tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post936007635990252233..comments2024-03-19T18:51:58.496-05:00Comments on Cultural Front: Haley Reading Group: reflections H. Rambsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16862209871277442972noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-29325648534637327962018-04-27T22:58:40.651-05:002018-04-27T22:58:40.651-05:00The most challenging reading would be "At Ris...The most challenging reading would be "At Risk" because it made me thinking of my sister. It made me see that I would need to try a different approach to making my sister a better person. I was once an 'at risk' teen, and I hated when people labelled me as something when they could have helped me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-70487429625495577022018-04-27T22:55:17.336-05:002018-04-27T22:55:17.336-05:00The most challenging reading would be "At Ris...The most challenging reading would be "At Risk" because it made me thinking of my sister. It made me see that I would need to try a different approach to making my sister a better person. I was once an 'at risk' teen, and I hated when people labelled me as something when they could have helped me. Precious Middletonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-67531726904534292702018-04-27T18:46:07.275-05:002018-04-27T18:46:07.275-05:00The article that most challenged my thinking was J...The article that most challenged my thinking was Jourdan Imani Keith's article, At Risk. This is so because it pushed me to look differently at the way that a lot of things are labeled. For example, animals that have a chance at their species going extinct are labeled as "at risk", and that same label goes for teens that live in low income communities with poor education. It also challenged me to think about the way that these labels are handled. If a species is listed as an at-risk species, then the government will not hesitate to provide protection for them; however, if a group of people are listed as at-risk, it may be a while before they receive any aid at all from people outside of their little group.<br />-Kevin CoxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-86984264410972421652018-04-24T15:06:54.181-05:002018-04-24T15:06:54.181-05:00The Article that impacted me the most was the arti...The Article that impacted me the most was the article about the Ebola clinic. When the Ebola epidemic grew into the western world, I was young and thought that it was just a bad disease. I would picture it as something like the chicken pox or a really bad flu. When I read this article, it completely shook my world. To witness what the clinic went through and what patients had to go through first hand was an eye opener. It horrific and made me realize that the Ebola outbreak was way worse than I thought it was. Though we are safer now, I have a newfound fear for the disease we know as EbolaJonathan Sancheznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-81656285409217389832018-04-23T21:49:00.268-05:002018-04-23T21:49:00.268-05:00Into the Maelstrom taught me that not only is glob...Into the Maelstrom taught me that not only is global warming melting the ice caps, but the ice caps melting is accelerating global warming, which in turn cycles back and forth, speeding up the process. But what really changed my views was how "Partial Recall" changed my mind on the subject from, "I don't truly agree," to "I agree." If they can get that drug right, they could potentially cure trauma for good, which is something I thought I wouldn't be saying so soon, but am glad I am.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06085383848637043805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-36087379870099738292018-04-23T20:32:48.434-05:002018-04-23T20:32:48.434-05:00What stuck with me the most was "Life, Death,...What stuck with me the most was "Life, Death, and grim routine fill the day at a Liberian Ebola Clinic". I think this reading is really important because it illustrates how gruesome some doctors’ take can be and how sometimes even they, can be wrong.Devin Ellis-Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06992473326610425696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-37884648750239958242018-04-23T20:01:13.194-05:002018-04-23T20:01:13.194-05:00Partial recall was the most impactful article to m...Partial recall was the most impactful article to me because I never considered that trauma could cause a person to lose their memory. This article challenged my thinking because I have never pondered the ethics of giving medication to a person to restore their painful memories nor have I ever thought that the world of mental health was as complex as it is.Qcadwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15467781258487227676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-8467507990447842552018-04-23T17:38:59.233-05:002018-04-23T17:38:59.233-05:00I feel that "At Risk" challenged my thin...I feel that "At Risk" challenged my thinking the most because she took two things that I would say are completely unrelated and made us look at them through her eyes, pointing out the similarities. I enjoyed this reading for that reason. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12429691590114894234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-55518177339524320192018-04-23T15:48:36.937-05:002018-04-23T15:48:36.937-05:00The reading that challenged my thinking the most w...The reading that challenged my thinking the most was Partial Recall. This reading made me rethink what is ethical and what isnt. Typically I would agree that changing someones memories would be unethical. However since it can be used to help those who suffer with PTSD I would change my opinion to that it is ethical.<br /><br />-Jada BakerAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09223870208916466725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-68314049083487919592018-04-23T15:26:17.730-05:002018-04-23T15:26:17.730-05:00Reading Partial Recall by Michael Specter made me ...Reading Partial Recall by Michael Specter made me think much more than i did for the other readings because reading about the physiology of the brain is pretty difficult. I am sure that it takes time for most people to understand how the brain works or how each specific neuron functions, or what goes on with neurotransmitters within a synapse. Youssef Hassannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-88097453255114904592018-04-23T13:06:22.003-05:002018-04-23T13:06:22.003-05:00The article that most challenged my thinking is “P...The article that most challenged my thinking is “Partial Recall”. This is because this made me think of what drugs is acceptable or not. And what criteria we use to determine what drugs are accetable. Weed is considered a drug but is illegal in many states. However, it is the last harmful and dangerous drug compared to all of the lab made drugs that are legal. Painkillers are legal however they cause more problems and addiction that weed does. <br /><br />Thomas Moses <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-1616670008831985802018-04-23T12:44:30.218-05:002018-04-23T12:44:30.218-05:00Out of all of the articles we have read and commen...Out of all of the articles we have read and commented on, "Life, Death, and Grim Routine Fill the Day at a Liberian Ebola Clinic," by Sheri Fink is what challenged me to rethink my preconceived ideas. This is because I didn't realize how much of an effect it had on mankind. WHen ebola first came out to the public, a counselor from my school was near the place where the outbreak occurred, but not close enough to get it. She still had to take many tests before coming back to school, and when she arrived back everyone was saying she had Ebola.This caused her to quit her job because instead of students coming to her for counseling, they stayed away from her because of the accusations. This opened my eyes because I didn't think it was that big of a deal until I read this article. The students should have just been happy that she had made it back safe and Ebola free.Samontriona Pnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-41059582643452594352018-04-23T08:00:47.060-05:002018-04-23T08:00:47.060-05:00The article that definitely resonated to me the mo...The article that definitely resonated to me the most was "Phineas Gage." The remarkable feature about this novel is that it touches base on the humility shown by the man who helped Gage with his recovery. The man states that he never genuinely helped Gage, but he gave Gage the positive reinforcement to uplift him to do well. This action just shows the kind of humanity that is much needed in our world to allow us to have a greater sense of well-being.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09107309045935084427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-83470302787009479732018-04-22T22:32:50.094-05:002018-04-22T22:32:50.094-05:00Sheri Fink’s “Life, Death and Grim routine Fill th...Sheri Fink’s “Life, Death and Grim routine Fill the Day at Liberian Ebola Clinic” stood out to me a lot due to the gruesome images she discusses from the herrendous disease.This article showcased how desperate times really do call for desperate measures. It made me think about things that really didn’t cross my mind. For example it lead me to realize that the most important thing people seek in life is comfort, love. This article really made me think about how privileged we are in America and how we take things for granted. After reading about people losing there lives and dealing with a disease so harsh like Ebola it showed me that there are terrible things happening and that everybody should come together and help everyone out.dgeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10607558996438592389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-90975027699903929782018-04-22T21:50:17.873-05:002018-04-22T21:50:17.873-05:00The reading that impacted me the most was Sheri Fi...The reading that impacted me the most was Sheri Fink’s “Life, death, and Grim Routine Fill the Day at a Liberian Ebola Clinic". Being a pre-med major it showed me the importance of my future job. It's always something new going on in a hospital even though it would be kind of the same routine. It also shows how people deal with sickness and death.Kiara Cokernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-39326209201501602062018-04-22T21:27:02.737-05:002018-04-22T21:27:02.737-05:00The article that challenged my thinking the most w...The article that challenged my thinking the most was "Partial Recall" by Michael Specter. Trying to decide if the procedure was ethical vs. unethical was difficult, in my opinion. Some people try to forget certain memories because of how painful they can be so this is a reason why it would be unethical. But, it can be seen as a necessary evil, because, as explained in the writing, the procedure heals the emotional wound attached to the memory, which can improve the mental health of many people. This article, also, made me think of some memories that make me upset and how things might be different for me if I were to be put through the procedure.Shaina Falknerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11408861740704786319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-56654434243654261032018-04-22T19:06:22.916-05:002018-04-22T19:06:22.916-05:00"At Risk" challenged my thinking the mos..."At Risk" challenged my thinking the most. I have never thought minorities to be compared to an endangered species. The more I thought about it the more I realized that she was right. It's an interesting comparison that I wouldn't have thought of. When Jourdan Imani Keith wrote, "Their label protects them," it got me thinking. She made an important difference between endangered species and minorities known very clearly. While being labeled as at-risk for species helps them, being labeled as at-risk for minorities hinders them. Being labeled as a minority gives you a certain background or stereotype that comes with the label. Your looked at differently even though we all have problems or things that we go through. Like Keith said, "All youth are at risk-the risks are just different." just like some species are at risk for different reasons such as being at the bottom of the food chain, being at the top, and even being the most well-known or sought after, these are all different reason for the same issue overall. Some are just more noticeable or more challenging or dangerous than others because off the circumstances. In then end it shouldn't matter about the what race you are or what gender you are. We all struggle, feel pain, laugh, and succeed. It may not be for the same reasons, but in the end all that shouln't matter. Jayla Piercenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-80100069757411658782018-04-22T16:15:23.888-05:002018-04-22T16:15:23.888-05:00The article that was the most thought provoking to...The article that was the most thought provoking to me was the Partial Recall reading. It made me think about how our memories are tied to our emotions. Also, it made me consider what type of person would I be if some or all of my memories were removed. Would I be more or less sensitive, emotional, or honest? Is maintaining all of the traumatic memories really worth the pain it is just to remember them? I guess I will never know.<br /><br /> TOMIKA COLLINSnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-16364436450687666252018-04-21T18:38:45.445-05:002018-04-21T18:38:45.445-05:00The most interesting and stretched my mind was &qu...The most interesting and stretched my mind was "At Risk" by Jourdan Imani Keith. It was a great read & made a great comparison between the term endangered species and at-risk youth. It showed the lack of concern for humans and the very odd way of thinking in America. Keith made it very obvious that we put a lot of effort into protecting our wildlife because we recognize their value, but we're unable to do that with our own, usually minority, people. Overall, it was well-written and gave incredibly insight. Christen Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10114543860308258118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-37786645704705906442018-04-21T14:20:21.798-05:002018-04-21T14:20:21.798-05:00After reading through these articles, the one that...After reading through these articles, the one that I thought challenged my thinking the most was "Life, death, and grim routine fill the day at a Liberian Ebola Clinic." This article made me realize just how tragic the Ebola epidemic truly was. Hearing the stories of what people were going through is something I will not forget. I remember having to tell my roommates about what I had read after finishing the reading. Hearing personal accounts of the illness was truly eye-opening, Kendall Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17546498385208929893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-9756051082721064302018-04-21T12:46:47.533-05:002018-04-21T12:46:47.533-05:00I think the article "At Risk," by Jourda...I think the article "At Risk," by Jourdan Imani Kieth challenged my thinking the most out of all the readings in the semester. Our society places such a difference between animals and humans. This article bridged the gap and made me see the connection between the civil rights movement and the movement to help endangered species. Stella Nguepnangnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-73463994269586479142018-04-20T23:59:45.144-05:002018-04-20T23:59:45.144-05:00The story partial recall stretched my mind the mos...The story partial recall stretched my mind the most because of how interested I was in it. the concept of memory is just a really interesting topic in my eyes. I had to go against my first thoughts and I had to really listen to all sides and perspectives. There wasn't a simple answer. I had to put in a lot more thought.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15576634648752186644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-35235037449423285992018-04-20T23:34:20.730-05:002018-04-20T23:34:20.730-05:00Partial Recall was a really good really. It made m...Partial Recall was a really good really. It made me think a lot about how memories, emotions and thoughts define us as people. It made me thinking about how in meditation, a lot of times people have problems letting go becauss they feel like theyre losing their sense of self when they feel like theyre losing their memories. Also, if there ever were able to mess around with peoples memories or feelings that would be really scary. The read really made me think about how peoples emotions are all dependamt on their backgrounds too. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11790545399649034526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-31623442491981879682018-04-20T23:30:55.840-05:002018-04-20T23:30:55.840-05:00The reading the challenged me the most was “Partia...The reading the challenged me the most was “Partial Recall”. It challenged me so much because the thought of changing someone’s memory was something very challenging that I’ve never thought about it. It caused me to think about the future and how this could be used for people who have had terrible experiences in the past. Even though it challenged me a lot it also was one of my favorite readings. <br />Kelsey McNeilnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-2605860530055188492018-04-20T23:11:22.103-05:002018-04-20T23:11:22.103-05:00Partial Recall made me think the most. I love thin...Partial Recall made me think the most. I love thing about how memories and emotions make up our identity and this reading made me think about it on a deep level. I also can’t believe something could be created to influence someones mood or thoughts. Thats kind of scary to me. This reading made me think about how sometimes during meditation some peoplenhave problems because they feel like theyre losing their memories, therefore losing themselves too. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11790545399649034526noreply@blogger.com