water,
  • cars, kitchen appliances?
  • That threat of becoming dependent upon technology to do mathematics is only a real concern, for me at least, under one of two conditions.
  • expensive
  • ard to access for some learners
  • other condition
  • definition of “mathematics”
  • so restricte
  • only those tasks that can be easily farmed out to technolog
  • ny discipline that can be replaced by software probably ought to be.
nickenepekides

Prison Pecking Order | ANDsociety.com - 0 views

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prison

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  • nickenepekides on 21 Sep 15
     
    C: Published on February 9 2014 R: It is very relevant to my topic however it is fairly simple and doesn't go into great depth. A: Christopher Zoukis has written a book and has won awards as a writer. A: The spelling is accurate and correct, I don't see anything I know to be false and it reinforces some things I already know are true. P: The article is meant to educate people on prison life, some of the things said are more of an opinion while others are facts.
arturirgaliyev

Does culture affect our personality? - Individual Traits and Culture - 0 views

explorable.com/culture-and-personality

technology cultures effects personality

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  • arturirgaliyev on 21 Sep 15
     
    C: Information written in 2012  R:  Goes in depth about how culture changes the way we think  A: Written by the People at Explorable.com A:There are no apparent false informations  P: It is a few paragraphs of a book published by explorable.com
kimselinsky

Statistics | Crisis Centre - 0 views

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statistics sociology

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  • kimselinsky on 21 Sep 15
     
    C: Its been updated with 2014 stats R: its help with learning about how much people go through A it gives sources A its all right Pto inform
raquel7

Census shows new face of the Canadian family - Canada - CBC News - 0 views

www.cbc.ca/...-the-canadian-family-1.1137083

canadian families changing

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  • raquel7 on 21 Sep 15
     
    Currency: This article answers my subject question very well. Relevance: this was published by the Canadian Press which is a very credible source, although the author is not specified. All of the quotes state who said it or where it came from. Authority: There are no spelling/grammar errors and because it is in CBC News, it is professionally done. Accuracy: the author was not intending to sell or persuade anything but to inform them on this subject. It is not bias. Purpose: the purpose of this article is to inform people on this subject.
sorayadergham

3000 sans-abri à Montréal | ICI.Radio-Canada.ca - 0 views

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  • sorayadergham on 22 Sep 15
     
    C: 7 juillet 2015  R: informs us on the situation and the future of homeless people in Montreal A: Rado-Canada is one of the main news reporters in Canada A: None of the information is shown to be false P: inform
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