world you know today‚ the Matrix‚ and the Blue Pill in which you contain to remain ignorant to the realities of the world. This decision between ignorance and knowledge is prominent in many instances besides the Matrix. Such as even in the beginning of all creation stories there is made the decision of ignorance and knowledge. Adam and Eve live in ignorance before eating from the Tree of Knowledge‚ thus escaping from the once ignorant state of mind they once lived in. They are thrown out of Eden‚ like
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problems of totalitarianism. Among the systems the party set up to control and brainwash people‚ one of the most significant symbol that reveals the way of totalitarian government regulate people is INGSOC’s motto: War is Peace‚ Freedom is Slaver‚ Ignorance is Strength. These paradoxical phrases which do not make any sense to normal people‚ makes perfect sense when it is referred as in the view of Big Brother‚ or people in higher position to controlling power. To begin with‚ the phrase War is Peace
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What connections have you found between the ways Duffy and Pugh write about suffering? Suffering is the state of undergoing pain‚ distress‚ or hardship. Suffering is shown in “Standing Female Nude” and “Girl Talking” by Carol Ann Duffy‚ and “The Capon Clerk” and “Eva and the Roofers” by Sheenagh Pugh. The authors give their poems depth by using different types of suffering in different ways. Duffy and Pugh both create a deep sense of suffering within their characters. However Duffy makes the character
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The term Buddha took a leap of importance on indian culture‚ it was used before but not so importantly‚ it is understood as a person who has awakened from the deep sleep of ignorance. The turning point in Siddhartha’s life was attaining nirvana‚ maybe it is the culmination of a long process of personal discipline and self-cultivation. The complexity and ambiguity of such term is still debatable today. For some nirvana means living
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TOK-Essay Matrix Question 3: Cypher makes the remark to Agent Smith‚ that the steak he is eating not exists‚ the matrix is telling the brain that it is juicy and delicious. He also says that ignorance is bliss. I agree with the theory that ignorance is bliss. If you are not sure of something or you do not think about a certain situation‚ you wouldn’t think of what happens or how it tastes like‚ like in this situation. The matrix is not a real world‚ it explains a world
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classical authors and the time period but even then that opposition sometimes served to define their characters and reinforce their eloquence. Bruni and Petrarch revere certain authors for their eloquence‚ and wisdom while condemn others for their ignorance. Because of their ideas of what defines a well-expressed and articulate author and what defines and unapprised one‚ their views of classical authors often equal each other and at other times rival each other. Leonardo Bruni retained a gamut of
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TOK essay 3rd draft February 1‚ 2009 Topic: “In expanding the field of our knowledge we but increase the horizon of ignorance” by Henry Miller. Is this true? As people continue thinking and working all together this world will continue changing and escalating to something else. Evolution is accompanied by new innovating ways of thinking‚ working‚ solving and writing thus expanding our field of knowledge. From the early stages
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plurality; some affirmed perpetual motion‚ others perpetual rest" (Internet)‚ Socrates instead focused on moral questions of how we ought to live. Socrates firmly believed the words adorning the wall of the Oracle at Delphi‚ "Know thyself"‚ and held that ignorance is the root cause of evil and that by stripping away misconceptions and self-conceits‚ people can come to a better understanding of the good. Socrates firmly believed in the importance of education‚ and as opposed to the rote learning seen in classrooms
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gave inspiration to abolitionists in hopes that one day change would come. David Walker’s Appeal which consisted of four articles explored many factors which he believed contributed to the “wretchedness” of the blacks including slavery‚ religion‚ ignorance‚ and the colonizing plan. Throughout David Walker’s piece of work he makes many religious references showing that he is a strong and devout Christian who believes deeply in his faith. Walker emphasizes that the only true master is Lord Jesus Christ
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Censorship‚ Education‚ and Ignorance in Fahrenheit 451 Adam La Fleur English 1oth Grade Mr. Tyler November 13‚ 2012 What does censorship mean in the book Fahrenheit 451 and what role does it play in the society? Censorship is the suppression of speech and public communication on a society because the government thinks it is bad for their people. Ray Bradbury illustrates that the government of this time uses censorship to control their people to believe that books should be burned and
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