- The document discusses the transition of Iron Man from comic books to movies and examines some of the real-world implications through the lens of economics concepts like principal-agent problems and moral hazard.
- It explores Tony Stark's evolution from a playboy weapons manufacturer to a hero developing green energy technologies and how his hidden identity as Iron Man initially created information asymmetries.
- The document analyzes Stark's conflict with Obadiah Stane over shareholders' interests versus Tony going off on tangents to build his suits, and discusses challenges like eminent domain that could arise if superpowered individuals existed in the real world.
Action movies are a very popular genre behind science fiction films at the box office. While action movies appeal to wide audiences, they often contain violence and weapons that limit them to older audiences. Action movies have also reflected society by increasingly portraying women in brave and self-sufficient roles. Some key conventions of action movies include weaponry, violence, heroes and villains, vehicles, destruction, and chase scenes told through a fast-paced narrative.
This website provides information about the fictional superhero Superman. It includes a brief biography noting that Superman was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster in 1933 and first appeared in comic books published by DC Comics. The website contains links to videos, merchandise, and comics about Superman, including a trailer for the Superman 35th anniversary and options to purchase Superman merchandise and comics on Amazon. It also mentions that Superman continues to be featured in an ongoing comic book series published by DC Comics.
Action films generally contain a lot of physical stunts, fighting, and chase scenes. They usually feature a male action hero battling incredible odds against a villain. While traditionally aimed at young male audiences, some modern action films now include stronger female leads to broaden appeal. The James Bond franchise exemplifies popular action films, following a secret agent who uses weapons and vehicles to defeat villains threatening global security.
This document provides profiles of 10 men who could serve as role models. It briefly describes Steve McQueen as the coolest guy around in his time who was always with beautiful women. It notes that Stan Musial was one of the greatest baseball players ever and also one of the nicest. Teddy Roosevelt is summarized as being both decent and manly in how he lived. Louis CK is highlighted as one of the funniest and hardest working comedians who is also a great father. Hunter S. Thompson is described as living extraordinarily wild experiences through his iconic writing.
Ten men are presented as role models:
1. Steve McQueen was the coolest actor of his time and always had a new "it girl" on his arm but didn't need to show off on social media.
2. Stan Musial was one of the greatest baseball players ever statistically and also known to be extremely nice.
3. Teddy Roosevelt best embodied being both decent and manly, as he was quoted saying nobody would laugh at him for being decent if he was also manly.
4. Louis CK works incredibly hard and manages to balance offensive but absurd comedy with being a great father.
An action film typically involves one or more heroes facing challenges, threats, fights, explosions, and an evil villain. Key elements include action sequences like fights, car chases, and explosions, as well as fit, good-looking lead actors. Examples mentioned include Fast Five, The Dark Knight, and Die Hard. Reasons for enjoying action films include star power of actors like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jason Statham, special effects, fan communities, and learning about new films through reviews and word-of-mouth.
The document traces the evolution of the action genre from the 1920s to present day. It began as adventure films starring Douglas Fairbanks and developed into war and western movies in the 1940s-1950s. The James Bond series popularized action films featuring spy adventures, gadgets, and fight scenes in the 1960s. Dirty Harry and Bruce Lee films further advanced the genre in the 1970s with urban crime dramas and martial arts films. The 1980s were dominated by action movies led by actors like Schwarzenegger and Stallone. Modern franchises like James Bond, Bourne, and new directors continue shaping the genre.
Action films are major film genres characterized by non-stop motion, daring stunts, and adventurous heroes. While often financially successful, they are not usually critically acclaimed due to simplistic characters. Some iconic actors of the genre include Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Bruce Willis. Major film studios like Columbia Pictures and Lionsgate have distributed highly profitable action film franchises such as James Bond, The Expendables, and The Matrix.
Action movies are a very popular genre behind science fiction films at the box office. While action movies appeal to wide audiences, they often contain violence and weapons that limit them to older audiences. Action movies have also reflected society by increasingly portraying women in brave and self-sufficient roles. Some key conventions of action movies include weaponry, violence, heroes and villains, vehicles, destruction, and chase scenes told through a fast-paced narrative.
This website provides information about the fictional superhero Superman. It includes a brief biography noting that Superman was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster in 1933 and first appeared in comic books published by DC Comics. The website contains links to videos, merchandise, and comics about Superman, including a trailer for the Superman 35th anniversary and options to purchase Superman merchandise and comics on Amazon. It also mentions that Superman continues to be featured in an ongoing comic book series published by DC Comics.
Action films generally contain a lot of physical stunts, fighting, and chase scenes. They usually feature a male action hero battling incredible odds against a villain. While traditionally aimed at young male audiences, some modern action films now include stronger female leads to broaden appeal. The James Bond franchise exemplifies popular action films, following a secret agent who uses weapons and vehicles to defeat villains threatening global security.
This document provides profiles of 10 men who could serve as role models. It briefly describes Steve McQueen as the coolest guy around in his time who was always with beautiful women. It notes that Stan Musial was one of the greatest baseball players ever and also one of the nicest. Teddy Roosevelt is summarized as being both decent and manly in how he lived. Louis CK is highlighted as one of the funniest and hardest working comedians who is also a great father. Hunter S. Thompson is described as living extraordinarily wild experiences through his iconic writing.
Ten men are presented as role models:
1. Steve McQueen was the coolest actor of his time and always had a new "it girl" on his arm but didn't need to show off on social media.
2. Stan Musial was one of the greatest baseball players ever statistically and also known to be extremely nice.
3. Teddy Roosevelt best embodied being both decent and manly, as he was quoted saying nobody would laugh at him for being decent if he was also manly.
4. Louis CK works incredibly hard and manages to balance offensive but absurd comedy with being a great father.
An action film typically involves one or more heroes facing challenges, threats, fights, explosions, and an evil villain. Key elements include action sequences like fights, car chases, and explosions, as well as fit, good-looking lead actors. Examples mentioned include Fast Five, The Dark Knight, and Die Hard. Reasons for enjoying action films include star power of actors like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jason Statham, special effects, fan communities, and learning about new films through reviews and word-of-mouth.
The document traces the evolution of the action genre from the 1920s to present day. It began as adventure films starring Douglas Fairbanks and developed into war and western movies in the 1940s-1950s. The James Bond series popularized action films featuring spy adventures, gadgets, and fight scenes in the 1960s. Dirty Harry and Bruce Lee films further advanced the genre in the 1970s with urban crime dramas and martial arts films. The 1980s were dominated by action movies led by actors like Schwarzenegger and Stallone. Modern franchises like James Bond, Bourne, and new directors continue shaping the genre.
Action films are major film genres characterized by non-stop motion, daring stunts, and adventurous heroes. While often financially successful, they are not usually critically acclaimed due to simplistic characters. Some iconic actors of the genre include Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Bruce Willis. Major film studios like Columbia Pictures and Lionsgate have distributed highly profitable action film franchises such as James Bond, The Expendables, and The Matrix.
Comics for the weekends you don’t go for a rideAastha Ahuja
Motorbikes are so popular and so awesome that they have made their way into the world of comics, so much so that some villains and superheroes have their very own bikes. Take the Bat-bike for example, as famous as Batman himself, this sexy black piece of tech has fans coveting it, for an eternity now.
Warner Bros. Pictures International is chosen as the film distributor because it is a global leader in marketing and distributing feature films in over 120 international territories. Warner Bros. works on several genres including action, comedy, romantic, and sci-fi films. Some famous films distributed by Warner Bros. include Million Dollar Baby and the Harry Potter series. Million Dollar Baby in particular shares similarities with the protagonist in the film being summarized, as both involve a poor individual pursuing boxing dreams.
This document provides an overview of the action film genre, including its history, notable actors, and awards. It discusses how action films from the 1920s-1930s were often swashbuckling films featuring sword fighting. War films dominated the 1940s-1950s, while spy/adventure films with gadgets and fights rose to popularity in the 1960s led by the James Bond franchise. The 1990s saw the rise of sequels, parodies, and comic book movies utilizing new technology. The document also notes some of the first action films and awards given to the genre.
The document discusses the film "The Final Fight" and how it uses and develops conventions of the action drama genre. The film tells the story of Harold, a poor teenage boy who was formerly a fighter but is now injured. He dreams of competing in a fighting championship for the prize money. The film follows codes for action drama genres through its use of props, costumes, lighting, sound editing, and music. For example, medals on the wall show Harold's past as a fighter and his walker shows his current injury. The document also notes some ways the film challenges conventions, such as not having a cheering crowd during the fight scene since it's portrayed as a dream, and not including a female character.
The document discusses how superhero symbols and logos from comics have become deeply ingrained in popular culture and society. It notes that many recent movies have been based on superhero franchises and that these characters represent ideals of strength and hope. The symbols of superheroes like Superman and Batman are now among the most powerful trademarks in the world, as recognizable as major corporate logos, showing how these fictional icons from comics have taken on real meaning in the real world.
The document categorizes and provides examples of different movie genres including romantic comedies like Music and Lyrics which involve two people from different worlds overcoming obstacles to be together, period dramas like King Arthur about people falling in love and making big life decisions, and sci-fi films like Avatar set in the future or space that explore life's meaning. Other genres mentioned are horror movies like Scream that use fear to excite audiences through scares, action movies like G.I. Joe with exciting stunts and chases pitting good vs bad, and adventure films like Pirates of the Caribbean featuring heroes on quests. Musicals are also
Action films typically feature continuous high-energy scenes involving stunts, battles, fights, and escapes. They are designed to provide pure audience escapism, with heroes in non-stop motion. Key genres include sci-fi, thrillers, and war films. Major action film stars include Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Willis, and Jason Statham. While women often play supporting roles, modern films increasingly feature strong female leads. Major studios like Columbia Pictures, Lionsgate, and Warner Brothers distribute many popular action franchises.
Robert Downey Jr. returns as Tony Stark/Iron Man in Iron Man 3. The film picks up after the events of The Avengers, with Tony suffering from panic attacks. He investigates terrorist attacks conducted by the Mandarin, but discovers the attacks were actually conducted by Aldrich Killian using a treatment called Extremis. Killian has kidnapped Pepper Potts and plans to kill the President on live TV. Iron Man battles Killian and his forces to rescue Pepper and save the President, defeating Killian with Pepper's new Extremis abilities. Tony decides to retire from being Iron Man but hints he may return.
This document discusses conventions of motorsport films and analyzes two films in particular, Days of Thunder and Talladega Nights. It outlines typical conventions like settings at race tracks, characters like drivers and rivals, and plotlines involving winning important races. It also examines how motorsport fits into the broader genre of action films. The document then analyzes how the narrative structure of Days of Thunder follows Todorov's narrative theory and discusses representations of gender, sexuality, age, class, and regional identity portrayed in Talladega Nights.
This document discusses modern horror movies compared to traditional horror movies. It provides a table showing the top 20 highest grossing slasher films. It notes that the Scream sequel made the most money, showing audiences get bored with sequels. The document then shares different peoples' opinions on issues with modern horror movies from a website. Traditional horrors are seen as set in familiar scary places like haunted houses while moderns have better technology. Horror films generally appeal most to younger audiences and include more gore, sex and nudity than traditional horrors.
Whether you're a fan of science fiction or secret intelligence, car chases or rooftop combat, Neo or Indiana, super pigs or 007, there's an action movie for every kind of adrenaline seeker on Netflix. The streaming service has classics as well as fresh installments — plus a smattering of original projects all their own. With so much streaming, it can be an overwhelming task to choose an adventure.
If you’re interested in superhero or star wars fancy dress, make sure you check out Costume Superstore. They stock a wide range of outfits and cater for all fancy dress needs.
This document discusses various social impacts of videogames including violence, gender roles, addiction, and changes over time. It addresses early violent games from the 1970s, the controversy around Death Race, and the evolution of female protagonists from sexualized to strong characters. Examples are given of both positive social impacts like connecting families and negative impacts like potential for addiction or mimicking games in real violence.
The document discusses the action genre of film. It begins by defining action films as those focusing on dangerous events involving escapes, fights, or rescues filmed in a fast-paced style. The genre originated in the early 20th century with films like The Great Train Robbery. In subsequent decades, war, Westerns, spy films, and the James Bond series influenced the genre. The 1970s saw the rise of martial arts films and actors like Bruce Lee. Big-budget blockbusters in the 1980s starred Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Bruce Willis. Modern action films increasingly use CGI and often combine with sci-fi and superhero genres. Famous actors and directors of action
This document provides an outline for a case study on horror films. It discusses the key concepts that need to be covered, including horror film language/categories, media institutions, media representations, and media audiences. Specific genres like zombie, demonic, and psyche films are mentioned. Major film distributors like Paramount, Universal, and Warner Brothers are listed. The target audience for horror films is given as ages 12-40, and common audience pleasures like adrenaline rushes are noted.
The document discusses various ways that toys can be created from trash or designed to be more sustainable. It includes examples of organizations that turn trash into toys, as well as challenges and activities for engineering toys out of trash or designing toy packaging to be more sustainable. Sections provide guidelines for taking apart old toys, sorting and categorizing toys, describing their physical properties and how they move, what makes a good toy, and how to advertise and package toys in environmentally friendly ways.
This document provides information about fake news and fact checking resources. It includes links to websites like FactCheck.org and Politifact that can help verify the accuracy of news claims. The document also discusses how fake news can impact stock prices and outlines the editing process at the Tampa Bay Times to check facts in news stories. Key questions are presented to help analyze the credibility of sources and identify what information may be missing from news reports.
This document provides resources for teaching about the US Constitution and its six big ideas: limited government, republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, and popular sovereignty. It includes lessons, activities, and documents for students to analyze the Constitution and how its principles apply today. Students would outline the big ideas in the Constitution, analyze primary sources, and debate how the ideas remain significant. The resources aim to engage students in understanding the Founders' system of government.
The document provides information about a virtual event on the corporate era from the 1860s to 1930s hosted by the USF Stavros Center. It includes learning objectives focused on historical literacy and the industrial revolution, roaring twenties, and debates around private gain versus the public good during this time period. Resources are shared on topics like how production changed, worker rights, competition, and innovation.
This document discusses sustainability and problem solving. It defines sustainable development as meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs. It discusses the triple bottom line of sustainability and analyzing problems by finding root causes, anticipating future problems, and assessing situations. As an example, it outlines analyzing where to place a new recycling bin by considering alternatives and criteria to make the decision. It also discusses potential problems with foil and plastic food packets touted as reducing landfill waste.
Comics for the weekends you don’t go for a rideAastha Ahuja
Motorbikes are so popular and so awesome that they have made their way into the world of comics, so much so that some villains and superheroes have their very own bikes. Take the Bat-bike for example, as famous as Batman himself, this sexy black piece of tech has fans coveting it, for an eternity now.
Warner Bros. Pictures International is chosen as the film distributor because it is a global leader in marketing and distributing feature films in over 120 international territories. Warner Bros. works on several genres including action, comedy, romantic, and sci-fi films. Some famous films distributed by Warner Bros. include Million Dollar Baby and the Harry Potter series. Million Dollar Baby in particular shares similarities with the protagonist in the film being summarized, as both involve a poor individual pursuing boxing dreams.
This document provides an overview of the action film genre, including its history, notable actors, and awards. It discusses how action films from the 1920s-1930s were often swashbuckling films featuring sword fighting. War films dominated the 1940s-1950s, while spy/adventure films with gadgets and fights rose to popularity in the 1960s led by the James Bond franchise. The 1990s saw the rise of sequels, parodies, and comic book movies utilizing new technology. The document also notes some of the first action films and awards given to the genre.
The document discusses the film "The Final Fight" and how it uses and develops conventions of the action drama genre. The film tells the story of Harold, a poor teenage boy who was formerly a fighter but is now injured. He dreams of competing in a fighting championship for the prize money. The film follows codes for action drama genres through its use of props, costumes, lighting, sound editing, and music. For example, medals on the wall show Harold's past as a fighter and his walker shows his current injury. The document also notes some ways the film challenges conventions, such as not having a cheering crowd during the fight scene since it's portrayed as a dream, and not including a female character.
The document discusses how superhero symbols and logos from comics have become deeply ingrained in popular culture and society. It notes that many recent movies have been based on superhero franchises and that these characters represent ideals of strength and hope. The symbols of superheroes like Superman and Batman are now among the most powerful trademarks in the world, as recognizable as major corporate logos, showing how these fictional icons from comics have taken on real meaning in the real world.
The document categorizes and provides examples of different movie genres including romantic comedies like Music and Lyrics which involve two people from different worlds overcoming obstacles to be together, period dramas like King Arthur about people falling in love and making big life decisions, and sci-fi films like Avatar set in the future or space that explore life's meaning. Other genres mentioned are horror movies like Scream that use fear to excite audiences through scares, action movies like G.I. Joe with exciting stunts and chases pitting good vs bad, and adventure films like Pirates of the Caribbean featuring heroes on quests. Musicals are also
Action films typically feature continuous high-energy scenes involving stunts, battles, fights, and escapes. They are designed to provide pure audience escapism, with heroes in non-stop motion. Key genres include sci-fi, thrillers, and war films. Major action film stars include Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Willis, and Jason Statham. While women often play supporting roles, modern films increasingly feature strong female leads. Major studios like Columbia Pictures, Lionsgate, and Warner Brothers distribute many popular action franchises.
Robert Downey Jr. returns as Tony Stark/Iron Man in Iron Man 3. The film picks up after the events of The Avengers, with Tony suffering from panic attacks. He investigates terrorist attacks conducted by the Mandarin, but discovers the attacks were actually conducted by Aldrich Killian using a treatment called Extremis. Killian has kidnapped Pepper Potts and plans to kill the President on live TV. Iron Man battles Killian and his forces to rescue Pepper and save the President, defeating Killian with Pepper's new Extremis abilities. Tony decides to retire from being Iron Man but hints he may return.
This document discusses conventions of motorsport films and analyzes two films in particular, Days of Thunder and Talladega Nights. It outlines typical conventions like settings at race tracks, characters like drivers and rivals, and plotlines involving winning important races. It also examines how motorsport fits into the broader genre of action films. The document then analyzes how the narrative structure of Days of Thunder follows Todorov's narrative theory and discusses representations of gender, sexuality, age, class, and regional identity portrayed in Talladega Nights.
This document discusses modern horror movies compared to traditional horror movies. It provides a table showing the top 20 highest grossing slasher films. It notes that the Scream sequel made the most money, showing audiences get bored with sequels. The document then shares different peoples' opinions on issues with modern horror movies from a website. Traditional horrors are seen as set in familiar scary places like haunted houses while moderns have better technology. Horror films generally appeal most to younger audiences and include more gore, sex and nudity than traditional horrors.
Whether you're a fan of science fiction or secret intelligence, car chases or rooftop combat, Neo or Indiana, super pigs or 007, there's an action movie for every kind of adrenaline seeker on Netflix. The streaming service has classics as well as fresh installments — plus a smattering of original projects all their own. With so much streaming, it can be an overwhelming task to choose an adventure.
If you’re interested in superhero or star wars fancy dress, make sure you check out Costume Superstore. They stock a wide range of outfits and cater for all fancy dress needs.
This document discusses various social impacts of videogames including violence, gender roles, addiction, and changes over time. It addresses early violent games from the 1970s, the controversy around Death Race, and the evolution of female protagonists from sexualized to strong characters. Examples are given of both positive social impacts like connecting families and negative impacts like potential for addiction or mimicking games in real violence.
The document discusses the action genre of film. It begins by defining action films as those focusing on dangerous events involving escapes, fights, or rescues filmed in a fast-paced style. The genre originated in the early 20th century with films like The Great Train Robbery. In subsequent decades, war, Westerns, spy films, and the James Bond series influenced the genre. The 1970s saw the rise of martial arts films and actors like Bruce Lee. Big-budget blockbusters in the 1980s starred Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Bruce Willis. Modern action films increasingly use CGI and often combine with sci-fi and superhero genres. Famous actors and directors of action
This document provides an outline for a case study on horror films. It discusses the key concepts that need to be covered, including horror film language/categories, media institutions, media representations, and media audiences. Specific genres like zombie, demonic, and psyche films are mentioned. Major film distributors like Paramount, Universal, and Warner Brothers are listed. The target audience for horror films is given as ages 12-40, and common audience pleasures like adrenaline rushes are noted.
The document discusses various ways that toys can be created from trash or designed to be more sustainable. It includes examples of organizations that turn trash into toys, as well as challenges and activities for engineering toys out of trash or designing toy packaging to be more sustainable. Sections provide guidelines for taking apart old toys, sorting and categorizing toys, describing their physical properties and how they move, what makes a good toy, and how to advertise and package toys in environmentally friendly ways.
This document provides information about fake news and fact checking resources. It includes links to websites like FactCheck.org and Politifact that can help verify the accuracy of news claims. The document also discusses how fake news can impact stock prices and outlines the editing process at the Tampa Bay Times to check facts in news stories. Key questions are presented to help analyze the credibility of sources and identify what information may be missing from news reports.
This document provides resources for teaching about the US Constitution and its six big ideas: limited government, republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, and popular sovereignty. It includes lessons, activities, and documents for students to analyze the Constitution and how its principles apply today. Students would outline the big ideas in the Constitution, analyze primary sources, and debate how the ideas remain significant. The resources aim to engage students in understanding the Founders' system of government.
The document provides information about a virtual event on the corporate era from the 1860s to 1930s hosted by the USF Stavros Center. It includes learning objectives focused on historical literacy and the industrial revolution, roaring twenties, and debates around private gain versus the public good during this time period. Resources are shared on topics like how production changed, worker rights, competition, and innovation.
This document discusses sustainability and problem solving. It defines sustainable development as meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs. It discusses the triple bottom line of sustainability and analyzing problems by finding root causes, anticipating future problems, and assessing situations. As an example, it outlines analyzing where to place a new recycling bin by considering alternatives and criteria to make the decision. It also discusses potential problems with foil and plastic food packets touted as reducing landfill waste.
This document contains information about sustainability and caring for the environment. It includes definitions of sustainability, descriptions of problems with traditional models of sustainability, examples of science concepts taught in kindergarten that relate to sustainability, instructions for an observe-wonder-learn activity about owls and the environment, and a historic poster encouraging people to "give a hoot, don't pollute." It also provides links to videos, texts, and activities about reducing waste, adopting a road to clean up, and being sustainability superheroes.
The document discusses where to place a new recycling bin at Sunny Cinema. It lists several alternatives: near vending machines, in the employee parking lot, at the outdoor break area, outside the back door, or by the street entrance. It provides criteria for the decision, such as being easy to access, near where employees might have food or drinks, and allowing other community members to use the bin where many people pass by.
- The hawksbill sea turtle faces the greatest challenges to its survival according to the research. It is critically endangered, has few nesting beaches left, and faces threats from habitat loss. Living up to 80 years, protecting coral reefs and limiting coastal development
Use text sets other sustainability superheroes Yumonomics
The document discusses text sets and their benefits for teaching sustainability concepts. It defines text sets as collections of texts on a specific topic from varied genres and media. Studies show students who read conceptually coherent text sets demonstrate better understanding of concepts, vocabulary, and recall of information compared to unrelated texts. The document then provides text and information on sustainability definitions, the triple bottom line concept, problem solving approaches, and applying sustainability lessons from Dr. Seuss's "The Lorax".
The document discusses a class project to adopt a road to clean up litter. It provides information on different roads the class could choose and criteria for making the decision, such as traffic levels or amount of litter. The class would consider these factors and decide which road most needs adopting. The document suggests resources for learning about litter problems, adopting roads, and criteria to consider in choosing a road, with the goal of the class making an informed decision about how to help their community and the environment.
The document discusses key concepts for three dimensional learning and sustainability. It defines anchoring phenomena as real-world events that engage students and require them to apply scientific understanding. Good anchors are observable, complex enough to study over multiple lessons, and involve data and stakeholders. The document also defines the scientific inquiry and engineering design practices that make up three dimensional learning. It discusses using anchoring phenomena to teach core ideas like patterns and cause/effect across domains like physical science and life science to promote systems thinking and sustainability.
This document provides information about using design thinking to solve sustainability problems. It discusses Albert Einstein's quote about solving problems with new thinking. It defines sustainable development as meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs. The document discusses UN Sustainable Development Goals and resources for sustainability trends. It introduces a project about sustainability superheroes and having students identify problems they want to solve. Students are guided through an activity to choose sustainability superpowers and design a nameplate as a superhero.
This document discusses sustainability and sustainable manufacturing. It defines sustainability as meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs. It notes that companies are realizing benefits from sustainable practices like cost savings, lower turnover, and increased revenue. Sustainable solutions can be developed through design thinking by considering what is, what if, what wows, and what works. The document encourages learning about and teaching sustainability.
The document discusses sustainability and entrepreneurship. It defines sustainable development as meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs. It also mentions the triple bottom line of sustainability. Several quotes provide inspiration for entrepreneurship and changing the world. Links are provided about ocean garbage problems and potential solutions like cleaning oceans with ideas that could be improved upon using design thinking.
This document contains information about sustainability and environmentalism. It includes the UN definition of sustainable development, references to Earth Day and circular economies, principles of sustainability, and potential solutions. It also discusses Dr. Seuss's The Lorax story and provides related resources like websites, videos, readings, and activities about protecting the environment and promoting sustainability.
Earth day every day sustainability superheroes Yumonomics
This document discusses sustainability and environmental protection. It provides the UN definition of sustainable development as meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs. It references Earth Day 2019 and principles of sustainability like recognizing the environment as the sink for all wastes. It discusses solutions like design thinking and issues in Dr. Seuss's The Lorax like the impacts of deforestation on animals and importance of planting new trees.
Sustainability Superheroes Celebrate Earth Day 2nd grade Yumonomics
The document describes a second grade lesson on endangered species in Florida. Students are asked to help the Lorax choose which endangered animal to protect by researching and evaluating alternatives against criteria like habitat, threats, and environmental benefits. They will analyze videos and texts about the grey bat, West Indian manatee, Florida alligator, and Florida panther. Students will then rank the animals and write a response to the Lorax explaining their recommendation. The lesson encourages further learning through additional reading and debate.
Sustainability Superheroes Celebrate Earth Day 1st grade Yumonomics
This document presents a scenario where Sunny Cinema needs to determine the best location for a new recycling bin on their property. Several potential locations are listed and criteria for evaluation include ease of access, proximity to areas where employees and community members might have food or drinks, and how many people pass by the location. The document provides background on recycling and asks students to research the alternatives and make a decision on the best location for Sunny Cinema's new recycling bin.
Sustainability Superheroes Celebrate Earth Day KindergartenYumonomics
This document provides guidance for a kindergarten class project to adopt a road to clean up as litter. It outlines the problem the class needs to address in choosing a road, alternatives of possible roads to consider, criteria for evaluating each road, and having the class make a decision on which road to adopt. It connects the project to social studies and financial literacy benchmarks. The document then provides questions and resources to help guide the class through analyzing data on options, ranking the alternatives, and justifying their decision. Next steps include presenting the decision, researching the local adopt-a-highway program, and planning a cleanup of their chosen area.
Sustainability Superheroes Celebrate Earth Day 3rd grade Yumonomics
This document provides information and guidance for students to research which sea turtle is most endangered and in need of protection. It introduces the problem and gives the alternatives of green, leatherback, loggerhead, and hawksbill sea turtles. Criteria for the students to consider include the turtles' endangered status, predators, lifespan, and reasons for being in trouble. Students are directed to research the alternatives using provided websites on sea turtle threats, conservation status, and NOAA information. They will then rank the turtles and write a response to NOAA explaining their decision.
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, and GDPR: Best Practices for Implementation and...PECB
Denis is a dynamic and results-driven Chief Information Officer (CIO) with a distinguished career spanning information systems analysis and technical project management. With a proven track record of spearheading the design and delivery of cutting-edge Information Management solutions, he has consistently elevated business operations, streamlined reporting functions, and maximized process efficiency.
Certified as an ISO/IEC 27001: Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) Lead Implementer, Data Protection Officer, and Cyber Risks Analyst, Denis brings a heightened focus on data security, privacy, and cyber resilience to every endeavor.
His expertise extends across a diverse spectrum of reporting, database, and web development applications, underpinned by an exceptional grasp of data storage and virtualization technologies. His proficiency in application testing, database administration, and data cleansing ensures seamless execution of complex projects.
What sets Denis apart is his comprehensive understanding of Business and Systems Analysis technologies, honed through involvement in all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). From meticulous requirements gathering to precise analysis, innovative design, rigorous development, thorough testing, and successful implementation, he has consistently delivered exceptional results.
Throughout his career, he has taken on multifaceted roles, from leading technical project management teams to owning solutions that drive operational excellence. His conscientious and proactive approach is unwavering, whether he is working independently or collaboratively within a team. His ability to connect with colleagues on a personal level underscores his commitment to fostering a harmonious and productive workplace environment.
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A workshop hosted by the South African Journal of Science aimed at postgraduate students and early career researchers with little or no experience in writing and publishing journal articles.
This slide is special for master students (MIBS & MIFB) in UUM. Also useful for readers who are interested in the topic of contemporary Islamic banking.
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This is part 1 of my Java Learning Journey. This Contains Custom methods, classes, constructors, packages, multithreading , try- catch block, finally block and more.
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Executive Directors Chat Leveraging AI for Diversity, Equity, and InclusionTechSoup
Let’s explore the intersection of technology and equity in the final session of our DEI series. Discover how AI tools, like ChatGPT, can be used to support and enhance your nonprofit's DEI initiatives. Participants will gain insights into practical AI applications and get tips for leveraging technology to advance their DEI goals.
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5. I wonder what it’s like to be a superhero?
I wonder where I’d go if I could fly around
downtown?
Real World, Matchbox 20, 1996
• What would you do with superpowers?
• What would society do if there were
individuals with superpowers?
12. Hidden Agendas and
Information Asymmetry
• Like many
superheroes, Stark
hides identity of
Ironman at first.
• What are the
possible
consequences of
hidden agendas
and information
asymmetry?
13. Conflict of Interest =
Principal-Agent Problem
Stark
• Major turning point in
Stark’s life
• Weapons killing
innocents
• Providing alternative
energy vs weapons
Stane
• Caretaker CEO
• Shareholders’ interests
• Controls when Stark goes
on a tangent . . .
14. Tony’s a Danger to Us All: Moral Hazard
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FDDC_83Bv4
16. Who Owns This Suit?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DafoDiRvGLM
17. From the Reel World to the Real World
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDcEu9fjAhk
18.
19. Iron Man Suit Over Time: What was the Innovation
https://www.wired.com/2013/05/iron-man-armor/
http://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2013/05/the-complete-evolution-of-the-iron-man-suit/
23. Argument Driven Inquiry:
Building an Iron Man Suit
1.Identification of a Task
2.Generation and analysis of data
3.Production of tentative argument
4.Argumentation session
5.Investigation report
6.Double Blind Peer Review
7.Revision of Report
8.Explicit and Reflective Discussion
Though it is unlikely that we’ll have to deal with aliens, super-powered mutants, Norse deities or students bitten by radioactive spiders anytime soon, innovations like Iron Man’s suit are within the reach of today’s technology. For example, the army constructed a new type of wearable armor - Tactical Assault Light Operator Suit (TALOS) - that is based on the Iron Man suit. The serial entrepreneur Elon Musk, who has been compared to Tony Stark, is rumored to be creating a version of Iron Man’s suit (Blumenthal, 2009).
Iron Man debuted in 1963 in Tales of Suspense #39, part of the pantheon of Marvel superheroes co-created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. As Genter (2009) and Fellman (2009) have noted, the character was the product of Cold War-era anxieties, and drew many of its themes, characters and scenarios from the global competition between the United States, the Soviet Union, China and the war in Vietnam. Like many Marvel comics from this era, Iron Man appealed to young adults and college students, not just the traditional comics audience of young children.
Iron Man was an unusual archetype for a superhero. Tony Stark was a rich industrialist, who manufactured weapons for the military. In a biography, writer Stan Lee stated that he assumed his readership would initially hate the character: “You know what would be fun? Let’s create a character who wouldn’t have a chance to be a success right now and let’s find a way to make him popular” (Lee & Muir, 2002, p. 160).
Like many Marvel characters, Iron Man’s origin includes a tragic element that adds a human dimension to the fantasy story. The carefree industrialist Tony Stark is injured and kidnapped while deploying some of his weaponry in a war zone (Vietnam in the comics; Afghanistan in the movie). The enemy, a local warlord, forces him to develop a super-weapon for his army, in collaboration with another scientist who is also held hostage. Stark’s heart was left vulnerable to a piece of shrapnel, embedded in his body during the attack. To prevent the shard from puncturing his heart, he and his colleague develop a magnetic field generator installed in his chest, which also powers a fearsome suit of armor that allows him to escape from his captors. The other scientist sacrifices himself to buy time to power up the suit. This noble gesture awakens a social conscience in Stark and sets him on his heroic path. However, from this point on, Stark is a slave to the technology that keeps him alive, and his secret prevents him from getting close to anyone else in his life. He is literally the rich playboy with a broken heart. The power of this story appealed not just to male superhero fans but to a new audience of women and girls.
By way of example, I might decide that in the next hour to either read a comic book or watch a movie. I cannot do both simultaneously, so if I read a comic book I must sacrifice watching a movie – that’s my trade-off. My time and attention are scarce, so if I use them to do one thing, I must give up something else. That next best option that you do not choose is referred to as an opportunity cost. Thus, the total cost of my choice includes not only what I pay when I select my main activity, but also the value of what I forego by passing up on other opportunities.
Despite Tony’s potential and talent, he decided to allocate his time to his playboy lifestyle, rather than using his engineering skills and developing the business skills necessary to operate Stark Industries. He focuses on maximizing his immediate pleasure, not future business success, and the costs turned out to be substantial. When his parents died in a car accident two years later, he was ill-equipped to take the reins of the company and had to rely on others. In some cases, that worked out; in others, there were unintended consequences.
In the first Iron Man movie, when Stark returned home, a reporter called him the “Merchant of Death” and asked about his “war profiteering” business. However, Stark noted that his goods helped protect American soldiers and the citizens of the United States. As a serial inventor and entrepreneur, weapons weren’t Stark’s only product; his corporation produced medical technology and genetically engineered crops that saved millions of people from starvation. In addition, Stark explained, all these beneficial products were possible due to the profits made from military funding.
When companies produce a number of products, they face trade-offs associated with that joint production – how should they devote their scarce resources to produce a variety of goods? Typically, the choices reflect the relative demand for each product – produce more of those with greater demand, which will result in greater revenue. There is also the issue of corporate responsibility – I may produce benign or socially beneficial products to offset the harm I do with my production of weapons. My choice to do this would be evaluated by weighing the costs and benefits, as with all rational decision-making. But what happens when the agent is seen as acting less than responsibly?
In the first Iron Man movie, when Stark returned home, a reporter called him the “Merchant of Death” and asked about his “war profiteering” business. However, Stark noted that his goods helped protect American soldiers and the citizens of the United States. As a serial inventor and entrepreneur, weapons weren’t Stark’s only product; his corporation produced medical technology and genetically engineered crops that saved millions of people from starvation. In addition, Stark explained, all these beneficial products were possible due to the profits made from military funding.
When companies produce a number of products, they face trade-offs associated with that joint production – how should they devote their scarce resources to produce a variety of goods? Typically, the choices reflect the relative demand for each product – produce more of those with greater demand, which will result in greater revenue. There is also the issue of corporate responsibility – I may produce benign or socially beneficial products to offset the harm I do with my production of weapons. My choice to do this would be evaluated by weighing the costs and benefits, as with all rational decision-making. But what happens when the agent is seen as acting less than responsibly?
Stark decided to maintain his identity as Iron Man and use the technology benefits of his invention for public good, but, like any good superhero, he opted at first to do so in secret because of the dangers inherent in having his adversaries know who he really was. This gave rise to a situation known in economic theory as information asymmetry: one person knows something that the other party doesn’t.
Like irrational behavior, information asymmetry goes against another assumption of classical economics, which is that all parties to a transaction have perfect information to inform their rational, utility maximizing choices. As we have seen, decisions are not always rational, and neither is information always perfect. When information is withheld deliberately, even for good cause, the result is often distorted because the actors misidentify one another’s motivations.
Superhero stories provide a good format for illustrating the problems of information asymmetry because the superhero protagonist often conceals his or her real identity. A superhero can act out of personal altruistic motives, higher purpose, obsession, vengeance or dozens of other reasons. Because the public at large does not have important information about the hero’s true identity, they don’t know those motivations in advance and can’t make rational decisions about how to react to a super-powered actor in their midst, at least until the hero establishes a reputation. Likewise, because the people in Tony Stark’s life don’t know the full story of what happened during his kidnapping or his experiences as Iron Man, many of his actions as a businessman appear arbitrary and inexplicable according to the usual profit-maximizing calculus of capitalism, leading to consternation among his managers and investors. Unsurprisingly, one of the consequences of information asymmetry is low trust, which increases the costs of doing business.
The conflict between Stark, acting out of secret motivations informed by his experiences as Iron Man, and Stane, ostensibly acting in the fiduciary interests of the company’s other shareholders but also having hidden personal motives, illustrates another concept that often arises from information asymmetry: the principal-agent problem. Principals are actors with a stake in the outcome of a situation, such as the shareholders of a company. Because they can’t be present to oversee every aspect of the operations of the company, they delegate that responsibility to agents: executives like Stane who are paid to make sure shareholder interests are being served. The problem occurs when the incentives for agents and principals are misaligned: that is, when the agent has interests that diverge from those of the principal, or the principals have objectives that they don’t share with agents. A lot of poor decisions in business, military operations, government and other complex multiparty transactions occur because of an information asymmetry between agents and principals. Both sides may be acting in good faith, but without full information, suboptimal outcomes often result.
Another economic concept that plays a role in superhero stories generally, and Iron Man in particular, is moral hazard. Moral hazard arises from a situation where an actor is indemnified from the consequences of making a bad choice, but gets to collect the benefits of a good choice or investment. In short, individuals will alter their behavior regarding how much risk to take because they do not bear the cost if things go awry.
As a rational, utility-maximizing capitalist, if there is no downside, then why not make a big bet? For example, the primary impetus for the financial crisis of the late 2000s, was the belief that some financial institutions were too big to fail. Because there were no true consequences for following unwise lending practices, the banks continued to engage in making loans to high risk individuals. Eventually the sustained lack of consequences encouraged a cascade of risky decisions that increased systemic instability. The result was a near collapse of the financial system as a whole, something far worse than the individual failures of poor investments if they had been allowed to go bad through the ordinary work of markets and regulators. In this case, the downside risk of making bad loans was covered for the financial industry. The result was, predictably, that firms took more risks. High risks mean potentially high reward, and if someone else bears the risk of failure, then its full steam ahead.
Moral hazards sometimes occur in situations when agents act in a reckless manner, because principals do not hold them accountable. They can also occur when either an agent or a principal is placed in a situation where they are forced to assume more risk than they can reasonably cover: for example, when a superhero puts lives and property at risk in the course of confronting a super-powered threat. We want to trust the superhero, but the community, not the superhero, will bear the consequences of any risks the hero takes. We are unwilling principals; the hero is our unaccountable agent. If pressed, the hero may rationally maximize the chances for his own survival rather than the preservation of innocent life or property. This is the premise for the Marvel comic Civil War (Millar and McNiven, 2009). The story begins with some C-list heroes filming their apprehension of a group of escaped villains for a reality television series. It is clear the heroes are nonchalant about the dangers such an encounter might entail. Unfortunately, things spin out of control, one of the villains explodes himself (he can reform so it doesn’t bother him) and kills hundreds at a nearby public school. At the funeral, Tony Stark is confronted by an angry mother of one of the victims. She blames Stark for the death of her son. By funding and encouraging the action of heroes, Stark is acting as the unconcerned agent, while the people, the principals, bear the costs. If the population really wants the services provided by heroes though, there might be another way to achieve that The movie Civil War has a different beginning that is not nearly as conducive to the discussion at hand.
This question of eminent domain emerged in the Iron Man 2 movie. At the end of Iron Man, Tony Stark revealed himself to the world as the armored avenger, doing away with certain problems of information asymmetry but raising other, thornier issues. Now that everyone knew this brilliant but unpredictable and erratic individual possessed such enormous power, how did that change the relationship between the public (the principal) and the superhero (our agent)? The government, media, and the general public pressured Stark to share the trade secrets of his technology with the military. Justin Hammer–CEO of rival Hammer Industries–was in a race to build his own suit of armor and gain his share of the military market. Another character in the movie, a U.S. senator, was eager to subject the Iron Man suit to eminent domain.
This senator used the excuse of Stark’s drinking problems to argue that Stark would be more likely to act irresponsibly while using the Iron Man suit. The senator has a Constitutional role as an agent acting on behalf of the public that requires him to find ways to protect the public from the unintended consequences of Stark’s actions. He can also claim that the benefits of the suit are a public good, and that as a result, the suit should be under the control of the government, not an individual. And because the senator is a representative of the government, he has a tool to accomplish this goal – eminent domain.