Why is climate change such an upcoming problem? And why has it not been fixed/dealt with? Climate change is such an upcoming problem because we are polluting the earth tremendously with excess carbon emissions and fossil fuels. Climate change has not been fixed because many people do not want to against what has been normal … [Read more…]
I agree with Duhigg that the best formula for social change when it comes to climate change is to have people with power such as politicians or the president start the change. People who have power over others in a community are more influential and others look up to them more than a random stranger … [Read more…]
Moore discusses good points about climate change and how we can go about fixing what we are starting to destroy. Moore brings up the point that if we don’t act now we will be ruining the future for our children and grandchildren. I couldn’t agree with Moore more on this because we are destroying nature … [Read more…]
For a movement to be strong you need a strong leader and a variety of people from the community to support it. The relationship the leader has with the people can determine how they support the movement. For example, Charles Duhigg mentioned, “The power of weak ties helps explain how a protest can expand from … [Read more…]
Bill McKibben talks about how fossil fuels are destroying the Earth and what we as a community need to do to save it. I agree with McKibben about most of the topics and problems he brought up in his “Do The Math”. McKibben realizes that to start this change he is going to have to … [Read more…]
Duhigg uses “voice markers” in his writing and they distinguish the different perspectives throughout his essay. Duhigg refers to the relationship we have with close friends as “strong ties”. I agree that the relationships you have with close friends are considered “strong ties” because they know you better and are closer so they should … [Read more…]
Duhigg talks about how peer pressure can cause people to do things that have a positive impact on the lives of others. For example, Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King had a positive impact on people’s lives and it was through peer pressure. Rosa Parks was arrested and a friend is who helped get her … [Read more…]
Christmas Eve Woke up happy to open presents Read bad text Texted friends Sadness rained over me Felt guilt for not knowing Cookies Tree with presents that I wanted but didn’t feel like opening them Disbelief Tears everywhere from everyone Nothing felt real Line wrapped around building at wake All my friends hugging each other … [Read more…]
Audio plays a role in how a story is told in the way that the changes of voices helps the listener make connections that different people are talking. Which then means many people are going through the same thing. Also, the change in tones and voices keeps the listeners attention and the tone sets the … [Read more…]
My experience with Martha Hall’s book was a very eye-opening and enjoyable experience. Her books spoke louder than just the words that were written down. One of her books brought up how impersonal some doctors can be and how it can make the patients feel worse. One of her books also brought up how the … [Read more…]
