TOOLS THAT CHANGE THE WAY WE THINK

The biggest problem I have with this is that ONE, they can pretty much CONTROL OUR BRAINS ! and TWO we basically no longer Learn for ourselves and are just going to believe what ever is told to us. Now I haven't even addressed the case of viruses or other attacks by enemies. I don't think that people understand that...... (drum roll) IT IS OKAY IF SOME TECHNOLOGICAL IDEAS ARE NOT ACTUALLY DONE ! 

FILTER BUBBLES

Well I learned from this video that Fahrenheit 451 is actually happening but instead of erasing the information they are just making it blind to us, (different method but same effect.) Now I'm unsure of what I am actually being told by the internet EVEN MORE! I guess to me the biggest question right now is when will it be too much, or when will these filter bubbles seas to advance. The best thing to better your searches is to use sites like Duck Duck Go , which do not personalize your preferences in what you might be more interested to know.

Value of learning/ value of life

For this week me and my group are doig a quick review of Hamlet's "to be or not to be" speech.
On the agenda we are focausing on vocab, and a couple examinatory questions about the speech. Now I am also doing a side project for Dr. Preston, I'm trying to shoot for about a three page essay or more about an interesting artist.

VOCABULARY #4

 accede- assent or agree to a demand, request, or treaty. Assume an office or position.
 brandish- wave or flourish (something, esp. a weapon) as a threat or in anger or excitement.
 comprise- consist of; be made up of.
 deft- neatly skillful and quick in one's movements.
 destitute- without the basic necessities of life.
 explicit- stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
 extirpate- root out and destroy completely.
 inopportune- occurring at an inconvenient or inappropriate time.
 ironic- using or characterized by irony.
 musty- having a stale, moldy, or damp smell.
 officious- assertive of authority in an annoyingly domineering way, esp. with regard to petty or trivial matters.
 ominous- giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening; inauspicious.
 pinnacle- a high, pointed piece of rock. Set on or as if on a pinnacle.
 premeditated- think out or plan (an action, esp. a crime) beforehand.
 rampant- Severe, unchecked caries that affect multiple teeth. 
 solace- comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness.
 stately- a large and fine house that is occupied or was formerly occupied by an aristocratic family.
 supple- bending and moving easily and gracefully; flexible.
 suppress- forcibly put an end to.
 venal-showing or motivated by susceptibility to bribery.

FALL #3

 accomplice-a person who helps another commit a crime.

 annihilate-destroy utterly; obliterate.

 arbitrary-based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.       

 brazen-bold and without shame. Made of brass.

 catalyst-a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself undergoing any permanent chemical change.

 exodus-a mass departure of people, esp. emigrants.

 facilitate-make (an action or process) easy or easier.

 incorrigible-(of a person or their tendencies) not able to be corrected, improved, or reformed.

 latent-(of a quality or state) existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden; concealed.

 militant-combative and aggressive in support of a political or social cause, and typically favoring extreme, violent, or confrontational methods.

 morose-sullen and ill-tempered.

 opaque-not able to be seen through; not transparent. 

 paramount-more important than anything else; supreme.

 prattle-talk at length in a foolish or inconsequential way. Foolish or inconsequential talk.

 rebut-claim or prove that (evidence or an accusation) is false. Drive back or repel (a person or attack).

 reprimand-a rebuke, esp. an official one. Rebuke (someone), esp. officially. 

 servitude-the state of being a slave or completely subject to someone more powerful.

 slapdash-done too hurriedly and carelessly.

 stagnant-(of a body of water or the atmosphere of a confined space) having no current or flow and often having an unpleasant smell as a consequence.

 succumb- fail to resist (pressure, temptation, or some other negative force).

VOCABULARY #2

obesity- the condition of being grossly fat or overweight.

accumulate- gather together or acquire an increasing number or quantity of.

mass- a coherent, typically large body of matter with no definite shape./ the majority of. 

disease- a disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant, esp. one that produces specific signs or symptoms or that affects a specific location and is not simply a direct result of physical injury.

diet- the kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats. a special course of food to which one restricts oneself, either to lose weight or for medical reasons.

prevalence- the fact or condition of being prevalent; commonness.

stigma- a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person.

prevent(able)- capable of being prevented; "conscious of preventable human suffering

adolescent-(of a young person) in the process of developing from a child into an adult.

cardiovascular- of or relating to the heart and blood vessels.

excessive- more than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.

mechanism- a system of parts working together in a machine; a piece of machinery. a natural or established process by which something takes place or is brought about.

sedentary- (of a person) tending to spend much time seated; somewhat inactive.

predispose- make someone liable or inclined to a specified attitude, action, or condition.

syndrome- a group of symptoms that consistently occur together or a condition characterized by a set of associated symptoms.

Fall Vocab #1

Expository- intended to explain or describe something

Composition- the nature of something's ingredients or constituents 

Assuage-to make milder or less severe (unpleasant) 

Decadence- the act or process of falling into an inferior condition or state

Hackneyed- lacking significance through having been overused 

Coalition- a combination or alliance

Transcend- to rise above or go beyond; overpass; exceed

Meritorious - deserving reward or praise. 

 Lurid- gruesome; horrible; revolting

Petulant- childishly sulky or bad 

Denotation- the dictionary version 

Connotation - slang version 

My First Week

1: No, not at all. I have access to the internet and a printer at pretty much all times of the day.

2: The best learning experience I had was from last year in Dr Preston's class. He was teaching us remixing and different techniques on learning information. It opened my eyes on how to learn and how to teach others.

3: I guess I'm most excited to see what we cover this year, Last year was such an awesome experience that I know this year will be even better. I would say i'm only concerned about the work load, but I feel like it isn't going to be to much. It will make a difference by opening my eyes and mind to knew things and new ideas to create.

5 GOT TO SOURCES FOR NON-FICTION

Those are all links to get websites where you can get some options on a non-fiction novel !



 1: Good Reads  

 2: 5 Best Non-Fiction Books of The Year

 3: Non-Fiction That Will Suck You In  

 4: Non-Fiction of 2013 So Far

 5: Good Reads again !