Assignment 1 by Raquel Torres https://padlet.com/pllriki1/u2v7pg6rpsc2ypft By Raquel Torres en-us 2021-02-04 20:46:41 UTC 2023-03-25 21:58:15 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f369.png Post #1 Title: Assignment 1 pllriki1 https://padlet.com/pllriki1/u2v7pg6rpsc2ypft/wish/1166051926 Made by Raquel Torres, working individually.]]> 2021-02-04 20:49:05 UTC https://padlet.com/pllriki1/u2v7pg6rpsc2ypft/wish/1166051926 Post #2 Red Flag: Ancient Wisdom pllriki1 https://padlet.com/pllriki1/u2v7pg6rpsc2ypft/wish/1166059079 Definition:
Commonly attached to "alternative therapies". Some people believe the ancients had more knowledge through their beliefs, techniques or practices. Today people use this of a way of an alternative to medical therapy.

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This picture demonstrates an example of the red flag, Ancient Wisdom because there are some people who believe in the power of prayer to heal who are sick, but most will end up dying. It is also  not a proven science fact. ]]> 2021-02-04 20:51:01 UTC https://padlet.com/pllriki1/u2v7pg6rpsc2ypft/wish/1166059079 Post #3 Red Flag: Mystical Energy pllriki1 https://padlet.com/pllriki1/u2v7pg6rpsc2ypft/wish/1166161261 Definition:
Emotions or feelings that process through the humans body without explanation. Only describes through crystals, light and "positive" or "negative" energy.

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This picture demonstrates an example of red flag, Mystical Energy because crystals are a type of healing people use to "protect oneself from negative energy". It is not a proven science as it is not seen as an "energy" in any way.]]> 2021-02-04 21:20:50 UTC https://padlet.com/pllriki1/u2v7pg6rpsc2ypft/wish/1166161261 Post #4 Red Flag: Red Herring pllriki1 https://padlet.com/pllriki1/u2v7pg6rpsc2ypft/wish/1166205749 Definition:
Irrelevant information that distracts or misleads without addressing facts.

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Though this is a comedic tv show, this video from the Simpsons demonstrates the red flag, Red Herring. This has been also shown to have happened through our real world politicians bringing up other topics to steer away from the real problems. ]]> 2021-02-04 21:35:57 UTC https://padlet.com/pllriki1/u2v7pg6rpsc2ypft/wish/1166205749 Post #5 Red Flag: Appeal to Authority pllriki1 https://padlet.com/pllriki1/u2v7pg6rpsc2ypft/wish/1166348284 Definition:
A claim or statement made by someone and others believe it based off of their status or appearance. For example: celebrities, people in uniforms, people who have degrees or certifications.

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This picture demonstrates an example of the red flag, Appeal to Authority because it shows someone (Kanye West) without real qualifications can influence the public immensely due to their popularity and status.]]> 2021-02-04 22:32:41 UTC https://padlet.com/pllriki1/u2v7pg6rpsc2ypft/wish/1166348284 Post #6 Red Flag: All Natural pllriki1 https://padlet.com/pllriki1/u2v7pg6rpsc2ypft/wish/1166381588 Definition:
A supplement or food containing no artificial colourings, flavourings or preservatives in them.

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This picture demonstrates the red flag, All Natural. Liquorice Root is a herbal remedy sometimes used to treat bronchitis and viral infections but it can also raise blood pressure and dangerously deplete potassium. It is said to be 'All Natural" though the food is not necessarily better for you.

]]> 2021-02-04 22:50:53 UTC https://padlet.com/pllriki1/u2v7pg6rpsc2ypft/wish/1166381588 Post #7 Reason for Belief: Unexplained pllriki1 https://padlet.com/pllriki1/u2v7pg6rpsc2ypft/wish/1166405210 Definition:
Something one wishes to believe though, there is no supporting science fact behind it. Therefore, unexplained.

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This article/video demonstrates alleged UFOs flying in a spaceship released by Pentagon. In the article it says how the object was moving and others pitching in wether the footage was real or not. ]]> 2021-02-04 23:04:38 UTC https://padlet.com/pllriki1/u2v7pg6rpsc2ypft/wish/1166405210 Post #8 Reason for Belief: Ideology pllriki1 https://padlet.com/pllriki1/u2v7pg6rpsc2ypft/wish/1166437703 Definition:
A system of ideas or ideals, especially one which forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy (racism, feminism, and religion)

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This photo demonstrates the reason for belief, Ideology. Beginning around the end of the eighteenth century, racism was taken place and many African Americans were told by authorities they were only allowed to drink water from certain spots or sit at the back of certain buses. In this photo, we see a black man drinking water from the labeled pot, which is most likely not as fresh as the ones fro the white people. This is discrimination due to the colour of his skin. ]]> 2021-02-04 23:24:49 UTC https://padlet.com/pllriki1/u2v7pg6rpsc2ypft/wish/1166437703 Post #9 Reason For Belief: Patternicity pllriki1 https://padlet.com/pllriki1/u2v7pg6rpsc2ypft/wish/1166462288 Definition: The tendency to find meaningful patterns in meaningless noise.

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This photo demonstrates an example of the reason for belief, Patternicity. There is a similar appearance between the rooster and the cloud. ]]> 2021-02-04 23:40:11 UTC https://padlet.com/pllriki1/u2v7pg6rpsc2ypft/wish/1166462288 Post #10: Critical Analysis pllriki1 https://padlet.com/pllriki1/u2v7pg6rpsc2ypft/wish/1166589334 I choose to evaluate the Super Bowl Snickers commercial with Betty white in 2010
 
Define Problem:  
This commercial promotes snickers which is a chocolate bar, and their slogan is “you’re not you when you’re hungry”. The problem is because the man is hungry, so he is not playing like himself and he is told he is playing like Betty white who is an old lady. 
 
 
Gather Information: 
In the commercial the man is compared to Betty White who is 88 years old when it was aired. He is then given a Snicker by one of his friends because according to Snickers they the bars are rejuvenating. This is an issue because it influences the audience, even though it is not good for your health and does not in fact actually rejuvenate someone. 
 
Evaluate Evidence:  
For athletes wanting to perform at their best ability, they are usually put on a strict diet. Chocolate in general has been scientifically proven to be unhealthy, sugar is shown to give a fast rush though can crash hard and can cause athletes to preform unwell. 
 
 
Recognize Assumptions, Emotions, Biases:   
An emotional connection comes to play through this commercial. Not only is Betty White in the commercial to attract viewers since she is a celebrity, she is representing someone playing like an old grandma, viewers realize they do not want to be playing badly and see the advantages of snickers being their ideal solution to playing better as an athlete. Biases come to play through even just the popularity if snickers and their slogan. People know that food high in sugar is unhealthy for you though due to the influence of celebrities and big popularity of the company, people will still regularly buy snickers to fill their hunger or just for a snack.
 
Synthesize Evidence, Identify Alternatives:  
 
Alternate solution #1: Snickers are good for your health and make you a better athlete.
 
Alternate solution #2: Snickers are not good for your health and will not enhance your ability to be a better athlete. 
 
Select Best Alternative:  
In conclusion, I believe that snickers do not make you a better athlete and are not good for your health at all.  
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