Luis Suarez's Essay Why Do I Share My Knowledge
Theoretical physicist Albert Einstein once said, “Those who have the privilege to know have the duty to act” and his words are true. (Background information) Einstein is correct because humans are easily persuaded to act by their responsibilities to their communities and morals to provide safety and health for all. Einstein’s quote is accurate because when people are given the privilege of knowledge, they are also given the responsibility to educate and assist in improving their communities. Luis Suarez’s article “Why Do I Share My Knowledge” says humans are always “bound to share what [they] know with others, so that our learning curve never becomes flat.” Suarez is stating that as long as humans who are given the privilege to know
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The article “True Solidarity; Moving Past The Guilt” states that sometimes people can experience heavy feelings of guilt because they’ve done something that later on, they regret (Jamie Utt). On the contrary, the greater guilt of standing and not helping someone who could be assisted could later affect one’s mental health. Carolyn Gregorie’s article “Feelings Of Guilt During Childhood Linked To Mental Illness,” researchers found that the [people] with high levels of guilt… [were predicted to have] occurrences of depression.” Georgie expresses that people who feel guilt could later be affected by mental health issues. To avoid these problems one would have to avoid things that will trigger later on guilt; one of these things might be not acting when one believes they should. Also, in the New York Times article “Bystanders Have A Responsibility to Do What They Can,” Sam Staley states that a “simple act [like] yelling… can transform a bystander into a protector.” Staley is saying that ordinary people can become heroes when instead of ignoring a problem that doesn’t involve them, they get involved and help those in need. If people aren’t concerned about the safety of each other, harm may become too easy to get away with. Something as simple as yelling for help could be the line between safety and danger and the difference between life and
The article “True Solidarity; Moving Past The Guilt” states that sometimes people can experience heavy feelings of guilt because they’ve done something that later on, they regret (Jamie Utt). On the contrary, the greater guilt of standing and not helping someone who could be assisted could later affect one’s mental health. Carolyn Gregorie’s article “Feelings Of Guilt During Childhood Linked To Mental Illness,” researchers found that the [people] with high levels of guilt… [were predicted to have] occurrences of depression.” Georgie expresses that people who feel guilt could later be affected by mental health issues. To avoid these problems one would have to avoid things that will trigger later on guilt; one of these things might be not acting when one believes they should. Also, in the New York Times article “Bystanders Have A Responsibility to Do What They Can,” Sam Staley states that a “simple act [like] yelling… can transform a bystander into a protector.” Staley is saying that ordinary people can become heroes when instead of ignoring a problem that doesn’t involve them, they get involved and help those in need. If people aren’t concerned about the safety of each other, harm may become too easy to get away with. Something as simple as yelling for help could be the line between safety and danger and the difference between life and