new technology and ideas. Technology is invented and innovated in order to help improve people’s lives. However‚ doubts inevitably arise on the negative effects of the same technology. In his book titled The Dumbest Generation‚ Mark Bauerlein claims‚ “those under age thirty constitute the ‘dumbest’ generation in modern history.” He says that students are no less intelligent or ambitious‚ but that their reading habits and general knowledge are diminishing (167). He blames the digital age and its distractions
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“Sure Thing” response essay In David Ives’ play "Sure Thing‚" the key and only characters are Bill and Betty. The two characters meet‚ by happenstance in a restaurant and the play unfolds from there with the punch line always being‚ “Sure thing”. The comedy is centered on a bell that one of the two characters ring when the exchange takes an unwanted twist; the bell signifies that the question asked or conversation being held begins anew with a different outcome. With the bell ringing‚ it is almost
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slips by‚ the idea of a student reading an encyclopedia instead of using a known search engine with a few clicks of a finger becomes less and less familiar. Every hour that drains away‚ a website is being made to replace older methods of getting things done. From writing research papers to playing games with friends‚ almost everything created or updated in the last 10 to 15 years is increasingly being aimed at the technologically inclined. Although a vast majority of the newest generation‚ the millennial
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The Dumbest Generation To response to the hot discussion over the world‚ I agree that we are the dumbest generation. In our generation‚ the Internet is so convenient that we spend mostly our free time on the net. Using facebook‚ twitter‚ skype‚ or going online shopping is our favorite‚ but let us be honest‚ these are just ways to kill time. Then why not make good use of the Internet? Because we are so lazy that we rather chat with our friends all day but viewing the news or articles on the web
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which he believes to be “The Dumbest Generation.” However‚ we are just adapting our learning abilities to the situation in which we are educated‚ which is completely media-focused right now. Technology has provided us with the chance to do our work and research more efficiently. Bauerlein has made a serious‚ judgmental claim about today’s society‚ but he has forgotten to acknowledge the positive effects of the new world’s technology and learning habits. In The Dumbest Generation‚ Bauerlein makes
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pretty inventive devices. It is amazing that such unique and seemingly crazy ideas can turn a profit‚ but we have found 10 of dumbest inventions that did just that! To find out how these crazy inventions miraculously earned their inventors millions of dollars‚ all you have to do is read along! Don’t forget to return for our coming part two article‚ with the top five dumbest inventions that made way too much money! Number Ten: The Inventive Doggles This unique head accessory is made for canines who
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emergence of such technology not only enhances some of our fundamental cognitive abilities‚ but also enables us to explore more of what is we are truly interested in. Modern technology has its merits. As Bauerlein points out in his article “the Dumbest Generation”‚ the digital revolution has provided us with “miraculous quick and effortless contact with information.” Indeed‚ we are the generation surrounded by technology‚ and the immediate access to countless of information has definitely aided
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Motivation is the idea of about the difference between getting things done and not getting things done; energises people; and directs activities to goals. While it is true that most people believe on motivation as illustrated in various theories‚ it is argued that not all these theories are applicable in all conditions particularly on the aspect of employee motivation. In general perspective‚ this paper discusses the motivation theory and various theories including Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs‚ Herzberg’s
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He justifies this by making points such as our strong attachments to our cellphones and other devices. He says “This is the hallmark of what I have called the Dumbest Generation” (352). However‚ he says “Wounds from lunchroom gossip and bullying… These form a horizon of adolescent triumphs and set the knowledge of history‚ civics‚ religion‚ fine arts and foreign affairs beyond the pale of useful and relevant acquisitions”
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Anastasia Mandzyuk Writing‚ Group 215 My amazing summer vacation I can leave behind because it will never slipped from my memory as it was extremely beautiful‚ enjoyable and unusual to forget. It started from the pleasure-trip to Bulgaria with my group were I can not only have a good time with my friend visiting sights but take delight in dance during two unforgettable weeks. Since I have entered university I couldn’t attend my dance class in my native town‚ unfortunately‚ so I enjoy it even
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