Big Changes With Minor Oversight Essays -- Social Media

One of the significant figures in human history the scientists Charles Darwin once commented, â€Å" In the long history of humankind those who learned to collaborate and improvise most effectively have prevailed †(qtd.12most.com). This implies that success comes with collective efforts and using imagination. Similarly in order to have beneficial effects on something it is necessary to understand its interpretation. In the case of social media, it can be said that some people misunderstand its role in today’s life. Presently users live in new era of social media. As the role of the social media expanded and changed the view about connection, people started to change their pre historical habits and daily lives. Still some people argue against it. In the article â€Å"Faux Friendship†, William Deresiewicz asserts, that today people tend to make a lot of friends, without deep understanding of virtual sense of friendship and that representation of a real friend exti nguished. Author emphasizes the negative effects of social networks in human friendship. He explains how social networks have changed the view about friendship and how image of friendship has gradually transformed into a new form. Even though the tone of the article was negative towards social media, the initial purpose of the social media was not to change the meaning of friendship. It was used to post some information for the public, to get and transmit messages and exchange software (Rosen 189). Now, social media helps people to stay connected, to be informed (about current events), and to share their ideas. Despite the people’s misuse of the social media that could contribute to negative consequences, it plays a major role in the evolution of interpersonal relations of human be... ...macy.† TED.com. Nov 2009. Web. 05 March 2012. Callaway, Janet. â€Å"13 Great Social Media Quotes.†.Janetcallaway.com. n.d. Web. 20 March 2012. Deresiewicz, William. "Faux Friendship." Utne Reader: Alternative Coverage of Politics, Culture, and New Ideas. The Chronicle of Higher Education. n.d. Web. 11 March 2012. Park, Ryan. â€Å"Top 50 Social Media Quotes and Social Networking Quotes.† Theadventurous500.com. February 2012. Web. 20 March 2012. Shirky, Clay. â€Å"How Social Media Can Make History?† TED.com. June 2009. Web. 07 March 2012. Shirky, Clay. Cognitive Surplus: Creativity and Generosity in a Connected Age. New York: The Penguin Press, 2010. Print. Turkle, Sherry. Alone Together: Why We Expect More from Technology and Less from Each Other. New York: Basic Books, 2011. Print. Thoreau, Henry. â€Å" Henry David Thoreau Quotes.† Brainyquote.com. n.d. Web. 20 March 2012. Big Changes With Minor Oversight Essays -- Social Media One of the significant figures in human history the scientists Charles Darwin once commented, â€Å" In the long history of humankind those who learned to collaborate and improvise most effectively have prevailed †(qtd.12most.com). This implies that success comes with collective efforts and using imagination. Similarly in order to have beneficial effects on something it is necessary to understand its interpretation. In the case of social media, it can be said that some people misunderstand its role in today’s life. Presently users live in new era of social media. As the role of the social media expanded and changed the view about connection, people started to change their pre historical habits and daily lives. Still some people argue against it. In the article â€Å"Faux Friendship†, William Deresiewicz asserts, that today people tend to make a lot of friends, without deep understanding of virtual sense of friendship and that representation of a real friend exti nguished. Author emphasizes the negative effects of social networks in human friendship. He explains how social networks have changed the view about friendship and how image of friendship has gradually transformed into a new form. Even though the tone of the article was negative towards social media, the initial purpose of the social media was not to change the meaning of friendship. It was used to post some information for the public, to get and transmit messages and exchange software (Rosen 189). Now, social media helps people to stay connected, to be informed (about current events), and to share their ideas. Despite the people’s misuse of the social media that could contribute to negative consequences, it plays a major role in the evolution of interpersonal relations of human be... ...macy.† TED.com. Nov 2009. Web. 05 March 2012. Callaway, Janet. â€Å"13 Great Social Media Quotes.†.Janetcallaway.com. n.d. Web. 20 March 2012. Deresiewicz, William. "Faux Friendship." Utne Reader: Alternative Coverage of Politics, Culture, and New Ideas. The Chronicle of Higher Education. n.d. Web. 11 March 2012. Park, Ryan. â€Å"Top 50 Social Media Quotes and Social Networking Quotes.† Theadventurous500.com. February 2012. Web. 20 March 2012. Shirky, Clay. â€Å"How Social Media Can Make History?† TED.com. June 2009. Web. 07 March 2012. Shirky, Clay. Cognitive Surplus: Creativity and Generosity in a Connected Age. New York: The Penguin Press, 2010. Print. Turkle, Sherry. Alone Together: Why We Expect More from Technology and Less from Each Other. New York: Basic Books, 2011. Print. Thoreau, Henry. â€Å" Henry David Thoreau Quotes.† Brainyquote.com. n.d. Web. 20 March 2012.

Unique memory

Each individual has unique memory for oneself shared with no one else in the world. Such memory makes one different from others. Therefore I am curious to know what memory is. Right now I am Just a bundle of â€Å"memories† in my mind and body. Psychology defines it as a process in which information is encoded, stored, and retrieved. But is memory limited to the define domain? If so, how do millions of atoms that could be flying through the cells randomly stay to gather in a double helix structure in order to create a DNA molecule in a way so that it is unique to every vying creature on earth?It is difficult to explain this without knowing how memory truly works. Memory must be evolving at a much deeper level,perhaps even from the physical level and could manifest into chemical, biological and psychological levels. Perhaps physics has an explanation. Memory could be more fundamental than physics, and as a result memory can help us understand physics better. This notion may dra stically transform the way we have been looking at physical aspects of the universe. This shift In thought among physicist is because of their Inability to explain the random nature of elementary articles.KM (Quantum mechanics) the most successful theory In physics, can Just give us the probability to find a particle In a given location and time. The Idea that nature Is inherently probabilistic–that particles have only Likelihood, until they are observed– Is directly Implied by the standard equation of KM. This Is the central problem In KM. Element rejected this Idea by saying, † I am convinced God does not play dice†. He believed there must be some hidden variable or property of the particle that gives rise to such weird behavior.After nearly 100 years, a few physicist are at the verge of proving that there could be hidden variables associated with elementary particles. They call It â€Å"path memory†, because particles seems to carry the ‘mem ory† of the path they have traveled and the Interaction they have undergone along the path. Therefore two electrons that are Identical In terms of all known physical properties need no react to an experiment the same way because their path memories can be different. I can now say that atoms carrying unique combination of path memories stick together to form my DNA, defining who I am.Memory could be the basis and rolling of everything-Who knows, one day we might even prove that â€Å"empty space† Itself can hold memory. MEMORY By Capricorn been looking at physical aspects of the universe. This shift in thought among physicist is because of their inability to explain the random nature of elementary KM (Quantum mechanics) the most successful theory in physics, can Just give us the probability to find a particle in a given location and time. The idea that nature is inherently probabilistic–that particles have only likelihood, until they are observed– s directl y implied by the standard equation of KM.This is the central problem in KM. Einstein rejected this idea by saying, † I am convinced God does not play dice†. Hidden variables associated with elementary particles. They call it â€Å"path memory†, the interaction they have undergone along the path. Therefore two electrons that are identical in terms of all known physical properties need no react to an experiment together to form my DNA, defining who I am. Memory could be the basis and origin of everything. Who knows, one day we might even prove that â€Å"empty space† itself can

King Edward VIII Abdicated for Love

King Edward VIII did something that monarchs do not have the luxury of doing —  he fell in love. King Edward was in love with Mrs. Wallis Simpson, not only an American but also a married woman already once divorced. However, in order to marry the woman he loved, King Edward was willing to give up the British throne —  and he did, on December 10, 1936. To some, this was the love story of the century. To others, it was a scandal that threatened to weaken the monarchy. In reality, the story of King Edward VIII and Mrs. Wallis Simpson never fulfilled either of these notions; instead, the story is about a prince who wanted to be like everyone else. Prince Edward Growing Up: The Struggle Between Royal and Common King Edward VIII was born Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David on June 23, 1894, to the Duke and Duchess of York (the future King George V and Queen Mary). His brother Albert was born a year and a half later, soon followed by a sister, Mary, in April 1897. Three more brothers followed: Harry in 1900, George in 1902, and John in 1905 (died at age 14 from epilepsy). Though his parents surely loved Edward, he thought of them as cold and distant. Edwards father was very strict which caused Edward to fear every call to his fathers library since it usually meant punishment. In May 1907, Edward, only 12  years old, was shipped off to the Naval College at Osborne. He was at first teased because of his royal identity but soon garnered acceptance because of his attempt to be treated like any other cadet. After Osborne, Edward continued on to Dartmouth in May 1909. Though Dartmouth was also strict, Edwards stay there was less harsh. During the night of May 6, 1910, King Edward VII, Edwards grandfather who had been outwardly loving to Edward, passed away. Thus, Edwards father became king and Edward became the heir to the throne. In 1911, Edward became the twentieth Prince of Wales. Besides having to learn some Welsh phrases, Edward was to wear a particular costume for the ceremony. [W]hen a tailor appeared to measure me for a fantastic costume . . . of white satin breeches and a mantle and surcoat of purple velvet edged with ermine, I decided things had gone too far. . . . [W]hat would my Navy friends say if they saw me in this preposterous rig? 1 Though it is surely a natural feeling of teenagers to want to fit in, this feeling continued to grow in the prince. Prince Edward began to deplore being set on a pedestal or worshipped - anything that treated him as a person requiring homage.2 As Prince Edward later wrote in his memoirs: And if my association with the village boys at Sandringham and the cadets of the Naval Colleges had done anything for me, it was to make me desperately anxious to be treated exactly like any other boy of my age. 3 World War I In August 1914, when Europe became embroiled in World War I, Prince Edward asked for a commission. The request was granted and Edward was soon posted to the 1st Battalion of the Grenadier Guards. The prince. however, was soon to learn that he was not going to be sent to battle. Prince Edward, extremely disappointed, went to argue his case with Lord Kitchener, the Secretary of State for War. In his argument, Prince Edward told Kitchener that he had four younger brothers who could become heir to the throne if he were killed in battle. While the prince had given a good argument, Kitchener stated that it was not Edward being killed that prevented him from being sent into battle, but rather, the possibility of the enemy taking the prince as prisoner.4 Though posted far from any battle (he was given a position with Commander-in-Chief of the British Expeditionary Force, Sir John French), the prince did witness some of the horrors of the war. And while  he wasnt fighting on the front, Prince Edward won the respect of the common soldier for wanting to be there. Edward Likes Married Women Prince Edward was a very good-looking man. He had blonde hair and blue eyes and a boyish look on his face that lasted his entire life. Yet, for some reason, Prince Edward preferred married women. In 1918, Prince Edward met Mrs. Winifred (Freda), Dudley Ward. Despite the fact that they  were about the same age (23), Freda had been married for five years when they met. For 16 years, Freda was Prince Edwards mistress. Edward also had a long-time relationship with Viscountess Thelma Furness. On January 10, 1931, Lady Furness hosted a party at her country house, Burrough Court, where, in addition to Prince Edward, Mrs. Wallis Simpson and her husband Ernest Simpson were invited. It was at this party the two first met. Prince Edward was soon to be infatuated with Mrs. Simpson; however, she didnt make a big impression on Edward at their first meeting. Mrs. Wallis Simpson Becomes Edwards Only Mistress Four months later, Edward and Mrs. Wallis Simpson met again and seven months after that the prince had dinner over at the Simpsons house (staying until 4 a.m.). And though Wallis was a frequent guest of Prince Edwards for the next two years, she was not yet the only woman in Edwards life. In January 1934, Thelma Furness made a trip to the United States, entrusting Prince Edward to the care of Wallis in her absence. Upon Thelmas return, she found that she was no longer welcome in Prince Edwards life - even her phone calls were refused. Four months later, Mrs. Dudley Ward was similarly cut out of the princes life. Mrs. Wallis Simpson was then the princes single mistress. Who Was Mrs. Wallis Simpson? Mrs. Wallis Simpson has become an emotional figure in history. Along with this, many descriptions of her personality and motives for being with Edward have caused some extremely negative descriptions; the nicer ones range from witch to seductress. So who really was Mrs. Wallis Simpson? Mrs. Wallis Simpson was born Wallis Warfield on June 19, 1896, in Maryland, United States. Though Wallis came from a distinguished family in the United States, in the United Kingdom being an American was not highly regarded. Unfortunately, Walliss father died when she was only five months old and left no money;  thus his widow was forced to live off the charity given to her by her late husbands brother. As Wallis grew into a young woman, she was not necessarily considered pretty.5  However,  Wallis had a sense of style and pose that made her distinguished and attractive. She had radiant eyes, good complexion and fine, smooth black hair which she kept parted down the middle for most of her life. Wallis First and Second Marriages On November 8, 1916, Wallis Warfield married Lieutenant Earl Winfield (Win) Spencer, a pilot for the U.S. Navy. The marriage was reasonably good until the end of  World War I, as it was with  many ex-soldiers who became bitter at the inconclusiveness of the war and had difficulty adapting back to civilian life. After the armistice, Win began to drink heavily and also became abusive. Wallis eventually left Win and lived six years by herself in Washington. Win and Wallis werent yet divorced and when Win begged her to rejoin him, this time in China where he had been posted in 1922, she went. Things seemed to be working out until Win started drinking again. This time Wallis left him for good and sued for a divorce, which was granted in December 1927. In July 1928, only six months after her divorce, Wallis married Ernest Simpson, who worked in the family shipping business. After their marriage, they settled down in London. It was with her second husband that Wallis was invited to social parties and invited to Lady Furnesss house where she first met Prince Edward. Who Seduced Whom? While many blame Mrs. Wallis Simpson for seducing the prince, it seems rather more likely that she was herself seduced by the glamor and power of being close to the heir of Britains throne. At first, Wallis was just glad to have become included in the princes circle of friends. According to Wallis, it was in August 1934 that their relationship became more serious. During that month, the prince took a cruise on Lord Moynes yacht, the  Rosaura. Although both Simpsons were invited, Ernest Simpson could not accompany his wife on the cruise because of a business trip to the United States. It was on this cruise, Wallis stated, that she and the prince crossed the line that marks the indefinable boundary between friendship and love.6 Prince Edward became increasingly infatuated with Wallis. But did Wallis love Edward? Again, many people have said that she did not and that she was a calculating woman who either wanted to be a queen or who wanted money. It seems more probable that while  she was not infatuated with Edward, she loved him. Edward Becomes King At five minutes to midnight on January 20, 1936, King George V, Edwards father, passed away. Upon King George Vs death, Prince Edward became King Edward VIII. To many, Edwards grief over his fathers death seemed much greater than the grieving of his mother or his siblings. Though death affects people differently, Edwards grief might have been greater for his fathers death also signified his acquisition of the throne, complete with the responsibilities and eminence that he deplored. King Edward VIII didnt win many supporters at the beginning of his reign. His first act as the new king was to order the Sandringham clocks, which were always a half an hour fast, set to the correct time. This symbolized to many a king who was to deal with the trivial and who rejected his fathers work. Still, the government and the people of Great Britain had high hopes for King Edward. He had seen war, traveled the world, been to every part of the  British empire, seemed sincerely interested in social problems, and had a good memory. So what went wrong? Many things. First, Edward wanted to change many of the rules and become a modern monarch. Unfortunately, this caused Edward to distrust many of his advisors because he saw them as symbols and perpetrators of the old order. He dismissed many of them. Also, in an effort to reform and curb monetary excesses, he cut the salaries of many royal staff employees to an extreme degree. Employees became unhappy. The king also began to be late or cancel appointments and events at the last minute. State papers that were sent to him were not protected, some statesmen worried that German spies had access to these papers. At first, these papers were returned promptly, but soon it would be weeks before they were returned, some of which had obviously not even been looked at. Wallis Distracted the King One of the main reasons he was late or canceled events was because of Mrs. Wallis Simpson. His infatuation with her had grown so extreme that he was severely distracted from his State duties. Some thought she might be a German spy handing State papers over to the German government. The relationship between King Edward and Mrs. Wallis Simpson came to an impasse when the king received a letter from Alexander Hardinge, the kings private secretary, that warned him that the press would not remain silent much longer and that the government might resign en masse if this continued. King Edward was faced with three options: give up Wallis, keep Wallis and government would resign, or abdicate and give up the throne. Since King Edward had decided that he wanted to marry Mrs. Wallis Simpson (he told Walter Monckton that he had decided to marry her as early as 1934), he had little choice but to abdicate.7 King Edward VIII Abdicates Whatever her original motives, until the end, Mrs. Wallis Simpson didnt mean for the king to abdicate. Yet the day soon came when King Edward VIII was to sign the papers that would end his rule. At 10 a.m. on December 10, 1936, King Edward VIII, surrounded by his three surviving brothers, signed the six copies of the Instrument of Abdication: I, Edward the Eighth, of  Great Britain, Ireland, and the British Dominions beyond the Seas, King, Emperor of India, do hereby declare My irrevocable determination to renounce the Throne for Myself and for My descendants, and My desire that effect should be given to this Instrument of Abdication immediately. 8 The Duke and Duchess of Windsor At the moment of King Edward VIIIs abdication, his brother Albert, the next in line for the throne, became King George VI  (Albert was the father of Queen Elizabeth II). On the same day as the abdication, King George VI bestowed upon Edward the family name of Windsor. Thus, Edward became the Duke of Windsor and when he married, Wallis became the Duchess of Windsor. Mrs. Wallis Simpson sued for a divorce from Ernest Simpson, which was granted, and Wallis and Edward married in a small ceremony on June 3, 1937. To Edwards great sorrow, he received a letter on the eve of his wedding from King George VI stating that by abdicating, Edward was no longer entitled to the title Royal Highness. But, out of generosity for Edward, King George was going to allow Edward the right to hold that title, but not his wife or any children. This greatly pained Edward for the rest of his life, for it, was a slight to his new wife. After the abdication, the Duke and Duchess were exiled from Great Britain. Although a number of years had not been established for the exile, many believed it would only last a few years; instead, it lasted their entire lives. Royal family members shunned the couple. The Duke and Duchess lived out most of their lives in France with the exception of a short term in the Bahamas as governor. Edward passed away on May 28, 1972, a month shy of his 78th birthday. Wallis lived for 14  more years, many of which were spent in bed, secluded from the world. She passed away on April 24, 1986, two months shy of 90. 1. Christopher Warwick,  Abdication  (London: Sidgwick Jackson, 1986) 29.2. Warwick,  Abdication  30.3. Warwick,  Abdication  30.4. Warwick,  Abdication  37.5. Paul Ziegler,  King Edward VIII: The Official Biography  (London: Collins, 1990) 224.6. Warwick,  Abdication  79.7. Ziegler,  King Edward  277.8. Warwick,  Abdication  118. Sources: Bloch, Michael (ed).  Wallis Edward: Letters 1931-1937.  London: Weidenfeld Nicolson, 1986. Warwick, Christopher.  Abdication. London: Sidgwick Jackson, 1986. Ziegler, Paul.  King Edward VIII: The Official Biography. London: Collins, 1990.

Essay on The Changing Relationship Between Macbeth and...

The Changing Relationship Between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth Throughout Macbeth there are changes in the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth as they both in turn take on the role of the more dominant character. Shakespeare presents the play in such a way that the audience sees how progressively their relationship changes dramatically as a result of how they each handle their emotions following the murder of King Duncan. It is evident at the beginning of the play that Lady Macbeth is the dominant character in the play. She is portrayed as ambitious, manipulative and overpowering by Shakespeare. When Lady Macbeth is first introduced in to the play she is reading a letter from Macbeth,†¦show more content†¦Lady Macbeth prays to the dark powers to unsex me here and come to my womans breasts and take my milk for gall as she wants to replace her maternal femininity with cruelty. This could perhaps show a weaker side to her personality as it indicates she was not born evil and needs guidance from the supernatural in order to gain this extra infusion of darkness. Lady Macbeth uses imperatives in her speech which display determination and urgency. Shakespeare implies that Lady Macbeth has no feelings of guilt or remorse and when she says, That croaks the fatal entrance of Duncan, we are aware that this is where she intends the murder to take place. She is willing to sacrifice her femininity and h umanity to give solely sovereign sway and masterdom to Macbeth and herself. When Macbeth enters they greet each other warmly and Lady Macbeth immediately tells her husband of her plan to murder the king. Shakespeare constructs the character of Lady Macbeth to reveal absoluteness and purpose to her personality, to indicate her control of the situation and to show that she now has the upper hand in their relationship. 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Rhetorical Analysis Of Abraham Lincoln s Speech - 860 Words

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McCarthyism, which found its main thrust in the Alien Registration Act of 1940, made difficult for immigrants because of its stringent requirements that they declare their political beliefs. These statements were rigorous disclosures of the status of these immigrants—which included current employment status and previous political affiliations. McCarthyism was also responsible for the purging of the Motion Picture industry in Hollywood of persons suspected of being communist sympathizers or activists. We will write a custom essay sample on America in the 1950’s or any similar topic only for you Order Now In the government’s efforts to upset the position of the Communists in the United States, it succeeded in terrorizing many innocents. This was occasioned in many courts by the accepting even inconclusive evidence brought against citizens. People loss their jobs and became imprisoned on charges that were non-substantial and that in later years would be deemed unconstitutional or otherwise actionable. Mistrust was bred among immigrant colleagues and members of the motion picture or other industries (Davidson, 2002). Dynamic conservatism is described as a tendency within a population to struggle for the maintenance of the status quo. This status quo maintenance is found desirable for the sake of stability within a state. The phenomenon is considered dynamic, as it is based on an active attempt to fight against forces that seek to overthrow or change the established order. Dynamic conservatism is more than mere resistance to change, as it includes mechanisms that learn from situations and make targeted efforts at strengthening the forces within the organization (or state) that are concerned with preservation of the status quo. With regard to the activities of the 1950’s, dynamic conservatism refers to Eisenhower’s domestic policy that supported and strengthened the New Deal giving it more legitimacy. It involved scaling down of the budget and the removal of federal influence in certain aspects of the country’s running (Davidson, 2002). Politics of consensus represented a form of agreement within the governmental, economic, and societal bodies. It involves a widespread understanding that consultation among these actors will take place regarding issues that are of national importance. It sought to create a harmonization of the ideas and desires of the influential and representative bodies in the country (such as trade unions and political parties). The party in power creates a system by which it seeks out the input and suggestions of all the involved entities. This provokes consideration of all the interests that attach to certain political decisions and seeks to ensure the inclusion of these interests in the final solution. The politics of consensus, as is implied by the term â€Å"consensus† seeks to identify a solution that is created by all and accepted by all involved. Therefore, rather than decisions being representative of the triumph of one party or group over another, it would reflect the cooperation of all groups in the taking of a political or socio-economic decision. Before Dwight Eisenhower came to the presidency, Americans faced uncertainty in an economy that was recovering from the depression of the 1920’s and 1930’s while being in the middle of a war (World War II). Consumer confidence was low, as resources were scarce and tapped. However, recovery came during the Eisenhower administration, when the American society entered an era of consumerism in which the values and actions of the consumer played a dominant role in the country’s economics. The economy was growing vastly, and income levels were increasing. This created not just more money in families, but also more leisure among Americans. Consumer confidence was high, as was confidence in the state of the American economy. This led to increased spending, and the resultant materialism. From the president, Americans no longer required specific action but the assurance that such prosperity would continue, and the moderation that defined Eisenhower’s administration reflected the surface contentment of the American society (Davidson, 2002). While the exact beginning of the Civil Rights Movement is unclear, a major revolutionary marker was the Supreme Court decision that maintaining and mandating separate facilities for different races was inherently unequal. This occurred in the 1954 Brown vs. Board of Education case, which overturned the Plessy vs. Ferguson case over a half century earlier. This was followed hard upon by the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1955, which took place in Alabama. It represented a more concerted effort on the part of black persons to garner the recognition of their rights to use the facilities provided by their country in an equal way. This event, which was triggered by the refusal of Rosa Parks to move to the back of a bus, led to an explosion of civil rights demonstrations in the South and around the country. The United States became interested in helping France to retain hold of its territory in Vietnam. The problem of communism was related to this, as the doctrine of communism containment heralded by Harry Truman targeted the communist stronghold region—South East Asia. This region was made up of many small communist countries, and their size made it more likely that they (rather than larger communist counterparts) should fall. The domino effect was considered by Eisenhower as how such a fall should occur. He proposed to target one country in that area, and expected the subsequent fall of the others. The initial communist party was begun by Ho Chi Minh in Vietnam, who sought independence from the Vichy French. Warlike relations only escalated when the Americans entered into the dispute in order to aid the French, and this assistance only increased upon the invasion of the South Korea by North Korea in 1950. McCarthyism enabled distrust among the ranks of many political, social, and economic entities in the United States. This distrust fueled not just underground activity and disgruntled feeling toward the United States government, but fierce sentiment against communism also has been considered as a factor in the assassination of later United States presidents and congressmen. It has therefore caused a lot of citizen distrust of the government. Dynamic conservatism. Dynamic conservatism has impacted such areas as civil rights movement, gay rights and women’s rights, as this tendency defines the actions of such groups that would have preferred that the minorities remain unrepresented and repressed. However, the Civil Rights movement of the 1950’s and 1960’s has led to an increased level of equality not just for African Americans, but also for other racial minority groups in the United States. It has been the fore-runner of such policies as affirmative action, which grants places within key organizations and key opportunities for minorities. Politics of consensus has been a method through which harmony has been restored somewhat to the political and social climate of the United States. This form of government has sought to create an open forum in which dialogues now take place regarding issues of great importance to many groups within the country. Consumerism allowed for the expansion of the United States economy, as it boosted consumer confidence, which increased spending and stimulated further economic growth. The involvement of the U.S. in Southeast Asia led to further involvement and was in the Korea and subsequently in Vietnam. This has had a negative impact on the image of presidents in the White House and upon the government as a whole, especially during the Vietnam War period. Anti-war sentiment regarding this was has continued very far beyond that period. This Southeast Asian involvement led to presidents’ refusal to run for a second term and indirectly contributed to Nixon’s resignation. Reference Davidson, J. 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Question: Discuss about the Educational Communications and Technology. Answer: Introduction Australia is highly regarded as having one of the most advanced educational systems in the world (Smyth et al, 2014; Spector et al, 2004). The country exports educational services to several countries around the world, including China, Japan, and other countries in the region (Kaur, 2014). He allure of Australian education mainly stems form the system of education, (EABER, 2016), the teaching methods and the versatility of the system in being able to reflect environmental changes, especially in business, in its curriculum. Among the institutions which are highly regarded by students, home and abroad, is the Holmes Institute. The institution is well established, with campuses in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast and Cairns. It also has a campus in Hong Kong, in the Peoples Republic of China. Holmes Institute is one of the most reputable institutions of higher learning in Australia. The institute admits students for undergraduate, graduate and high school diploma courses. The institution is populated mainly by Australian students, with a sizeable population of international students. These students have a profound effect on the general makeup of the institution. The undergraduate and graduate levels of education at the school are mostly oriented towards business education, which is in high demand in Australia and the wider region (Tisdell, 2013). Review of Consumer Behaviour literature When evaluating a product during the purchasing process, the potential consumer seeks out information that implies the suitability of the information. To cover this, the organization must offer more information that shows the consumers that this is the best to buy. In the age of internet, this has become simpler for companies to do. A company that is well adapted to using the internet to propagate its ideas will be more successful in communicating to potential customers. This is especially the case when the organization is targeting young consumers (Herve Mullet, 2009). Consumer behaviour is influenced by several factors, including their habits, culture, and what is trending at the moment. While some of the measures still remain the same, there are changing factors in the world. Changing political and socials economic realities for instance mean that a school in Australia is ready to accept students from particular countries, which previously would not have been possible (Rani, 2014). A changing economic and technological atmosphere means that products which organizations offer must be able to be versatile and measure up to expectations. Technology has for instance meant that the methods of learning are more interactive and versatile. Students have access to much more information than would be the case before. Due to this, the organization which is able to adapt most successfully to the environment is also likely to be the most successful at attracting and retaining customers (Cohen, Prayag Moital, 2014). Education is a service. As such, it follows the same laws of service marketing as other things such as tourism. One of the most important aspects in this sector is differentiation, whereby the company or other entity successfully shows the market that it offers a different product, which is superior to others. As a country, Australia has been able to do this (Winstewd Patterson, 1998). For individual institutions such as Holmes however, there is a high degree of competition among other schools which may be well established and possess the same, or superior, resources. He issue then is to develop superior capabilities in select areas, such as business education or other specialisation, and in the process be able to compete with other companies (Eichengreen Gupta, 2013). Up to 25% of all students at Holmes institute are international students. A large number of these come from Asia, mostly China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Japan. Other nationalities are also represented, as people seek to take advantage of Australias reputation as a standard bearer in education. Indeed, education has long been termed as Australias biggest service export, even surpassing tourism. The allure of Australian education is augmented by its alignment with the best western standards, coupled with its proximity to the major sources of these students. Additionally, as a member of the Commonwealth, an organization of former British colonies and dominions, Australia offers improved offers for students originating from commonwealth countries such as India, South Africa and Malaysia(Chowdhury, 2011). At Holmes Institute, the students are of all ages, including minors, for whom special arrangements on welfare are made in conjunction with their guardians. Despite the focus on international students, the vast majority of the student population at Holmes is Australian, accounting for more than 75% of the student population. Holmes institute offers a multi-sectoral education programme, from high school, diploma and higher education facilities. The institutes high school and diploma offering is closely aligned with Australian general standards. However, the higher education is decidedly business oriented, with major courses being in business management and information technology (Kendall, 2007). The students religious and racial background is diverse. However, most of the students are Christian, Muslim, Hindu or irreligious. In terms of race, most were Caucasian, with significant proportions of black African and Asian populations. All in all, the diversity of the institution meant that while Caucasians were more than the others, they were not the dominant group. This increased the diversity of the group. Additionally, the fact that most of the students were millennials, who were known for their levels of tolerance for different people and points of view, was important in making the institute among the most sought after institutions of higher education in Australia and beyond (Kendall, 2007). A majority of the students who have decided to study at Holmes Institute have been attracted by the high quality of education that the institute offers. The sensitivity of the price that has been set by Holmes is also a big influence for the students, who have chosen to come to Holmes instead of more expensive schools offering the same prices. Equally important is the message that the price communicates. It is not the cheapest of the higher education facilities in Australia. Rather, it tries to show that it offers high quality services that justify the prices charged as fees (Wearring et al, 2015). The students in the sample are defined by their diversity. However, they are overwhelmingly young, with more than 90% being under the age of 25, and only 1% being over 30 years of age. They are in the millennial group, which is characterised by competition, confidence and tolerance for diversity. The group is also renowned for its sociability, high level of achievement, and identification as true global citizens. This is well expressed at Holmes, where students are clearly at home away from their countries of origins, and the Australian students do not seem under any pressure from the presence of foreign students (Wearring, 2015). The psychographics of the students can therefore be analysed in terms of their age, background, and particular expectations form their experience at Holmes. While they were enthusiastic about their institution, their background meant that they had different attitudes to their studies. Students form countries economically developed countries were focused on using their newly acquired qualifications to secure better livelihoods in countries of origin. Those who were from poor countries that did not have enough economic activities were keen on staying on in Australia. These were likely to be sensitive about the price too, and the content of the product they were purchasing (Wearring et al, 2015; Kendall, 2007). Normally, the customer decision making process consists of five steps. These are problem recognition, information search, evaluation of alternatives, purchase, and post purchase satisfaction or dissatisfaction. Many countries form which the foreign students come from offer education that is substandard, and ill equipped to handle the realities of a global economy. Australian students enrolled at the institute hat they need a qualification which will help them secure jobs, and equip them with the necessary facilities needed to compete in the job market, as well as excelling in entrepreneurship. With this realisation, they can move on to the next step, which entails information search (Milner Rosenstreich, 2013). Information search is conducted online in most cases. The students in the sample obtained most of the information they required about Holmes and other institutions by using the internet, where almost every school has a presence. Besides this, information was gathered by speaking to students who had already been to the schools, as well as education fairs. Having secured the information necessary, the students who evaluated the choices they had. In doing this, the assessed their needs, and the ability of each of the institutions they had picked to meet these needs. This assessment also delved on the reputation and the prices of studying at each of the schools, and what others were saying about the institution (Pellemans, 1971). Having done this, the student would then move on to the selection of the desired institute the purchase. Here, the students would choose the institution they felt would best serve their interests, in terms of obtaining the desired qualification at the right price. Issues of welfare were also considered, including the student experience and the ease of settling down in these institutions. Now that the students had already enrolled at the institution, they were still in the process of purchasing, which would be done in phases. During this process, and at the end of it, they would reflect on whether the experience was worthy it, or what could have been done to make the experience even better. The students generally felt that the institution offered superior services, and that it could be a great avenue for others who wished to make it in the corporate world, or as entrepreneurs. The school has therefore been mostly reviewed as satisfactory, with a minority of students showing dissonanc e (Milner Rosenstreich, 2013). Overall, the reasons for satisfaction after the purchasing process are dependent on the characteristics and needs of the students, as well as the quality of the product that the institute offers. Due some inaccuracies during the earlier steps on the process, such as inaccurate collection of information, or wrong evaluation of the available choices, the satisfaction may be affected. Some students may have needed a specific qualification, due to their belief that this would be easier and more aligned with their skills. If the qualification is later found not to be in line with the expectations, there is likely to be dissatisfaction with the product purchased. Such instances were few, but were nevertheless present. This also points to the need of the organization to carefully orient their students, so that they can know what they are getting into early enough (Pellemans, 1971). Student motivation Motivation can be defined as the psychological force that enables action. The level of student motivation at Holmes Institute is dependent on the psychographics of the students, as well as the quality of services offered at Holmes institute. The services offered at this institute are of high quality, as the sample indicated during the research. However, this therefore greatly motivated the students to join and study at the institution. The services offered at the institution including orientation and other services instituted at the school to make it easier for students to get by are also very important. For instance, students who are well oriented by the institution, and who find supportive programs at the institution are more likely to be motivated, and eventually, to be satisfied with the services offered (Herve Mullet, 2009). Personality and emotions are also important in affecting their purchasing decisions. Some people, based on their personalities, feel that they are better placed studying business in university. They also feel that the Holmes institute offers the m with programs that best play to their strengths, due to the diversity, and the support programs offers. The personality of some students is such that English is their second or third language. They may have difficulty integrating in the school and in Australian society in general. Due to this, they will find it hard to excel and be happy with the product they acquire at Holmes, unless the institute offers them the required support (herve Mullet, 2009). Recommendations As institutions of higher learning seek to cash in on the higher fees paid by international students, there is a need to be more adaptive to what these students need. The majority of international students are from the neighbouring Asian countries. While these students have high purchasing power, they also have difficulty in cultural issues. For instance, the language barrier means that schools have to change the way they change their tuition methods. Additionally, they need to offer more support to their students, so that these students can be more satisfied with the education which is offered. The use of technology in advertising and communicating with potential students is also important. The institutions of higher learning should therefore be ready to invest in this. Additionally, they should be appreciative of the reasons why students come to Australia their curricula must adapt to both local and international business needs, for it to truly help the students. The school needs to further innovate and create a distinct brand for itself. It can incorporate the existing goodwill and reputation concerning Australian education sector, but additionally come up with distinct characteristics which will set it apart even in the country. By doing this, the institution will be better able to compete with other institutions, both in Australia and abroad. References Herve, C., Mullet, E., 2009. Age and Factors influencing consumer behaviour. International Journal of consumer studies, 33(3), pp 302-308. Rani, P., 2014. Factors influencing consumer behaviour. International Journal of Curriculum and Academic Research, 2(9), pp 52-61. Cohen, S., Prayag, G., Moital, M., 2014. Consumer behaviour in tourism: concepts, influences and opportunities. Current issues in tourism,17(10), pp 872-909. Chowdhury, M. 2011. Growth and dynamics of Australia's education exports. Journal of Applied Economics, 44(7), pp 879-888. Kendall, T., 2007. Exporting Australian educational services to China. Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management, 26(1), pp 23-33. Wearring, A. et al., 2015. The international students experience: An exploratory study of students from Vietnam. The International Education Journal: Comparative Perspectives, 14(1), pp 71-89. Milner, T. Rosenstreich, D., 2013. A review of consumer decision-making models and development of a new model for financial services. Journal of Financial Services Marketing, 18 (2), pp106-120. Pellmans, P., 1971. The consumer decision?making process. European Journal of Marketing, 5 (2),pp 8-21. Winsted, K. Patterson, P., 1998. Internationalization of services: the service exporting decision Management, Journal of Services Marketing,12(4)pp.294-311. Eichengreen, B Gupta, P., 2013. Exports of services: Indian experience in perspective. Indian Growth and Development Review, 6(1), pp.35-60. Spector, M. et al, 2004. Handbook of Research on Educational Communications and Technology, London: Springer. Smyth, J., Down, B. Mclerney, P., 2014. The Socially Just School: Making Space for Youth to Speak Back, London: Springer Science. Kaur, S., 2014. Comparing Selected Higher Education Systems In Asia, Kuala Lumpur: ITBM. EABER, 2016. Partnership for Change: AustraliaChina Joint Economic Report, Canberra: Australian National University Press. Tisdell, C., 2013. Handbook of Tourism Economics, Singapore: World Scientific Publishing Co Ltd.