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Introduction Society has always felt safe and organized in the hands of some form of leadership. The leadership is in charge of virtually each and every single activity that takes place in the lives of the inhabitants of the society. The leadership is therefore responsible for a lot of things taking place in the society. In fact, it is argued that the leadership of any society is actually the controller of the lives of its people. However, the extent of this leadership is what can either ruin or better the people’s life. There are instances where the society has granted the leadership system full access and authority over their lives. This is what is echoed in the books Fahrenheit 451, Brave New World and Nineteen Eighty-Four. This paper will compare and contrast the ideas presented in the above named texts. It will also posit that the big brother situation still exists in some societies today. This will be done by comparing aspects of the societies presented in the texts with those of today’s society. The Minority Rule The society in George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four is one that is controlled by an inner party. The inner party directs the way the people should live. It makes all the important decisions in the society. This even includes what people should believe and hold as the truth. In Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451, the society is on the verge of losing its identity through the burning of books, which are actually a great treasure in humankind’s day to day life (Bradbury 38). By doing this, the leadership in this society aims at draining significant information from the public and subjecting them to their own beliefs. The same situation is reiterated in Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World. In this book, Aldous ironically talks of a brave new world where sleep-learning has become the norm in the society. The leadership in this society uses sleep learning as a method of getting the people to think and act in their own way. The cases discussed above are governments that seek to have total control over the minds of the people. The techniques and propagandas used by the three leadership systems have the sole purpose of getting the people to dance to the tune of the leadership. In the contemporary world, there still exist similar situations to the ones presented above. A large percentage of the post-modern society has surrendered itself to the will of political leaders, political parties and systems. This is evidenced by the rampant sycophancy that has engulfed most nations of the world in a huge wave. Manipulation Of The People In George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four, the inner party uses telescreens and other supervisory techniques to oblige the society to do as it dictates. The telescreens are fitted everywhere in order to monitor the people and keep track of what they are doing (Orwell 20). By achieving this, the party is therefore in a position to direct their every action. In Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451, the leadership has managed to draw the public from reading books. The public is ther
One of the main themes in the works of dramaturgy that explore the relationship between men and women has always been concerned with the exposure of some deep-seated psychological differences between the representatives of two opposite genders. As the popular saying (inspired by the name of John Gray’s book) goes – ‘women are from Venus and men are from Mars’. The 2015 production of Marc Camoletti’s 1965 comedy Boeing Boeing at the Barbara Barrett Theatre (St. John’s, Newfoundland) that lasted through March 5 th – 8 th is no different in this respect. However, what is particularly notable about the director’s (Ian Campbell) handling of this specific theme is that he made a point in trying to enlighten the audience about what should be considered the main reason that causes men and women to adopt different strategies to addressing life challenges. Hence, the production’s main message conveyed ‘between the lines’ – whereas, men are polygamous, women are monogamous (Casal 726). I my paper, I will explore the validity of this suggestion at length, while expounding on the discursive and technical aspects of the theatrical performance in question. I will also highlight what can be deemed the production’s foremost weaknesses. The comedy’s plot is far from being considered overly complicated. In essence, it revolves around the main character’s (Bernard played by Glenn Gaulton) intention to continue keeping all three of his presumed ‘fiancés’ Gloria (Lynn Panting), Gabriella (Alanah Whiteway), and Gretchen (Hillary Bushell) unaware of each other’s existence – all for the sake of enjoying plenty of sex, without being required to face any socially binding responsibilities (Hickey par. 5). The fact that the featured female characters worked as flight attendants came in particularly handy for Bernard – while knowing their flight schedules, he was able to make sure that only one of his ‘fiancés’ would show up at his apartment (in Paris) at a time. The introduction of the new Boeing jet-planes, however, made it much harder for Bernard to keep all three women apart because the concerned development enabled them to spend more time in Paris. The arrival of Bernard’s friend Robert (Phil Goodridge) complicated the matters even further. As the plot unravels, Gloria, Gabriella, and Gretchen grow increasingly suspicious that there is something ‘fishy’ going on. This contributes rather substantially towards keeping the audience entertained throughout the play’s entirety. Overall, the actors’ performance is best described as thoroughly believable. This suggestion especially applies to the onstage act of Robert, which can be partially explained by the fact that Phil Goodridge’s physical appearance is perfectly consistent with the popular image of a conservatively minded and shy man from some provincial periphery. At the same time, however, the director’s choice for the actors to play the roles of Bernard and Gloria does not seem to be well thought-out. For example, the play’s context implies that Bernard is the man with a great sexual ‘mojo’, who attracts females on an instinctual level. However, the ‘exterior
The need to retain employees in organizations has led to extensive use of psychological testing. The testing process involves measuring several human traits that, in one way or the other, affect people’s capability to contribute to the success of any given organization. The testing is crucial in both employee selection and retention processes, and it really assesses an individual’s ability to perform at the workplace. The testing process is valid and has been found to contribute positively to both the organization and the employee (Spector, 2008). Psychological Tests used at the Workplace Psychological testing involves use of specific questions to assess certain human characteristics and traits such as knowledge and skills. The tests also involve measuring certain personality types and interests. The application of the tests varies from one company to the other. Some companies use printed questions while others use online portals in their websites to reach current or prospective employees (Spector, 2008). Personality Test This test targets specific personal behaviors that may affect an individual’s capability to perform in certain specific jobs. It targets individual tendencies and, therefore, results in abundant information on the predictability of an individual’s behavior. In order to ascertain the best candidate for certain positions in an organization, it is important for the organization to carry out an assessment on the personality types of the interviewees. The expected results vary from one kind of job to another. For example, a ranger may need to possess emotional stability traits so as to successfully deliver on the organization’s goals. Emotional Intelligence Test This test is aimed at ascertaining the ability of a person to handle emotions. It is highly dependent on a person’s state of emotion development, but not on his/her cognitive ability. The relationship that develops between a person and those around him or her is usually influenced by the person’s emotional intelligence. This test is, therefore, valuable in ascertaining an individual’s ability to relate well with others at the workplace especially if he/she occupies a managerial position. These tests are very important in the solution of social conflicts and hence can be used in behavior prediction at the workplace. Integrity Test This is usually employed during the identification of integrity levels in a person, and it results in the patterns of behavior being quantified. This may facilitate the prediction of dishonesty behavior among the employees. This test has the capability of exposing sabotage and unethical behavior that may affect the performance of the employees. Personality integrity, which is one form of integrity test has been found to be successful in predicting employee cooperation at the workplace (Messick, 2005). Psychological Testing for Pre-employment or
Opportunities for writing Knowledge and ideas are dispensed through the art of writing. Writing can be described as an art of expressing thoughts and feelings through a medium for dissemination. It takes various forms depending on the objectives, techniques, and styles of the writer. The current civilization has immense opportunities for writers. Academic writing, for instance, is a major technique used for the purpose of presenting academic papers and research publications; it‘s predominant in learning institutions. Journalism, on the other hand, is a form of writing that involves the investigation and search for information then publishing the findings for the sake of informing the general public. Other forms of writing include the artistic and creative act of novel writing for various purposes: entertainment or education of the society on topical issues. Concerns and feelings on writing Depending on the type of writing one undertakes, people have mixed feelings and attitudes on it. My personal feelings and concern are that writing should be a tool used to advance ideas and propagating knowledge. This knowledge should be new and original as experienced by the writer. As a scholar, I, therefore, feel that the information and knowledge advanced by any kind of writing should not be plagiarised to reproduce ideas of other individuals. In academic writing, a form of writing that I frequently use, plagiarism is a prime concern and issue. This action clearly defiles the knowledge being propagated and can as well be described as rendering academia “absolutely superfluous.” Those who engage in writing for the purpose of earning a living like journalists are exposed to a greater risk of losing their credibility and careers if they involve in such activities. Fareed Zakaria, the CNN TV, journalist lost his career credibility after accusations of plagiarism. Good writing experience As an academic writer with an interest in educational publications and research writings, one of the best feelings is to note that your research findings have been implemented and practically applied to contribute to the development of a society or to solve a given phenomenon in society. This occurs when the theoretical explanation of the research is replaced with the practical application. Research generates knowledge for humanity advancement, my best experience came when a proposal we presented to the principal of my high school was implemented just as we suggested in a formal proposal to the administrator, this taught me that for our interests to be catered for in an environment, we must endeavor to outline our proposal and views to the stakeholders involved for the sake of building consensus. Bad writing experience Academic writers have always experienced perpetual challenges with the organizational structure, content, and objectivity of their papers. In research papers, clarity and organization of the paper are very significant, otherwise, this would lead to automatic rejection of th
Arthur Sulzberger faces a major challenge in an attempt to revive his failing newspaper. The newspaper’s performance is decreasing. The company has lost many subscribers in New York. The country’s financial situation should be a major opportunity for Sulzberger. The first approach is to promote the best working culture at the company. Every manager, editor, and employee at the company will be motivated in order to focus on the best goals and objectives (Finch, 2012). This practice will motivate and empower every employee in order to achieve the best goals. This plan will motivate every employee and improve the company’s performance. The article explains why the national newspaper has faced different obstacles from both the judiciary and the political divide. The CEO should ensure the company remains liberal and non-partisan in the country’s politics (Finch, 2012). The approach will ensure every article focuses on the needs of its readers. Taking a political position will affect the effectiveness of the newspaper. This approach will make the company a leading player in the newspaper business industry ( The Future of The New York Times, 2005). According to Finch (2012, p. 58), “the idea to increase readership will always be an essential ingredient to performance and profitability”. The newspaper has lost many subscribers in New York ( The Future of The New York Times, 2005). The best solution is to utilize the best advertising strategies. These strategies will focus on the changing needs of every reader. The CEO can add new columns and articles in order to attract more readers. This decision will make the newspaper a leading player in the sector. Sulzberger should also use simple English in order to attract most of the immigrants in the country. The newspaper can also introduce new articles to address the changing needs of these immigrants (Finch, 2012). This above approach will make the newspaper more profitable. The CEO should also consider the best business e
The Fallen angel cake is an urban legend, which was published in a Sydney newspaper during the year 1980. In the year 1982, the story was published in a Canadian newspaper. The legend described a woman who baked a cake, which was to be sold in her local church. During the baking process, the cake accidentally broke into two pieces. With limited time to bake the second cake, the woman moulded a roll of tissue paper, which she used to stick together the broken cake. Afterwards, she rushed to her local church to sell the cake. With the aim of selling and buying back the cake, the woman gave her daughter money, and instructed her to buy back the cake. Unfortunately, the cake was sold to another buyer in the absence of her daughter. The following day, at a club, the woman identified the buyer of her cake preparing to serve it. Before the woman could notify the buyer about the blemish in the cake, the buyer acknowledged before a crowd that she had baked the beautiful cake. As a result, the woman withheld her notification. One of the themes portrayed in the legend is about making swift choices. Throughout the legend, the woman was forced by the situations to make swift decisions. For instance, the woman made a dramatic choice, when she realized that her cake had been broken in the oven, by joining the broken cake using tissue paper moulds. Similarly, when the woman hurried to the church and instructed her daughter to buy back the cake, she illustrated the theme of making swift choices. In addition, this theme was emphasised through the woman’s willingness to inform the host on the cake’s faults before it was served. Another theme embodied in the legend is the theme of pride. Out of her pride, the buyer lied before a crowd that she had prepared the beautiful cake. As a result, her pride prevented the woman from informing her about the faults in the cake. As such, the legend tackled some of the key issues addressed in class such as themes embodied in the legends, and their roles in enforcing social norms. Through this legend, the students should be able to identify the main themes in the book, and in turn learn from them. Like the other legends, the fallen angel cake legend is considered fictional. Though the original society of this legend can be traced, its creator cannot be identified. Likewise, the other legends illustrated in the book have no clear authors and creators. Similar to other legends illustrated in the book, the legend is interesting and easy to narrate. For instance, each of these legends is less than 600 words long. This implies that these urban legends are not only easy to read and comprehend, but also interesting to their readers. In the same way as other legends, the legend contains humour and sarcasms enhancing its readability among its readers. Equally, these legends were meant to educate their readers on various social issues and in turn reinforce social reforms. However, unlike most other legends contained in the book, the fallen angel cake legend’s plot based its foundation on a true story. The publishers of this legend have asserted that the legend was very popular among its creator’s socie
Introduction Food ethics has gained relevance in the recent past, especially following the increase in food-related health problems. We have a responsibility to various stakeholders, other than ourselves, to be healthy. Government spends a lot of money in the health sector, especially due to the rise in lifestyle diseases. Cardiovascular diseases and diabetes account for the highest expenditure for the government in the health sector. We have a responsibility to the government to be healthy. This is so because by being healthy, we will reduce the expenditure in the health sector, and this finance can be channeled to other sectors of the economy. Government depends on its healthy working population to earn its revenues. When we remain healthy, we will be able to work, and government will earn its revenues by taxing our income. When we get sick and unable to work, we will not earn any taxable income, and this would deny the government opportunity to earn its revenue from us. It is also important to note that we work for the government in various positions, especially those of us working in public institutions. When we do not remain healthy, it mea
Introduction Just like any other industry or field, space travel and exploration has overtime undergone a revolution with major names making the revolution history of this particular history. Such names like Boeing 707, the Bell X-1 and the NASA Mercury capsule remain in history as the triggers of the revolution and as a result, these innovations are of great importance in the study of the Aviation history. As regarding these names, it is conventional knowledge in the history of aviation that these names are in the heart of the historical transformation of the industry. This paper focuses on these historical names with the view of identifying and explaining the role played by each of these players in the revolution and development of the aircrafts present today. Boeing 707 This was an innovation by Boeing between 1958 and 1979. The major characteristic feature that identifies this innovation was a narrow size, and its swept-wing design. The capacity of this plane ranged from 120 to 140 people and could cruise range of between 3,680 and 3,735 nautical miles (Bradley 36). Though it was not the first of its kind, this jet obtained its fame from the fact that it was the first one to achieve commercial success. In the development of the Boeing 707, the design of the wing was a major concern. This pushed for the study of the wing design of preceding models including the B-47 and C-97. One thing that the designers agreed is that no matter the outcome, the result of the designed must serve both military and civil purposes (Bradley 46). This realization finally realized the adoption of the 367-80, commonly referred to as “dash 80”. This was powered by turbojet engine, more precisely the Pratt & Whitney JT3C a civilian version of the J57 (Winchester 18). By august 1955, the prototype was ready for test pilot, which Tex Johnston did. Two years later, the first version of the 707 was ready for flight and in September 1958, the jet received its FAA certification (Winchester 28). In the subsequent years, various orders of the jet placed various request for modifications thus resulting to a series of the crafts under this innovation. The Bell X-1 Unlike the 707, whose development was with a multipurpose mentality, the Bell X-1 was purely a war machine. This is outright from the outside of the craft. Its original shape was that of a machine gun bullet, and so, the developer referred to as the “bullet with wings” (Winchester 56). The development of this plane was a joint project by the U.S. Army Air Forces (Flight Test Division) and the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) conceived in 1944 and rolled out in 1945. With reference to the purpose of its creation, it is obvious that some aspects of the plane are important. One of such aspects is its speed. The plane could travel at a speed higher than that of sound thus achieving a controlled, level flight speed of above 1600m/hr (Winchester 58). For the plane to achieve this speed, the developers contracted Reaction Motors Inc, a company that developed the planes liquid-propellant rocket engines. In addi
There has always been an unfair distribution of wealth within society. Since the dawn of time, people tried to take as many goods and food as they could. It is obvious that the strongest person obtained almost all while the remnants were distributed between the rest of the people. It was the beginning of the issue of poverty. There is no use denying the fact that society changed, and new patterns of wealth distribution appeared. However, there were no significant changes in the issue of poverty. The minority of people, who were considered to be better than the rest of society, obtained almost everything. The only difference was that they did not have to use force to do it. Nowadays, things have almost not changed. About 1% of the population of the world has almost half of its wealth. Under these conditions, the issue of poverty obtains even greater significance. However, nowadays, there are some attempts to help people who are at the edge of starvation. That is why such an issue as the war on poverty appeared. There have been a great number of different debates connected with this issue, and many attempts to find a good and efficient solution to this question, however, the problem still exists, and millions of people suffer from the lack of food, clothes, and medicines. Resting on these facts, it is possible to analyze the arguments from different sources to understand the peculiarities of the issue and give our own conclusion. The first person to address this issue and create the term war on poverty was the president of the USA Lyndon Jonson in his State of Union address in 1964. Under this term he meant several governmental initiatives and programs which main aim was to guarantee stable economic development and improvement of the conditions under which people lived (The Film Archives, 2013). Moreover, the President associated war on poverty with civil rights movement which was very topical at those times. That is why, these initiatives were combined with some other steps which main aim was to promote development of tolerance and humanism. However, there was a great number of debates connected with the necessity of these actions and their efficiency. Besides, there is the same problem nowadays. Unfortunately, in coherent society, great number of people still live at the edge of starvation. Main ideas of the debates on the issue of poverty, which started in the middle of the 20th century, can be discussed for better understanding of the issue. First of all, Dylan Matthews in Washington Post says, that 1964 was an ideal time for these debates to start (2014). Great number of people lived under terrible conditions. That is why, something should be done. Under these conditions, the Presided of the USA had no other choi