Glowing Thoughts

Blog #4 There is a saying that a picture is worth a thousand words. In some cases, this is true. Powerful images are used to convey a major point or purpose quite often. That being said, adding a caption to a photo allows the message to be pinpointed so that the person viewing the concept knows exactly what it is trying to say. With a description to further explain the message, there should be no confusion or doubt when considering what the purpose is. For UNICEF, they have made some powerful imagery into a heart-felt message that does ultimately benefit children because the raw nature of the pictures really speaks to people, and sways them to donate to that organization. However, when looking at the pictures, all a viewer knows is that there is a child somewhere in the world that does not have a good life or set of circumstances. For some donors, this is enough for them to open their wallets. Others might question what exactly is going on behind the scenes. The questions they...

Blog Post #3 Gerard Jones' argument on the impact of violent media on children and teens shed some light on the positive effects that these media can have. He states that kids can develop leadership skills by looking up to their comic book heroes, or become more creative by being inspired to make wild stories of their own. Further, video games are very much like these comic books in that they provide a chance for young people to release negative emotions without any grizzly aftermath. However, though there seems to be some developmental benefits to early exposure of violence to children, some effects can be equally as devastating. Sometimes, these kinds of outlets can have the opposite influence on kids. Instead of becoming less frustrated or angry when playing a first-person shooter, the player can instead become cavalier when it comes to murder in real life. This is the kind of situation that could, and has, snowballed into a huge problem. All it takes is one psychologic...

Blog Post #2 A true argument is a statement or fact advanced for the purpose of influencing the mind. However, contrary to popular belief, argument is not a yelling match. It is simply a civilized way to talk about a person's point of view and why they think it is correct in a more professional manner. People will often use this method of conversation when they are attempting to persuade others of their point of view- this art is otherwise known as Rhetoric. In order to achieve an optimal and successful argument, it will be in the Rhetor's best interest to keep an open mind during their speech. By doing this, those involved in the argument will not be tempted to interrupt or disregard the other's opinion. The result will be more than one person understanding the same point of view as desired. On the other hand, when one is not open-minded to another's opinion, it promotes an unhealthy environment for any debatable discussion. The free-flow of thought and speech...