Exploring the Blank Slate Theory of Human Nature

 Human nature is the idea that all individuals share common features from birth. There are many theories circulating social sciences nowadays regarding human nature. The debate revolves around the question as to whether or not humans are born with a ‘blank slate’ or not. The idea of the blank slate means everyone is equal … Read more

Discuss the Change from Linear to Circular Economy for Built Environment

 2. Circular Economy This chapter will discuss the change from a linear economy towards a circular economy. It starts with clarifying the definition, principles and characteristic of a circular economy. Subsequently will multiple drivers for change be mentioned, explaining why this change towards a new type of economy is needed. Above all will this … Read more

Have Smartphones Destroyed a Generation? (Twenge)

It seems inevitable. No matter your gender or age, we have all been allured by the power of smartphones. Jean Twenge, who is an American is a professor of psychology at San Diego State University, author, consultant, and public speaker. Twenge spends her time researching researching generational differences, including in work values, life goals, and … Read more

4 Billion People Living in Cities: Jointly Creating Sustainability for Present and Future Generations

 In today’s society, more people are living in cities; an estimated 4 billion people (accounting for half the planets population) live in cities. Asian cities seem to be the most prevalent for this with East Asia/ The Pacific having around 1.2 billion people living in cities. With modern cities, usually being the hub for … Read more

Socrates’ Affinity Argument Explored: Plato’s Phaedo and Immortality of the Soul

 Plato’s Phaedo depicts a conversation between Phaedo and Echecrates about the final hours before Socrates death. Although Plato was not present that day, Phaedo was and he gives his account of the events that occured and the dialogue Socrates engaged in. Throughout the dialogue, Socrates presents four main arguments in regards to the immortality … Read more

How to Manage Stress and Balance (speech notes)

# Stress Welcome to Explore Your Enthusiasm. My name is xxx and I’m filling in for Tara while she is on parental leave. Today I want to touch on something I’ve been seriously affected by and see affecting my friends on a pretty much daily basis: stress.  But it doesn’t look like stress at first, … Read more

Unpacking “Offred’s “Freedom” in The Handmaid’s Tale” by Margaret Atwood

 SAMAR SINGH Literature & Controversy 20 Oct 2018 Dr. Kahn Midterm Research Paper Offred’s “Freedom” in The Handmaid's Tale, by Margaret Atwood The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood is a 300 pages’ epistolary fiction which allows readers to induces the structure of an entire apocalyptic society, through the story of one character. Atwood derives and … Read more

Uncovering Sexual Harassment’s Overlooked Problem in the Workplace

 INQUIRY Is Sexual Harassment Overlooked in the Workplace Prospect for Success Paper Submitted to Ms. Lisa L Rolan Department of Management Belk College of Business UNC Charlotte Submitted by Carleigh Elizabeth Parrish BUSN 1101-006 October 25, 2018 Definition and Purposes of Inquiry The purpose of an inquiry paper is to discover new information about … Read more

Breaking Boundaries: Analyzing the Implications of PATD’s Metaphorical Music Video, “Hey Look Ma…”

 Today, the music industry is breaking boundaries and creating names. Music plays an important role in cultures all across the world, and the impact artists have is great. The messages told in many music videos highlight the changes artists want to see in their life, community, and world. The music video for “Hey Look … Read more

Exploring Christianity and Happiness with “The Ten Commandments” and “The Sermon on the Mount”

 “The Ten Commandments” and “The Sermon on the Mount” are both very crucial regarding Christian beliefs surrounding moral behavior.  “The Ten Commandments” can be found in chapter twenty of the Book of Exodus in the Old Testament.  The commandments were handed to Moses by God, so they are very highly respected in Christianity.  “The … Read more