The document discusses the role of religion and faith in human life. It notes that while religion can provide comfort and community for some, it is also susceptible to manipulation which can cause tension and violence. References are made to how religion is portrayed as being manipulated in Brave New World through the drug soma, which allows people to forget their problems. Overall, the role of religion is shown to be complex, with both benefits of reliance on faith but also risks of ideological manipulation dividing society.
The document discusses the role of religion and faith in human life. It references quotes from Aldous Huxley's Brave New World that discuss using the drug soma as a replacement for religion and tears. The document also discusses how religion can be manipulated to cause tension and violence in society, but also how it provides comfort and reliance for many. It cites several sources on topics like religious manipulation, salvation, toxic religion, and the role of religion in the world.
1. The document discusses whether life extension is an enhancement and how it relates to transhumanism. It presents arguments that life extension is an enhancement because it extends human abilities beyond what is natural.
2. The document argues that discrimination against aging and life extension is irrational and analogous to discrimination based on other attributes like race, gender, or wealth. It proposes using principles of reflective equilibrium to modify judgements that aging is acceptable.
3. The author believes that breakthroughs in rejuvenation biotechnologies will be rapidly refined, and that the first person to live to 1000 years old may only be about 10 years younger than the first 150-year-old. He outlines a timeline and funding needs to achieve robust
This document summarizes Transhumanism and some of its key principles and figures. It discusses the growing Transhumanist movement and some of the areas of debate between Transhumanists and their critics, referred to as Bioconservatives. These include disagreements around the risks of emerging technologies, human enhancement, and what defines personhood and citizenship. The document advocates for promoting innovation and access to emerging human enhancement technologies while addressing safety and equity concerns.
This open letter discusses the author's realization of how their identity categories of being white, middle class, and female have afforded them certain privileges and disadvantages. Through college courses on topics like white privilege, the author came to understand how being white has given them unearned advantages in society. The letter examines how the concepts of race, class, gender and sexuality are socially constructed and shape one's experiences and opportunities. It encourages self-reflection on one's own privileges and role in systems of oppression.
The document discusses several key themes in the film Gattaca including genetic engineering and the moral issues surrounding it, the contrast between human frailty and inhuman perfection, and oppression and discrimination based on genetics. It provides examples of how characters in the film are discriminated against due to their genes and compares this to real-world examples of oppression. It analyzes how the world of Gattaca is dystopic and oppressive for those who are not genetically gifted and explores the relationship between the characters of Vincent and Jerome. Finally, it examines the theme of science versus religion and ethics, and how unchecked scientific discovery without moral or ethical considerations could lead to the type of society portrayed in the film.
The document discusses Charles Darwin's theory of natural selection and how it may not fully apply today. It divides people into three groups: The One Extreme of smart people; The Other Extreme of physically active "dumb" people; and the majority, Those in Between the Extremes, who are swayed by mob mentality. When Those in Between the Extremes fear something fueled by The Extremes, it can lead to poor decisions like the Patriot Act following 9/11. The majority rules but does not take responsibility for consequences.
The document discusses the role of religion and faith in human life. It references quotes from Aldous Huxley's Brave New World that discuss using the drug soma as a replacement for religion and tears. The document also discusses how religion can be manipulated to cause tension and violence in society, but also how it provides comfort and reliance for many. It cites several sources on topics like religious manipulation, salvation, toxic religion, and the role of religion in the world.
1. The document discusses whether life extension is an enhancement and how it relates to transhumanism. It presents arguments that life extension is an enhancement because it extends human abilities beyond what is natural.
2. The document argues that discrimination against aging and life extension is irrational and analogous to discrimination based on other attributes like race, gender, or wealth. It proposes using principles of reflective equilibrium to modify judgements that aging is acceptable.
3. The author believes that breakthroughs in rejuvenation biotechnologies will be rapidly refined, and that the first person to live to 1000 years old may only be about 10 years younger than the first 150-year-old. He outlines a timeline and funding needs to achieve robust
This document summarizes Transhumanism and some of its key principles and figures. It discusses the growing Transhumanist movement and some of the areas of debate between Transhumanists and their critics, referred to as Bioconservatives. These include disagreements around the risks of emerging technologies, human enhancement, and what defines personhood and citizenship. The document advocates for promoting innovation and access to emerging human enhancement technologies while addressing safety and equity concerns.
This open letter discusses the author's realization of how their identity categories of being white, middle class, and female have afforded them certain privileges and disadvantages. Through college courses on topics like white privilege, the author came to understand how being white has given them unearned advantages in society. The letter examines how the concepts of race, class, gender and sexuality are socially constructed and shape one's experiences and opportunities. It encourages self-reflection on one's own privileges and role in systems of oppression.
The document discusses several key themes in the film Gattaca including genetic engineering and the moral issues surrounding it, the contrast between human frailty and inhuman perfection, and oppression and discrimination based on genetics. It provides examples of how characters in the film are discriminated against due to their genes and compares this to real-world examples of oppression. It analyzes how the world of Gattaca is dystopic and oppressive for those who are not genetically gifted and explores the relationship between the characters of Vincent and Jerome. Finally, it examines the theme of science versus religion and ethics, and how unchecked scientific discovery without moral or ethical considerations could lead to the type of society portrayed in the film.
The document discusses Charles Darwin's theory of natural selection and how it may not fully apply today. It divides people into three groups: The One Extreme of smart people; The Other Extreme of physically active "dumb" people; and the majority, Those in Between the Extremes, who are swayed by mob mentality. When Those in Between the Extremes fear something fueled by The Extremes, it can lead to poor decisions like the Patriot Act following 9/11. The majority rules but does not take responsibility for consequences.
The document provides contact information for the International Human Rights Forum Limited (IHRF) in Hong Kong and Pakistan. It lists the directors and founders of IHRF and gives a brief history, stating it was formed in 2001 in Hong Kong by Syed M.N. Asim and others. The document outlines IHRF's charter, aims, objectives, and past activities in Hong Kong such as seminars, festivals, rallies, and volunteer work to help the ethnic minority population.
Evolution, Humanity and Religion Where is the evidence for God?William Hall
This hypertextual presentation derives from a nearly completed hypertext book on the co-evolution of and revolutions in tools humans use and human cognition (see below), and was tailored for an atheists and freethinkers group interested in what paleontology, archeology and human genomics have to say about the human origins of religion. Comprehensively detailed scientific evidence for the evolution of modern humans from our primate ancestry leaves no gaps in our long evolution that need any kind of mystical explanation to account for our existence. The presentation begins with a consideration of the biophysical nature of life and the philosopher Karl Popper’s construction of an evolutionary theory of knowledge. These foundation stones explain how natural selection works. The recent development of genomic technology, has enabled detailed genomes to be constructed for many humans, all of the great apes, and two extinct human species, the Neanderthals and Denisovans. The genomes plot the detailed sequences for some 3 billion DNA nucleotides for each species. Humans are 99% identical and chimpanzees / bonobos down to the nucleotide level, 98.4% identical to gorillas, and 97.4% identical to orangutans. Given the vast number of data-points it is easy to unambiguously reconstruct details of the relationships and relative times of speciation in the ancestry. Although scrappy fossils are notoriously difficult to reconstruct they do establish the presence of certain lineages in particular geographic areas. Various forms of radioactive decay allow their ages to be determined with some considerable accuracy. It is clear that we share a “last” common ancestor with chimpanzees and bonobos some 5-7 million years ago. Paleoarcheological evidence traces the initially gradual development of tool use over that period of time. Several videos in the presentation demonstrate that the great apes are also surprisingly accomplished tool users. This evidence is then used to construct in detail the evolution of small-brained tool-using ape men into spear and fire equipped top carnivores into today’s big-brained modern men that are dominating the entire planet. Human speech probably emerged only in the last 100,000 – 200,000 years ago. With the emergence of speech, people could begin to speculate about their origins – positing earth mothers and angry sky gods. Only in the last few decades has the evidence become strong enough to show there is no need for mystical gods and creators to explain human origins. When the writing and editorial work on the book “Application Holy Wars or a New Reformation – A Fugue on the Theory of Knowledge” is finished, it will be published via Kororoit Institute (http://kororoit.org). Crowd funding will be sought to complete the editorial and publishing work. The argument of that book is structured as a fugue, crossing many disciplinary paradigms.
Velupillai Prabhakaran is the leader of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), a terrorist organization banned in several countries. He pioneered suicide bombing and is responsible for forcibly recruiting child soldiers as young as 14. Prabhakaran's goal is to establish an ethnically pure Tamil state in Sri Lanka through violent means such as suicide bombings. Currently, the LTTE is cornered by the Sri Lankan military but is holding over 70,000 civilians hostage as human shields. The document outlines various human rights violations by the LTTE against civilians trying to flee the conflict zone.
This document summarizes a presentation by Ray Kurzweil on the future of humanity through technological advancements like slowing aging, reprogramming biology, and creating digital brain interfaces. It then discusses post-Enlightenment views of what it means to be human, focusing on instrumental rationality and the autonomous self. Alternative Christian perspectives are offered that consider eschatology, incarnation, and the Trinity to understand humanity's relational nature and destiny beyond a solitary self. The conclusion is that proposals seeking to "reinvent humanity" against its intrinsic communion, organismal unity, or need for eschatological existence should be seen as sub-human.
Prevent Human Trafficking has been active since 1999. We use innovative strategies to combat this heinous crime against humanity. This is our latest project. Please join and support our work!
Learning Hindi promotes our mother tongue. Ajit Singh, an English trainer, believes that while English is important it is also critical to learn and preserve our native languages like Hindi. In just a few short sentences, he advocates for promoting Hindi to honor one's cultural heritage.
This document discusses the powerful impacts that terrorist acts like 9/11 can have on human feelings, reactions, and attitudes. It explores both the individual human impacts, like the stories of family survivors grieving their lost loved ones, as well as the broader political and global impacts. It examines themes like feelings of loss, intolerance, and the "we vs. they" mentality that can arise. It also presents perspectives on forming bonds across divisions and finding strength and resilience in the face of tragedy.
This Presentation is one the best ppt on pakistan's current situation which we all suffer from it.
You will like it hundred 100%.
Regards Tariq Magsi.
Love all...................!
This document discusses what makes humans unique from other animals and beings. It explores the key traits of tool use, technology creation, and possession of advanced brains that separate humans. The document also examines ideas around human origins, including special creation versus human evolution. Additionally, it covers concepts of natural rights, humanity, and humanism as frameworks to understand what constitutes a human being.
Minorities in Pakistan are in trouble. They face double discrimination each day. There is need to eradicate all of these problems so that every one can live equally.
Humanity 2020: The Next 10 Years of Human Development - Ramez Naam - H+ Summi...Humanity Plus
This document discusses how advances in genome sequencing and gene editing technologies will impact humans by 2020. Key points include: genomes can now be sequenced for $100, with the goal of sequencing 100,000 genomes by 2020; this data will provide opportunities to understand and construct the human genome; gene editing allows modifying genomes by targeting specific genes, though challenges remain around immune response and safety; gene editing could enhance human traits like strength and endurance through targeting genes like IGF-1 and myostatin.
Mother Tongue Based - Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE) in PhilippinesDåLé Rǝnomǝron
This document discusses mother tongue-based multilingual education (MTB-MLE) in the Philippines. It defines key terms like mother tongue and multilingual. MTB-MLE uses the children's mother tongue in the classroom to facilitate learning Filipino and English. The goals are to develop cognitive skills to operate in different languages, and to preserve Philippine culture. The Department of Education implemented MTB-MLE for 12 languages, and recently added 7 more dialects. Benefits include reduced dropout rates, repetition, and increased student attendance and learning. Not using the mother tongue can lead to learning difficulties and loss of heritage language and culture.
The document discusses the role of religion and faith in human life. It provides quotes from Aldous Huxley's Brave New World that portray religion as a means of ideological manipulation and distraction from reality through soma. The document also mentions how religion can be a source of reliance for humans and cites an example of a large donation made to the Salvation Army. However, it notes that manipulation of religion has also been a catalyst for tension and violence. The role of religion is shown to be complex, with both positive and negative influences on humanity.
1. The document discusses the concepts of relative and absolute poverty. Relative poverty refers to poverty in industrialized nations where basic needs are met, while absolute poverty refers to extreme poverty in developing countries where basic needs are not met.
2. Singer argues that extreme poverty is a "moral equivalent of murder" because it leads to avoidable deaths, though others disagree due to differences in motivation, duties, outcomes, and identifiable victims and perpetrators.
3. Singer presents an argument that if we can prevent something bad without comparable cost, we ought to do it. He argues this means we have an obligation to prevent some absolute poverty. However, others object based on
Keynote Address, Australis2000 Congress, International Humanist and Ethical Union [IHEU] / Council of Australian Humanist Societies [CAHS], Sydney NSW, 14 November 2000 - Copyright Dr Ian Ellis-Jones - All Rights Reserved
This document argues against recognizing gay rights and legalizing gay marriage. It claims the "gay agenda" undermines morality and society by promoting behaviors that are unnatural, unhealthy, and coercive. It attempts to discredit common arguments made in support of gay rights, such as the idea that sexual orientation is innate, by citing studies. Ultimately, it aims to portray homosexuality negatively and the gay rights movement as a threat in order to justify opposing equal rights and protections for LGBT people.
This document provides an excerpt from Peter Singer's book Animal Liberation discussing speciesism and the principle of equal consideration of interests. Singer argues that just as racism and sexism violate the basic principle of equality by favoring the interests of one's own race or sex, speciesism favors the interests of humans over other species. He asserts that if a being can suffer, their suffering merits equal consideration regardless of species. The document advocates extending the basic moral principle of equality beyond humans to other animals based on their ability to experience pain and suffering.
This document discusses the ideas of utilitarian philosopher Peter Singer regarding speciesism and the equal consideration of interests between humans and nonhuman animals. Singer believes that similar to racism and sexism, speciesism is morally wrong as it involves an unjustified bias in favor of one's own species. All beings that can experience pain and suffering, regardless of species, deserve equal consideration. Therefore, causing harm to animals for the sake of human interests like food or entertainment when it is not necessary cannot be justified if the harm to animals outweighs the benefit to humans.
See conference description in http://en.ecoinversion.net/hh
and come discuss these issues + participate in the rest of the conference presentations in our FB group for this event: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HHConference/
This document discusses elements that could represent a utopian society, including religious beliefs centered around God. It describes how in the Bible, before sin, Adam and Eve lived in the Garden of Eden which could be considered a utopia as they spent time with God and lived according to His principles of love, compassion, and mercy. However, the document notes that a perfect utopia is not possible in the real world.
Animal Writing Paper Bundle By Teach Nomad TeacheJessica Spell
The document discusses the process of obtaining writing help from the website HelpWriting.net. It involves 5 steps: 1) Creating an account with an email and password. 2) Completing a 10-minute order form providing instructions, sources, and deadline. 3) Reviewing bids from writers and choosing one based on qualifications. 4) Reviewing the completed paper and authorizing payment if satisfied. 5) Requesting revisions until fully satisfied, with a refund offered for plagiarized work. The purpose is to outline the simple process for students to request writing assistance from the service.
The document discusses several aspects of human nature that are common across cultures, as well as some differences. It argues that while humans share certain traits like kinship and security seeking, there are also meaningful differences between people, such as views on modernization vs. tradition and gender roles. The author believes differences are more important than similarities in understanding human nature.
The document provides contact information for the International Human Rights Forum Limited (IHRF) in Hong Kong and Pakistan. It lists the directors and founders of IHRF and gives a brief history, stating it was formed in 2001 in Hong Kong by Syed M.N. Asim and others. The document outlines IHRF's charter, aims, objectives, and past activities in Hong Kong such as seminars, festivals, rallies, and volunteer work to help the ethnic minority population.
Evolution, Humanity and Religion Where is the evidence for God?William Hall
This hypertextual presentation derives from a nearly completed hypertext book on the co-evolution of and revolutions in tools humans use and human cognition (see below), and was tailored for an atheists and freethinkers group interested in what paleontology, archeology and human genomics have to say about the human origins of religion. Comprehensively detailed scientific evidence for the evolution of modern humans from our primate ancestry leaves no gaps in our long evolution that need any kind of mystical explanation to account for our existence. The presentation begins with a consideration of the biophysical nature of life and the philosopher Karl Popper’s construction of an evolutionary theory of knowledge. These foundation stones explain how natural selection works. The recent development of genomic technology, has enabled detailed genomes to be constructed for many humans, all of the great apes, and two extinct human species, the Neanderthals and Denisovans. The genomes plot the detailed sequences for some 3 billion DNA nucleotides for each species. Humans are 99% identical and chimpanzees / bonobos down to the nucleotide level, 98.4% identical to gorillas, and 97.4% identical to orangutans. Given the vast number of data-points it is easy to unambiguously reconstruct details of the relationships and relative times of speciation in the ancestry. Although scrappy fossils are notoriously difficult to reconstruct they do establish the presence of certain lineages in particular geographic areas. Various forms of radioactive decay allow their ages to be determined with some considerable accuracy. It is clear that we share a “last” common ancestor with chimpanzees and bonobos some 5-7 million years ago. Paleoarcheological evidence traces the initially gradual development of tool use over that period of time. Several videos in the presentation demonstrate that the great apes are also surprisingly accomplished tool users. This evidence is then used to construct in detail the evolution of small-brained tool-using ape men into spear and fire equipped top carnivores into today’s big-brained modern men that are dominating the entire planet. Human speech probably emerged only in the last 100,000 – 200,000 years ago. With the emergence of speech, people could begin to speculate about their origins – positing earth mothers and angry sky gods. Only in the last few decades has the evidence become strong enough to show there is no need for mystical gods and creators to explain human origins. When the writing and editorial work on the book “Application Holy Wars or a New Reformation – A Fugue on the Theory of Knowledge” is finished, it will be published via Kororoit Institute (http://kororoit.org). Crowd funding will be sought to complete the editorial and publishing work. The argument of that book is structured as a fugue, crossing many disciplinary paradigms.
Velupillai Prabhakaran is the leader of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), a terrorist organization banned in several countries. He pioneered suicide bombing and is responsible for forcibly recruiting child soldiers as young as 14. Prabhakaran's goal is to establish an ethnically pure Tamil state in Sri Lanka through violent means such as suicide bombings. Currently, the LTTE is cornered by the Sri Lankan military but is holding over 70,000 civilians hostage as human shields. The document outlines various human rights violations by the LTTE against civilians trying to flee the conflict zone.
This document summarizes a presentation by Ray Kurzweil on the future of humanity through technological advancements like slowing aging, reprogramming biology, and creating digital brain interfaces. It then discusses post-Enlightenment views of what it means to be human, focusing on instrumental rationality and the autonomous self. Alternative Christian perspectives are offered that consider eschatology, incarnation, and the Trinity to understand humanity's relational nature and destiny beyond a solitary self. The conclusion is that proposals seeking to "reinvent humanity" against its intrinsic communion, organismal unity, or need for eschatological existence should be seen as sub-human.
Prevent Human Trafficking has been active since 1999. We use innovative strategies to combat this heinous crime against humanity. This is our latest project. Please join and support our work!
Learning Hindi promotes our mother tongue. Ajit Singh, an English trainer, believes that while English is important it is also critical to learn and preserve our native languages like Hindi. In just a few short sentences, he advocates for promoting Hindi to honor one's cultural heritage.
This document discusses the powerful impacts that terrorist acts like 9/11 can have on human feelings, reactions, and attitudes. It explores both the individual human impacts, like the stories of family survivors grieving their lost loved ones, as well as the broader political and global impacts. It examines themes like feelings of loss, intolerance, and the "we vs. they" mentality that can arise. It also presents perspectives on forming bonds across divisions and finding strength and resilience in the face of tragedy.
This Presentation is one the best ppt on pakistan's current situation which we all suffer from it.
You will like it hundred 100%.
Regards Tariq Magsi.
Love all...................!
This document discusses what makes humans unique from other animals and beings. It explores the key traits of tool use, technology creation, and possession of advanced brains that separate humans. The document also examines ideas around human origins, including special creation versus human evolution. Additionally, it covers concepts of natural rights, humanity, and humanism as frameworks to understand what constitutes a human being.
Minorities in Pakistan are in trouble. They face double discrimination each day. There is need to eradicate all of these problems so that every one can live equally.
Humanity 2020: The Next 10 Years of Human Development - Ramez Naam - H+ Summi...Humanity Plus
This document discusses how advances in genome sequencing and gene editing technologies will impact humans by 2020. Key points include: genomes can now be sequenced for $100, with the goal of sequencing 100,000 genomes by 2020; this data will provide opportunities to understand and construct the human genome; gene editing allows modifying genomes by targeting specific genes, though challenges remain around immune response and safety; gene editing could enhance human traits like strength and endurance through targeting genes like IGF-1 and myostatin.
Mother Tongue Based - Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE) in PhilippinesDåLé Rǝnomǝron
This document discusses mother tongue-based multilingual education (MTB-MLE) in the Philippines. It defines key terms like mother tongue and multilingual. MTB-MLE uses the children's mother tongue in the classroom to facilitate learning Filipino and English. The goals are to develop cognitive skills to operate in different languages, and to preserve Philippine culture. The Department of Education implemented MTB-MLE for 12 languages, and recently added 7 more dialects. Benefits include reduced dropout rates, repetition, and increased student attendance and learning. Not using the mother tongue can lead to learning difficulties and loss of heritage language and culture.
The document discusses the role of religion and faith in human life. It provides quotes from Aldous Huxley's Brave New World that portray religion as a means of ideological manipulation and distraction from reality through soma. The document also mentions how religion can be a source of reliance for humans and cites an example of a large donation made to the Salvation Army. However, it notes that manipulation of religion has also been a catalyst for tension and violence. The role of religion is shown to be complex, with both positive and negative influences on humanity.
1. The document discusses the concepts of relative and absolute poverty. Relative poverty refers to poverty in industrialized nations where basic needs are met, while absolute poverty refers to extreme poverty in developing countries where basic needs are not met.
2. Singer argues that extreme poverty is a "moral equivalent of murder" because it leads to avoidable deaths, though others disagree due to differences in motivation, duties, outcomes, and identifiable victims and perpetrators.
3. Singer presents an argument that if we can prevent something bad without comparable cost, we ought to do it. He argues this means we have an obligation to prevent some absolute poverty. However, others object based on
Keynote Address, Australis2000 Congress, International Humanist and Ethical Union [IHEU] / Council of Australian Humanist Societies [CAHS], Sydney NSW, 14 November 2000 - Copyright Dr Ian Ellis-Jones - All Rights Reserved
This document argues against recognizing gay rights and legalizing gay marriage. It claims the "gay agenda" undermines morality and society by promoting behaviors that are unnatural, unhealthy, and coercive. It attempts to discredit common arguments made in support of gay rights, such as the idea that sexual orientation is innate, by citing studies. Ultimately, it aims to portray homosexuality negatively and the gay rights movement as a threat in order to justify opposing equal rights and protections for LGBT people.
This document provides an excerpt from Peter Singer's book Animal Liberation discussing speciesism and the principle of equal consideration of interests. Singer argues that just as racism and sexism violate the basic principle of equality by favoring the interests of one's own race or sex, speciesism favors the interests of humans over other species. He asserts that if a being can suffer, their suffering merits equal consideration regardless of species. The document advocates extending the basic moral principle of equality beyond humans to other animals based on their ability to experience pain and suffering.
This document discusses the ideas of utilitarian philosopher Peter Singer regarding speciesism and the equal consideration of interests between humans and nonhuman animals. Singer believes that similar to racism and sexism, speciesism is morally wrong as it involves an unjustified bias in favor of one's own species. All beings that can experience pain and suffering, regardless of species, deserve equal consideration. Therefore, causing harm to animals for the sake of human interests like food or entertainment when it is not necessary cannot be justified if the harm to animals outweighs the benefit to humans.
See conference description in http://en.ecoinversion.net/hh
and come discuss these issues + participate in the rest of the conference presentations in our FB group for this event: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HHConference/
This document discusses elements that could represent a utopian society, including religious beliefs centered around God. It describes how in the Bible, before sin, Adam and Eve lived in the Garden of Eden which could be considered a utopia as they spent time with God and lived according to His principles of love, compassion, and mercy. However, the document notes that a perfect utopia is not possible in the real world.
Animal Writing Paper Bundle By Teach Nomad TeacheJessica Spell
The document discusses the process of obtaining writing help from the website HelpWriting.net. It involves 5 steps: 1) Creating an account with an email and password. 2) Completing a 10-minute order form providing instructions, sources, and deadline. 3) Reviewing bids from writers and choosing one based on qualifications. 4) Reviewing the completed paper and authorizing payment if satisfied. 5) Requesting revisions until fully satisfied, with a refund offered for plagiarized work. The purpose is to outline the simple process for students to request writing assistance from the service.
The document discusses several aspects of human nature that are common across cultures, as well as some differences. It argues that while humans share certain traits like kinship and security seeking, there are also meaningful differences between people, such as views on modernization vs. tradition and gender roles. The author believes differences are more important than similarities in understanding human nature.
The Matrix Proyect #116A. THE STORY OF THE HUMAN HERDProyecto Matriz
The human race is a herd.
Here we are, unique, eternal aspects of consciousness with an infinity of potential,
and we have allowed ourselves to become an unthinking, unquestioning blob of conformity and uniformity.
A herd.
Once we concede to the herd mentality we can be controlled and directed by a tiny few. And we are.
http://elproyectomatriz.wordpress.com/2007/11/30/el-cuento-del-rebano-humano-aturdido/
This essay discusses the development of human rights policy in the European Union from its early beginnings to the establishment of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights in 2000. It outlines how the European Court of Justice played a key role in establishing an internal human rights framework through its case law, granting direct effect and supremacy to EU law over national laws. Externally, the EU focused on promoting human rights through cooperation with the Council of Europe and conditioning aid on rights compliance. The essay then analyzes four landmark court cases from the 1960s-1980s to assess the effectiveness of the evolving human rights policy.
The document discusses differing ideologies around government that emerged during the Enlightenment period in Europe. It profiles several influential philosophers from this era and their beliefs, including Thomas Hobbes who argued for absolute rule to maintain order, John Locke who believed in natural rights and popular consent of government, Voltaire who hoped for an enlightened monarch, Rousseau who felt people were equal and society should serve the general will, and Montesquieu who believed in separating government powers with checks and balances.
The document discusses arguments for and against recognizing rights for non-human entities. It explores the concept of speciesism and whether human beings are morally superior to other species. Several philosophers are cited who argue that if an entity can experience suffering, then we have a duty to consider their interests and value their lives, regardless of their intelligence or utility to humans. Debates around animal welfare, environmental protection and our relationship with the natural world are discussed through a rights-based framework.
Why You Should Replace Windows 11 with Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 for enhanced perfor...SOFTTECHHUB
The choice of an operating system plays a pivotal role in shaping our computing experience. For decades, Microsoft's Windows has dominated the market, offering a familiar and widely adopted platform for personal and professional use. However, as technological advancements continue to push the boundaries of innovation, alternative operating systems have emerged, challenging the status quo and offering users a fresh perspective on computing.
One such alternative that has garnered significant attention and acclaim is Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, a sleek, powerful, and user-friendly Linux distribution that promises to redefine the way we interact with our devices. With its focus on performance, security, and customization, Nitrux Linux presents a compelling case for those seeking to break free from the constraints of proprietary software and embrace the freedom and flexibility of open-source computing.
Maruthi Prithivirajan, Head of ASEAN & IN Solution Architecture, Neo4j
Get an inside look at the latest Neo4j innovations that enable relationship-driven intelligence at scale. Learn more about the newest cloud integrations and product enhancements that make Neo4j an essential choice for developers building apps with interconnected data and generative AI.
Cosa hanno in comune un mattoncino Lego e la backdoor XZ?Speck&Tech
ABSTRACT: A prima vista, un mattoncino Lego e la backdoor XZ potrebbero avere in comune il fatto di essere entrambi blocchi di costruzione, o dipendenze di progetti creativi e software. La realtà è che un mattoncino Lego e il caso della backdoor XZ hanno molto di più di tutto ciò in comune.
Partecipate alla presentazione per immergervi in una storia di interoperabilità, standard e formati aperti, per poi discutere del ruolo importante che i contributori hanno in una comunità open source sostenibile.
BIO: Sostenitrice del software libero e dei formati standard e aperti. È stata un membro attivo dei progetti Fedora e openSUSE e ha co-fondato l'Associazione LibreItalia dove è stata coinvolta in diversi eventi, migrazioni e formazione relativi a LibreOffice. In precedenza ha lavorato a migrazioni e corsi di formazione su LibreOffice per diverse amministrazioni pubbliche e privati. Da gennaio 2020 lavora in SUSE come Software Release Engineer per Uyuni e SUSE Manager e quando non segue la sua passione per i computer e per Geeko coltiva la sua curiosità per l'astronomia (da cui deriva il suo nickname deneb_alpha).
GraphSummit Singapore | The Future of Agility: Supercharging Digital Transfor...Neo4j
Leonard Jayamohan, Partner & Generative AI Lead, Deloitte
This keynote will reveal how Deloitte leverages Neo4j’s graph power for groundbreaking digital twin solutions, achieving a staggering 100x performance boost. Discover the essential role knowledge graphs play in successful generative AI implementations. Plus, get an exclusive look at an innovative Neo4j + Generative AI solution Deloitte is developing in-house.
Goodbye Windows 11: Make Way for Nitrux Linux 3.5.0!SOFTTECHHUB
As the digital landscape continually evolves, operating systems play a critical role in shaping user experiences and productivity. The launch of Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 marks a significant milestone, offering a robust alternative to traditional systems such as Windows 11. This article delves into the essence of Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, exploring its unique features, advantages, and how it stands as a compelling choice for both casual users and tech enthusiasts.
TrustArc Webinar - 2024 Global Privacy SurveyTrustArc
How does your privacy program stack up against your peers? What challenges are privacy teams tackling and prioritizing in 2024?
In the fifth annual Global Privacy Benchmarks Survey, we asked over 1,800 global privacy professionals and business executives to share their perspectives on the current state of privacy inside and outside of their organizations. This year’s report focused on emerging areas of importance for privacy and compliance professionals, including considerations and implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, building brand trust, and different approaches for achieving higher privacy competence scores.
See how organizational priorities and strategic approaches to data security and privacy are evolving around the globe.
This webinar will review:
- The top 10 privacy insights from the fifth annual Global Privacy Benchmarks Survey
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10. Fundamental terms & Notions
Humans?
Humans: Genetic specie under the
taxonomy of homo sapiens.
11. Fundamental terms & Notions
Humans?
Humans: Genetic specie under the
taxonomy of homo sapiens.
12. Fundamental terms & Notions
Humans?
Humans: Genetic specie under the
taxonomy of homo sapiens.
Usually this does not include sperm and
ovum.
13. Fundamental terms & Notions
Humans?
Humans: Genetic specie under the
taxonomy of homo sapiens.
Usually this does not include sperm and
ovum.
14. Fundamental terms & Notions
Humans?
Humans: Genetic specie under the
taxonomy of homo sapiens.
Usually this does not include sperm and
ovum.
Humanity?
15. Fundamental terms & Notions
Humans?
Humans: Genetic specie under the
taxonomy of homo sapiens.
Usually this does not include sperm and
ovum.
Humanity?
Stuart Mills: all humans have the right to
control their bodies and minds.
16. Fundamental terms & Notions
Humans?
Humans: Genetic specie under the
taxonomy of homo sapiens.
Usually this does not include sperm and
ovum.
Humanity?
Stuart Mills: all humans have the right to
control their bodies and minds.
17. Fundamental terms & Notions
Humans?
Humans: Genetic specie under the
taxonomy of homo sapiens.
Usually this does not include sperm and
ovum.
Humanity?
Stuart Mills: all humans have the right to
control their bodies and minds.
Hegel extension: rights to speech, assembly, health, property,
life, security, voice, and well-being.
18. Fundamental terms & Notions
Humans?
Humans: Genetic specie under the
taxonomy of homo sapiens.
Usually this does not include sperm and
ovum.
Humanity?
Stuart Mills: all humans have the right to
control their bodies and minds.
Hegel extension: rights to speech, assembly, health, property,
life, security, voice, and well-being.
19. Analytical approach
The Dilemma
In order to have a choice and feel a level of
personal well-being, people must give up some
personal freedom and by default a degree of well-
being.
20. Analytical approach
The Dilemma
In order to have a choice and feel a level of
personal well-being, people must give up some
personal freedom and by default a degree of well-
being.
21. Analytical approach
The Dilemma
In order to have a choice and feel a level of
personal well-being, people must give up some
personal freedom and by default a degree of well-
being.
They’re back!!
22. Analytical approach
The Dilemma
In order to have a choice and feel a level of
personal well-being, people must give up some
personal freedom and by default a degree of well-
being.
They’re back!!
If scientists intend to manipulate humans with the
tools of its creation, then they are also harming
humans and humanity.
23. World State
“Murder kills only the
individual-and, after all,
what is an individual?”
“We can make a new one with the
greatest ease-as many as we like.
Unorthodoxy threatens more than the
life of a mere individual.” Ch. 10.
30. Contemporary Society
Humanity is to have a sense of choice and voice. Furthermore,
it varies from country to country.
Varies from country to country
31. Contemporary Society
Humanity is to have a sense of choice and voice. Furthermore,
it varies from country to country.
Varies from country to country
32. Contemporary Society
Humanity is to have a sense of choice and voice. Furthermore,
it varies from country to country.
Varies from country to country
34. Contemporary Society
Abortion rights and laws against eugenics.
Euthanasia laws--a controversial issue shows
that humanity extends beyond individual choice,
sometimes in favor of nature (A Most Fundamental
Freedom of Choice).
35. Conclusion
Having
choice and
personal
well-being
+ sense of
value
36. Conclusion
Having
choice and
personal
well-being
"Everyone works for
every one else. We can't
+ sense of
do without any one. value
Even Epsilons..." (91)
37. Conclusion
"...COMMUNITY, IDENTITY,
STABILITY." Having
choice and
personal
well-being
"Everyone works for
every one else. We can't
+ sense of
do without any one. value
Even Epsilons..." (91)
38. Citation
Erin Whitcomb. “A Most Fundamental Freedom of Choice: An International Review of Conscientious
Objection to Elective Abortion.” Journal of Civil Rights and Economic Development, Vol. 24, Summer
2010, Issue 4. - This was important because freedom of choice and abortion is one of the most
controversial issues in terms of humanity.
Brimingtom, John. "Doctor Dead « Dvorak News Blog." Doctor Dead « Dvorak News Blog. 12 Jan.
2011. Web. 21 May 2012. <http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2011/06/03/doctor-dead/>.
Miller, John. "Race, Racism & Human Genetics." : Public Health. Web. 21 May 2012. <http://
raceandgenetics.blogspot.com/2010/10/public-health.html>.
Kim, Minjong. "SOUTH KOREA Sentenced for Fraud Hwang Woo-suk, Pioneer of (false) "human
Cloning" - Asia News." SOUTH KOREA Sentenced for Fraud Hwang Woo-suk, Pioneer of (false)
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cloning-16683.html>.
"Occurrence of Opinion." Occurrence of Opinion. Web. 21 May 2012. <http://
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44. “Ending is better than mending...”
“Ending is better than mending...”(page 49)
45.
46. Citations
* Ghostofart. "Death Flower 02." Deviant Art. Deviant Art, 2009. Web. 18 May 2012. <http://
ghostofart.deviantart.com/art/Death-Flower-02-113629925>.
*Ha, Jisu. "Evil Ecos." News1. 24 Apr. 2012. Web. 21 May 2012. <http://news1.kr/articles/644151>. (This was a
relaible source because it was written from one of the top Korean News company. Thus, the editors would have
carefully gone over the credibility of the piece)
* Huxley, Aldous. Brave New World. New York: HarperPerennial, 1998. Print.
*Kristaps, B. "My Beloved Ghost, Running Away." Flickr. Yahoo!, 06 Dec. 2008. Web. 21 May 2012. <http://
www.flickr.com/photos/narciss/3087112374/in/photostream/>.
*Kristaps, B. "My Beloved Ghost, Waiting." Flickr. Yahoo!, 06 Dec. 2008. Web. 21 May 2012. <http://www.flickr.com/
photos/narciss/3087112374/in/photostream/>.
*Park, Sujin. "Stealing Condolence Money." Herald Economics- Korea. 17 May 2012. Web. 21 May 2012. <http://
news.heraldm.com/view.php?ud=20100517000796>. (This pice was also on the TV News and therefore proves of its
reliability as a source. The KBS news companies would not pick faulty or over exaggerated stories)
*Shortlander, Gail. "Hands Up - on Black." Flickr. Yahoo!, 21 July 2009. Web. 18 May 2012. <http://www.flickr.com/
photos/shotzy/3741883052/>.
* Screen, Tom. "Water Bubbles." DeviantART. Deviant Art, 2006. Web. 18 May 2012. <http://
screentom.deviantart.com/art/Water-Bubbles-34728521>.
*"A Place in the Dirt." Black and White, Gsayour, Rope, Suicidal, Suicide. FAVIM, 16 Mar. 2012. Web. 21 May 2012.
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50. “‘why you don’t take
soma... you’d forget
all about them” (92).
51. “A check for $1,731,533.91 was
presented to a California branch
of the Salvation Army” (Sarah
Hoberman).
52. “It is the ideological manipulation of religion
that is the real catalyst for tension and
division, at times even violence, in
society?” (Benedict XVI, Jordan)
55. Bibliography
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