Etiquettes, manners and courtesies have seemed to fade away. People have started to ignore other people’s existence and basic grateful words are almost extinct. I agree with Linton Week’s article and the points he makes. People have forgotten the basic words, like ‘Please’ and ‘Thank you’ instead they have adopted new words which unfortunately do not have the same sentiment hanging from them. I personally have seen this many times but the three main times I actually realized the gravity was in Mr. Plonka’s speech, an instance in high school corridors and behavior of people around me.
Teachers are walking in and out of the hallway, they smile and greet a student and in return they are ignored. Is this a way to reply to teachers? Teachers are humans too and they are probably always have a helping hand. They share their knowledge with the students and they volunteer to do so. No one forced them to become teachers, so if they give their time to us, why are we so disrespectful? Mr. Plonka, my English teacher, made a speech during our homeroom. He stated that students do not say ‘thank you’ to their teachers (not like he wants us to say thank you to him every minute just for the heck of it, instead when you feel that you have learnt something new and interesting or if one feels that their teachers have made them improve in their area of weakness). They ignore them and leave them isolated. Students and the youth of the 21st century have lost manners. No one opens a gate for a teacher, they do not wait for the teacher to leave, and when the teacher enters the classroom no one greets them. I heard a girl talking to her teacher and saying, ‘Well, just do it for me, and well I never knew you were so mean and partial.’ The teacher has no duty towards the student but the student does. When someone gives their time and knowledge to everyone, they require respect. If one thinks I am being too bias, well how about a story from when I was walking through the corridors of my school.
I was walking to my class, and I saw these guests walking through the hallway, I went and greeted them, showed them our school, however during this time, I noticed something awkward. People did not even say hello, they would just walk past them, someone even pushed a person and turned back and said, ‘Oh well my bad.’ Those guests were old people from Indian Schools and they definitely did not like that gesture. ‘My bad’ is not the same thing as saying, ‘I’m sorry’ as it does have the feel and emotion. It is much more casual, it is like if you went for an interview and greeted the interviewer by saying ‘Yo man’. That will surely not get you a job. This happens everywhere and people need to realize that courtesies and grateful words are important.
Modern world feels secluded; people don’t greet you when they see you because they are too busy in their gadgets. Just one ‘Hello how are you?’ is important; it makes a person feel special. If you say thank you to a cleaner, they feel happy and actually feel that there are people who care for them. Everything can change, and you have the power to make a difference. So do a little extra by saying a few more words.
Respect and give people happiness and importance. People will be mean but you can be nice so start respecting people and they will in turn respect you. When asking, say please and when the task is done then say thank you. Make a change and be the difference. Small acts of kindness can make a person’s day so why not make an initiative to be the one to put a smile on face. There is no harm caused to one if they are using a magic word instead someone is appreciating the kind words spoken. The nicer you are to people and the more recognized they feel and it’s like a win-win situation. One doesn’t have to go overboard to make a person’s day and simultaneously the other person feels good.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Learnt in Godhra, forgotten in Jaipur
Central Argument: Media has a large influence over people and aggravates an issue to its extreme.
Media has played a vital role ever since the world has made great advances in technology. Everything now depends on what the media have to say. Sometimes media goes overboard and exaggerates about particular issues and the audience interprets the information wrongly. Therefore in the first place media should stop exaggerating about untrue information. For example: Woodstock School was one of the targets for the terrorists, Anna Hazare and his position and lastly the exaggerated points which were made about the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh.
Woodstock School specifically known for its wide diversity amongst the student body is recognized all over the world. A few years ago there was a terrorist threat at Woodstock. A group of men were attacking the good international schools in India and Woodstock was definitely one of them. There wasn’t any action taking place but a few not so famous channels on the television were exaggerating about the situation. The media said that there was action and violence in Woodstock School, therefore parents started panicking about this issue.
On the other hand concentrating on the bigger picture, Media played a vital role in the Anna Hazara talks. Media went overboard talking about how Anna Hazare is like another Gandhi and is like a father of the nation—India. The things that were stated about Anna Hazare on the television or even on news were exaggerated facts which were mostly untrue. If the media stuck to what was true there wouldn’t be second thoughts in peoples head. Once a person mentions such deep and striking statements it’s hard not to believe it. It’s the after effect, which one realizes that it’s just exaggerated and not true.
Recently a few months ago, the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh (AP) was killed in a helicopter crash in Kurnool a district of AP. During his journey the radio contact was lost with the helicopter. Just because media couldn’t get in contact with the people who were travelling, media made up things that were untrue. The entire state came to a halt after hearing what the media had to say. The same evening when the accurate news was known to the state people were shocked and mute. It was a tragedy.
Media a lot of times states points that are untrue maybe just by mistake but a lot of times purposely. The exaggerated facts that the media states are a shock to the audience that watches or reads the news, but once again without media no one would know anything at all. Media makes us aware about what’s going on in the world today.
Media has played a vital role ever since the world has made great advances in technology. Everything now depends on what the media have to say. Sometimes media goes overboard and exaggerates about particular issues and the audience interprets the information wrongly. Therefore in the first place media should stop exaggerating about untrue information. For example: Woodstock School was one of the targets for the terrorists, Anna Hazare and his position and lastly the exaggerated points which were made about the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh.
Woodstock School specifically known for its wide diversity amongst the student body is recognized all over the world. A few years ago there was a terrorist threat at Woodstock. A group of men were attacking the good international schools in India and Woodstock was definitely one of them. There wasn’t any action taking place but a few not so famous channels on the television were exaggerating about the situation. The media said that there was action and violence in Woodstock School, therefore parents started panicking about this issue.
On the other hand concentrating on the bigger picture, Media played a vital role in the Anna Hazara talks. Media went overboard talking about how Anna Hazare is like another Gandhi and is like a father of the nation—India. The things that were stated about Anna Hazare on the television or even on news were exaggerated facts which were mostly untrue. If the media stuck to what was true there wouldn’t be second thoughts in peoples head. Once a person mentions such deep and striking statements it’s hard not to believe it. It’s the after effect, which one realizes that it’s just exaggerated and not true.
Recently a few months ago, the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh (AP) was killed in a helicopter crash in Kurnool a district of AP. During his journey the radio contact was lost with the helicopter. Just because media couldn’t get in contact with the people who were travelling, media made up things that were untrue. The entire state came to a halt after hearing what the media had to say. The same evening when the accurate news was known to the state people were shocked and mute. It was a tragedy.
Media a lot of times states points that are untrue maybe just by mistake but a lot of times purposely. The exaggerated facts that the media states are a shock to the audience that watches or reads the news, but once again without media no one would know anything at all. Media makes us aware about what’s going on in the world today.
Saturday, March 24, 2012
"What Does It Mean To Be Cool?"
Central Argument: People are cool only if they submit themselves to a system yet making a change or expressing oneself. Cool people are usually risk- takers however they take a risk yet they do not break the rules.
In the modern world, people call themselves cool, if they are a quarterback in a football game or if they are extremely good looking. People who are smart are not at all cool instead they are called geeks. However, it does not matter if you are a quarterback or if you are a geek, it matters if you take a risk and change the world yet confining to the system. I agree that people who have a fusion of submission and subversion within themselves are cool because as seen in the past and present such as Jesus, Thomas Moore and Bono, have all made a change yet they have not gone against any rule.
Jesus, one of the greatest examples of coolness; he went out of his way to help the people yet he never defied the system. He healed people, gave them faith, hope and love. People were depressed and soulless and they needed someone to confine in, Jesus was their savior. He died on the cross for the sins of others. He was a majestic man with powers from God. He did go against the system, yet, he did not use any violence, and instead his words were so powerful that he got most of he world to believe in him. Today, one can see his power arising amongst the people. This is what coolness is about, not bullying someone instead doing something for the betterment of the people, just like Jesus and later like Martin Luther.
Martin Luther wrote the 95 theses; which were all against indulgences and he posted it on the church wall. This in turn angered the people and Pope Leo X asked Luther to show up and recant everything he wrote. Luther wanted people to understand what God actually was and not what the church taught them. So he did apologize for most of his writings however he did not agree to reject majority of the works and the teachings in them. He did not ever go against the system, he just was expressing his views and he boldly respectfully stated, “Unless I am convinced by proofs from Scriptures or by plain and clear reasons and arguments, I can and will not retract, for it is neither safe nor wise to do anything against conscience. Here I stand. I can do no other. God help me. Amen.” He portrayed coolness through his words and the way he expressed them.
Another famous modern example is Bono. Bono is a famous humanitarian singer who helps the world through his songs. He is extremely famous all around the world and he has made a huge difference in Africa with the impoverished people, since he made people aware of the situation. One of his major projects was ending the Jubilee 2000 project, which was the Third World debt project and with his songs and speeches he ended it. So he has made a change and shown how even without defying the system you can submit and make a change.
All the three example are pure example of people who gave more than what they are suppose to the society without violating any rules or anything at all. Coolness just doesn’t apply to a person who is hot or a person who just thinks of themselves as cool but rather a person who goes beyond his measures to prove something to the world.
In the modern world, people call themselves cool, if they are a quarterback in a football game or if they are extremely good looking. People who are smart are not at all cool instead they are called geeks. However, it does not matter if you are a quarterback or if you are a geek, it matters if you take a risk and change the world yet confining to the system. I agree that people who have a fusion of submission and subversion within themselves are cool because as seen in the past and present such as Jesus, Thomas Moore and Bono, have all made a change yet they have not gone against any rule.
Jesus, one of the greatest examples of coolness; he went out of his way to help the people yet he never defied the system. He healed people, gave them faith, hope and love. People were depressed and soulless and they needed someone to confine in, Jesus was their savior. He died on the cross for the sins of others. He was a majestic man with powers from God. He did go against the system, yet, he did not use any violence, and instead his words were so powerful that he got most of he world to believe in him. Today, one can see his power arising amongst the people. This is what coolness is about, not bullying someone instead doing something for the betterment of the people, just like Jesus and later like Martin Luther.
Martin Luther wrote the 95 theses; which were all against indulgences and he posted it on the church wall. This in turn angered the people and Pope Leo X asked Luther to show up and recant everything he wrote. Luther wanted people to understand what God actually was and not what the church taught them. So he did apologize for most of his writings however he did not agree to reject majority of the works and the teachings in them. He did not ever go against the system, he just was expressing his views and he boldly respectfully stated, “Unless I am convinced by proofs from Scriptures or by plain and clear reasons and arguments, I can and will not retract, for it is neither safe nor wise to do anything against conscience. Here I stand. I can do no other. God help me. Amen.” He portrayed coolness through his words and the way he expressed them.
Another famous modern example is Bono. Bono is a famous humanitarian singer who helps the world through his songs. He is extremely famous all around the world and he has made a huge difference in Africa with the impoverished people, since he made people aware of the situation. One of his major projects was ending the Jubilee 2000 project, which was the Third World debt project and with his songs and speeches he ended it. So he has made a change and shown how even without defying the system you can submit and make a change.
All the three example are pure example of people who gave more than what they are suppose to the society without violating any rules or anything at all. Coolness just doesn’t apply to a person who is hot or a person who just thinks of themselves as cool but rather a person who goes beyond his measures to prove something to the world.
“The Rise of ‘Awesome’” by Robert Lane Greene
Central Argument: When a word is used over and over again the entire meaning of that word changes. Its not only the case with words but also with behavior, actions, and the advancing world.
In the article The Rise of Awesome, Robert Lane Greene says that the meaning of words changes over a period of time because of the amount it is used in everyday life. Actions, words and behavior changes overtime but that’s not it. Words and language change as you start using same words over and over again. I agree with Greene because in the world today there is advanced technology, the new fashion trends and classical music on vinyl records.
When you look back in time technology wasn’t as significant as it is today. Technology is making and building knowledge of tools, machines or methods of organization in order to solve a problem or perform a function. Years ago human’s use of technology began with the conversion of natural resources. Recent technological developments, including printing press, the telephone and the Internet have lessened barriers of communication. Back then people used to send letter to friends and family if they lived apart from each other. Now there is something called email therefore the idea of sending letters no more there.
Fashion the one and only word, which has a change to it everyday. Everyday there is something new that comes up and if someone famous wears it or makes use of it then its famous everywhere. During the olden days vintage look was the fashion, however, a few years ago no one knew how it was to be dressed up like a old fashioned person. Now once again wearing old fashioned jumpsuits and wearing frilly frocks are in fashion. A lot of Teenagers didn’t like wearing lacey stuff. Now everything has a lace sequence to it. When people make use of the same things everyday they realize they need change, but however, the fashion trend isn’t forgotten.
In olden times Vinyl Records were played since they had no technology however, even though we have technology now vinyl records are starting to come back. Although not many people buy them because of they have better devices in the world today, Vinyl records still seem to be very significant as they display the love for music from a very long period of time. Antique pieces have always seemed to charm people and it rewinds their memory to the past. Vinyl Records are antique records, which are played at fund-raisers for old people and wine drinking parties because they seem to set the mood of the crowds.
People love to revive things from the past. As one can see technology, fashion trends, and records have made their way from the past to the present. However as these things have been used over and over again, just like the word ‘awesome’ their sense and meaning have changed. As the world advances we sometimes run out of new things and we use old things just in our own way. This once again shows how ‘awesome’ was once a very pure word but now it’s a common word, however, still has several different meanings.
In the article The Rise of Awesome, Robert Lane Greene says that the meaning of words changes over a period of time because of the amount it is used in everyday life. Actions, words and behavior changes overtime but that’s not it. Words and language change as you start using same words over and over again. I agree with Greene because in the world today there is advanced technology, the new fashion trends and classical music on vinyl records.
When you look back in time technology wasn’t as significant as it is today. Technology is making and building knowledge of tools, machines or methods of organization in order to solve a problem or perform a function. Years ago human’s use of technology began with the conversion of natural resources. Recent technological developments, including printing press, the telephone and the Internet have lessened barriers of communication. Back then people used to send letter to friends and family if they lived apart from each other. Now there is something called email therefore the idea of sending letters no more there.
Fashion the one and only word, which has a change to it everyday. Everyday there is something new that comes up and if someone famous wears it or makes use of it then its famous everywhere. During the olden days vintage look was the fashion, however, a few years ago no one knew how it was to be dressed up like a old fashioned person. Now once again wearing old fashioned jumpsuits and wearing frilly frocks are in fashion. A lot of Teenagers didn’t like wearing lacey stuff. Now everything has a lace sequence to it. When people make use of the same things everyday they realize they need change, but however, the fashion trend isn’t forgotten.
In olden times Vinyl Records were played since they had no technology however, even though we have technology now vinyl records are starting to come back. Although not many people buy them because of they have better devices in the world today, Vinyl records still seem to be very significant as they display the love for music from a very long period of time. Antique pieces have always seemed to charm people and it rewinds their memory to the past. Vinyl Records are antique records, which are played at fund-raisers for old people and wine drinking parties because they seem to set the mood of the crowds.
People love to revive things from the past. As one can see technology, fashion trends, and records have made their way from the past to the present. However as these things have been used over and over again, just like the word ‘awesome’ their sense and meaning have changed. As the world advances we sometimes run out of new things and we use old things just in our own way. This once again shows how ‘awesome’ was once a very pure word but now it’s a common word, however, still has several different meanings.
Friday, March 16, 2012
Of marriage and single life...
Central Argument: I agree with Francis Bacon because men who are not married become more successful, successful men are recognized by the society therefore men who are unmarried are successful and recognized by the society such as: Einstein, Newton and my brother.
When marriage enters the picture, double standards and financial imbalances leave responsible men to pick up the slack and fix the mess she may have made of her finances. Men are forced to spend their hard earned savings, or take out a loan on a diamond ring. It isn’t fair for men who work hours and hours to spend their money on stupid things that his family would need. Being married with kids is a very hard responsibility. Taking care of a family is not an easy job. A hard earned man who has to satisfy his family with all the ‘wants’ isn’t easy either. Some men are more concerned with realizing their dreams of owning a home and becoming financially stable enough to begin a family and responsibly provide for their welfare. However after reading the essay of Sir Francis Bacon I agree that men who are not married become more successful. Successful men are recognized by the society; therefore men who are unmarried are successful and recognized by the society for example: Newton, Steve Jobs and my brother.
Newton who contributed to society largely tells it all that unmarried men have enthusiasm to make a difference. Newton came up with law of motion, which is studied in all physics classes. Another discovery was about light and the properties of light. He spent months in a darkened room doing experiments. He passed a beam of sunlight through a prism and discovered that the beam of light was broken down into different colors. Now when the light idea is thought about it seems like its common sense but however, Newton showed is knowledge to the world. If Sir Isaac Newton had got married he probably wouldn’t pursue in what he was currently doing and would have to definitely pay more attention towards family.
Similarly Steve Jobs from the very beginning of his life worked hard and the hard work definitely paid off in the world today. He never knew sitting in a calligraphy class would later help him in his life to come up with different typefaces. Before Jobs got married he gave his full attention towards his company. The innovation of Mac was made before his marriage, when he was free of responsibilities. In 1991 when he got married, he had to take a step forward towards his family and therefore he could not help as much as he could with the company. My point here is to say that marriage is not an easy step that can be taken in life. Once you are married, family comes first and then other futile issues. Marriage takes up half your life as you have to continue to support the family.
My brother who is 25 years old has not been married, yet, has made a name for him in the city of New York and all over the world. Although he is not known by his name, his industry is extremely famous. He owns spas all over the world such as in places like: London, Miami, New York, various districts of New York, Hawaii and many more. He once had a conversation with me which made me think of my future. Do I want to get married? Was the question that lingered in me. He stated that getting married needs a lot of time and responsibilities and without these two qualities he can function much faster than when he will get married. He himself knows that along with marriage one should be able to sacrifice A for B (whatever the family wants).
If a man enters a marriage saved up a down payment for his dream home, it can be swiftly snatched right out from underneath him. Many men may object to spending such a large sum of money on what is basically a very expensive one-day, four hour party. It isn’t fair that men have to work their butts off to pay money for what his family wants. He should be able to do what he wants with the money. After all, what a man wants is really not of any concern anymore. His wants, desires, hopes and dreams are ignored almost entirely.
When marriage enters the picture, double standards and financial imbalances leave responsible men to pick up the slack and fix the mess she may have made of her finances. Men are forced to spend their hard earned savings, or take out a loan on a diamond ring. It isn’t fair for men who work hours and hours to spend their money on stupid things that his family would need. Being married with kids is a very hard responsibility. Taking care of a family is not an easy job. A hard earned man who has to satisfy his family with all the ‘wants’ isn’t easy either. Some men are more concerned with realizing their dreams of owning a home and becoming financially stable enough to begin a family and responsibly provide for their welfare. However after reading the essay of Sir Francis Bacon I agree that men who are not married become more successful. Successful men are recognized by the society; therefore men who are unmarried are successful and recognized by the society for example: Newton, Steve Jobs and my brother.
Newton who contributed to society largely tells it all that unmarried men have enthusiasm to make a difference. Newton came up with law of motion, which is studied in all physics classes. Another discovery was about light and the properties of light. He spent months in a darkened room doing experiments. He passed a beam of sunlight through a prism and discovered that the beam of light was broken down into different colors. Now when the light idea is thought about it seems like its common sense but however, Newton showed is knowledge to the world. If Sir Isaac Newton had got married he probably wouldn’t pursue in what he was currently doing and would have to definitely pay more attention towards family.
Similarly Steve Jobs from the very beginning of his life worked hard and the hard work definitely paid off in the world today. He never knew sitting in a calligraphy class would later help him in his life to come up with different typefaces. Before Jobs got married he gave his full attention towards his company. The innovation of Mac was made before his marriage, when he was free of responsibilities. In 1991 when he got married, he had to take a step forward towards his family and therefore he could not help as much as he could with the company. My point here is to say that marriage is not an easy step that can be taken in life. Once you are married, family comes first and then other futile issues. Marriage takes up half your life as you have to continue to support the family.
My brother who is 25 years old has not been married, yet, has made a name for him in the city of New York and all over the world. Although he is not known by his name, his industry is extremely famous. He owns spas all over the world such as in places like: London, Miami, New York, various districts of New York, Hawaii and many more. He once had a conversation with me which made me think of my future. Do I want to get married? Was the question that lingered in me. He stated that getting married needs a lot of time and responsibilities and without these two qualities he can function much faster than when he will get married. He himself knows that along with marriage one should be able to sacrifice A for B (whatever the family wants).
If a man enters a marriage saved up a down payment for his dream home, it can be swiftly snatched right out from underneath him. Many men may object to spending such a large sum of money on what is basically a very expensive one-day, four hour party. It isn’t fair that men have to work their butts off to pay money for what his family wants. He should be able to do what he wants with the money. After all, what a man wants is really not of any concern anymore. His wants, desires, hopes and dreams are ignored almost entirely.
Of Studies...
Central Argument: Francis Bacon argues that studies serve three main purposes: private delight, beautification of one’s personality and enhancement of one’s ability. Learning allows a person to excel more than those who are experts on only one particular trade. I agree with this because of the educational system I am currently in, Steve Jobs who perfected through experiences, and lastly the importance of liberal education.
Francis Bacon makes it clear that studies serve three main purposes: beautification of one’s personality, enhancement of one’s ability and private delight. I agree with this because seeing the huge success in Steve Jobs life. He perfected his rigid path with different experience. On the same line, in the world today the focus is on liberal education. The world concentrates on the bigger picture. Lastly studying in an international school, one can see the difference between the Indian system and the international system.
After one is shifted from an Indian system to an international system generally things become harder but definitely build up a character. The Indian system strictly concentrates on the grades/ranks one gets. Being more focused on individual leadership skills isn’t part of the Indian schools. Indian systems are very focused on particular things. On the other hand Woodstock lets each individual, strive to their best skills and excel at that particular skill. For example there are a lot of different types of arts offered in Woodstock along with music and other extra-curricular. Students including me have the great opportunity to make use of it. If one is a pro at something that doesn’t mean he or she is done, there is always space for more. Improvements can definitely be made with extra effort.
Steve Jobs who made history with his great hard works is known in the world today. As he studied calligraphy, he had no way of knowing that it would lead to the beautiful typefaces found on Mac. When he was sitting in the calligraphy class in college he wouldn’t have known that calligraphy would lead to something far and better in the future but the nonetheless throughout the world the is known for his beautiful typography which he created and which are used today. Steve Jobs had the skills to beautify his personality and contribute to the world in a larger way which he wouldn’t think of while sitting in his calligraphy class. But the world is very thankful towards Jobs because of his tremendous efforts on the new software that he created.
Steve Jobs ended up so famous in the world because of the college that he studied in. Liberal Arts Colleges are so known. Few years ago graduate students from high school had their mind set to what they want to do in life. A lot of children these days seem to have no clue on what they’d like to major in. It’s completely fine to have no clue about what you would want to do. Not everyone can have an easy path; each individual will have their hardships in life which will make them stronger eventually. Doing liberal studies will however give an opportunity to make individuals notice their strengths and weaknesses. Although one may have their strength/skill they would want to go ahead and excel in other skills too. Just because one is a professional at something that doesn’t mean you can’t take a step ahead and do something different.
Yes, people should practice and become better at what they like doing. However there should always be curiosity about learning new things. The three main purposes of studies that Francis presents in his essay shape the character within you. You would need to have a good personality in order to contribute largely to society. The way you present that you care for the society is the way you want to show yourself to the world and once again you will have to show off your skills that you have. Being good at things are different from excelling at skills, so do what you can with the skills that you have and it might turn out to be a big contribution in the world.
Francis Bacon makes it clear that studies serve three main purposes: beautification of one’s personality, enhancement of one’s ability and private delight. I agree with this because seeing the huge success in Steve Jobs life. He perfected his rigid path with different experience. On the same line, in the world today the focus is on liberal education. The world concentrates on the bigger picture. Lastly studying in an international school, one can see the difference between the Indian system and the international system.
After one is shifted from an Indian system to an international system generally things become harder but definitely build up a character. The Indian system strictly concentrates on the grades/ranks one gets. Being more focused on individual leadership skills isn’t part of the Indian schools. Indian systems are very focused on particular things. On the other hand Woodstock lets each individual, strive to their best skills and excel at that particular skill. For example there are a lot of different types of arts offered in Woodstock along with music and other extra-curricular. Students including me have the great opportunity to make use of it. If one is a pro at something that doesn’t mean he or she is done, there is always space for more. Improvements can definitely be made with extra effort.
Steve Jobs who made history with his great hard works is known in the world today. As he studied calligraphy, he had no way of knowing that it would lead to the beautiful typefaces found on Mac. When he was sitting in the calligraphy class in college he wouldn’t have known that calligraphy would lead to something far and better in the future but the nonetheless throughout the world the is known for his beautiful typography which he created and which are used today. Steve Jobs had the skills to beautify his personality and contribute to the world in a larger way which he wouldn’t think of while sitting in his calligraphy class. But the world is very thankful towards Jobs because of his tremendous efforts on the new software that he created.
Steve Jobs ended up so famous in the world because of the college that he studied in. Liberal Arts Colleges are so known. Few years ago graduate students from high school had their mind set to what they want to do in life. A lot of children these days seem to have no clue on what they’d like to major in. It’s completely fine to have no clue about what you would want to do. Not everyone can have an easy path; each individual will have their hardships in life which will make them stronger eventually. Doing liberal studies will however give an opportunity to make individuals notice their strengths and weaknesses. Although one may have their strength/skill they would want to go ahead and excel in other skills too. Just because one is a professional at something that doesn’t mean you can’t take a step ahead and do something different.
Yes, people should practice and become better at what they like doing. However there should always be curiosity about learning new things. The three main purposes of studies that Francis presents in his essay shape the character within you. You would need to have a good personality in order to contribute largely to society. The way you present that you care for the society is the way you want to show yourself to the world and once again you will have to show off your skills that you have. Being good at things are different from excelling at skills, so do what you can with the skills that you have and it might turn out to be a big contribution in the world.
Friday, March 9, 2012
Is TV good for you? Well thats for you to decide!
Central Argument: TV is both an idiot box and a source of empowerment, however, it depends on the society that's watching it.
Everything has its pros and cons and so does an idiot box like TV, or some might like to call it an empowerment box. People in America are already extremely developed and therefore TV is probably just a waste of time. TV is a way to spread awareness faster regarding crucial issues however people in America rather than looking at news look at soap operas which are not extremely useful. Let’s take Gossip Girl for example, does it have anything useful, is it helping American citizens in any way? No it’s not; people are just watching people bitching about each other, and the name tells it all, it’s all about gossip, I am not saying that gossip is bad however listening to gossip about people one doesn’t even know.
It is hard to understand what the American teenagers or females get out of watching those soap operas. Thus looking at the state of America, I completely believe that TV acts like a complete idiot box. Look at the people, they are becoming obese and stupid, so therefore they must be sitting in front of the TV, hogging up snacks or looking at their ipod, or texting. Teenagers instead of talking smartly, talk stupidly, so if TV has to become a source of empowerment they should promote shows like, ‘Once there was an obese woman and now there is not.’ At least it will help them in some way.
However, I feel that the directors in India are smarter as they looked at the condition of rural areas in India and decided to spread the awareness of the conditions in rural areas. They helped build power and pride within the women and made them feel more important, for example in the soap opera, ‘Kyunki saas bhi kabhi bahu thi’ or as the author translated ‘Because once a mother-in-law was a daughter- in- law’ women realized the husband’s mistreatment towards them were not acceptable. Girls were starting to be born again because men are considered higher in villages.
India’s rural areas have one big fat issue and that is overpopulation. When there is a sale, women go and crazy and buy hoards of clothes, in the same manner women go crazy and start producing babies. However, the TV has had a great impact and has been the biggest solution for overpopulation. Therefore TV is a source of power, a source of entertainment yet a source that spreads the message and helps the people.
In the end I would like to conclude by saying that TV is good if it sends out a useful message, a message that benefits the people. Shows like, ‘Modern Family’ and ‘Gossip Girls’ are useless, instead intelligent shows like, ‘Because once a mother-in-law was a daughter- in – law’ is far much better. So I believe it depends on the place and the shows shown on this screen for rural India it’s betterment for society however for America it is creating the new decline. TV is both an idiot box and a source of empowerment.
Everything has its pros and cons and so does an idiot box like TV, or some might like to call it an empowerment box. People in America are already extremely developed and therefore TV is probably just a waste of time. TV is a way to spread awareness faster regarding crucial issues however people in America rather than looking at news look at soap operas which are not extremely useful. Let’s take Gossip Girl for example, does it have anything useful, is it helping American citizens in any way? No it’s not; people are just watching people bitching about each other, and the name tells it all, it’s all about gossip, I am not saying that gossip is bad however listening to gossip about people one doesn’t even know.
It is hard to understand what the American teenagers or females get out of watching those soap operas. Thus looking at the state of America, I completely believe that TV acts like a complete idiot box. Look at the people, they are becoming obese and stupid, so therefore they must be sitting in front of the TV, hogging up snacks or looking at their ipod, or texting. Teenagers instead of talking smartly, talk stupidly, so if TV has to become a source of empowerment they should promote shows like, ‘Once there was an obese woman and now there is not.’ At least it will help them in some way.
However, I feel that the directors in India are smarter as they looked at the condition of rural areas in India and decided to spread the awareness of the conditions in rural areas. They helped build power and pride within the women and made them feel more important, for example in the soap opera, ‘Kyunki saas bhi kabhi bahu thi’ or as the author translated ‘Because once a mother-in-law was a daughter- in- law’ women realized the husband’s mistreatment towards them were not acceptable. Girls were starting to be born again because men are considered higher in villages.
India’s rural areas have one big fat issue and that is overpopulation. When there is a sale, women go and crazy and buy hoards of clothes, in the same manner women go crazy and start producing babies. However, the TV has had a great impact and has been the biggest solution for overpopulation. Therefore TV is a source of power, a source of entertainment yet a source that spreads the message and helps the people.
In the end I would like to conclude by saying that TV is good if it sends out a useful message, a message that benefits the people. Shows like, ‘Modern Family’ and ‘Gossip Girls’ are useless, instead intelligent shows like, ‘Because once a mother-in-law was a daughter- in – law’ is far much better. So I believe it depends on the place and the shows shown on this screen for rural India it’s betterment for society however for America it is creating the new decline. TV is both an idiot box and a source of empowerment.
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