Essays on Rethink

The Buddhism is an ancient and well-known doctrine which has been adopted by many different cultures and has undergone diverse interpretations. Seen by some as a religion, others as philosophy, even as psychotherapy, Buddhism calls to search for the fundamental answers of human existence, including the life purpose, the notions of harmony, nirvana, and omnipresent suffering (National Buddhist Authority Srilanka, 2011). The BBC documentary introduces these core notions, as well as presents the story of Buddha itself, highlighting the core insights and ideas of Buddhism knowledge. The documentary has vastly helped me to gain a better understanding of the ...

Bottled water has seen an increase in use throughout the years. It is convenient, and readily available. People presume it is safe to drink, as it has been advertised in labels and commercials in print ads and other forms of media. But is it really safe as what is it advertised on? In an article by Reader’s Digest Bottled Water Vs. Tap Water: Rethink What You Drink, a lot of research cited point to its pros and cons. The most evident advantage of bottle water is its availability: it is found everywhere. Moreover, it refreshes, it is calorie-free ...

The major events of the U.S. civil rights movement from 1948 to 1970 caused a profound change in the American society and culture by challenging the White superiority myth. The success of desegregation in particular professional areas demonstrated that Blacks could also perform traditionally white activities, and even perform them better. Furthermore, the desegregation of the first schools challenged the myth of the intellectual superiority of Whites. African American students could demonstrate that they could keep up with Whites, and they could soon flourish in the public arena, to the extent that they were allowed to do so. Finally, ...

The integration of technology in our daily lives is something that has significantly changed the way we communicate. In the contemporary setting, information received in one corner of the world will within seconds be discussed and aired across major and local media stations and shared widely across the social media platforms (Thomas, McIntosh & Edwards, 2013). In essence, we are living in a global village with the internet having outwitted all the physical barriers that have previously hindered communication. This aspect has created a society that is in dire need of information and each one of us is yearning to ...

Online personal data has in the recent past become the epicenter of commerce in regard to data brokers. This is illustrated by the growth in data mining companies such as Acxiom. The growth in the trading of data is attributed to the growth in demand for such data by private entities and government agencies among others. While the mining and commercialization of data is not a secret undertaking, many individuals are oblivious to this fact. This is illustrated by the vast amount of data points that people post online. Such data points include birth dates, sex, relationship status, credit ...

Reflection Paper

Reflection Paper In the following essay, it will be examined the practical application of the Selye’s general adaptation syndrome basing on my own experience. Recently, I have faced a stressful situation when I needed to change my place of living. It might be a lucky moment, but it is still a disturbance of my everyday routine. Additionally, I was afraid of the fact that it would take some time before I could get settled in my new place. Pursuant to the Selye’s general adaptation syndrome, the first phase is called “alarm” which represents a generic somatic shock ( ...

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Abstract This research paper studies the problem of choice between tap and bottled water, and the reasons why most people in the developed countries prefer bottled water over tap water. For this research paper 5 external sources of information were used. "Most Plastic Products Release Estrogenic Chemicals: A Potential Health Problem That Can Be Solved" by PubMed Central (PMC) presents the results of a study of plastic bottles in which bottled water is contained after packaging. Under certain circumstances like hot weather such plastic bottles can release dangerous chemicals into the water. “Thirst for bottled water may hurt environment” ...

Book review

Book Review: Poor Economics - A Radical Rethink of the Way to Fight Global Poverty The book primarily focuses on the reasons of poverty and how to alleviate it from the world. The book discusses various topics and carries out program in different villages selected randomly . it also discusses how they are facing the problem of poverty and the measures taken to eradicate it. The book also discuses about the policies that are implemented in eradicating poverty but are total failure. This is due to lack of understanding the exact reason of poverty. The main purpose of removing poverty ...

12 Angry Men is a play written by Reginald Rose which deals with various topics describing human nature. People have to deal with prejudice, misconceptions and intuition by being devoted and taking time to find the truth. Serious decision cannot be brought quickly because forming a strong opinion about anything takes time and effort. There is much to learn from this play because it makes people question the possibility of human beings to grasp the truth. Prejudice gets in the way of truth, distorts a person’s mind and makes them think in a way which is biased. It ...

Technological innovations have had various effects on the prices of oil all over the world. Many countries have been affected either positively or negatively by the advancement in technology, especially in the oil business. There has been a drop in the prices of oil due to various reasons. Many countries which produce oil, especially the Gulf States and the general Fly Emirate members have had a terrible economic situation due to the drop in prices of the oil prices, which acts to be the primary source of income for them. The advancements in technology are expected to bring an ...

We see these days restaurants like Chipotle and grocery stores claiming to serve non-genetically modified foods. Are we eating artificial food? Is that good for our bodies? Is that good for the food that is being modified? These questions raise awareness for people who are oblivious of what GMOs are and how they are affecting our daily lives. GMOs may be more common in our diets than we know. GMO stands for Genetically modified organism and is a term that stems from biotechnology. It is the alteration of the genetic code of an organism to either enhance its properties, ...

On reading Shirley Jackson’s most renowned story “The Lottery,” the reader is left feeling somehow betrayed, because she does not offer her readers a world of black and white, where everything is straightforward. Quite the contrary, her world is a world of opposites merging into one confusing unity of meanings, where the good merges with the bad, resulting in an ironic portrayal of reality and what good actions can lead to. The world of “The Lottery” is a world of individuals who work together as a unity, erroneously believing that they are doing good for themselves and their community, while objectively perceived, ...

Causes of the Opium War

In the 19th century, Chinese goods were very lucrative for the West, especially Europe. In this commercial and trading relationship, the Qing Dynasty in China was in the control of the trading relationship. During that century, international trade was only allowed in Canton (now Guangzhou). Besides that, the Qing Dynasty also had sanctioned monopolies in the empire. Another thing that really put a strain on the trading relationship between China and Europe was that China only wanted to be paid in silver. The Sino-British trade was mostly about high-value luxury items like tea from China and silver from Britain. It ...