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Karla Pena DB5

Source number one is “The Paradox of Choice” by Barry Schwartz /TEDTalk. From this, the conclusion I found was “If people have freedom, then each of us can act on our own to do the things that will maximize our welfare, and no one has to decide on our behalf. “The premises he used […]

Leo Rodriguez DB 5

The TEDTalk by Barry Schwartz was very interesting. He concluded that the secret to happiness is low expectation. He mentioned that paralysis is a consequent of having too many choices. He mentioned many premises. One of his premises stated that many choices makes people self-blame. Another premise was that many […]

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Discussion Board Post 4: Cults

Review our Discussion Board instructions so that your replies can shine yet again. For this discussion board post, you have 3 options: 1. Create a cult. Perhaps start with something you’re interested in, and think of ways your knowledge about this topic could benefit others. Select a leader (you?). Establish […]

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Discussion Board Post 3: Bias

Review our Discussion Board instructions so that your replies can shine yet again. Select three articles on one topic/ event, either from AllSides or from CNN/ Fox News/MSNBC. On All Sides, you will see many news events covered from three different angles, whereas on CNN/Fox/ MSNBC, you will have to search for […]

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Discussion Board Post 2: Language

Review our Discussion Board instructions so that your replies can shine. Discuss the following questions: 1. What messages/ themes does Beyonce express through the song and video? 2. Are those messages/ themes similar to your initial reaction to the song and video? 3. How did Matsoukas help Beyonce convey those messages/ […]