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Humans have inhabited various environments, such as deserts, mountains, forests, oceans, and caves. Our adaptability sets us apart from other animals and enables our thriving. To ensure survival and success, continuous evolution is essential. It is crucial to stay proactive and avoid complacency. Early humans faced various challenges in their daily lives and had to…

In political science, a form of process tracing known as “path dependence” has often been defined by researchers with different academic backgrounds resulting in unclear meanings that make it difficult for students to understand. While many scholars have properly applied the concept, particularly in case study research, it remains one of the most important theories…

Self Defense – Our morals come from the rights claims we agree upon when we form the social contract. According to Hobbes, the only right which we cannot sacrifice completely is the right to self defense. If one’s life is threatened, he/she has the absolute right to defend, and the aggressor effectively sacrifices their right…

Storytelling and food From age old ‘ paati kathais’ (grandma’s stories) to public performances like villu paatu and katha kalakshepam, every discourse in our country is a kind of storytelling. “Storytelling is more about body and voice. It creates a cathartic effect on the listeners,” says Eric Miller, Director, World Storytelling Institute. Stories give expression…

Moods can be as easy to catch as colds. Many things can affect your mood, some more noticeable than others. When you see something and/or someone in a happy or sad mood you may start to unconsciously feel that way yourself. Mimicry, sad and positive posts, and the contagious nature of emotions all relate back…

In today’s society, people are more inclined to articulate their personal opinions on current political and social issues than years past. This has become popular, and at times, even encouraged or provoked because of the accessible access and utilization of media. Media impacts people in day-to-day interactions, but also creates a platform for businesses and…

What solution is HSBC relying on to deal with its problem going forward? Will these solutions be sufficient to turn the subprime mortgage business around?  Requiring more documentation that simply stated income. Requiring higher FICO scores Providing better customer assistance prior to borrowers becoming delinquent and new software to select applicants applying for loans What…

            Vantage Point was a mystery film that showed how an assassination attempt of the president of the United States of America was seen through the perception of eight people. Each perception was the key to unlocking the mysteries that unfolded in the assassination attempt of the president. Mystery was evident all throughout the film,…

Materialism abandons the more traditional view of our inner consciousness. It also doubts the idea of an immaterial soul. In the 1600s, Thomas Hobbes became inspired by the advances of science. He was curious about the world around and wondered if it was everything. From his work, principles like Reductionism came to light. Gilbert Ryle’s…

The film I choose for this assignment was Saving Private Ryan, directed by Steven Spielberg. The main plot line of this film is about World War II soldiers who are assigned to find Private Ryan whose whereabouts are unknown in Europe. His brothers have all died in combat, and it is brought to the attention…