Waliah- All that was available was your about me section but it told a lot about you. I like the fact that you are a reentry student; it shows that you are not a quitter. I believe perseverance is a desirable trait to have and that is prevalent in your blog writing. I agree with you that it is important to meet new people and feel them out. Meeting new people can be scary and it is best if we have a specific strategy to deal with this challenging idea.
Darien- I feel as though you are a very motivated person. If you are a very motivated person me and you will bond well. I understand the angle you take when you state that meeting someone online is very different from meeting them face to face. There are many physical cues that we miss and take for granted. I feel as though you are very approachable in your writing and I hope to one day meet you face to face.
Morgan- I agree with you that we as a society focus on our flaws. Would we be more of a positive and productive society if we focused on our strengths? I believe that our tendency to focus on flaws bleeds into our religion. We believe that we cannot be truly perfect by ourselves so we place our salvation in the hands of our gods. I also really enjoyed your about me section, I feel as though you are a very intelligent person and I look forward to getting to know you better.
Hello my name is Justin Alexio Vizcaino and I am just starting my junior year at ASU. I love surfing and doing fun outdoor activities. I am currently living in Los Angeles training to be a better improviser. I also love to write poetry so if you like that artsy stuff let me know and we could have a wonderful discussion! Also I love football and the Phoenix Suns. Steve Nashty for life.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Can man be good without god?
I believe that man can be good without god if it is in his best interest to be good. When it is not in the best interest of man to be good, he will participate in barbaric behavior. I believe that society creates laws and government in order to manage the impulses of man. The impulses of man are often times related to sexual conquest and power. A man’s search for power and sexual conquest could lead to negative ramifications for society.
Government is one tool that is used to control and sustain society. Government creates and enforces laws that are believed to ultimately benefit the society. When these laws are no longer deemed worthy and helpful they are destroyed. Sometimes governments impose laws that meet opposition from residents. When these laws meet opposition, it becomes extremely difficult to rule the people.
The difficulty to rule people is where the notion of god can be put to use. If the people reject the wishes of government, the will of a divine force can be introduced in order to shape the will of people. Religion can encourage people to do great things, but it is more often used as a way to make people refrain from actions. Many immoral decisions are prevented as a result of a fear of god. I believe that the notion of a god helps sustain morality, but I believe society could be good without god if that particular society places value on morality.
Government is one tool that is used to control and sustain society. Government creates and enforces laws that are believed to ultimately benefit the society. When these laws are no longer deemed worthy and helpful they are destroyed. Sometimes governments impose laws that meet opposition from residents. When these laws meet opposition, it becomes extremely difficult to rule the people.
The difficulty to rule people is where the notion of god can be put to use. If the people reject the wishes of government, the will of a divine force can be introduced in order to shape the will of people. Religion can encourage people to do great things, but it is more often used as a way to make people refrain from actions. Many immoral decisions are prevented as a result of a fear of god. I believe that the notion of a god helps sustain morality, but I believe society could be good without god if that particular society places value on morality.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Analyzing the Self
I believe that self plays an important role into my identity in an online class. “The individual is likely to present himself in a light that is favorable to him” (45). I believe that an online class allows us more control over how we present ourselves. In the normal world we may attempt to display ourselves in a certain way, but daily activities and occurrences may bring out our true character. In an online class we are restricted from seeing how each other react to real world situations and are more likely to present false images of ourselves. I don’t believe an online class can allow for people to truly get to know each other.
I believe that an online class can offer ways to get to know certain elements of a person. An online class offers anonymity, which could allow some people to escape out of their shell. Anonymity can allow some people to be as truthful as possible. This is the reasoning behind anonymous evaluation cards. Anonymity can also lead some people to act aggressive in conversations and debates that they wouldn’t normally speak out in.
I think that an online class can be positive and negative. Without physical interaction, we not reduced to making stereotypes about people. Our “first impression” about people is usually through the observation of physical appearance. Our first impression in an online class is through our statements which I believe is a better way to judge people. No physical contact in an online class increases the chance that we will not keep in contact with each other after the class is over. Online friendships and relationships that originate on the internet are looked down upon in our society and therefore discourage from establishing these kinds of relationships.
I believe that an online class can offer ways to get to know certain elements of a person. An online class offers anonymity, which could allow some people to escape out of their shell. Anonymity can allow some people to be as truthful as possible. This is the reasoning behind anonymous evaluation cards. Anonymity can also lead some people to act aggressive in conversations and debates that they wouldn’t normally speak out in.
I think that an online class can be positive and negative. Without physical interaction, we not reduced to making stereotypes about people. Our “first impression” about people is usually through the observation of physical appearance. Our first impression in an online class is through our statements which I believe is a better way to judge people. No physical contact in an online class increases the chance that we will not keep in contact with each other after the class is over. Online friendships and relationships that originate on the internet are looked down upon in our society and therefore discourage from establishing these kinds of relationships.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Introduction
Hello class, well for this post I believe I'll just try to expand on what I wrote in my about me. I love life! I think positivity can take you far in your journey. Right now I am a camp counselor and I love it. Little kids are so in tune with their souls. I also love Eminem. While some of his lyrics are controversial, his lyricism is so superior and I admire it. I love California even though the smog will probably take years off my life haha. I am open to talk to anyone so if you want a decent conversation just let me know!
I grew up in Litchfield Park, Arizona. It’s a small town and we have a strong sense of community. I used to look through the local Goodwill stores in order to find apparel with “Litchfield Park” written across it. I am a suburb boy so city life disappoints me. The city is so busy and impersonal and it doesn’t appeal to the way
I believe life should be lived. Although, I have met some amazing people in cities and all of my family hails from New York City.
I am a Justice Studies major and I want to change the world. I believe that the easiest way to change the world is to start from the top. If we change the laws that govern the people we have a greater chance for evoking change. I love learning about human trafficking and ways we can prevent it. Phoenix struggles with human trafficking and many residents are not aware of the epidemic. I hope to educate people and develop new ways to cure the epidemic.
I grew up in Litchfield Park, Arizona. It’s a small town and we have a strong sense of community. I used to look through the local Goodwill stores in order to find apparel with “Litchfield Park” written across it. I am a suburb boy so city life disappoints me. The city is so busy and impersonal and it doesn’t appeal to the way
I believe life should be lived. Although, I have met some amazing people in cities and all of my family hails from New York City.
I am a Justice Studies major and I want to change the world. I believe that the easiest way to change the world is to start from the top. If we change the laws that govern the people we have a greater chance for evoking change. I love learning about human trafficking and ways we can prevent it. Phoenix struggles with human trafficking and many residents are not aware of the epidemic. I hope to educate people and develop new ways to cure the epidemic.
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