...dystopian future described by Huxley in “Brave New World,” and not the world described in Orwell’s “1984.” He does an excellent job proving facts and disturbing anecdotes, but he lacks showing the audience an opposing viewpoint. Despite this he is able to clearly show is agreement, by proving emotion supported by fact. Postman is able to connect with his audience through his credentials. The student feels that Postman shows a dangerous path that American Culture may be on, and is able to provide a warning to those who listen to his speech. Analysis of Neal Postman’s “Amusing Ourselves to Death” “What is dangerous about television is not it’s junk. Every culture can absorb a fair amount of junk, and, in any case, we do not judge a culture by its junk but by how it conducts its serious public business. What is happening in America is that television is transforming all serious public business into junk.” (Postman, 1984, p. 2) In his speech, "Amusing Ourselves to Death," Neil Postman, Columbia University graduate, and one time chair of the Department of Culture and Communication, made the point that American culture is headed for a culture like that described in Adlus Huxley's "Brave New World," and not the culture described in George Orwell's, "1984." He described the world imagined in 1984 as a place where there were no books, and where the people are prisoners to the government that controls them. In contrast, Mr. Postman describes the culture in "Brave New World...
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...America-Home of the Brave, Land of the Free. We hear this almost every day. Have you ever thought about just what it means. We all have different opinions but I am going to tell mine. When I hear those 8 words I think about how much effort it took to get here. I'm talking about all the people who has worked for us to get here. All the sacrifices they made for us. Home of the brave. The soldiers are the brave. They are the reason we are here. They had to be brave all the way from the beginning. They were brave in the wars. They are Brave in a criteria. They were their when we were weak they didn't have to sign up to sacrifice their life but they did knowing that It would lead to a better future, and for us to be free. They...
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...A hero is defined as "a person who, in the opinion of others, has heroic qualities or has performed a heroic act and is regarded as a model." Every society has an ideal hero, someone who possesses the qualities that they believe a person should have. Beowulf and Captain America both possess the qualities that the Anglo-Saxon people and those of the 1940's saw as great. Both coming from times of war they share various similar qualities. However, coming from completely different time periods they also have multiple differences in the way they fight these wars and the way the act outside of the battle field. Coming from a time of war is one of the biggest similarities of Captain America and Beowulf. Captain America's biggest enemy being Red...
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...There are many different predictions of the future by various people which can influence society to have a better understanding of the world and help to create a better future. These predictions are interpreted differently by society, leading to predictions that are more popular than others. Social critic Neil Postman expresses his opinions on both George Orwell and Aldous Huxley’s visions of the future, believing that Huxley’s less popular vision in Brave New World is more realistic and relevant to current society than Orwell’s vision in 1984. Postman’s assertion was correct, and Brave New World is more accurate than 1984 in its predictions of the future, as it provides a better understanding of contemporary society. Huxley’s novel, Brave New World, provides a better prediction of the future because of its assumptions on implosion of society. Rather than portraying the idea of an outside force such as the government taking over America and destroying society, Huxley proclaims that, “no Big Brother is required to deprive the people of their autonomy, maturity, and history.” An external force is not required to destroy...
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...Fearing the Future America, “land of the free and home of the Brave”… New World. Many people feel that the government and media is conditioning us to act a certain way. To most Americans the idea of not having your own freedoms is an absurd thought, but is it really that far of a stretch from reality? Has the government and media conditioned us slowly into thinking certain things, whether it’s television, advertising, internet, or even education? The government has been making regulations and standards to categorize us in a very strategic manner. It all comes down to a test score, the (SAT/ACT). These two scores can make, or brake a person. Is it really fair to have an individual’s life determined on how you act and score on a test as a late teen? Does the SAT and other standardized tests really predict your future success, the...
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...Among those brave people are our founding fathers. George Washington was the courageous military leader that led the colonists to victory and later became the very first president of the United States of America. With lots of hard work, dedication, and care, he laid the foundation of our country and set the precedent for future presidents. In Washington’s Farewell Address, he said that, “[he has], with good intentions, contributed towards the organization and administration of the government the best exertions of which a very fallible judgment was capable” (Washington). He tried his very best to make something of this country, and his hard work has mixed with other traits to become the American identity. Another important leader was Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States. Lincoln was faced with the extremely challenging task of uniting the northern and southern states after slavery had split...
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...because if it wasn't for his bravery and honor the colony of Georgia probably wouldn't be established and be part of the marvelous United States of America. James Oglethorpe was born on December 22, 1696 in Godalming, United kingdom or back then you would prefer England, but unfortunately the first founder of Georgia passed away on June 30, 1785 in Cranham, Upminister, United kingdom. James E. Oglethorpe was a British soldier, although a member of the Parliament as well, but he was the most famous for being the profound founder of the colony of Georgia, and because of him it opened many peoples' eyes in England to discover the unexplored New World. People consider the English philanthropist James Oglethorpe the outstanding hero of Georgia , and I can see how because he had an impact on the world with his breath taking work. Georgia wouldn't be how it is today if James Oglethorpe didn't have the passion to explore and beg the king of England to let him and other colonist set up a colony that later on would be a place that has a major impact on the united states today! James Oglethorpe came to make a trustee colony in 1732 to help prisoners and people in dept to get a fresh start after being locked up in prison with...
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...War is a vicious practice won not only by treacherous weapons, but by brave soldiers. There have been many wars in the history of the United States of America and the brave, loyal, and aging soldiers are known as veterans. They are quietly living among the people as average citizens and heroes. For freedom and justice, they fought for our country with outstanding bravery and reverence. Not only were Veterans important on the battlefield, but they are also significant to the United States future and history. A veteran signed to devote a part of their life, willingly or unwillingly, to support and defend every citizen’s freedom. Veterans are important to our nation’s history because they are living story books. Many veterans tell their personal background and war accounts to their grandsons and granddaughters. Many veterans write books or short stories about their accounts. Their stories, which are carried on through generations, personalize the tragedy of war. The personal accounts of our nation’s veterans become a part of our nation’s history, which has the power to impact lives in the future. Veterans are important to our nation’s future. Post 9/11 veterans have a unique distinction in U.S. military history. Unlike their parents or grandparents, who may have been drafted into service during conflict, post 9/11 veterans made an informed choice to possibly risk their lives to defend our country. These veterans have endured a number of challenges, including combat in Iraq...
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...President of The United States of America. 5. Ronald Reagan’s parents were John Edward (Jack) Reagan and Nellie Wilson Reagan. Jack opened a shoe store in 1920 in Dixon, Illinois and was also an alcoholic. 6. During Reagan’s early years, they lived in several towns but ended up moving to Dixon, Illinois in 1920. In 1928, Ronald Reagan graduated from Dixon High School; he was a star athlete and also student body president. During his summer vacations, Ronald Reagan made money working as a lifeguard in Dixon, Illinois. 7. Ronald attended Eureka College in Illinois on an athletic scholarship. He studied and majored in economics and sociology. He also played football, ran track, was captain of the swim team, served as student council president and acted in several school productions. He graduated in 1932 and then worked as a radio sports announcer in the state of Iowa. 8. President Reagan was able to reduce social programs and place restrictions on businesses. He also lowered taxes in order to help the economy get stronger. He also increased military spending while reducing some social programs and measures to increase business. In 1981, President Reagan elected Sandra Day O’Connor as the first woman to the U.S. Supreme Court. 9. President Reagan declared Russia (Soviet Union) as an “Evil Empire” and ordered additional U.S. weapons and troops. He began the “Reagan Doctrine” which assisted people in Africa, Asia and Latin America in fighting against communism. He...
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...population. The government control in Aldous Huxley’s Brave...
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...Chapter 1: America, Land of Plenty? The Times Are Changing Even before immigrants came to Ellis Island looking for a new life filled with bountiful opportunities, the United States of America had declared itself the “land of the free, home of the brave, land of plenty,” and was residence to some extremely successful entrepreneurs. Since then, individuals and families such as the Johnson family (Johnson & Johnson), Sam Walton, Jimmy Dean (Jimmy Dean Sausages), Mary Kay Ash (Mary Kay Cosmetics), Martha Stewart, Leslie Wexner (Limited Brands), and Ralph Lauren have built their consumer product empires from the ground up. These individuals exemplified the American dream: that anyone could become successful and wealthy. People throughout the world believed that once they reached America, this dream could be a reality. One caveat, that was before September 11, 2001. On that day, the unspeakable happened. The United States experienced the worst case of terrorism in its history. It was made even more horrific by being televised on every national and international news channel twenty-four hours a day. The images were ingrained in consumers’ brains. It felt like the beginning of the end. American consumers experienced the end of feeling safe, the end of feeling secure, and definitely the end of prosperity. September 11 changed the landscape of the American consumer. Do we have confidence in the economy? Consumer confidence is critical to the wellbeing of an economy. The more...
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...Imagine growing up in a society where you are pressured by imagination to fit in? America has taken a turn from the land of opportunity, to a routine future. As a result America is a land of conformists because of how we act socially, how our current education system is set up, and how we the people exercise constitutional rights. In our current society we are pressured by ourselves to fit in. When you are a new student, usually you hope to: “fit in.” Fitting in can consist of following the crowd, doing things to fit into a group. This is the new normal within this country. People believe that if they don't, they will lose reputation and other made up thoughts. Anthem is the same kind of society, in the way they act socially. In Anthem you...
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...In the book, Brave New World, by Aldous Huxley the society represents many aspects of today’s world that were mere predictions. Huxley focuses on the process of conditioning to change the children’s mindsets. As our world is changing, we can see some of the same results as the conditioning in the book creates. The conditioning that is constantly shown throughout the whole book is very scarysacry for the fact that in our world, some of these practices are shown in some way. One of the conditionings that are seen early in the book is when the children are getting electrocuted after seeing certain objects, in this case, flowers and books. The children are taught to hate specific objects by showing that pain is associated with them. Once the Director...
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...The America I believe is an America everyone wants to live in. The deafening sound of freedom ringing in your ears. Being able to say whatever you want, and the freedom to do almost whatever you want, the future is what you want to think of it, and you can control and change it! You control your future and what you do Here in America, I’d like to think anything is possible, and I think everyone would like to believe they live in a world full of possibilities. I believe America is the place full of possibility. To really begin, living in America to many is a dream come true, here is a place with multiple opportunities and jobs for everyone living here. I believe in the peace and hand holding, all of the American Citizens united, united...
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...Color Blind or Color Brave? Carrie Rawdan SS236-05 Professor Burnett February, 24th, 2015 The story of Mellody Hobson “Color blind or Color brave” is a powerful speech about the reality of current day racism. She choose to share her brilliant ideas and life experiences by giving a speech on TED. Her stories of racism and her triumph of becoming one of two black woman running a fortune 500 company are intriguing. Mellody Hobson delivers a powerful speech that touches the heart and encourages the mind to decide if we are Color blind or Color brave”. “TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged, and today covers almost all topics — from science to business to global issues — in more than 100 languages” (TED, 2014). This is an amazing opportunity for people to share their views, life experience, and intelligence in a global community setting. Mellody Hobson, the chairwoman for DreamWorks, started her speech on TED with a full audience. She spoke of a story supporting a friend at a predominantly white meeting and was mistaken for the kitchen help. “This experience made her ask herself and friend, is this a good enough reason why we need more racial diversity in the U.S Senate” (Hobson Mellody, 2014)? The daughter of a single mother and five other siblings, Mellody said she was taught at a very young age the realness of the world from her mother. One day after a birthday party, Mellody’s mother did not ask the normal question...
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