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2020 John Locke Essay Competition -Short List
Can good art make one a better person? (Professor Roger Teichman, University of Oxford)
In his book Sapiens, Yuval Noah Harari argues that the ability to believe in something that one couldn’t tangibly observe—the ability to “imagine”— is a trait that fundamentally differentiates humans from other species. As evolution provided us with an ever-increasing brain capacity, the more we were able to grasp abstract ideas that were beyond the realm of the visual, auditory, and tactile. Humans could visualize another person’s perspective on a much deeper level than any other species—in other words, empathize—and ultimately cooperate with other individuals that are not related to us by bloodline or heritage. This ability to conceptually grasp another's experience allowed for strangers to be seen as potential allies and created endless opportunities for cooperation on a scale never seen before........
2020 Humanities V Capstone
A missed Opportunity: Analysis of Partisanship Through Internet Personalization Algorithms
In the late 90s, the widespread commercialization of the internet was seen with wonder and excitement, as some called it “a revolution one can neither resist nor evade”(Prasier). The
benefits of this new technology induced great anticipation in the world of political science and democracy, due to its capability in connecting individuals on an unprecedented scale. The possibilities of limitless expression, discussion, and consumption of information were sure to develop our political scene in positive directions.....
2018 HUM IV Final Essay
“War Changes”: The Impact of 9/11 on Cinema of the Vietnam War
The Vietnam War was one of the most significant and divisive conflicts of the 20th century. After South Vietnam declared their independence in 1955, North Vietnam declared civil war, and the U.S. continued to aid the South with armored vehicles and troops until 1973. This sparked many anti-war sentiments because some American citizens felt that America should not be involved in Vietnam’s issue......