In the essay that I have just finished reading, the author tells a story of what he thinks are formidable liars and what it takes to be a good liar. In the essay he feels people can not see contrast in intellect and memory. In his case he feels he is most worthy and should be known for his ability to lie because his great ability to speak about his memory. However, on the contrary a excellent sense of memory makes for poor or feeble judgments. He also states that in the sense of lying, people must not take forgetfulness, something everyone is prone to, as lying. By this I mean that if ones friend has requested or asked another friend to do something for them, if there is an unfortunate event that does take place preventing the request or promise to take place, one must see it as misfortune and not to make it seem that the person lied.
A good memory is better filled with things that you should need to know rather than that of what is made up. In a case with one of his friends the author states that if his memory had been better he would of showered his friends with chatter and that would of made him seem more persuasive. This will be something he regrets though, as he has learned in some cases with very close friends. Memory can also give you a first hand view of someone and with that you can smother a story in useless details if you wanted to lie. Some people lie in so much detail they don't know where to stop at. No one that isn't fully conscious of having a sound memory should become a liar.
Liars invent a story or disguise an actual fact. If referred to that story more than once it becomes harder and harder to disguise that lie because in it already embedded in to the mines of whom he may be lying to. Liars may make up a whole story, which infers they are not afraid of tripping up in their lies, or that this is little or no opposition to anything they'll say. However, even doing this may cause you to forget the whole story you made up unless you have an excellent sense of memory. Liars also prove to excel when their reputations are on the line.
Lies come with very dangerous, life threatening, or maybe even fatal consequences. Some consequences include wrongful death, lost of a good friend or family member due to finding out lies were being told, maybe about something important. Reputations may also be ruined, that of the liar or of someone else. Wars can also, and have been be waged because of a simple lie. Lies bring about confusion, constant questioning, anger, frustration, lose and much more.
What I feel the author is trying to express in the poem is that within telling the truth there is still some speculation that there is a lie to it. When people talk about things we need, personally I only feel we need it when its life threatening to take it away. Things like the sky and two exact trees in a certain spot, or blue pine as the author says, may be needed, but will it be a big difference without them? What does a blue sky do for us that we need everyday? I also feel the author is trying to state that certain things people predict may happen but in reality it will never happen in the time period people usually live such as, the rising of water over tall buildings. Now this may be true but isn't there some speculation that it could be a lie because they do things to prevent this and its never
In the quote stated by the author "If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything", I feel that the author is clearly expressing the fact that if you don't lie, there is nothing or no one to feel guilty towards or for or maybe even because of. Lying obviously gives you something to think about and for long periods of time. Someone premeditating a lie has nothing on their mine but, what that lie will be and if it will work out for him or not. However, people that come right out and say the truth usually have the most issues just coming out and saying the truth, nevertheless they don't have much to think about regardless. When the truth is out, everything is said and done. Most people that can come right out with the truth have nothing to worry about afterward because there usually is no consequence for being honest. Also when you lie there is no reason to have to prove something happened. Most people that lie have to retrace steps and prove certain things which may make them have to get deeper into the lie. Without someone having lied there is nothing that has to retraced, no events that have to linger in your mine just in case you're questioned about that situation.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Al Gore
Who is Al Gore?A former Vice President and now a Senator of new York
Name carbon based products.Powder CarbonCarbon RodsCarbon FiltersCarbon BrushesCarbon FabricsCarbon PumpsWhat are the telltale signs we are in trouble as a nation, according to Gore?Things are going wrong simultaneously, economy is getting worse, people are hurting, gas and electrical price rising and less jobs.When Gore speaks about courage, what is he basing it on?He is basing it on change and what distinguished business owners say.What are some of the facts he provides about our environmental crisis?75% chance that within 5 years the north polar ice caps will completely disappear.What is the core of our crisis?Melting glaciers, and the climate change, carbon based products.What are the three major challenges of crisis in America?Climate change which is environmental, national security, and the economy.What is the answer to our problems, according to Gore?To end reliance on carbon based fuels, use sunlight, wind and geothermal energy.How has he arrived at this conclusion?In a search for genuine answers from and with scientist and engineers.What are the fuels we can use to replace carbon based fuels?Solar energy, geothermal energy, wind energy and electrical energy.When can we start?RIGHT NOWWhat is his challenge?We need a new start, he challenges the nation to commit to producing 100% of our electricity from renewable energy and carbon free sources within ten years.Is it achievable?YESHow is it achievable?Solar energy isn't as costly, price of gas has gotten too high, demand is greater.Why hasn't it been done in the past?
It hasnt been done before because of the cost of solar wind and geothermal energy in the past. There is a great reduction is the cost of renewable energy and there since there is such a dramatic increase in oil and coal.Can it be achievable?
YES, there are people that Al Gore knows who can make it happen.Why would it be good for America to get into Alternative Energy?Cost less, not as polluting, renewable resources and energy.Why is ten years an important time period for this challenge?There is more of a chance of destruction within ten years. things will get worse drastically the longer we wait. Why is the time now?The country and it's people can't take anymore.What are some of the obstacles we need to overcome?
Unified National Electrical Gird System, help auto companies make electrical carsWhat must we do?
Make better use of broadband energy, renew auto companies.How has our politics interfered with achieving this goal earlier?
Politics has tended toward proposals made up of small policies designed to avoid special interests.Why is this the time to act, according to Gore?It's a time when we have to decide our own fates ad because he's committed to change.What can you do?
Join and build a better future. Go to wecansolveit.org.When and how should we act?
Act now and boldly and as a leader.What are your thoughts and reactions to Gore's speech?
It was a very good and well thought out, detailed, in depth research speech. I agree with a lot of the thing Al Gore mentions and understand his point of view fully. I kind of enjoyed the speech, learned a lot from it.
Why Are We Lying?
In the article about why we lie, I have just read that there are four common types of lies. Starting with fear, an emotion that at any instance can take total control and have the liar do certain things he wouldn't normally do but only because he is scared. Another common reason is because it may come from within, meaning the liar constantly lies until its an unbreakable habit and he won't even notice when he is lying. A third common reason behind lying is because of experience. The last most common reason children would lie is because of over prediction. Any of these four types of lies are usually temporary shelter from punishment. Yet there are still some fundamental reasons behind why children lie.
As I said before, lying can solely be caused out of pure fear. Most people react totally different in the state of fear and will do anything in that state of mine to put them selves back into safety. In this case fear is what's making them lie. Some parents have very loud tempers or are very strict about certain things and lying would certainly avoid having to deal with a loud mom or dad or having them take away privileges. You may also be scared of getting someone else in trouble so lying to save two people would also seem like a justifiable reason behind lying. I agree somewhat with this reason why someone would lie out of fear but only use it as my defense if my situation where the fear I'm feeling is life threatening. Although there are some tough parents out there lying wont make them any better.
What I feel to be a more common factor for lying is the fact someone may actually not know they're lying. In most cases people know when and why they're about to tell a lie. However, there are those few instances when a person is approached with a question that he automatically answers but without hesitation or knowledge that he just told a lie but only because he's used to lying. A habitual liar, what we would call someone of this nature lies constantly and this is strengthened by hostile confrontation. Arguing a lot, from my understanding can be the cause of constant lying. I say this because in an argument there will always be someone who is wrong or right or both. Now when we don't want to be wrong you just try and over power the argument, but when we don't want to be wrong and we make sure of it, we'll just lie and after time and time of doing this it becomes so natural we start to believe everything we say and think most people will too. A habit is now formed because of this practice and this is what you would call a habitual liar. I agree and disagree with this more of lying. I agree because it can be habit forming to lie but disagree only because you should still be aware of when you're lying. Its a choice to lie or not.
Modelling is another very common reason behind the lies children tell. this is basically what happens in ones environment that rubs off onto a child. Many, if not all children are subject to lies. its an experience everyone goes through in life and almost unavoidable to shield from children. From in the home, there is one potent source of modelling. Parents do in "moderation" what children will do in "excess". The little "white lies" or "fibs" parents tell are merely harmless to them, but they never take into consideration the way the children might take it. Children after a while will start to see it as ok to lie and tell those little harmless tales, but in time may take it to another level and make lying a big thing. I very much agree though how ones parents actions and words can motivate or stimulate a child to lie. Most children do what they see or hear their parents doing so they are very much a big influence on them.
Over prediction, one of the more commonly used and known factors of lying is the last common reason children lie. Most children have quick thinking mines, meaning they jump to conclusions and let what they concluded happen to be the reason they lied when in fact what they were thinking was far off from the answer or reaction or whatever the case may be. Children usually feel or can tell when they're not going to hear the answer they want, which is called over predicting. A child might want to go to a party thats all night but think they're parent wont let them go because of the time it might end when in fact, all they might have to do is ask and they might actually get the answer that they want. Lying in this instance avoids the child hearing what they don't want to and getting them what they want without the parent aware of what's going on. I agree that this is a justifiable reason behind lying, but still I personally would try my luck and ask, you never really know what someones going to say until you ask.
In my nineteen years of living I've lied a countless number of times, whether it be little harmless lies that wouldn't really matter to anyone or it may have been a lie that compromised my freedom or privileges. Lies in the end get everyone in trouble no matter what. A lie is a lie no matter how I put it, but when I do put them to use at certain times they can be used for good.
I chose this illustration because it seems as if the gentleman on the right is fearing that he might lose his freedom and can't find any other way to save himself but to lie. The man on the left is telling him just a little more perjury which is lying to in court, and that must be his way of saving his clients behind. A pure example of how fear can make you do things you normally wouldn't. Put yourself in his shoes, knowing you're about to lose your freedom in court, would you sit there and let it happen or would you lie your way out of it as best as you could as much as you could until you knew you would be off the hook? I think most people will agree with me here, this is one of those instances a lie can save a life, especially if someones innocent. Again not always the best choice of actions but worth it in the end, especially when you don't get caught.
I chose this illustration because it shows that parents may not always be the best role models for their children. Its obvious the parent in the illustration is telling or approving to their child that lying is okay at times and in certain cases the pay load is just different or the consequences may or may not be severe. I feel that this is a form of modelling because as a father figure to this child, he will or should be around a lot and with what the father seems to be telling the child I'm sure he'll take what he said and eventually use it in everyday life. Telling a child everyone lies may be smart to some extent, but making it seem like everyone lies and its okay just depending on the consequences isn't. This goes to show you that not all parents preach correct information to their children and may leave those unfortunate children confused about certain things. Again a lie is a lie and yes it may depend on the severity of the lie, but at the end of the day you're stil calling it a lie no matter what the "pay scale".
As I said before, lying can solely be caused out of pure fear. Most people react totally different in the state of fear and will do anything in that state of mine to put them selves back into safety. In this case fear is what's making them lie. Some parents have very loud tempers or are very strict about certain things and lying would certainly avoid having to deal with a loud mom or dad or having them take away privileges. You may also be scared of getting someone else in trouble so lying to save two people would also seem like a justifiable reason behind lying. I agree somewhat with this reason why someone would lie out of fear but only use it as my defense if my situation where the fear I'm feeling is life threatening. Although there are some tough parents out there lying wont make them any better.
What I feel to be a more common factor for lying is the fact someone may actually not know they're lying. In most cases people know when and why they're about to tell a lie. However, there are those few instances when a person is approached with a question that he automatically answers but without hesitation or knowledge that he just told a lie but only because he's used to lying. A habitual liar, what we would call someone of this nature lies constantly and this is strengthened by hostile confrontation. Arguing a lot, from my understanding can be the cause of constant lying. I say this because in an argument there will always be someone who is wrong or right or both. Now when we don't want to be wrong you just try and over power the argument, but when we don't want to be wrong and we make sure of it, we'll just lie and after time and time of doing this it becomes so natural we start to believe everything we say and think most people will too. A habit is now formed because of this practice and this is what you would call a habitual liar. I agree and disagree with this more of lying. I agree because it can be habit forming to lie but disagree only because you should still be aware of when you're lying. Its a choice to lie or not.
Modelling is another very common reason behind the lies children tell. this is basically what happens in ones environment that rubs off onto a child. Many, if not all children are subject to lies. its an experience everyone goes through in life and almost unavoidable to shield from children. From in the home, there is one potent source of modelling. Parents do in "moderation" what children will do in "excess". The little "white lies" or "fibs" parents tell are merely harmless to them, but they never take into consideration the way the children might take it. Children after a while will start to see it as ok to lie and tell those little harmless tales, but in time may take it to another level and make lying a big thing. I very much agree though how ones parents actions and words can motivate or stimulate a child to lie. Most children do what they see or hear their parents doing so they are very much a big influence on them.
Over prediction, one of the more commonly used and known factors of lying is the last common reason children lie. Most children have quick thinking mines, meaning they jump to conclusions and let what they concluded happen to be the reason they lied when in fact what they were thinking was far off from the answer or reaction or whatever the case may be. Children usually feel or can tell when they're not going to hear the answer they want, which is called over predicting. A child might want to go to a party thats all night but think they're parent wont let them go because of the time it might end when in fact, all they might have to do is ask and they might actually get the answer that they want. Lying in this instance avoids the child hearing what they don't want to and getting them what they want without the parent aware of what's going on. I agree that this is a justifiable reason behind lying, but still I personally would try my luck and ask, you never really know what someones going to say until you ask.
In my nineteen years of living I've lied a countless number of times, whether it be little harmless lies that wouldn't really matter to anyone or it may have been a lie that compromised my freedom or privileges. Lies in the end get everyone in trouble no matter what. A lie is a lie no matter how I put it, but when I do put them to use at certain times they can be used for good.
I chose this illustration because it seems as if the gentleman on the right is fearing that he might lose his freedom and can't find any other way to save himself but to lie. The man on the left is telling him just a little more perjury which is lying to in court, and that must be his way of saving his clients behind. A pure example of how fear can make you do things you normally wouldn't. Put yourself in his shoes, knowing you're about to lose your freedom in court, would you sit there and let it happen or would you lie your way out of it as best as you could as much as you could until you knew you would be off the hook? I think most people will agree with me here, this is one of those instances a lie can save a life, especially if someones innocent. Again not always the best choice of actions but worth it in the end, especially when you don't get caught.
I chose this illustration because it shows that parents may not always be the best role models for their children. Its obvious the parent in the illustration is telling or approving to their child that lying is okay at times and in certain cases the pay load is just different or the consequences may or may not be severe. I feel that this is a form of modelling because as a father figure to this child, he will or should be around a lot and with what the father seems to be telling the child I'm sure he'll take what he said and eventually use it in everyday life. Telling a child everyone lies may be smart to some extent, but making it seem like everyone lies and its okay just depending on the consequences isn't. This goes to show you that not all parents preach correct information to their children and may leave those unfortunate children confused about certain things. Again a lie is a lie and yes it may depend on the severity of the lie, but at the end of the day you're stil calling it a lie no matter what the "pay scale".
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Habits Of Mine
To my understanding, by definition a problem is any stimulus, question, or task the explanation for which, is not immediately known. With this being said, studies were taken of students performance under challenging circumstances. Studies were also taken on how much students know, but also how to behave when they're unaware of an answer. These studies demand strategic reasoning, insightfulness, perseverance, creativity and craftsmanship.
Due to studies made, Habits of Mind are performed in response to these questions and problems the answers to which aren't immediately known. Habits of Mind means or is having the power or inclination towards behaving intelligently when confronted with problems the answers to which aren't known. To use Habits of Mind, it requires many skills, attitude cues, past experiences, and proclivities. We as people value one pattern or a certain way of doing things over another, which says when we're confronted with a problem, choice making lets you know which pattern or certain way you're used to, to solve the problem. You also have to have sensitivity to contextual cues, something in writing, to signal when a certain pattern should be useful. You should also possess skillfulness to carry through the behaviors effectively overtime in the end as a result of each experience. The behaviors employed should be a reflected upon evaluated and modified and put to use for future applications. The behaviors aren't performed often when you're isolated, but more often when there is a certain situation where numerous behaviors are drawn forth and have to be applied to that situation.
Due to studies made, Habits of Mind are performed in response to these questions and problems the answers to which aren't immediately known. Habits of Mind means or is having the power or inclination towards behaving intelligently when confronted with problems the answers to which aren't known. To use Habits of Mind, it requires many skills, attitude cues, past experiences, and proclivities. We as people value one pattern or a certain way of doing things over another, which says when we're confronted with a problem, choice making lets you know which pattern or certain way you're used to, to solve the problem. You also have to have sensitivity to contextual cues, something in writing, to signal when a certain pattern should be useful. You should also possess skillfulness to carry through the behaviors effectively overtime in the end as a result of each experience. The behaviors employed should be a reflected upon evaluated and modified and put to use for future applications. The behaviors aren't performed often when you're isolated, but more often when there is a certain situation where numerous behaviors are drawn forth and have to be applied to that situation.
I AM E.J.
I am very spontaneous and outgoing
I wonder what i will be doing in the next ten years
I hear the loud zoom of an alien spacecraft
I see green clouds
I want my life to take a turn for the good
I am very spontaneous and outgoing
I pretend to be mean
I feel overwhelmingly interested in aliens
I touched a giants tree
I worry about my little sisters health
I cry about the thought of losing my little sister
I am very spontaneous and outgoing
I understand nothing is perfect
I say to people GOD is real
I dream about my life and how it could be better
I try to improve parts of my life everyday
I hope one day the world won't be as corrupt as it is today
I am very spontaneous and outgoing
I wonder what i will be doing in the next ten years
I hear the loud zoom of an alien spacecraft
I see green clouds
I want my life to take a turn for the good
I am very spontaneous and outgoing
I pretend to be mean
I feel overwhelmingly interested in aliens
I touched a giants tree
I worry about my little sisters health
I cry about the thought of losing my little sister
I am very spontaneous and outgoing
I understand nothing is perfect
I say to people GOD is real
I dream about my life and how it could be better
I try to improve parts of my life everyday
I hope one day the world won't be as corrupt as it is today
I am very spontaneous and outgoing
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