Many people believe that war cannot be avoided. However, this event in history proved that humans themselves are able to prevent human-made conflict: by keeping rational thought. During the Cuban Missile Crisis, John F. Kennedy and his group of advisors made every decision after carefully examining the consequences, and did not act upon anger and impulse. Most wars are started without the realization that there are more peaceful ways in solving conflict. It was all because of the persistence JFK and certain members of his group had held during these two weeks, while many objected and insisted on war due to impulse. Having communicated carefully with the Russians, who also had certain members of the equivalent persistence, a peaceful negotiation was able to take place, preventing nuclear war and preserving world peace.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Fat Man and Little Boy: Justified?
The nuclear bombs that were used during the Second World War had been a very controversial topic since the time it was used. The damages to the Japanese cities, Hiroshima and Nagasaki, were devastating. There was an estimated loss of 200,000 lives. Many think the attack was immoral, and that the US didn't thoroughly consider the consequences. Some, however, think that such a damaging attack was the only way to end the war, as it caused the Japanese to finally surrender. There is no exact answer to whether or not the bombing was the "right" and "justified" decision. Regardless, it was destined for countries and societies to discover the power of nuclear science and atomic energy. The usage of the atomic bomb was inevitable. The fact that it was used during a large scale, world-wide war, may have actually cushioned the blow, and helped justify its use.
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Thursday, March 5, 2009
Origin of: Benjamin Button's Head
How does Benjamin Button (yes, the movie) relate to science?
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Labels: Science
Sunday, February 22, 2009
All Quiet on the Western Front Project: Paul Baumer Character Analysis
Paul Baumer is the central character of the book, All Quiet on the Western Front, by Erich Maria Remarque. Paul Baumer is also the narrator of the novel. Through his narration, he helps us to understand what life was like during the First World War. Paul Baumer is against war. He also changes throughout the novel. “...it has transformed us into unthinking animals in order to give us the weapon of instinct-it has reinforced us with dullness, so that we do not go into pieces before the horror, which would over-whelm us if we had clear, conscious thought.” (273-274) The war causes Paul Baumer to stop thinking and base his actions on his instincts. When he get the privilege to go back and visit his family and his old life, he even starts to struggle. Paul Baumer is a central, changing character in the book All Quiet on the Western Front. His emotions lead us and introduces us to the life style during the First World War.
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Tuesday, February 10, 2009
MISSION: YELLOW SUBMARINE
Today was SMASH DAY, the day in science class where we have more fun than usual and perform tasks related to science. In today's mission, we were to create a periscope-like device that would allow us to see inside a castle on land from a submarine under water. (That is, to see inside a cardboard box on a table from underneath the table). We were given 10 sheets of scrap paper, a piece of cardboard, four tiny mirrors, and tape.
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Friday, January 30, 2009
Treaty of Versailles: Germany's Allowed Military Structure
This article provides documents from the Treaty of Versailles, which dealt with the military structure that Germany was allowed after the world war. This part of the Treaty includes three tables. The first table talks about states and establishment of army corps headquarters staffs, and of infantry and calvary divisions. The second deals with the tabular statement of armament establishment. The last table talks about the maximum number of stocks authorized. Each of these tables include details and numbers of the amounts of weapons and divisions allowed.
This document greatly influenced the situation of Germany after World War I. Military structure is one of the most important aspects to the sustainability of a country. The limitations weakened Germany as a whole. With a limited amount of military defense and structure, Germany's original power in the world lowered. Without many weapons and soldiers and much structure, its ability to defend and fight also became much weaker in comparison to the Allies countries. This document symbolizes Germany's defeat. With the Treaty of Versailles signed, Germany, in a way, "agreed" that it has been defeated, and that the war has ended. Germany's people would face humiliation, and the nationalism and patriotism towards the country would be effected. Weakened nationalism weakens the country itself, not only in military terms, but also cultural and economical. This document symbolizes a great change and event in Germany' history.
In class, we have been been split into groups and each group was given a topic to research and explore. Our group's topic deals with the overall picture of the events of World War I. This document relates to our topic in a cause-and-effect way, as it is the result to all the events of World War I. It was only after all the events occurred, that the Treaty of Versailles was signed and Germany's military structure was limited. You could also consider the Treaty of Versailles to be one of the many events that happened in the first world war. The treaty was the final event that put an end to the war, and changed Germany as a whole.
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Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Hallucinations and Caffeine
tWhat causes some people to see things that are not there, and hear sounds that others can't?
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Labels: Humanities