a. What is information made of? Information is processed data , in other words we do something with data in order to produce information. Information is made of data which has a meaningful context meaning that this data must be clear and has a reason behind it. Also, in order for information to be good it should be accurate, timely, relevant , sufficient and worth its cost.
In the rant called “The Smart Gap,” Eric Maisel explains his personal opinion on brain power of individuals. Grit, however, isn’t something that he believes will help people find success. Although some may not agree with what was stated, Maisel brings up many persuaded key points to help get his point across. Throughout Eric Maisel’s rant, many key points are brought up. First, he explains that we will experience emotional pain when we recognize that the work we would love to do might just be unavailable enough to make us doubt that we can proceed.
The great debate on rationalism versus Empiricism, whether to believe in a priori or a Posteriori knowledge has many of great arguments from both the rationalists and the empiricists. Are you just a, Tabula Rasa, blank slate or is all knowledge formed by Reason? As this debate grabs your mind and twists it to the reality it may already belong in. How can we know anything of itself, are our minds just wandering in an alternate reality? A quote by Albert Einstein “Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one.” one of the most influential people discussing limitations on the rational mind.
1. How would you define “Frozen Preferences” and what is the impact of this concept on strategy formulation, alternative analysis and recommendation? • Managers don’t like to make major strategic changes once decisions have been made (except in the case of overwhelming evidence) as they will look unprepared and ineffective and their creditability is damaged • Frozen preferences o Management has made a decision and over time analysis shows that their decision may not be the best choice o However they feel compelled to maintain their current strategy even if it is not the best course of action. • As management preferences becomes a larger part of the organization (personnel changes, budgets etc), it becomes more and more difficult to change direction. o A tendency to avoid reversing changes even if it was not the best choice o In reality, past expenditures are sunk costs and the organization should use a clean slate to look at new choices, but to the manager, this will come at great personal loss.
The aberrant perspective of Gilgamesh which I am presenting may seem divergent and atypical when analysed in accordance to our modern values and principles, but to Gilgamesh this would be quite natural. The values and ethics that contemporary readers hold shape their perspective of characters as they respond in various ways to the adventures that said characters undertake. A perfect example of this is when the narrator speaks of the state of Uruk and says “No son is left with his father, for Gilgamesh takes them all”. From this, the contemporary audience frames Gilgamesh as an immoral tyrant, as their value of free will is being challenged. However, Gilgamesh’s intentions were in the interest of the people, as he moulded the sons into warriors to protect the city.
I want them to know when it is ok to do something and when it’s wrong to do something because if it’s good you will always be rewarded and if it’s bad then something terrible may happen. I also am teaching them to know the difference between wanting something and needing something. We can always want something which is just a necessity but to need something is a must have to survive in everyday life. Another thing I believe needs to be
Skepticism makes a person questions ideas toward multiple things such as knowledge or opinions that are stated as if it is true like facts. Rene Descartes argument for skepticism is to not believe every doubt that you give yourself. In his words "withstand all doubt because the evidence of our senses sometimes misleads us, it does not provide a secure basis for knowledge. We cannot be certain that we are awake and not dreaming." His argument can be argued because people have senses that can guide them to doubt themselves by the way people talk to them or other people actions.
The reason why I endured desperation towards the extent of the book (1984) is, because Winston Smith has been fully and utterly defeated by the system. Throughout the course of the book, I was waiting and hoping that Winston would become victorious in some way. I truly dislike the society a lot and I agree with what Winston Smith is doing and I really want him to win. If he had won in some type of way, I would allege that Orwell is proclaiming that the human spirit will win in the extent of time.
To be taking on a challenging issue that literally involved life and death, they should have been concerned about making a strong team right from the start. Sadly, their selection process was poorly done, with much focus on gaining popularity than concern for the people who chose to climb. For example, Dough Hansen who had previous unsuccessful attempt with Hall expressed reluctance to return. “However Hall lobbied him personally, offering Hansen a discounted fee for the expedition” (Roberto & Carioggia, 2003). Hall apparently felt bad for not being able to guide Hansen successfully to the summit and wanted to prove his capability and credibility, hence offering the expedition at a discounted rate.
Jake Hager Mrs. Sedgewick February 20, 2012 Silver 2 Persuasive Essay If people in America gave up when they thought they wouldn’t succeed, then we might still have slaves, no rights, and a corrupt country. Most people would agree that if you aren’t going to win then you just shouldn’t try. In my personal opinion this way of living couldn’t be more wrong. When Atticus decides that it is necessary to help Tom, it is a prime example of how some people will continue to try even after they are well aware they cannot win. "Atticus, you must be wrong...." "How's that?"