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  1. May 2025
    1. Knowing the mob would do the same to Richie, Pop tracked the boy down and stabbed him

      Pop kills Richie because sooner or later, if the mob does not kill Richie, prison guards will! => but he is also coward that he does not willing to sacrifice himself for Richie (the dogs will not touch him if Pop is there) => Pop could have let Richie go but it can be indicated that Richie is going to die out there anyways (or if he is brought back to the prison, he is dying anyways)

    2. There, they came across a white girl whom Blue attacked. She managed to get away (partly, Richie explains, because he intervened), and a lynch mob formed

      another guy falls into Blue's claws but she manages to escape because Richie courageously stops him

    3. After a sleepless night listening to Richie singing, Jojo finds Richie sitting in a tree and brings him with him to Pop

      enidng this once and for all => because Richie is literally disrupting Jojo's health

  2. Apr 2025
    1. Mam taught Jojo about sex when he was eleven. Jojo was painfully embarrassed, but Mam forced him to pay attention

      True to that but also get him careful and prepared to grow

    2. Leonie gives Jojo money and tells him to pay for gas and buy her a coke. Jojo asks for one himself, but Leonie just tells him to bring her change

      such an ignorant bitch

  3. Feb 2025
    1. less motivated to pur-sue happiness as a result of experiencing lower well-being

      low temporal precedence --> not sure which one cause which/which one comes first

    2. Different Ways of Pursuing Happiness

      people in collectivistic culture are motivated to seek happiness through connections, relationships and community activities --> social engagement promotes higher well-being --> definition of happiness (n): social engagement, community activites, relationships, bondage --> more successful in pursuing happiness --> leads to good outcome of better mental well-being

    3. How we define happiness determines what we pursue when we“pursue happiness” and should thus influence whether that pursuitis likely to be successful or not.

      definition of happiness influences the outcome and success rate of the process

    1. groups (like the population of a country) tend to become more unied when facing acommon threat

      we thought that people will work together to take vaccines and unite - conservatives or some other groups of people do not believe in that and seperate

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    1. page 9 has the self-actualization down in the bottom, which is the Blackfoot culture of thinking it was granted to people in the beginning / in-born / innate / and they spend their life living up to it. The way Siksika raise their children is to create a space to express who children are instead of making them the best they can be.

    2. Blackfoot scholar Billy Wadsorth says that Maslow did not “fully situate the individual within the context of community". While this is true on the missing part of Maslow's Hierachy of Needs, he continued on saying something that I disagree as well: "the model would be centered on multi-generational community actualization versus on individual actualization and transcendence". I interpret this as almost total dependence on community without a sense of individualism

    3. I like Maslow more on how he thinks that basic needs, ensuring safety and creating the conditions is for individuals. While I also agree with the Blackfoot interpretation that it is a community responsibility as well, they actually mean living within the community or tribe forever. I think this hinders the process of knowing how to survive on one's own when the community falls into chaos and inorder. It does not mean that we have to isolate ourselves from them, but to survive.

    4. I agree with Maslow because to me, self-actualization is a learning and exploring process of the self, which makes humans unique to one another. It has to be something that we have to go search for. Because people understand themselves in different ways.

  5. Dec 2024
    1. however close the real and imaginary worlds may be, they must not di-rectly interact.

      because once the imaginary world is spilled into reality, all the extremity, best and worse one can ever imagine will actually happen to them or others.

      in physicality, it is horrendous and destructive

      in mentality or in an abstract way, it is spoiled

  6. Nov 2024
    1. pleasure ofsex on earth will be subsumed in the reality of union

      Earthly desire / longing such as sex will be included or placed within union as a subordinate or component element --> turned into something that is holy and accepted by Jesus

    2. sublimation

      to divert the expression of (an instinctual desire or impulse) from its unacceptable form to one that is considered more socially or culturally acceptable

      => shift focus / finding ethically alternative ways to release / express desire (in a way that honor and is accepted by God)

    3. egalitarian

      1 : a belief in human equality especially with respect to social, political, and economic affairs

      2 : a social philosophy advocating the removal of inequalities among people

  7. Sep 2024
    1. No real society can exist when its citizens' only way of relating is in terms of noninterference. The

      a society focused solely on the protection of negative rights—those rights that protect individuals from interference (like the right to free speech or the right to privacy)—is incomplete.

      Human rights also include positive rights, which require proactive engagement from society or the state, such as the right to education, healthcare, or social support.

      => a society based solely on noninterference would fail to meet the deeper, positive obligations that human rights encompass, which are essential for social cohesion and well-being. => fail to promote the conditions necessary for human flourishing, equality, and social justice. => active engagement is needed

    1. seek it for the sake of these consequences is self-defeatin

      seeking truth only for benefits makes us miss its deeper meaning and the pursuit becomes hollow

      => secondary satisfactions are just side effects (practicality) => don't focus on the outcomes

    2. “The Truth”—is an intrinsic good.

      inherently valuable => divine truth / ultimate reality => not because of the benefits it brings but truth itself is worth pursuing

    3. A Christianity that is not socially utilitarian still has social relevance because its imperatives direct it to work in society

      even if Christianity is not primarily focused on achieving specific social outcomes (i.e., it is not "socially utilitarian"), => still remains socially relevant (core moral and ethical teachings: guide Christians to actively engage with and improve society)

    4. Therefore, the prerequisite for a better society is grace, not knowledge or an impossible goodness

      Grace, often associated with forgiveness, mercy, and unearned favor, shifts the focus from human efforts to achieve perfection or intellectual mastery toward a more relational and compassionate approach to societal improvement.

      By emphasizing grace, this perspective highlights the importance of kindness, acceptance of human flaws, and the need for humility in building a just and harmonious society.

      It reflects a view that social transformation is not just a matter of perfecting systems or individuals but recognizing the inherent need for compassion and forgiveness

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    1. lthough being able toidentify the qualitative emotional category of a facial display isof value to socially excluded individuals, distinguishing realfrom fake emotions seems especially important to ensure thatreaffiliation efforts are maximally distributed toward peopledisplaying genuine affiliative cues. Indeed, directing resourcestoward an individual faking an affiliative display would likely bea costly error for socially rejected individuals, who already findthemselves in a perilous situation.

      This passage is saying that for people who feel socially excluded or rejected, it's helpful to recognize different emotions in others' facial expressions. But what's even more important is being able to tell the difference between real and fake emotions. If they put their time and energy into reconnecting with someone who is only pretending to be friendly, it could be a big mistake, especially since they are already in a vulnerable position.

    2. no research has examined the extent to which rejectedindividuals are able to determine whether the expression beingidentified is genuine in the first place

      no scientific/empirical research to back it up

    3. not surprising that people are sensitive to cuesthat indicate potential rejection

      this is relatable on a new level! that fear, anticipation of waiting for the other shoe to drop

  9. Mar 2024
    1. The results of air quality modeling showed that the annual average concentrations of NO2 were higher than the standard of Vietnam National Technical Regulation on Ambient Air Quality (QCVN 05: 2013 40 µg/m3) and World Health Organization (WHO) (40 µg/m3). The annual average concentrations of PM2.5 were 23 µg/m3 and were also much higher than the WHO (10 µg/m3) standard by about 2.3 times.

      alarming rate

    1. Overall, reducing PM2.5 concentrations could have prevented approximately 3,807 deaths (95% CI: 2,845–4,730) in Vietnam in 2019, resulting in potential savings of up to $793.0 million (95% CI: 592.7–985.4).

      hypothesize

  10. Nov 2023
    1. a teen holds other people to unrealistically high standards

      from external stimuli, it goes inward into the perfectionistic child, only to adjust their behavior and goes back outward to the environment again, negatively influence other around them

      => it is a perpetuating cycle of perfectionism

    2. perfectionist teenager may try to avoid them by avoiding the risk of making mistakes. That can look like procrastination, paralysis, or not trying. Or their striving can consume so much emotional energy that they eventually experience burnout.

      actions that come along with the feelings

    3. problematic perfectionism comes when anything short of perfection is perceived as a failure

      without achieving a certain amount of perfection in one's performance, the child will feel very demotivated and disappointed as if perfection is the sole determinator for the child's self-worth and values

    4. A teen with a more balanced drive for excellence can get satisfaction from putting in the effort

      learning to regulate the incentive so it does not turn into something pressuring and stress-inducing is important. From here, the motivation becomes a powerful tool for one to strive for greatness + that child will feel happy and joyful during the process

    5. perfectionism in teens is just as likely to create paralysis and a devastating cascade of mental and physical health effects

      detrimental to teens' health / having deleterious effects on their well-being

    6. It’s good for young people to have high expectations for themselves. That’s why perfectionism in children and teens is commonly assumed to be a positive

      high expectation is different from perfectionism in a healthy way if it is regulated to a certain degree. If not, the two can be mistaken as correlation leads to causation

    1. they avoid making mistakes because they interpret mistakes as indications that they have reached their maximum potential

      mistakes are seen as the ultimate boundary or the borderline impossible to cross rather than a pedal to jump to higher grounds and achieve greater deeds if they are viewed correctly

    2. a fixed mindset, or a belief that one is born with a specific, fixed amount of talent and intelligence.

      what some parents think of their children when they show some talents or skills in their early stages of life

    3. children who are unhealthily perfectionistic don’t actually do better in school than their non-perfectionistic peers

      these children think that by being perfectionistic, they will always get what they want, which is to excel far more than others. However, they are either not so much different or even fall behind their peers. In the end, this makes perfectionism more serious and is demanded even more in them which aligns with the thirst for excessive competition against others.

    4. an unshakable fear of failure and mistakes, unrealistically high standards, and feeling that our performance is intertwined with our sense of worth.

      mental health aspects

    5. Perfectionism is pervasive in our lives and our children’s, so much so that demanding perfection of ourselves feels ironically unexceptional

      it spreads through one another, from parents to parents that pass down to children. Because of the widespread myth, no one feels that it is abnormal and it becomes a negative standard of living among them

    6. the desire for perfectionism plays itself out

      "Everything has to be perfect" is probably what their parents say most of the time and it becomes the inner dialogue that is injected into their minds

    7. children and teens are chronically juggling the demands of academics, sports, friendships, social media, family, and extra-curricular activities

      having to deal with so many things at such a young age that they can not get to behave and act in an age-appropriate way

    8. lending themselves to exhaustion, burn-out, depression, and anxiety.

      mental health problems start to appear from here. Children are not allowed enough time to rest and spend for themselves but rather, are forced to live and study in a stress-inducing environment

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    1. “his grades are suffering, which also means he is not able to play football or participatein any extracurriculars,” Darresha George said. “He was on track to graduate early, and now he is falling behind andwill have to work double time just so he can still graduate.”

      because of some people's ignorant and avoidant behavior as well as cruelty and lack of sympathy for others in their communities, they caused others to suffer in many different ways. I am very surprised how they could live with themselves seeing their students like this

    2. when a biracial, 7-year-old girlin Michigan had her hair cut by a school worker without her parents’ permission

      real abuse and insult, unacceptable!!! severely damaging a little girl's mental health, making her scared and potentially cause PTSD

    3. Bradley, whose hair is braided and currently dyed multiple colors, said she attributes a lot of her hairconfidence to her mother, Bernita Bradley, a longtime hair stylist and director of parent voice for the National ParentsUnion.

      bear in mind that insulting someone is also insulting their family and relatives and no one wants to do that to get into real troubles that they cause to themselves

    4. Rights Act of 1964 banned discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, and national origin

      understandable that some problems are still lingering, complete abolishment can never be made on everyone's mindset about discrimination

    5. “When I was in fifth grade, I had a teacher tell me that my blue hair, my pink hair, was unnatural and toodistracting for the other students in the class,

      probably distracting because she did not teach her students to concentrate on the lessons and other important stuffs in schools but rather, shift their attention to uniqueness of others and guilt-trip them

    6. George’s situation has drawn solidarity from young Black people around the nation, who say they have longdealt with discriminatory dress codes and comments from adults about their hair.

      this has long been a widespread problems for the Black community throughout America, making me question this country's system and how it prides itself so much on equality and exclusivity

    7. “teach grooming and hygiene, instilldiscipline, prevent disruption, avoid safety hazards and teach respect for authority.”

      is this to assume that dreadlocks are messy, dirty, disease-infectious, lack of order, education interruption and disrespectful to others?

    8. “My son is well-groomed, and his hair is not distracting from anyone’s education,”

      evidence supporting my idea as to the discrimination brought about by the act

    9. “When you are asked to conform ... and give up something for the betterment of the whole, there is apsychological benefit,” Poole said. “We need more teaching (of) sacrifice.”

      I will never agree with this. Psychological benefit is all about making oneself feel validated, recognized, loved and accepted for who they are, not neglecting or abandoning themselves for others. This kind of mindset from Poole is one of the contributing factors to depression in students as well as violence

    10. Greg Poole, who has been district superintendent since 2006, said the policy is legal and teaches students toconform as a sacrifice benefitting everyone

      "benefiting everyone" here was just an excuse for disgust and discrimination he had deep down below. America is a land of freedom for everyone and possesing itself the individualistic culture, so there is no need for any sorts of sacrifice such as this one for the good of others

    11. the act does not cover the length of his hair.

      this was confusing and vague, the length of the hair had nothing to do with violation with the act, unless it actually physically harmed someone around the person, but no record or evidence was shown. This was unprecedented, the act needed to be carefully revise or a new chaos and protest would be heated up soon

    12. including to identify tribal affiliation or marriage status, and as clues to safety and freedom for those who werecaptured and enslaved.

      freedom of slavery was one of the most important things in Black history, and we never mess with their history by making inappropriate jokes or insulting their hairstyles

    13. n George’s family, all the men have dreadlocks, going back generations. To them, the hairstyle has culturaland religious importance

      it is generational, many of their members had dreadlocks for a long period of time and they felt unashamed to live with it. Then what's society problem? Black people value and embrace this hairstyle's cultural and religious importance

    14. This is not a fad, and this is notabout getting attention. Hair is our connection to our soul, our heritage and our connection to God.”

      Black communities define the dreadlocks' meaning and why they are proud to go with this hairstyle, "hair is our connection to our soul" actually touched me and made me feel more confused as well as irritated to why many people want to verbally attack Black people for having dreadlocks. It is wrong on so many different levels

    15. For Black people, hairstyles are more than just a fashion statement. Hair has always played an important roleacross the Black diaspora, said Candice Matthews, national minister of politics for the New Black Panther Nation

      making hairstyles a problem will make the Black community feels very insulted, belittled and disrespected. From here, it will not be a surprise if they start to cause more unnecessarily chaotic fights and hatred to those around just because they could not be allowed to have their own hairstyle which is their lifestyle, dignity, self-identity and pride

    16. an acronym for “Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair,”

      why is the law an acronym of this motto? It will only create a society of more chaos, hatred, no order and more violence between different races

    17. “He has to sit on a stool for eight hours in a cubicle,”

      confused towards cruel and unmerciful punishment like this. I think it is based on mainly discrimination, if it were other students, the school would have done something less scary

  12. Oct 2023
    1. Annotating Bibliography

      1) Summarize - main arguments, main points

      2) Assess - useful? reliable info? biased? objective?

      3) Reflect - does it fit into the research? Was it helpful? How does it shape your argument?

    2. First,locate and record citations to books, periodicals, and documents that may contain useful information and ideas on your topic. Briefly examine and review the actual items. Then choose those works that provide a variety of perspectives on your topic.

      Cite the book, article, or document using the appropriate style.

      Write a concise annotation that summarizes the central theme and scope of the book or article. Include one or more sentences that:

      · (a) evaluate the authority or background of the author

      · (b) comment on the intended audience

      · (c) compare or contrast this work with another you have cited, or

      · (d) explain how this work illuminates your bibliography topic.

    3. Abstracts are the purely descriptive summaries often found at the beginning

      Annotations are descriptive and critical; they may describe the author's point of view, authority, or clarity and appropriateness of expression

    4. An annotated bibliography is a list of citations to books, articles, and documents

      Each citation is followed by a brief descriptive and evaluative paragraph, the annotation

    1. Beyoncé’s “Freedom”performance helps frame Black women’s call for freedom, after the promise ofeducation has not been as liberatory as was promised

      liberate: to free (something, such as a country) from domination by a foreign power influential performance, helps bringing Black women's freedom to the surface

  13. Sep 2023
    1. Moreover, feminism is not only about the empowerment of women, it's also about reassessing masculinity and the pressures we put on men in terms of the individuals they aspire to be.

      not just empowerement of women, but also readjusting the thoughts regarding masculinity as well as stop labeling men to be toxic masculine, but encourage them to live as who they want to be

    2. Feminism is fundamentally about equality and solidarity, and anyone who tells you differently desperately needs a reeducation, and possibly a hug.

      sympathizing with people who misunderstand what feminism means

    3. The key words in this definition: MEN AND WOMEN. It's not about the victimization of women, or the vilification of men. It is about equality. Plain and simple, end of story.

      true meaning is not about men or women being victim, but rather, equality for everyone

    4. Well, they may not "need feminism," but all of these individuals at least need a dictionary... It is apparent that they don't understand the basic meaning of feminism and what it represents.

      people protesting are not understanding the true meaning of feminism in society. confusing the term

    1. Emphasis.

      highlighting the subject, making it appears to be outstanding in the sentence. Through adverb and adjectives lying placed before it, it becomes very clear and concise.

      Furthermore, it makes the sentence much more pleasing, or rather, interesting to hold readers' attention onto the lines.

    1. "why can’t it be called humanism if it supports men and women?" => humanism is to support all genders in this modern-day society. It should be to feel proud of being one

    2. BUT FEMINISM SOUNDS LIKE FEMALE… => this is to remind of efforts in removing toxic masculinity out of men's mindset. Welcoming vulnerability, compassion and love for others are what make men even stronger and more admirable

    3. Fostering a more compassionate society: Ultimately, feminism works towards creating a more compassionate and understanding society where individuals are free to be themselves, breaking free from rigid gender roles that harm both men and women. => men should be taught to empathize with those around them. Learn to open their hearts and love endlessly like women

    4. Supporting LGBTQ+ rights and inclusivity: Feminism often intersects with LGBTQ+ rights and advocates for a more inclusive society that supports people of all gender identities and sexual orientations, providing a platform for men who do not adhere to traditional gender norm => i wholeheartedly support this

    5. Challenging toxic masculinity: Feminism challenges toxic masculinity, which pressures men to conform to harmful stereotypes about being aggressive, dominant, unemotional, and sexually aggressive. By doing so, feminism offers men the freedom to express a wider range of emotions and behaviors without being stigmatized. => needs to be strengthened more

    6. Then I have good news for you, my friends – you are a feminist. And that is a good thing. And you should be proud of that. Let me explain why men, women, boys, and girls need feminism. => proud of this part about myself

    7. Angry lesbians who don’t wear bras? Spiteful women who hate men? stereotypical?

      Do you believe men and women should have equal rights and opportunities socially, politically, and economically? => yes, absolutely

    1. I recommend instructors integrate effective study skills into their courses and provide guidance to help students apply these methods

      guide the class with different study strategies to ace exams and maximize their learning process

    2. Research has revealed that test anxiety may stem from students’ realization that they haven’t learned the course material, rather than their ability to recall information during exams

      some just go to class for attendance and don't pay much attention to the lecture (for a variety of reasons)

    3. 4. Teach effective study skills for tests

      this must also include interactions (office hours, class times' questions, and one that many professors are lacking - email response) so that students can keep in touch and address any problems arise

    4. A rubric is a scoring tool that spells out criteria and levels of performance for an assignment

      essential to keep track of what to do and what to expect from teachers when turning in an assignment

    5. Rice University offers a workload calculator that faculty can use to estimate the workload in their courses based on the different kinds of work they assign. I recommend that instructors use this resource to evaluate the time their readings and assignments take. If the quantity or complexity of assignments becomes too much for students, instructors can make adjustments to ensure a more manageable load.

      useful equipment for teachers and lecturers to keep track of their workload assigned to students

    6. An overwhelming workload is a significant cause of stress, as students may feel unable to effectively manage the demands of their coursework.

      too much workload is one of the main contribution to stress and anxiety since professors give out too many assignments but close due dates

      not scientifically and structurally designed for students to maximize their process + making progress

    7. Conversely, using punitive language, such as threatening penalties for not completing certain tasks

      not recommended, i agree with the article that doing this will create fear and distance between teachers and students

    8. The language used in a course syllabus affects how approachable and supportive students perceive their instructor to be.

      first week of college is the best time to start handing out syllabus to guide students throughout the semester. This is very helpful and key factor in reducing college stress

    9. there are also steps that college instructors can take to make the experience less stressful than it would otherwise be

      leading audience to the solutions' part

    10. According to a recent survey of over 12,000 adults in the U.S., 63% of those 18 to 24 who had never attended college said emotional stress is one of the biggest reasons why they are not currently enrolled.

      supporting data to solidify statements

    1. OpenAI is not thinking about educators very much. It has decided to “disrupt” and walk away, with no afterthought about what schools should do with the program.

      perhaps OpenAI appears to not be beneficial for teachers

    2. Instead of “imagining” what ChatGPT might do to the classroom, educators have to adapt discussions, activities, and assessments to the changed environment that it creates

      make assesments with ChatGPT so that it can be used for proper purposes

    3. Even instructors across the country are reportedly catching students submitting essays written by the chatbot

      evidence that it is becoming more serious and is a nationwide problem

    4. “The End of High-School English” and announced that “The College Essay Is Dead.” A Bloomberg Opinion column asserted that ChatGPT “AI will almost certainly help kill the college essay.” A recent research paper tells us that GPT-3 (a precursor to ChatGPT) passed a Wharton professor’s MBA exam.

      a not-so-bright future lies ahead, ChatGPT replacing the element of a true English essay assignment written by students

      more alarming: GPT-3 passing an exam - acing in knowledge and ensuring it can help students plagiarise

    1. We have already mentioned the concerns of plagiarism with these tools, but as noted, many educators believe that rather than ban these technologies, one needs to embrace them and modernize how education should be taught

      banning may not be very effective as trying to adjust and teach users the proper ways to approach

    2. students taking online exams are monitored on cameras, which can monitor not just their surroundings, but their facial expressions, and any movements , monitoring sounds, background noises, all can form a profile of the students emotional state during the exam, and can increase student’s anxiety

      ideas of battling online cheating

    3. ChatGPT is so simple and easy to use that it may create a lazy student syndrome

      drawbacks of ChatGPT => a tool to minimize students' thinking abilities and effort putting in assignments, especially those requiring creative thinking or problem-solving skills

    4. Schools in Alabama, New York, and many other USA schools have also banned access to ChatGPT. In addition, some international universities that have also banned ChatGPT are: Cambridge University, Imperial College of London, Sciences Po in Paris and RV University in Bengaluru, India and no doubt many others

      It also happens in the USA and other countries and is serious that numerous educational facilities ban ChatGPT

  14. Aug 2023
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    1. Themes of Physical Geography

      2 themes: Global Environmental Change and Globalization - GEC => alters the systems and landscapes of the world - Globalization => consequences from human's hands

    1. Stress is stopping students from enrolling in and staying in college.

      key topic: calling out the drawbacks of stress (probably designed courses is one of the reasons)

      I agree! Personally struggling during freshman year