https://padlet.com/danishjabbar05/v6kzma73zpd66tdn Assignment 1 (GNED 1512) By: Danish Jabbar en-us 2022-10-10 19:10:45 UTC 2025-10-04 11:03:47 UTC hello@padlet.com danishjabbar05 https://padlet.com/danishjabbar05/v6kzma73zpd66tdn/wish/2334097841 Made by Danish Jabbar, working alone]]> 2022-10-10 19:16:33 UTC https://padlet.com/danishjabbar05/v6kzma73zpd66tdn/wish/2334097841 danishjabbar05 https://padlet.com/danishjabbar05/v6kzma73zpd66tdn/wish/2334137308 Definition:
Ideology is ideas you use as a reason for belief and decision-making regarding specific topics. Ex Politics, Religion, Science.

Connection:
 Elon Musk has a reason with his ideas and logic for his beliefs that our entire existence is just a complicated coded simulation. His main idea of focus is that we are in a video game, and many video games, like The Sims, are just like our world. Every year the games get more and more realistic, and the rate we are moving wouldn't be able to differentiate between real and fake. Elon uses perfect ideology for decision-making on what he believes are existence is by using theories and predictions.]]> 2022-10-10 19:53:57 UTC https://padlet.com/danishjabbar05/v6kzma73zpd66tdn/wish/2334137308 danishjabbar05 https://padlet.com/danishjabbar05/v6kzma73zpd66tdn/wish/2334244442 Definition:
Unexplained is the reason for events that cannot be described by facts or explanation, and reasons for the unknown remain a mystery.

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The article describes a theory called the multiverse that involves our universe may not be the only one. There may be infinite planets, galaxies, and universes with their new laws of physics. This means there are endless possibilities for everything since there is no limit. There is a loop because if that's the case, what caused it? This theory can be terrifying but exciting. It will always remain unknown and unexplained how the laws of physics could be different.]]> 2022-10-10 22:07:41 UTC https://padlet.com/danishjabbar05/v6kzma73zpd66tdn/wish/2334244442 danishjabbar05 https://padlet.com/danishjabbar05/v6kzma73zpd66tdn/wish/2334271666 Definition:
 Red herring uses false or irrelevant information to avoid the intended question.

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The press told Joe Biden to address the public on ways to prepare for a hurricane in 2021. He uses false information that is off-topic and irrelevant to how to prepare for a disaster. "A vital part of preparing for hurricane season is to get vaccinated now" -Joe Biden. News outlets say Biden's words were taken out of context for hurricane Ian, but it doesn't change the fact he told people vaccination will help prepare for a hurricane. This red flag is known as Red Herring.]]> 2022-10-10 22:57:16 UTC https://padlet.com/danishjabbar05/v6kzma73zpd66tdn/wish/2334271666 danishjabbar05 https://padlet.com/danishjabbar05/v6kzma73zpd66tdn/wish/2334277121 Definition:
Confirmation bias is using information and evidence that only supports your claim.

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In this debate, the debaters speak about the Evolution Theory and new evidence and only use information that supports their claims. A lot about the evolution theory has controversy and should've been answered with relevant information. The debaters should tell the viewers that parts of evolution still need to be found through scientific evidence; it seems they are saying things only to prove their point.]]> 2022-10-10 23:07:41 UTC https://padlet.com/danishjabbar05/v6kzma73zpd66tdn/wish/2334277121 danishjabbar05 https://padlet.com/danishjabbar05/v6kzma73zpd66tdn/wish/2334312289 Definition: 
 Patternicity is finding patterns in objects, images, or videos that may not be attended to look the way you imagined.

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In this image, without connecting to the famous gorilla Harambe, a person would see this as a regular Cheeto and eat it. In this case, this Cheeto is being sold for $100k on eBay because of the fame the gorilla obtained.]]> 2022-10-10 23:59:08 UTC https://padlet.com/danishjabbar05/v6kzma73zpd66tdn/wish/2334312289 danishjabbar05 https://padlet.com/danishjabbar05/v6kzma73zpd66tdn/wish/2334374959 Definition:
Perception and observation are our five senses, and we can consider them accurate when explaining events or objects we see. The most common one that may result in false claims is our sense of vision.

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Many Canadians witness UFOs up to 3 times a day and report them as extraterrestrial though the government says there is no proof. Scientific observation needs to be done to explain what these individuals are seeing. This could be just a meteor shower. ]]> 2022-10-11 00:58:21 UTC https://padlet.com/danishjabbar05/v6kzma73zpd66tdn/wish/2334374959 danishjabbar05 https://padlet.com/danishjabbar05/v6kzma73zpd66tdn/wish/2334417177 Definition:
Agenticity is a reason to believe something that doesn't exist and give it meaning.

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People can make lots of money and get famous using agenticity to trick the viewer. This can be seen in youtube videos and social media pictures. Many claim to capture certain paranormal events on tape, like skinwalkers, demons, ghosts, and aliens. This can generate millions of views and discussions, causing controversy on whether it's real. They may also describe how to feel to the viewers to give them a reason to believe that they have been emotionally affected. Professionally done, editors do these.]]> 2022-10-11 01:33:08 UTC https://padlet.com/danishjabbar05/v6kzma73zpd66tdn/wish/2334417177 danishjabbar05 https://padlet.com/danishjabbar05/v6kzma73zpd66tdn/wish/2334576819 Definition:
Cause and correlation are when there is a specific correlation due to causation, but this is not true for all correlations. For example, having sunlight will give you vitamin D, but too much sun exposure over the years can cause cancer. The cause is the same, but correlations can be different.

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Many people with no scientific evidence claim that covid vaccines alter your DNA and cause cancer, so the pharmaceutical companies can profit. This claim is false. There is no vaccine shown with scientific evidence that proves this claim right. There is no cause for the correlation to occur in any way. They have confirmed that vaccines are used to prevent certain illnesses and viruses. This will cause fear in many people, hesitant to get shots, as we've seen with covid, which has resulted in many preventable casualties.]]> 2022-10-11 04:00:31 UTC https://padlet.com/danishjabbar05/v6kzma73zpd66tdn/wish/2334576819 danishjabbar05 https://padlet.com/danishjabbar05/v6kzma73zpd66tdn/wish/2334617473 Definition:
Appealing to authority is viewing and believing one's claims just because of those in charge.

Connection:
This article shows the highest-rated athletes and their sponsors to red bull. They make commercials claiming after consuming these drinks; they perform much better. No sports athlete ever consumes these drinks due to high sugar levels. When fans see their favourite sports stars consume these, they feel inspired and believe they can be like them after drinking. This is just an easy marketing strategy.]]> 2022-10-11 04:44:23 UTC https://padlet.com/danishjabbar05/v6kzma73zpd66tdn/wish/2334617473 danishjabbar05 https://padlet.com/danishjabbar05/v6kzma73zpd66tdn/wish/2334618645 Define Problem:
The problem is Elon Musk claims there is a high likelihood that we live in a simulation like a video game.

Gather information:
The pictures on the website demonstrate life on earth as a blueprint and how easy it would be to construct a programmed reality. The arguments for living in a simulation are firm and more research is being done on subatomic particles. Scientists say if we find future life and they develop simulations like us in terms of games, the likelihood increases even more. Musk claims that games will be indistinguishable from our reality in the near future. So how do we know if we are not living in one now?

Evaluate Evidence:
The source is very credible. It shows proof of quotes and texts said by scientists and Elon. There is slight proof that we are living in a simulation because we make games that look very close to our life, and it seems more accurate every year. If we find life and they do the exact thing, there could be millions of simulated realities. The results can be reproduced. We can make video games and try to code them like our daily routines and see how real they will become. AI and computer research will keep increasing the likelihood of a coded reality. The scientific method is being applied to what we know so far, which is subatomic particles, AI technology, and aliens who possibly could be skeptical about simulations. We cant conclude a true or false statement because there isn't a definitive answer.

Recognize Assumptions:
Most people believe we came here by a higher being or got here through the big bang. It still doesn't answer the question of what started it all. 

Synthesize Evidence:
The true nature of it is that we don't know much about anything when it comes to how we got here. Modern technology will not answer questions that date back millions of years. Some will be answered, but some are still missing. We still don't know what was before the big bang or everything about evolution. Assumptions and critical thinking is applied to questions that cannot be answered to find the best solution.

Select Best alternative:
In conclusion, more scientific evidence is needed to conclude how life formed or if this is just a highly coded video game made by aliens. There is no definitive answer to if life is a game or our we are the only ones here. Both sound very scary, but we may be the only answers.


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