ktmeng/mec huggingface dataset:
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Caring for each other is genuine and will help better the individuals involved with the initial just the concerns. Having these concerns then wanting to act on them and care for the individual is the start of a friendship. Having this sympathy will make one a better friend and gain the appropriate emotions to which will result in a good friendship. The individuals will gain trust, respect, social support, capitalization, and so much more. A rich friendships also needs intimacy which is a deep connection in which individuals share to enhance their relationship. People share some of the deepest conversations with their friends, things they don’t want to share with anyone else. This is a mutual feeling between friends which makes there bonds grow stronger. This is where it can be confusing because you might be thinking, “this sounds a lot like love”, and it is our deepest, richest friendships share some of the same characteristics as love. There is a fine line between love and friendship and it seems to be that it is only the physical attraction and physical intimacy that differs.
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Finding friends is what we are wired to do, however, finding good friends is not as easy. There are things friends should and shouldn’t do culturally we have guidelines when looking for a good friend. There are a few general ones every age groups strives to find. These include but are not limited to being trustworthy, having the best interests at heart, enjoyable, similar interests, and provide aide. In Intimate Relationships Miller stated that women have higher standards when finding a good friend. They expect their friends to be more trustworthy, enjoyable and self-disclosure. The pickier one is with choosing friends the deeper the bond they will form in the long run.
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Roberts-Griffin stated in What Is a Good Friend: A Qualitative Analysis of Desired Friendship Qualities that there are three factors that attract friends. These three factors include “the propinquity effect, similarity, and attractiveness”. (p.2) These factors have been proven to be the initial factor that attracts us to our friends. The difference between a friend and love is how much of the physical attractiveness the individuals have for one another. When the attractiveness is limited to, let’s say, the style or the way the individual carries themselves then the friendship can bloom.
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One also looks for someone with similarities. “Bird of a feather flock together” a common expression is actually a very powerful expression used not by researchers. This expression coincides with why humans attract to other humans and form relationships. One searches for another person whom has similarities and will go a longer distance to find someone with these similarities. Researchers even said that there is also a greater chance someone will be attracted to another for small and specific reasons. The example Robert-Griffin (2011) gave was:
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If a participant named John was told to select his favorite painter, Picasso or Da Vinci, and chose Picasso, John would be put into the “Picasso Group” along with other Picasso choosers. The “Da Vinci Group” would consist of those who chose Da Vinci as their favorite painter. John now knows that he is in the “Picasso Group” and that there is a “Da 3 Vinci Group.” John is then given the task to distribute a certain number of points to people in his group and people in the other group. John will most likely give more points to those in his group, rather than people in the “Da Vinci Group,” even if he had never met any of these people beforehand. (p. 4)
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Having friends is an innate behavior in which human and animals have. This need for a companionship can also better the health of all individuals involved. There have been several studies which showed that having a good friend will in fact increase health and prolong life. An example Mendes de Leon gave was a study done on older adults. This study showed that social support has a huge “effect on exercise self-efficacy” this promoted more physical activity and over time they maintained this same level of movement. The increased activity will result in a healthier individual. When physical activity increases there is a better chance of reducing or slowing the progression of illnesses and/or diseases. Other benefits include but are not limited to healthier bones, muscles, and joints, because a body in motion stays in motion.
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One reason older people benefit from having friends is to help them stay physically active which in return prolongs their life. Younger children need friends for several reasons one of which is survival. This innate behavior in children as well. They want to find other children they stick pair up with to survive. They could be surviving the bully or the first day of kindergarten. This can be compared to animals, penguins stick together especially the young ones because they are more vulnerable alone. A penguin who is alone is more likely to be lunch then penguins who are in a group. Children and young adults with friends tend to be more emotionally stable, have better dietary habits and tend to exercise more. All in all, Mendes de Leon sums up friendship as “feeling connected to other human beings who are valued, trusted, and loved, may provide meaning and purpose that is essential to our human condition, and perhaps to longevity as well.” (2005)
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Friendship is the “essential source of pleasure and support” for all human beings and animals. Friends bring us happiness and better the mental and physical health of mankind. Humans share deep connection which make for memorable and priceless times. As discussed previously good friends have few attributes that we look for, these attributes are not only in the good friends but in all friendships. The attributes include affection, communion and companionship. Love has similar attributes and shares many similar characteristics that close friend also have. After much research having a meaningful friendship will result in an increase of health and wellbeing. A good friend is something everyone strives to find and as we grow the expectations of our friends changes too.
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This question is succinct but frankly more than most people want to tackle. After days of research, much thought, reflection and many moments feeling dumbfounded an adequate amount of information has been found to form an opinion. On the surface the answer seems obvious, right? From the beginning of time, every human has had friends therefore they must be essential to life. This argument can be misleading. Prehistoric Man needed each other because there was strength in numbers. In the last few centuries, the sheer number of humans and the close proximity to each other has forced bonds to grow between them thus creating friends.
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For the purpose of this paper, Maslow’s hierarchy will be used to define “need” as it pertains to the question “Do we need friends?” The term “friend” has always been interesting. Webster defines “friend” as “one attached to another by affection or esteem”. In asking a wide array of people how they would define the term, answers ranged from “anyone who is saved as a contact in your phone” to “anyone who would stand up for you” but the most common answers included the words “loyal” and “trust”. For the purpose of this paper “friend” will be defined as one attached to another who has loyalty and trust. With these definitions in mind, the more accurate question is “Does having trustworthy and loyal people in a human’s life satisfy any of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs?” Yes, humans need friends.
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Starting with our very basic physiological needs of food, water, warmth and rest friends would not be considered at need. However, the next of the basic levels, safety, could be argued as a necessity. Sometimes friends provide physical safety but more often friends provide social safety with a feeling of comradery. Oftentimes, friends provide physical safety in the form of actual shelter in times of need. Examples of friends providing physical safety can be temporary like allowing a friend to stay at your house while their parents are out of town or more permanent situations like roommates and spouses. Whether temporary or permanent, if you are living with other humans there has to be some level of trust in the relationship that you will not be harmed while sharing a roof with them. There is also a level of loyalty that they will respect you and your belongings as well as take care of their responsibilities within the living arrangement.
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According to the US census in 2010 the population of America is 327,167,439 and the number of households is 121,520,180. That means that the average occupancy of each household is 2.6922. Although many of those are families at least a portion of them are friends choosing to room together meeting a basic need of safety. Friends can also provide social safety in many circumstances. In awkward situations friends are the first people we look for because they do provide a safety blanket and create a sense of security. Having even one friend in a large social setting can help. Joshua Clegg, a leading psychologist, defines social awkwardness to be “… what we feel when the situation threatens our goal of being accepted by others”(Jarrett). Using that definition it makes sense that we turn to our friends because we already feel safe and accepted by them.
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Maslow’s next level of need is the psychological needs we have, specifically belonging. Maslow articulates that “intimate relationships, friends” fall into this level (McLeod). Friends provide a sense of belonging within a group. Webster dictionary defines belonging as a “close or intimate relationship”. According to multiple studies on human behavioral interactions the conclusion came to light that there was a “50% increased likelihood of survival for participants with stronger social relationships.”, according to Julianne Holt-Lunstad and Timothy B. Smith. Similarly, an Australian study that spanned a decade found that older people with stronger social networks and friends lived longer suggesting the benefit of having friends. Both studies support that friends are necessary to meeting our psychological need of belonging (Giles, Lynne C et al.)
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Self-actualization is defined by Webster as, “to realize fully one’s potential” and is the highest level in Maslow’s need hierarchy. Friends support and encourage but also provide a baseline for comparison. We all compare ourselves to others whether consciously or unconsciously. Despite the general population discouraging comparison to others it helps us to know what is possible, be more competitive and makes us more grateful according to Lisa Earle McLeod. The general population only presents the best version of themselves to the world but when it comes to friends you see the good and the bad. Friends are a baseline to really compare and get an accurate representation of who you are in relation to the general population. Thus, friends help us realize our full potential meeting our need for self-actualization.
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Though most research and human experience would lead one to believe that the hypothesis should be answered in the affirmative, Dunbar’s findings could be used to refute. Dunbar’s number is the max capacity we can stretch ourselves when it comes to friends. His theory is that one can have no more than 5 loved ones at once, 15 good friends, 50 friends, 150 meaningful contacts and so forth (Ro). While his theory limits our capacity for friends it does not actually refute the need for friends. In general the problem with Dunbar’s work is that he was comparing the ratio of brain size; social groups from primates to humans. On the surface that makes sense but within either species there is such a variety of brain sizes that there is no way to determine a uniform number for the whole species. Historically comparing brain sizes has not been effective. In early America, whites tried to scientifically prove their superiority to blacks by comparing brain sizes (Henretta, James et al. 594). This was proven inaccurate therefore minimizing Dunbar’s findings in general.
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Transcendentalism might be another school of thought that would strongly suggest that friends are not needed. “Transcendentalists operated from the start with the sense that the society around them was seriously deficient”, and they encouraged self-reliance and independence (Goodman). Transcendentalists focus on the importance of individualism rather than appreciating the need for others. While independence and self-reliance carry value to human growth and maturity, the need for interaction and specifically friends carries even greater priority. When isolated from others, as is encouraged by transcendentalism, basic needs are insufficiently met thus stunting human growth.
Topic: friendship

Everyone has friends. Friends are people whom one can trust with one’s deepest secrets, knowing that they will not be betrayed. True friends surround one with good vibes and never discourage one with what they love to do. In any friendship, anyone can find the similarities and differences between the two. The two friends seem to walk, talk, and act the same. In contrary, they are so different that it is a wonder how they are still friends to this day.
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Both Haley and Samantha have a degree in Criminal Justice. Haley received her degree from the University of Alabama, while Samantha’s came from John Jay’s School of Criminal Justice. Samantha is a highway patrol officer for the Hattiesburg Police Department, and Haley works for Summerall Police Department. They both are Christians and go to Temple Church on Sundays and Wednesdays. Sam and Haley love to go across the country together to hunt all types of wildlife.
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Samantha is very driven and knows that she wants to move up the ladder of the Criminal Justice System. Haley, on the other hand, is five foot two and 150 pounds. She is not from a great family, so she has grown up to be harsh and cold when she has to be. School has always been a troubling matter for Haley, and she passed with B’s and C’s. Aside from being a Highway Patrol Officer, she wants to stay where she is at in the ranking.
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Overall, they will always be like family. Friends all come in different shapes, and no group is entirely alike. They can come from the same country, background, religion, or the environment. Also, sometimes the best person one can surround themselves with is someone that is entirely different or completely the same. When one has that person they can rely on or count on, they can bring the best out of one another. Haley and Samantha have a common bond that will last forever.
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There are several instances of gender stereotypes portrayed in the hit series Friends. Gender stereotypes are mainly found within the characters’ dating life. The series includes the typical stereotype of men portrayed as “womanizers” or sex-driven with a willingness to do anything to have a one-night stand. The men of Friends are seen dating several women during the show. In season two of the series we see the male characters go through several extents just to have relations with women. Here are a few examples: Joey and Chandler are asked to watch Ross’s son.
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Joey realizes that “women love babies, women love guys who love babies, it’s the whole sensitive thing”. They are later shown walking around in the city trying to attract women using Ben, Ross’s son. (Season 2 Episode 6) Joey, an actor, pretends to be his character Dr. Drake Ramoray so he can date a fan until he realizes she is a stalker. (Season 2 Episode 12) Chandler wears ladies’ underwear because women convinced him that she would find him more attractive if he does so.
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Joey seduces a director’s assistant in order to get an acting job. (Season 2 Episode 13) In the first few seasons of Friends, both Joey and Chandler lack interest in commitment and a long-term relationship. Unlike their male counterparts, the females on Friends are not seen having several one-night stands. The women of the show are often seen in long-term relationships, which is more stereotypical for women to be portrayed as on television.
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Both Monica and Rachel are in long-term relationships during season two. Rachel is in a relationship with Ross and Monica is dating Richard. For Rachel and Monica, getting married, settling down, and having children is very important to them. Monica’s “overall ambition was to start a family. Therefore, Monica exhibited the stereotypical female dream – to be in a committed relationship and to have children” (Marks). This became the pitfall of her relationship with Richard. In episode 6 of season 2 Monica who displays the desire for the perfect family ideal, is visibly upset because Ben Ross’s baby son cries every time he is near her.
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The characters on Friends have stereotypical gender-dominated jobs. The stereotype that “male gender roles imply that men should have high-paying, dominant professions such as doctors or lawyers” is reinforced by the male characters’ careers in the show (Chaffe). Ross is a paleontologist with a PHD in paleontology, Chandler is an IT procurement manager, and Joey is an actor. They all have jobs that are seemingly more respected and have higher pay compared to the female characters. Most males in television are portrayed in upper-management jobs. In Season 2 Episode 14 Joey lands a role in The Days of Our Lives, which is a famous soap opera, it is very obvious that he is making good money when he starts buying a lot of expensive things and eventually moves out on his own thanks to his earnings, before losing the job and again becoming unemployed. Later, in Season 2 Episode 23 Chandler who is a manager at his job has the ability to hire Joey temporarily even though he has no credentials for that job. The women of Friends have female stereotypical jobs. In season two of the sitcom Rachel works as a waitress, Monica is a chef, and Phoebe is a masseuse and a musician.
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Once again, Friends reinforces stereotypical gender jobs. Lauzen notes that “female characters performed more interpersonal/relational action and fewer decisional, political, and operational actions than do male characters” (Lauzen ). In one scene Monica is the head chef at a restaurant but her male coworkers do not respect nor listen to her. She plots a plan to hire Joey and fire him within a few days in an attempt to show her male coworkers that she must be taken seriously. In Season 2 Episode 14 Monica is at a job interview. She is asked to prepare a dish for her interviewer who commences making sexual references to her cooking. He asks if the lettuce is dirty, and when Monica says she will wash it he explains that he likes it dirty, he also asks Monica if the tomatoes are nice and firm. Monica reacts by storming off. This is an example of sexual harassment that often occurs toward women in the workplace. Then in the next episode, Monica lands a catering job after some time without one, where she later explains that her mom got her the job furthering the stereotype that she could not find one on her own. The Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media created the tables below. Table 1 indicates the percentage of men and women in media and television with clout positions. Table 2 indicates the percentage of men and women in media and television with STEM-related jobs.
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After watching this show in full again in 2018, I have realized that the show did not age well. A show that I thought was comfortable, simple, and funny as a teenager is now something I see and slightly cringe at. It became obvious to me that within the show, anything that deviated away from a social norm quickly became the next punch line of the episode. Although one could say the show should be cut some slack due to cultural context, it is still no excuse for the toxicity.
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” She continually makes remarks to exclaim her sexuality that are followed up by a comment to reaffirm her unintelligence. For example, we hear her say things like “I may play the fool at times, but I’m a little more than just a pretty blonde girl with an ass that won’t quit” and similar things as such (THE ONE WITH THE RED SWEATER). Within the first few seasons, the show makes a point to reflect back on Monica’s high school years where she was overweight. In doing so, fat-shaming becomes the new punchline throughout the rest of the show.
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The other characters, including Monica herself, continue to obsess over their weight and poke fun at Monica’s overweight phase with retrospect to her love for candy, her attendance in Fat Camp, or the idea that her weight contributes to her virginity. For example, in episode fourteen of the second season we watch as all six characters lounge around and watch a home video of a young Monica and Rachel getting ready for the prom. Within the home video, we see Monica eating a sandwich while waiting for her prom date.
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Then, Joey, one of our prominent male characters in the show, proceeds to yell “Look, someone ate Monica!” fourteen of the second season, the on with the prom as the rest of the gang laughs. There are one-liners thrown towards Monica’s weight throughout the entire show. Whenever a meal needs to be finished, or junk food is present, the jokes about Monica’s “fat phase” start back up. Another example is in the episode The one with all the thanksgivings where the characters have a flashback on Monica’s high school years once again only this time it is Thanksgiving. As the Thanksgiving meal wraps up, Monica’s parents turn to her in assumption that she will finish off all the leftovers. When Monica declines her father yells “She is finally full!” the one with all the thanksgivings and the laugh track shortly follows. Aside from the stereotypes and gender roles thrown at the female characters in this show, there is also a lot of sexist themes within Friends.
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Episode one within season one was one of the first real big sexist themes in Friends that I noticed. In this episode, we see our three male characters discussing women. Ross had just gone through a divorce and is discussing the potential of “what if there is only one woman for everyone” when Joey responds by reassuring him that “there are many kinds of women in the world—like ice cream—and that he just needs to grab a spoon” Season 1 episode 1 the pilot which treats women as objects for men.
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Another example of sexism is in episode nine of season three where the six characters play football. Here the female characters are shown as weak, and incapable of playing a sport with our male characters. Rachel can not even catch a football and when she does, everyone makes a huge deal of it, something that does not occur for the male characters. The males also make sexist jabs at the women throughout the entirety of their game and make fun of their athletic ability. Finally, one of our main female leads, Phoebe, ends up flashing the men just to score some points. However, I did notice that the majority of sexist themes and remarks center around Ross, which leads us into our next critique, homophobia.
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Carol being a lesbian is the center for a lot of sarcastic jokes throughout the show, too. For example, within the very first episode after Ross announces the news of his divorce, he discusses how “Carol always drank beer from the can” and therefore, he should have known she was a lesbian. In another instance, we see that in the homophobic mind of Ross it is okay to question someone’s sexuality while interviewing them. In the episode, Ross and Rachel are looking to hire a nanny. When a male candidate comes into the picture for the position, Ross has a huge issue with it. His masculinity is at risk, he is following the gender stereotype that being a nanny is not a male role, and he is uncomfortable with this man’s sensitivity. Ross also exhibits homosexuality and gender stereotypes in an earlier episode in regards to his son’s behavior.
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Although Ross and Carol split and it becomes known that Carol is a lesbian, she ends up still being pregnant with Ross’ son, Ben. When Ben starts to grow up and pick his toys of choice, he goes for the barbie doll. The rest of the episode circles around Ross trying to steer Ben away from the dolls and more towards more stereotypically masculine toys such as action figures and trucks until finally, someone calls him out on his obsession at the very end of the episode. My final issue with Friends is in regards to transphobia.
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Chandler’s father, Charles, is transgender and a homosexual who works in a drag club where he is the lead performer. Charles is referred to by male pronouns throughout the entirety of the show but is shown as identifying as a woman. This character is merely used to taught. For example, at Chandler and Monica’s wedding, Charles berates Nora, Chandler’s mom, for wearing a revealing dress. Charles says, “Aren’t you a little old to be wearing a dress like that?” , to which Nora responds, “Don’t you have a little too much penis to be wearing a dress like that?” —-
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Books are important in various Unexpected ways. Books allow readers to travel without using their feet. Books give wings to our imagination. Books are full of knowledge, joy, happiness, wisdom and so much more it. Books are more than enjoyment. Books have the capability to transform your life. Books can help you in your hardest time, books make you realize that you are not alone in this world who are struggling. Book gives a solution and gives you a new way and a new perspective to look at things and situations.
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I was ten years old and I had never had my own pet before, not even a fish. I always wanted a dog. I did everything I could to show my parents I was responsible enough to take care of one. I did all my chores; I tried my hardest in school; I even looked up different types of dogs and how to take care of them. So when my parents finally told me we were going to go get me a puppy I felt like I was going to burst with excitement.
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He would chase after it as fast as he could, his ear flopping in the wind. When we couldn’t play outside, we would play hide and go seek inside. I would go around the entire house trying to find the best hiding place I could while he waited in my room. Once I was hidden I would call him and he’d run around the house, room to room until he found me. At night, I would stay up late talking to him about everything. I would tell him about this book I was reading or about this show I had watched on TV. To me he wasn’t just a dog. He was my best friend. All either one of us needed was each other. But things change.
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As I got older, I spent less time with Sammy and more time with my friends. The days spent playing ball in the backyard or hide and go seek around the house became few and far in between. Instead, my days were spent at the mall. I would stay up late talking to my friends instead of talking to Sammy. No matter what though he was always there to greet me when I came home. He always tried to make me feel better when I was sad. He was a loyal and loving friend that I could count on. But then the inevitable happened. He died.
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When Sammy died I was heartbroken. He had become such a huge part of my life and now it felt like there were gaps missing in it. All I could think about were the moments we had spent together and the moments we should have spent together, instead of me going off with my friends. I thought of him laying on my bed next to me as I read a book. I thought of him chasing me around the backyard at full speed. I thought of how excited he was to see me every time I walked through the front door. I wished I had cherished those moments instead of letting them become another part of my day. I didn’t realize how much I expected him to always be there until he was gone. All I wanted to go back in time and tell myself how much I would regret not spending more time with him.
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There is a reason that so many science fiction movies revolve around the idea of artificial intelligence. How will artificial intelligence grow to affect us in the future? Why are people like Elon Musk, Joe Rogan, Isaac Asimov and Paul Ford so focused on worrying about artificial intelligence? Artificial intelligence (AI) is all around people everywhere but the real question is: in the future, will we be living with robots as friends or will we be fighting them for our lives and control of how we do things? America needs to consider the danger of artificial intelligence and how it will affect us in the future.
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” Musk added. “I do think we need to be very careful about the advancement of AI.” (2018) Artificial intelligence, if not taken care of properly, could turn into a very dangerous mistake. People say “learn from your mistakes” but a journalist Maureen Dowd says that we don’t want to learn from our mistake with artificial intelligence (Piper). Joe Rogan talks with Elon Musk about why he’s worried about AI and Elon says, “Something’s going to happen, and we aren’t going to be able to control it.
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Isaac Asimov, the first to focus of robots and artificial intelligence, not only predicted what would happen with robots but how to control them too. He created three laws, or rules to implant into the robot’s head. The three rules are, “A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm. A robot must obey orders given it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law. A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law.” (Asimov, I. 1942, Runaround, Bell publishers) Asimov thought many years ago that if a robot has these rules, nobody would be hurt. If they don’t, however, that may change. Arthur C. Clark a very close friend of Asimov’s predicted the future too, he believed that computers would develop a mind and a consciousness of their own. Arthur C. Clark created a legendary movie called “2001: A Space Odyssey”. The movie in a short explanation is about astronauts that are sent on a mysterious mission, their ship’s computer system, HAL, begins to display increasingly strange behavior, leading up to a tense showdown between man and machine that results in a mind-boggling trek through space and time. This caused an up rise to many people because United States and the Soviet Union wanting to see who’s rocket ships were the best — was at its peak. The latest developments were reported in the news media almost daily (Snider 2010). Not only did people get a thrilling movie to watch, but also probably a bit of worry. When this movie was seen, it caused a type of curiosity of, “could this really happen?”
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The intelligence of machines will soon be above that of humans (Ford). If machines are already doing what they are now, when they are even smarter, what will they be able to do? “Stephen Hawkings, alongside other notable Technologists including Elon Musk and Bill Gates have warned of what tremendous harm AI could bring to mankind despite the many possibilities it offers,” says Plus TV Africa. A video proving that AI is skyrocketing, says that 4 robots killed 29 scientists in japan by “metal bullets”. The worst part is that the scientist took out two of them, took apart the third, but the fourth robot started to restore itself and somehow connected to an orbiting satellite to gather information on how to rebuild itself even stronger than before. Also, Tia Ghose believes, “Intelligent robots will overtake humans by 2100”. (2013) If so, many people are worried about this, what are we doing the stop it? Elon Musk said that once it arrives there is no controlling it. (2018)
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However, Atul Rai states, “It’s the human which makes the phenomena positive, negative, friend or foe; when Newton discovered third law of motion it was not meant for developing weapons. Same goes for AI – people can use it for developing medical diagnosis equipment or killing machines; the only thing that matters is who is using it and for what.” (2017) Many people may argue that technology is not a threat, and others such as Elon Musk, Tia Ghose, and Bill Gates have a reason to be concerned. “There’s quite a bit of acceleration in the development of AI systems,’ says Bart Selman, a Cornell professor and AI ethicist who was at an event with Musk. ‘And that’s making it more urgent to look at this issue.’ (2018)
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There are many things that we don’t know about artificial intelligence. It’s hard to know what to believe. But thanks to the pioneering work of computational scientists, neuroscientists, and AI theorists, a clearer picture is starting to emerge. We already have computers that match or exceed human capacities. NYU research psychologist Gary Marcus has said that “virtually everyone” who works in AI believes that machines will eventually overtake us: “The only real difference between enthusiasts and skeptics is a time frame.” Futurists like Ray Kurzweil think it could happen within a couple of decades, while others say it could take centuries (2018). Many people think that it may not ever happen.
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Unfortunately, AI is programed to do something devastating. “Autonomous weapons are artificial intelligence systems that are programmed to kill. In the hands of the wrong person, these weapons could easily cause mass casualties. Moreover, an AI arms race could inadvertently lead to an AI war that also results in mass casualties.” Says Max Tegmark, the president of the Future of Life Institute. Even though AI is also programmed to do good, it still develops a method of destructiveness to achieve its goal. AI is all around people every day. For example, an Amazon Echo/Amazon Alexa, they speak back as if they were a human. Many scientists have claimed that computers are and will be smarter than humans and these devices by amazon, are just one of many examples. The number one Example of AI are clearly smartphones, if you are using a smartphone, you are interacting with AI whether you know it or not (Beebom, 2018).
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Peoples lives are impacted by artificial intelligence on a daily basis. Whether using smartphones, surfing the internet, buying products online, using navigation, wasting time on social media or listening to songs on the best music streaming service, AI is impacting everyday choices in one way or another. Humanities biggest threat/AI is developing to grow smarter than humans and is on top scientists’ minds. AI is not worrying people for no reason. Artificial intelligence needs to be used and handled cautiously.
Topic: friendship

Most people agree the greatest friend in life is your dog. Almost every household owns a dog and considers them to be a part of the family. They get a dog expecting to enjoy their company through the long journey of life. In the Chevy commercial, ‘Maddie’, it tells a story about a little girl whose best friend is a dog. Maddie goes everywhere the girl does all throughout her life. Over the whole commercial, you see them both bond from day one till the end of Maddie’s life.
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Ethos in modern language is credibility, pathos is emotion and logos is logic. The fact that Chevy Maddie is a strong commercial is depended on the Aristotelian appeal of ethos (credibility) more than any other appeal as Chevy is from Chevrolet, a reliable automobile company. Pathos (emotion) is appealed and targeted by bringing the dog as a companion to life and emotional appeal thus generated as a pet are considered to be faithful. In fact, a logical argument is provided in the form of connection and approximation between the faithful credibility of dog and Chevy (Assignment # 2: Rhetorical Analysis of Chevy AD Commercial).
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The rhetorical needs appeal of brand recognition and appeal that allows the people to remain cling to the brand they are already familiar with. The companionship is generated through the dog that is slowly and indirectly evading the psyche of the viewer and connected to the glimpses of Chevy by important connections, two of them are faithfulness and companionship. The dog and Chevy are both connected to the pathos because two insubstantial emotions both positive arose (Commercials, 2).
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The connection is established through the screenplay and the fluctuation between indoor and outdoor thence based on pathos. The targeted audience is already aware of the Chevrolet brand and love and affection is introduced again in this ad through animal love. The other dimension sought is, it would be rhetorical to see ad through the eyes of a person whose logic is disrupted, it would again make strong claims as the emotion pathos is supreme and thought-provoking.
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When the commercial first appears, it shows an older woman crying while petting her bright coated golden retriever. As calm, relaxed music plays in the background, the short clips are her life from the time Maddie died till the time she first picked her out. The next scene Maddie is sleeping peacefully on the sofa while the same younger version of the women is gently rubbing her fur. After that Maddie is walking in the bright sunshine with the young owner during a nice fall day. Maddie is playing in the leaves and enjoying the walk. After that Maddie is moving into an apartment with the women just a little younger. Following that scene, Maddie is taking pictures with her owner as the young women graduates.
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After that Maddie is shown comforting her owner in a teenage appearance through a breakup and through a new boyfriend. Next, Maddie is in the back of a Chevy while the teenage owner is learning how to drive. The teenager is shown at an age of about 5 during her birthday while she is blowing out candles hugging and squeezing Maddie. They build forts and share fantastic heartwarming moments together. Next, the little girl is shown picking out Maddie for the first time as a puppy. The final scene is the little girl walking away holding little Maddie in her arms, getting into a Chevy. The words, ‘A best friend for life’s journey’, along with the Chevy symbol is shown on the screen (2014 Chevy Commercial – Maddie).
Topic: friendship

This commercial’s biggest appeal is pathos. The commercial displays comforting scenes about a girl and her dog bonded for life. It shows adventure, happiness, love, and excitement. A viewer’s attention is instantly caught by all the emotional dog scenes. Maddie and the little girl’s adorable relationship make the commercial stand out. At the end of the commercial, it shows the little girl picking put Maddie from a large group of dogs to show she’s special. The strongest use of pathos in the whole commercial is the very beginning. Maddie is sitting on the table while the older women gently rub her, and kisses her just like the first time they met as she is putting her to sleep. Chevy uses great examples of pathos to persuade people to buy their car.
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Even though Chevy uses great examples of pathos in their commercial, they incorporate convincing examples of ethos as well. Chevy was originally founded in 1911 and has been winning over consumers ever since. At the time of Chevy being founded 270 American automotive brands existed. Now only 4 brands remain today and Chevy is one of them. Because Chevy is a trusted brand it automatically stands out better than the rest and resonates as credible. Allowing viewers to see the car following the little girl and her journey with Maddie makes the car seem even more reliable. Another example of ethos is the audience Chevy is targeting. Chevy is targeting families owning dogs which make up 69,926,000 citizens in the United States Chevy uses scenes that will capture the idea of a lovely and dependable family. For example, the pretty walks in the park, the adorable little birthday party, teaching her how to drive. Chevy’s great credibility and appeal to the viewer make this commercial a great example of using credibility for persuasion.
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Chevy shows great use of logos as well. Chevy portrays to be a car that will last you a lifetime. When choosing a car to buy, Chevy is the way to go. The words at the end tell you that it will last for a life time’s journey. One scene showed the teenage girl learning how to drive in the same car that is shown at the end of the commercial when she’s little and picking out Maggie. Having the car in all these scenes is portraying Chevy to be a lifetime lasting car. Chevy shows that it’s the best car to have for all journeys and travels. It shows how happy it came to make a family as well. The use of logos shows the audience that Chevy is the car to choose for a lasting lifelong car.
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Basically, Chevy does a great job of advertising the car to family and dog owners through pathos, logos, and ethos. Sensitive viewers will be informed of the great product by the adorable relationship between Maggie and her owner. The lovable but informative commercial makes Chevy reliable and easy to comprehend. The car being able to grow with the little girl shows how reliable it is for families. This commercial represents Chevy’s lifelong commitment and dedication to providing reliable vehicles.
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If we were playing a game of 20 questions, what would you guess if I said, “This object is a four-legged, carnivorous mammal with a great sense of smell and hearing?” Maybe a bear, a deer, or even an elephant. Now, what if I said, “This animal lives with you in your home, greets you happily every time they see you, and they just want to give you all of their love?” Most people would now see that I am talking about dogs; A man’s best friend, a support system, and a service in the workforce.
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Although it takes lots of obedience from the dog and patience from the owner, dogs make one of the best hunting partners. The best breeds for this task are Retrievers, Spaniels, and Pointers, each with their own unique set of skills. Retrievers are most commonly used in the sport of hunting ducks or geese. They lock their eyes on the shot game and only retrieve when they receive the command to do so. Pointers can also run the role of a Retriever, but they are known to be able to hunt any terrain.
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Dogs also make great support animals. They can be trained to help with just about any task. They can provide services such as being a Guide dog, Hearing dog, Mobility Assistance dog, Diabetic Alert dog, Seizure Alert/Response dog, Psychiatric dog, Autism Support dog, or even as an Allergy Detection dog. These dogs allow their owners to go about their daily lives and help them with tasks they otherwise could not do. Some of these dogs have the opportunity to save people’s lives, either through a long-term effect or in a sudden situation. Dogs are often used in different types of therapy. T
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herapy and Service dogs both receive training, but play different roles in a community. Whereas Service dogs are assigned to one differently-abled person, Therapy dogs help those other than their owner. They visit a diverse set of places; schools, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, and other places where the community of people can receive a positive impact from the dog. In a survey conducted by Therapy Dogs International, they found the positive effects of pet therapy on residents and patients in facilities in the following ways: 86% increase in verbalization and socialization, 92% increase in positive mood alternations, 76% increase in more positive responses, and a 63% increase in physical movement/mobility. It also provided people with a distraction to their pain, gave them something to look forward to, and reduced anxiety and aggressive behaviors. I can testify to the benefits that dogs can bring through therapy.
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After my father had multiple back surgeries, he was put on disability through his healing process. The only company he had at home with him throughout the day were our two dogs. They mimicked his emotions and knew how to react when he needed something. If he was having a bad day, they would lay in bed with him and cuddle with him. If he was having a particularly good day with little pain, they acted as a mode of motivation for him to get up and go on with his day. When he could walk down the driveway to pick up the paper in the morning, the dogs were right there next to him, watching his every move to ensure he was okay. After his successful trip back to the front of the house, the dogs ran a victory lap around the yard for him. Dogs can also positively benefit people in certain areas of work.
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The most known job a dog can have, other than a Service or Therapy dog, is a Police dog. This breed of dog is most commonly a German Shepard, but they can also be Rottweilers, Dobermans, or Belgian Tervurens. K-9’s go through extensive training, so they can serve in the line of duty. They start with obedience training and then go on to learn about the specific field they will be working in. Police Patrol dogs are looked at as another unit on the streets. They are trained to protect their officer and trace the scent of a criminal, drugs, and other specific scents, much like Drug Detection and Scent Tracking dogs.
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However, Drug Detection dogs are only trained to find different narcotics without getting distracted by other scents. Scent Tracking dogs focus on tracking a certain scent of a suspect who has fled or a missing person, no matter the intensity of the smell. The best breeds for this job are Bloodhounds and Beagles because of their strong nose. Each of these dogs is placed with a handler after its initial training, which will then be continued on duty and when home with it’s owner. Dogs are also very helpful on farms. Like Police Force dogs, these dogs must be easily trainable and be able to maintain a high level of energy. Their job is to round up the animals, normally cows, goats, or sheep. The hardest part about training a dog to herd is that you do not want them to treat your livestock like prey, but you want them to stay fierce and competitive. They circle the livestock or nip at their feet to direct herds in and out of certain areas.
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Michalopoulou charts the fallings, downs, and ups that can be witnessed from bonds between two friends. The novel which has been written beautifully and makes a comparison of the friendship while exploring the political system present in democracy and totalities (Emmerich, 25-35). Flawlessly that has been translated by Amanda makes use of politics in Greek, the radical protest and the world of arts to explore the joys and dangers that come up with best friends. The writer puts this danger as “odiodsamato” which could be translated to mean “frenemies.
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The friendship described during childhood carries powerful psychic charge and emotion which casts the overwhelming shadow in our memories. It is demonstrated in the union between the two girls who were tinged with biting antagonism as illustrated by Micalopoulou’s novel. The title is provocative, and it suggests that Anna who was her best friend did not inspire the narrator and who is also the protagonist. Their relationship is viewed as being abusive because Maria constantly challenged her childhood classmate who was also her best friend. Through her dictation, Anna can direct and dictate Maria’s thoughts, place of residence, political ideology and romantic interest. This makes the novel be an accurate portrayal of friendship between the two females. The novel also portrays our desire of clinging to the people who elicit some parts of our lives instead on remaining in a cling of darkness.