A1 Student Inspired Readings by GlobalLaunch

Ancient Rock Art

GlobalLaunch — 2022-01-11 22:05:05 UTC

I included this TEDed lesson because the video presents many images of ancient paintings. I thought it would be interesting and that it would inspire connections between graffiti seen on other structures today. Also, this teacher included some other information in "Dig Deeper."

A list of Possible articles from The New York Times

GlobalLaunch — 2022-01-12 20:49:48 UTC

This is a video that Syracuse.com produced. There's also an article.

GlobalLaunch — 2022-01-12 20:59:16 UTC

An informational video on ed.ted.com.

GlobalLaunch — 2022-01-12 21:05:18 UTC

Pop Art

2022-01-13 01:51:48 UTC

This video included information about the definition and origin of Por Art.
I think it is interesting because it shows how some artists started to use everyday advertisement or popular culture symbols as a new style of art. (JL)

Jingdezhen ceramics

2022-01-13 04:24:17 UTC

This video covers the ceramic making process and the painting process.
I think this video is interesting because it allows us to understand Chinese culture.--Ann

Street art for Kobe

luoshuqing2002 — 2022-02-01 19:25:13 UTC

This is a work in memory of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gigi. Many people came here to take photos and pray. I really hope I will come here one day because he is my hero-Alan

Kree: The Art of Music, Cappella

2022-02-02 11:28:40 UTC

The band play music without instrument, so they are the artist of music.

Nat. :)

2022-03-17 00:56:05 UTC

I chose this article because I love appreciate the art of nature.

Art of Music

2022-03-17 08:36:17 UTC

In my opinion, music art is diversified, melody, rhythm and timbre can make music produce different aesthetic feelings.-Jack

Art of music

2022-03-17 08:57:37 UTC

In my opinion, music is very charming. It can make people feel comfortable. It can also make people feel excited. Everyone is attracted to music.-Jimmy

Mona Lisa's smile

yuzhongyi0418 — 2022-03-17 09:19:38 UTC

Mona Lisa's smile is one of the most famous works of art in the world. It was painted by Leonardo Da Vinci. And his painting has a strong sense of mystery. It was difficult to fathom what the woman's smile meant. At the same time it also contains a lot of mathematical secrets. How could a work of art so full of secrets not fascinate?

Abdullah

2022-03-17 10:04:55 UTC

Most people know that dancing is a natural thing, but it is really an art and the dancers take about three months to design their show, and I made a video explaining the meaning of my words. You can see the accuracy in the show.

John

2022-03-17 10:21:20 UTC

I thought everyone admit he is famous people.

Art therapy.

Lojaneagh — 2022-03-17 20:23:16 UTC

One of the best articles I have read is about art therapy and its benefits for people with depression and anxiety. This type of therapy is suitable for people who cannot express their feelings.

"Art therapy can be used as a complement to traditional mental health treatment. The aim is to manage behaviors, process feelings, reduce stress and anxiety, and increase self-esteem."

Here are some of the benefits offered by the author.

Self-discovery: Creating art can help you acknowledge and recognize feelings that have been lurking in your subconscious.
Self-esteem: The process will give you a feeling of self-accomplishment which can be very valuable to improve your self-appreciation and confidence.
Emotional release: The greatest benefit of art therapy is giving you a healthy outlet for expressing and letting go of all your feelings and fears. Complex emotions such as sadness or anger sometimes cannot be expressed with words. When you are unable to express yourself, but desire emotional release, making art may help you to do it.
Stress relief: Fighting anxiety, depression, or emotional trauma can be very stressful for you both mentally and physically. Creating art can be used to relieve stress and relax your mind.
Have you ever heard of art therapy?

Author, G. (2018, July 10). Creativity and Recovery: The Mental Health Benefits of Art Therapy. Resources to Recover. Retrieved March 22, 2022, from https://www.rtor.org/2018/07/10/benefits-of-art-therapy/

Music and Memory ~ Therapy for Dementia

GlobalLaunch — 2022-03-19 19:04:51 UTC

Art therapy is a serious modality for treating a wide range of issues. Lojane, your article mentions art therapists, which is an interesting occupation, don't you think?

In this article, "The Power of Music Therapy for Alzheimer and Dementia Care," I found the section called, "How Personalized Music Reawakens the Brain," very interesting and wanted to share it. ~Wanda

Kaufman, P. (2020, June 2). The Power of Music Therapy for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care [web log]. Retrieved March 19, 2022, from https://www.everydayhealth.com/alzheimers-disease/the-power-of-music-therapy-for-alzheimers-and-dementia-care/.

Citation Machine

GlobalLaunch — 2022-03-19 20:22:57 UTC

It's "free." You don't have to pay in dollars. However, you will have to watch an advertisement a week as the cost of the tool. I, personally, think it's worth it because the tool is easy to use. Note: you add missing

In-text Citations

GlobalLaunch — 2022-03-20 16:41:05 UTC

When citing sources (APA style), you cite in two places: on the page called, References, and in the paragraph.

In general, in the paragraph, you must tell the reader the author, year of publication, and page number or paragraph number.

The image here shows some of the basics.

APA Basics: Slide Presentation

GlobalLaunch — 2022-03-20 16:52:16 UTC

This slide presentation is a very useful overview for learning about the reference page and in-text citations.

Note: With APA, you should paraphrase most of the time. Quotes are rare.

Indirect Quotes: Slides 12-15

GlobalLaunch — 2022-03-20 16:53:16 UTC

In your article, a quote from an outside source is called an indirect source. In APA, you are expected to use your article's references to locate the outside source directly. When you can't locate it, it's called an indirect quote. If you use an indirect quote, you must indicate that in your paragraph or in the parenthesis.

Chuan

2022-03-21 15:10:33 UTC

The painting I'm interested in is The Starry Sky. It was completed by the famous painter Van Gogh. This painting can bring people a lot of imagination. It can be seen from the painting that Van Gogh vividly depicts the starry sky full of movement and change with exaggeration. The whole picture was swallowed up by a turbulent blue-green torrent. The rotating, restless and curly Nebula made the night sky extremely active. The scene divorced from reality reflected Van Gogh's restless emotion and crazy illusion world.

Depression can lead to obesity!

Lojaneagh — 2022-03-21 18:19:31 UTC

One of the great articles I've read talks about the role of Depression in obesity.

This summarizes what the author mentioned in an article entitled Depression Leads to Obesity. I agree that a depressed person may have less energy to move and an increased appetite. Also, some depressed people may express their feelings and anger by eating.

"A study of teens in Cincinnati found that teens with depressive symptoms were more likely to become obese over the next year. The study also found that children who were both obese and depressed became obese over the next year. People with depression are more likely to overeat or make poor food choices, avoid exercise, and become more lethargic. Researchers have found that depressed people who have low levels of serotonin also tend to be obese — they tend to overeat in an effort to self-medicate and restore serotonin levels to normal."

Thompson, D., & Bass, P. F. (2011, July 15). Depression and Obesity - Depression Center - EverydayHealth.com. Everyday Health. Retrieved March 22, 2022, from https://www.everydayhealth.com/depression/depression-and-obesity.aspx.

Jimmy

2022-03-22 08:41:51 UTC

The art I am interested in is piano music, because I think the music played by piano is very beautiful, very relaxing, and also very exciting. I like piano music.

The health hazards of obesity

2022-03-22 08:56:49 UTC

Over 2,000 years ago, the medical community has known that overweight or obesity can lead to complications and death . Being overweight is being overweight beyond the "normal" range. BMI, defined as weight divided by height squared in kilograms /m2, is an imperfect measure but widely used to determine underweight, normal weight, overweight and obesity. BMI between 25 and 29.9kg/m2 is considered overweight, BMI > 30kg/m2 is considered obese, and BMI > 40kg/m2(or ≥35kg/m2 with comorbidities) is considered severely obese.

Obesity in adulthood significantly reduces life expectancy in both men and women. Life expectancy has steadily increased over the past two centuries, but rising obesity rates could bring that trend to an end.

Obese smokers have a much shorter life expectancy than non-obese smokers or obese non-smokers.

All-cause mortality and cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality are generally higher with higher BMI. The risk curve was j-shaped, with mortality increasing as BMI increased above 25kg/m2. This is especially true for severely obese patients. Four million deaths worldwide in 2015 were related to being overweight, with more than 320,000 deaths in the United States in 2014.
https://www.uptodate.com/contents/zh-Hans/overweight-and-obesity-in-adults-health-consequences
-Jimmy

Jack

2022-03-22 10:36:12 UTC

Because I think this author is completely talking about how to solve the problem of obesity and why it happens. And I think the author's example is very good. In my opinion, how can obese people lose weight effectively? No matter how to lose weight, ultimately can not do without diet and exercise with this is the need to understand, in terms of diet, of course, is to eat the lowest calorie ingredients, and pay attention to nutrition balance, in terms of exercise must pay attention to choose a higher intensity, sustainable for a longer time, with the effect of weight loss is very good.

MA, J. A. C. K. (2018, January 20). Obesity and overweight. World Health Organization. Retrieved March 25, 2022, from https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/obesity-and-overweight

Dylan

libinhao274 — 2022-03-22 11:32:28 UTC

Photography is one of my favorite arts. By thinking about the composition and the structure of light and shadow, I can create beautiful scenes through the camera and record them, which can bring me happiness and a sense of achievement.（This is my favorite photography video recently.）

JOHN

2022-03-22 13:22:22 UTC

The goal of finding personally meaningful music has led to a new type of therapy that is uniquely suited to the digital age — the Music & Memory program, run by a nonprofit founded in 2006 by a social worker named Dan Cohen.

Music & Memory hinges on the unique power of songs that are specific to each patient’s personal preferences and history. Giving someone with dementia the opportunity to listen to “their” songs through headphones connected to iPods or other portable listening devices can arouse strong positive emotions and stimulate the brain.

They found music could help treat people.
https://www.everydayhealth.com/alzheimers-disease/the-power-of-music-therapy-for-alzheimers-and-dementia-care/

aguilarnathany5 — 2022-03-22 13:55:27 UTC

One the article that I found interesting is about art therapy. I read that this type of art is a means of emotional release through the use of cole and forms.

Some benefits offered by art therapy are:
Self-esteem: Each creation is unique and unrepeatable, just like each person.

Expression of feelings and emotions: Sometimes it happens that the person does not find the right words to name what happens internally.

Self-knowledge: When a person writes a diary, they can reread what they wrote as a manifestation of their current situation at that time.

Development of creativity: Imagination and creativity are qualities that sometimes fall asleep under the syndrome of constant occupation.

Therefore, art therapy is a discipline that increases creativity through conscious presence in the connection with the here and now that starts from emotional expression.

Cherry, K (2021, August 31) Therapeutic Benefits Offers Art Therapy. [web log]. Retrieved March 21, 2020, from https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-art-therapy-2795755
-Nat. :)

How to reduce the burden of overweight and obesity.

yuzhongyi0418 — 2022-03-22 13:56:18 UTC

At the individual level, people can:

_{Limit energy intake from total fat and sugar;
Increase consumption of fruits and vegetables as well as legumes, whole grains and nuts;
Regular physical activity (60 minutes a day for children, 150 minutes a week for adults).}

The food industry can play an important role in promoting healthy eating:

_{Reducing fat, sugar and salt in processed foods;
Ensuring that all consumers have access to affordable healthy nutritional options;
Restrict marketing of foods high in sugar, salt and fat, particularly to children and adolescents.
Ensure the availability of healthy food options and support regular physical activity in the workplace.}

Overweight and obesity and their associated chronic diseases are largely preventable. Supportive environments and communities are key to determining people's choices, making healthier food choices and regular physical activity the easiest choice (the most accessible, accessible and affordable choice) to prevent overweight and obesity.

Title:肥胖和超重
Website title:WHO | World Health Organization
URL:https://www.who.int/zh/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/obesity-and-overweight
Date published:April 1, 2020
Date accessed:March 22, 2022
Contributors:WHO
https://www.who.int/zh/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/obesity-and-overweight

Dylan

libinhao274 — 2022-03-22 14:06:24 UTC

I think the author mentioned that eating too much fast food can lead to obesity, overweight and even high blood pressure. I'm interested in it because I want to solve this problem, and I have fat friends. I found this website that can solve hypertension
The DASH diet works by limiting not only sodium but also saturated fat — both of which can be detrimental to heart health, says Kimberley Rose-Francis, RDN, CDCES, a dietitian and diabetes educator in Sebring, Florida. A diet that's heavy in salt can drive up blood pressure, which puts unnecessary strain on the heart muscle, Rose-Francis says. Saturated fat, on the other hand, can increase cholesterol levels. “Cholesterol has the potential of blocking or decreasing the flow of blood to the heart,” Rose-Francis says, adding that restricted blood flow can lead to heart attack and stroke.

The DASH diet also works by increasing foods that provide fiber, lean protein, and other nutrients thought to help lower blood pressure.

People who want to lower their blood pressure should combine the diet with other healthy lifestyle approaches to manage hypertension, such as getting more exercise, losing weight, cutting back on alcohol consumption, and managing stress levels. Quitting smoking and getting plenty of sleep are also recommended and can improve your overall health.

Abdullah

2022-03-22 14:06:51 UTC

There are many causes for obesity, I will write about some of these causes to let you know about what ways I'll going to write.
1. Genetics

Obesity has a strong genetic component. Children of parents with obesity are much more likely to have obesity than children of lean parents.

That doesn’t mean that obesity is completely predetermined. What you eat can have a major effect on which genes are expressed and which are not.

Non-industrialized societies rapidly develop obesity when they start eating a typical Western diet. Their genes didn’t change, but the environment and the signals they sent to their genes did.

Put simply, genetic components do affect your susceptibility to gaining weight. Studies on identical twins demonstrate this very well.
2. Engineered Junk Foods

Heavily processed foods are often little more than refined ingredients mixed with additives.

These products are designed to be cheap, last long on the shelf and taste so incredibly good that they are hard to resist.

By making foods as tasty as possible, food manufacturers are trying to increase sales. But they also promote overeating.

Most processed foods today don’t resemble whole foods at all. These are highly engineered products, designed to get people hooked.

3. Food Addiction

Many sugar-sweetened, high-fat junk foods stimulate the reward centers in your brain (3, 4
Trusted Source).

In fact, these foods are often compared to commonly abused drugs like alcohol, cocaine, nicotine and cannabis.

Junk foods can cause addiction in susceptible individuals. These people lose control over their eating behavior, similar to people struggling with alcohol addiction losing control over their drinking behavior.

Addiction is a complex issue that can be very difficult to overcome. When you become addicted to something, you lose your freedom of choice and the biochemistry in your brain starts calling the shots for you.

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-causes-of-weight-gain#TOC_TITLE_HDR_5

Obesity in children - causes.

Lojaneagh — 2022-03-22 14:07:14 UTC

The number of overweight children in Australia has doubled in recent years, with a quarter of children considered overweight or obese. Causes of obesity in children include unhealthy food choices, lack of physical activity and family eating habits.

This rise in the number of overweight children is disturbing, because it causes health problems and can lead to social problems. Overweight children are more likely to be teased by their peers or to develop low self-esteem or body image problems. Once children are overweight, it requires a lot of effort and commitment for them to return to a healthy weight.

Overweight and obesity in children are among the most important risks to children’s long and short-term health. Overweight children are very likely to become overweight adults.

Batch, J. & Baur, L., ‘Management and prevention of obesity and its complications in children and adolescents’, in Medical Journal of Australia, 2005, vol. 183, no. 3, pp. 130–134. More information here.
Obesity and overweight [online], World Health Organization. More information here.
‘Other diet-related risk factors and physical inactivity’ [online], in The World Health Report 2002: Reducing risks, promoting healthy life, Chapter 4, World Health Organization.
About overweight and obesity [online], Population Health, Department of Health and Aging, Australian Government. More information here.

Title page

GlobalLaunch — 2022-03-23 00:44:40 UTC

Great Video for APA

GlobalLaunch — 2022-03-23 02:24:57 UTC

Why is Travel Important?

Lojaneagh — 2022-03-24 18:20:50 UTC

I chose this article that talks about the importance of travel because most people think that travel is only for fun and wastes money.

The writer mentioned many great points about the benefits of travel, including that travel exposes us to new things, and this is really what I felt through my previous trips.

When you travel, you are stepping outside your comfort zone, for one thing. Even if your destination is relatively nearby (across the country rather than internationally), you are still experiencing new things.

Mark Twain said it best in one of my favorite travel quotes:

“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one’s lifetime.”

References:

Eilers, C. (2020, December 7). Why is Travel Important? Here Are 7 Important Benefits of Traveling. Goodwall. Retrieved March 24, 2022, from https://www.goodwall.io/blog/benefits-of-traveling/.

The Benefits of Traveling

aguilarnathany5 — 2022-03-24 22:08:07 UTC

I find this article that talks about benefits of traveling. I find it interesting because traveling is a great way to boost your confidence.

The confidence gained from traveling to an unknown country/culture brings huge benefits like ideas to start a business, create memories from new experiences, can change people's lifestyle. Traveling helps you understand yourself more and that's important.

When you travel internationally, you get to observe how you feel being far away from your own culture. You observe the differences in people’s manners and behaviors, how people think and react to specific situations. From there, it is human instinct to compare the differences. You then start to explore and compare how it is different from your own culture and mindset, how other people are different from you, and why. Eventually, travelling will help in the process of understanding yourself more and give you a reflection on how you feel and think.
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References:
“Benefits of traveling and why travel is important? | CABINZERO.” Cabin Zero, 28 May 2021, https://www.cabinzero.com/blogs/our-journey/benefits-of-traveling. Accessed 24 March 2022.

Chuan-Benefits of travel

2022-03-25 02:45:07 UTC

It can relieve pressure and relax the body and mind. It is said that poverty limits your imagination, and kindness limits your imagination. Indeed, living in an invariable environment will also limit your imagination. If you live in a fixed environment for a long time, it limits your imagination and vision. You take everything around you for granted.

Different worlds bring you happiness and happiness. If you don't go out, you think the world is so big; If you don't go into other fields, you think people in the world are living the same life as you. Going out, different scenery and different world will open a window for your long closed heart and make your world suddenly open. You will experience the happiness you can't experience in daily life in the process of watching scenery, tasting delicious food, staying in hotels, enjoying folk customs and listening to stories.

Why do humans need to travel?----Eason

2022-03-25 03:36:33 UTC

I usually define travel as "going from one tired place to another tired place." But that doesn't stop people around the world from tirelessly traveling every day. Many people spend the whole year visiting different places. So what are the benefits of travel for humans? I found the answer in this article.
I think the most important thing is to improve and improve from traveling. Whether it is to learn other cultures or to taste local cuisine, it is to improve our life and the education of the soul. Let's see what the author has to say.

Real-life education comes naturally when you travel. Think about when you plan for a trip, when you solve a problem, or when you come across a situation that you have to use your body language to communicate. Those circumstances train you to be skillful as you travel. This benefit of travelling helps in your planning skills, problem-solving skills, improvising ability, and such. As you learn from your own experiences, these lessons are what you can equip yourself with and make use of in the long run.

What you learn in books is great, but travelling offers you the opportunity to learn more about something new every day. The moment you step out of those hotel doors and go out on the street, you learn at least one new lesson. Simple things like how people greet and talk to each other, how they behave tell you a bit about their culture. What’s more, travelling teaches you failures can turn into great hands-on lessons. It is true that travelling is not always glorious and can be hard at times. Let’s say the language barriers, for instance, it is surely possible to make mistakes with words here and there. Imagine going to the market and getting mixed up with the words for tomatoes and fish, this could be a bit embarrassing, but that’s where you get to learn.

references：
“15 Benefits of traveling and why travel is important? | CABINZERO”

Website title:Cabin Zero

URL:https://www.cabinzero.com/blogs/our-journey/benefits-of-traveling

Date published:May 28, 2021

Date accessed:March 25, 2022

Why should I travel? Abdullah

2022-03-25 14:22:27 UTC

For me personally, travel is a way of life. I was born into a travel-obsessed family and had already lived on three different continents by the time I started school, so wanderlust (and an often ridiculed hybrid accent) was inevitable for me. My sister and I are incredibly fortunate to have parents that insisted that travel was the best classroom and, thankfully, our school holidays were spent exploring fascinating places, both near and far.

Upon graduating School (and turning 19), I was given the greatest gift: the gift of travel. Armed with a round-the-world plane ticket and a sense of adventure, I took off on a six-month solo backpacking trip through Europe, Southern Africa and Australia and, without a doubt, it changed the way I saw the world. So, as a self-confessed travel addict, here are the reasons why I love to travel.
1. Travel to leave our world a better place

I have been fortunate to work and travel with &BEYOND for more than 13 years now and what inspires me most is our company ethos and unwavering commitment to care for the land, wildlife and people. Travelling with &BEYOND has given me the rare privilege to actively take part in so many unforgettable and truly meaningful experiences, such as: witnessing endangered rhino being safely translocated; observing an elephant cow being collared for research and monitoring purposes; helping to relocate a vulnerable nest laid by an enormous and highly endangered sea turtle; spending a night in a traditional Maasai manyatta (homestead); and so much more. &BEYOND’s authentic, experiential travel not only enables travellers to participate, engage and learn, but it also allows them to travel with purpose and to help leave our world a better place.
2. Travel to meet different cultures

Travel exposes us to different cultures and ancient traditions and through these authentic encounters, we learn to embrace and celebrate both our similarities and our differences. Travel teaches us about humanity and gives us an appreciation, understanding and respect for different points of view and ways of life.

3. Travel to learn

Not all classrooms have four walls and travel is the best way to immerse yourself in geography, history, culture, gastronomy, languages, biology … you name it. Travel enriches the mind and educates us far beyond any textbook or travel guide. Not only do curious travellers learn about different landscapes, languages and lifestyles; glean fascinating facts while observing wild animals in their natural habitat; delve into a region’s history and taste the local flavours; but they also learn about themselves (and each other) along the way.

reference:
https://www.andbeyond.com/magazine/10-reasons-to-love-travel/#:~:text=Travel%20takes%20us%20out%20of,with%20friends%20and%20loved%20ones.

Why do we need to travel

libinhao274 — 2022-03-25 14:38:11 UTC

For me, traveling means knowing myself again and seeing more aspects of the world. Every time I travel, I encounter all kinds of people and things and all kinds of small accidents, which will enable me to quickly master new skills. Most importantly, I will meet many interesting people during the trip, chat with them and record their stories. In addition, traveling can let me see a lot of amazing and spectacular scenery. I can improve my photography skills!

Murray, M. (2008, March 1). Why do we need to travel? The Irish Times. Retrieved March 29, 2022, from https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/travel/why-do-we-need-to-travel-1.899191

In-Class Citation Practice

GlobalLaunch — 2022-03-28 22:13:30 UTC

Find Inspiration in Our Everyday Life.

Lojaneagh — 2022-03-30 21:38:28 UTC

This time I decided to share a video about inspiration in our lives. Let me tell you the beginning of how we can find inspiration in our daily lives. We actually find inspiration in the person who overcomes obstacles to do something profound, a beautiful work of art, a piece of music, the splendor of the Grand Canyon. These are inspiring things, yes. Nevertheless, we don't have to go to a museum, visit a world heritage site, or meet a famous person to inspire us. We can find inspiration in our everyday life simpler.

How do we find inspiration in our lives?

The video will answer that. ;')

Banez, Z. (2016, August 8). Finding Inspiration | How do you find inspiration? YouTube. Retrieved March 31, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2dN7DC-Fgc

Why we need to travel?-Jack

2022-03-31 11:39:37 UTC

Traveling is a good way to relax your body, but I think traveling is more than that, it can improve yourself. On the road we travel, we often see different landscapes, and the new things we see can bring us visual impact. We don't just travel under these conditions, we learn.What do other authors have to say.
--Travel is about discovering new places, cultures, cuisines, rituals and ways of life. We also travel because distance and difference are the secret poisons of learning and creativity that can't be observed sitting at home. Travel has its own advantages because it allows the person to forget his or her worries, problems, frustrations and fears. This helps by broadening your horizons to move in new directions without the pull and push of everyday life. Instead of having a room full of things, we have a passport to fill with stamps. Let's use it to create memories for the world.
Golden, I. (27 Apr, 2019). Why traveling is important for human life? https://www.goldenindiatravels.com/blog/why-travelling-is-important-for-human-life

How is artificial intelligence changing our world?

Lojaneagh — 2022-04-06 20:02:17 UTC

I have chosen this article that talks about the impact of artificial intelligence and the change it will bring to our future. It is an exciting and varied article that talks about all aspects of this technique from a positive and negative perspective. Through my research, I will adopt this reference from a scientific point of view because of its many facts and realistic and logical opinions.

Artificial Intelligence has progressed rapidly, and the future is arriving faster than the predictions shown in the film Minority Report set in 2054. AI will be better than humans in translating languages by 2024, selling goods by 2031, and conducting surgeries by 2053. AI will become an integral part of our lives and it is time to prepare for the age of AI by investing in education and training. The choice remains ours to upgrade our skills and be part of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

Batok, N. (2020, November 30). Artificial Intelligence has changed our world. Wall Street International Magazine. Retrieved April 6, 2022, from https://wsimag.com/science-and-technology/64215-artificial-intelligence-has-changed-our-world.

Whether the metasverse will replace the real world-Jack

2022-04-07 10:05:17 UTC

As technology continues to improve, our virtual devices are slowly becoming more real. From black and white movies to clear and realistic IMAX movies. Something that was supposed to be virtual becomes real. Is it just like Zuckerberg said that the meta-universe is about to begin? What is the meta-universe? I found some relevant articles to explain.
——-The Meta-universe is a virtual reality world, depicted as an orbiting marketplace where virtual real estate can be bought and sold, and VR goggle-wearing users can choose their own form of 3D avatar. These three elements -- VR interfaces, digital ownership, and avatars -- still figure prominently in the current metaboundary concept. But none of them are actually necessary for the idea. In its broadest sense, the metaverse is understood as a graphically rich virtual space with a degree of verisimilitude in which people can work, play, shop, socialize -- in short, do what humans like to do together in real life (or, perhaps more importantly, on the Internet). Metaverse supporters often see the concept of "presence" as a deciding factor: feeling like you're really there, and feeling like other people are really there with you.
--- Oli,W. (2022, Mar 6).The metaverse, explained.While boardrooms chase a VR internet no one asked for, video game metaverses are all around us.
https://www.polygon.com/22959860/metaverse-explained-video-games

Facts you didn't Know About Artificial Intelligence

aguilarnathany5 — 2022-04-07 19:36:02 UTC

Artificial intelligence (AI) has received immense recognition in the past years, especially in the COVID-19 scenario. There is a buzz in the tech industry around AI and its developments. The internet has expectedly played a vital role in the development of AI-enabled services. Although artificial intelligence is frequently thrown around, not everybody understands what it is and what AI is capable of.

Some insightful facts about AI:

AI pets exits
Most all bots are female
AI recognises emotions
AI can Repair Itself
AI can replace human workforce
AI will become smarter than humans
Humans can develop romantic relationship with AI
AI has nationalities and passports
AI can write
AI will recognise people by voice

McCarthy, J. (2020, November 18). 10 Insightful Facts You Didn't Know about Artificial Intelligence. Analytics Insight. Retrieved April 7, 2022, from https://www.analyticsinsight.net/10-insightful-facts-you-didnt-know-about-artificial-intelligence/

The Reality of Artificial Intelligence

aguilarnathany5 — 2022-04-12 02:28:55 UTC

Open up any newspaper or social media feed these days and it’s easy to spot the tidal wave of hype that artificial intelligence (AI) has unleashed. Within this hype lies a lot of opportunity, but without the right knowledge and tools, it can be hard to identify the real breakthroughs. Spun by journalists driven by sensationalist agendas, AI news can make it easy to believe that super-intelligent robots are just around the corner. That reality is a long way off, but it doesn’t mean there isn’t a lot of value to be extracted from AI in its current iteration.

I find this article interesting because It's true when they say that we do not know all the opportunities. Many times people only talk about the benefits but not the problems and this leads to a confusion about whether It's true or not. We know about all the benefits, but what about the problems? Will it be true?

Lee, E. (n.d.). The Reality of Artificial Intelligence. Ivey Business Journal. Retrieved April 6, 2022, from https://iveybusinessjournal.com/the-reality-of-artificial-intelligence/

Tea culture

zhongyiy — 2022-04-12 06:54:25 UTC

The purpose of the author is to introduce the tea culture of China. The exhibition not only introduces the history of tea culture, but also introduces the way of drinking tea and the history of various kinds of tea. I think it was written to inform.
“Today, tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world after water.” “most consumed” means tea is very popular.
“By 1700, tea in Europe sold for ten times the price of coffee, and the plant was still only grown in China. ” “ten price” and “only” means tea is precious and the place where it is grown is unique.
“At that point, China still held a virtual monopoly on the world's tea trees” “held” means tea can only be found in China.

Reference
Summer-Peach, My tea, bilibili, February 19, 2021 from

https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1qz4y127P5/?spm_id_from=autoNext

Jimmy

2022-04-12 09:58:54 UTC

Calligraphy has been a part of Chinese culture for more than 2,200 years. In this video, the speaker wants to express what Chinese calligraphy looks like and how it is written. The video also demonstrates how calligraphy works.

john

2022-04-12 12:52:57 UTC

https://baike.baidu.com/item/瓷器/601?
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Chinese porcelain evolved from pottery. The original porcelain originated more than 3000 years ago. By the Song Dynasty, famous porcelain kilns had spread throughout most of China, which was the most prosperous period of porcelain industry. At that time, Ru kiln, Guan kiln, Ge kiln, Jun kiln and Ding kiln were known as the five famous kilns in the Song Dynasty. At that time, Chai kiln and Jian kiln were more famous. The blue and white porcelain produced in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi Province, known as the capital of porcelain, has become a representative of porcelain in the Yuan Dynasty. The blue and white porcelain glaze is as transparent as water, the carcass is thin and light, and the white porcelain body is covered with blue decoration, which is simple, elegant, fresh and full of vitality. Once blue and white porcelain appeared, it became popular and became the crown of the traditional famous porcelain in Jingdezhen. Together with blue and white porcelain, there are also blue and white exquisite porcelain, pastel porcelain and color glazed porcelain. In addition, there are sculpture porcelain, thin tire porcelain, colorful tire porcelain and so on, which are very exquisite and have their own characteristics.

Coffee culture in Saudi Arabia.

Lojaneagh — 2022-04-12 16:38:31 UTC

Coffee eventually made its way to Makkah and Egypt, then to Turkey in the mid-16th century, and finally to Europe. Perhaps because of its long history in the region, coffee is a symbol of hospitality throughout the Middle East. “It is the first beverage offered to any Saudi guest,” says Majed Al Muhanna, a heritage food documenter. It is served at events, social gatherings and weddings, and in private homes, offices and, of course, cafés.

I chose this article because it talks about Saudi coffee for foreigners to Inform them about the culture, type, and method of preparing coffee.

The writer's bias was too positive towards Saudi coffee.

Enjoyment, taste, and elegance.

Saudi, V. (2022, January 1). Qahwa Culture 101: How Is Saudi Coffee Made? Visit Saudi. Retrieved April 12, 2022, from https://www.visitsaudi.com/en/eat/guides/qahwa-culture-101--how-is-arabian-coffee-made-.

The future of AI

zhongyiy — 2022-04-13 00:33:50 UTC

“[AI] is going to change the world more than anything in the history of mankind. More than electricity.”— AI oracle and venture capitalist Dr. Kai-Fu Lee, 2018

I think the good thing about this article is that most of its ideas come from Kai-fu Lee, who is also one of the leading AI players in China. In this way, this article has more credibility and reference value. In addition, the article discusses the influence of AI on the future from seven perspectives, which is very comprehensive and has many celebrities' opinions. I think it is very effective to use such articles for reference.

reference
Mike Thomas, April 7, 2022. Future of AI: 7 Ways Artificial Intelligence Changes The World, Built In from

https://builtin.com/artificial-intelligence/artificial-intelligence-future (Links to an external site.)

How artificial intelligence is transforming the world - Abdullah

2022-04-13 08:39:34 UTC

The article that I chose includes facts and real examples, which is why I chose it. It is also a summary of the meaning of artificial intelligence and how it will help us and solve many crises.

AI systems have the ability to learn and adapt as they make decisions. In the transportation area, for example, semi-autonomous vehicles have tools that let drivers and vehicles know about upcoming congestion, potholes, highway construction, or other possible traffic impediments. Vehicles can take advantage of the experience of other vehicles on the road, without human involvement, and the entire corpus of their achieved “experience” is immediately and fully transferable to other similarly configured vehicles. Their advanced algorithms, sensors, and cameras incorporate experience in current operations, and use dashboards and visual displays to present information in real time so human drivers are able to make sense of ongoing traffic and vehicular conditions. And in the case of fully autonomous vehicles, advanced systems can completely control the car or truck, and make all the navigational decisions.

Reference
Thomas Davenport, Jeff Loucks, and David Schatsky, “Bullish on the Business Value of Cognitive” (Deloitte, 2017), p. 3 (www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/deloitte-analytics/articles/cognitive-technology-adoption-survey.html).

What is Arabic coffee and ways to use it? - Abdullah

2022-04-13 08:58:46 UTC

The authentic Arabic coffee is a hot drink invigorating, and its color ranges from yellow (blond) to black to brown, depending on the degree of enthusiasm of the coffee beans. It is included in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization for the year 2015. Most of the uses of this type of coffee are in the Arab Gulf countries. This coffee is used for hospitality in receiving guests in homes or whatever.

I chose this article because it is limited to the most common thing in the Gulf, specifically Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, which is Arabic coffee and how to use it.

Reference
Civitello, Linda (2007)، Cuisine and Culture: A History of Food and People، Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley، ISBN 9780471741725.

Chuan

2022-04-13 14:14:30 UTC

Qingming Festival is a traditional festival in China. On this day, people in China will pay homage to their ancestors. This is a very important day for China. On this day, people will visit many rich food, chicken, fish, rice and wine in front of the tomb. Remember the dead and burn some incense. Everyone present will pour wine for their ancestors and burn ghost coins.

Reference

StormSue,Qing Ming Festival,bilibili,March 27,2021 from

【苏说文化二十四节气之清明(英文版)-哔哩哔哩】 https://b23.tv/0OJeFWj

JACK

2022-04-18 09:49:54 UTC

Giving red envelopes during the Spring Festival means joy and good luck, and is also a way for elders to express good wishes to their younger generation. At that time, people believed that a monster called "sui" would appear on the New Year's Eve, and "sui" has the same pronunciation with "sui". The younger generation could spend a year safely after receiving the New Year's money.

Reference

Catherine Lee, January 30, 2022

Why Chinese People Give Red Envelopeshttps://www.thatsmags.com/guangzhou/post/17261/explainer-why-chinese-people-give-red-envelopes

Sustainability for Kids

Lojaneagh — 2022-04-18 17:57:47 UTC

Think your child is too young to make a difference?

Think again. Kids are the future, and we need to imbue them with a sense of stewardship for the Earth: How to look after it for their generation and those that follow. Sustainability for kids embodies one of the core tenets of sustainable living
(Links to an external site.): the minor changes—even by the most miniature people—can help create meaningful change. Just think of Greta Thunberg, Mari Copeny, Xiye Bastida, Irsa Hirsi, Lesein Mutunkei, and Leah Namugerwa. At just 11, 12, or 18 years old, these kids have made a global environmental impact!

So, what is sustainability for kids?

It’s easy to get caught in the weeds of this concept, but it’s relatively simple (not to mention fun!).

A good sustainability definition for kids can be short and sweet: To make small changes that help us look after the home we call Earth. The best thing about these sustainability activities for kids is that you’ll be involved. Because we all—young and old alike—can learn to show our planet a little more love.

I chose the article on sustainability for children because I see that focusing on this age group is essential in our time. In addition, the piece is fascinating and contains much valuable information and vivid examples. The topic of the article is precise and attracts attention.

reference:

Garcia, V. (n.d.). What is Sustainable Living? Sustainable Jungle. Retrieved April 18, 2022, from

https://www.sustainablejungle.com/sustainable-living/what-is-sustainable-living/.

Lojane, Nat

GlobalLaunch — 2022-04-20 14:51:20 UTC

Dylan

GlobalLaunch — 2022-04-20 14:52:31 UTC

Lojaneagh — 2022-04-20 17:37:02 UTC

According to Professor of Psychology at Harvard University Dan Gilbert there exist two different kinds of psychological happiness, the natural kind, and the synthetic kind. Gilbert explains that: “Natural happiness is what we get when we get what we wanted, and synthetic happiness is what we make when we don’t get what we wanted”. Hang on; is happiness, not just the result of getting what you want? Surely it is not something you can just make up yourself. People that say that they are happier about the outcome they did not want are just fooling themselves, right? Well, it turns out that it is actually possible to create your own happiness, called synthetic happiness, and that this form of happiness is equally as good as natural happiness.

The name “synthetic” carries with it some associations that are less than ideal. A more fitting name would be personal happiness because the internal validation that adds value to a choice you have already made is just that, internal and personal.

A, A. (2014, September 25). Natural and Synthetic happiness at work – Here's why you need both. The Chief Happiness Officer Blog. Retrieved April 20, 2022, from https://positivesharing.com/2014/09/natural-and-synthetic-happiness-at-work/ Cite.

Stanford psychologist says this mindset shift will make you happier and more successful

aguilarnathany5 — 2022-04-20 22:10:20 UTC

https://www.cnbc.com/video/2017/10/25/albert-einstein-used-this-mental-shift-to-be-happier-and-successful.html
I chose this video because I found it interesting. Albert Einstein show some steps which you can take to change self-criticism into self-compassion.

If you want to be happier and more successful in life, it’s important to fight the brain’s natural tendency to focus on the negative. Instead, try looking at the world through a positive, self-compassionate mindset, says Emma Seppälä, Stanford psychologist and faculty director of the women’s leadership program at the Yale School of Management.

Albert Einstein and Alibaba’s Jack Ma are prime examples of using this mindset in order to lead successful careers, Seppälä noted in her book, “The Happiness Track.”

“Stanford psychologist says this mindset shift will make you happier and more successful.” CNBC, 13 October 2017, https://www.cnbc.com/2017/10/13/psychologist-says-this-mindset-makes-you-happier-and-successful.html. Accessed 20 April 2022.

libinhao274 — 2022-04-21 10:13:15 UTC

In “The Blue Zones of Happiness,” Dan Buettner wrote about pockets of the world where people live longer, happier, healthier lives: enclaves that tend to have abundant sunshine, green spaces, an emphasis on fitness and access to whole foods. “Where a person lives determines their level of happiness more than any other factor,” Buettner says.

Stephan Goetz, a professor of agricultural and regional economics at Penn State, published a study that showed suburban residents were happier than rural or metro folks. Interestingly, people who hadn’t moved at all in the past five years also reported being happier. “This may be related to not having to find new friends and social networks,” Goetz says.

Rough, J. (2018, May14). Where you live has a bigger impact on happiness and health than you might imagine. Retrieved April 21, 2022, from
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/where-you-live-has-a-bigger-impact-on-happiness-and-health-than-you-might-imagine/2018/05/11/16be7126-2c55-11e8-8ad6-fbc50284fce8_story.html