Name Veron Gunter

Pro. Dr. Jason Smith

Date October 21, 2013

In the article entitled,"The Dangers of Reality TV," Timothy Sexon says reality TV is bad, because it give the impression that image is better than ability.In today's world it is not unsual to see people trying to get in the spotlight rather than going to college. It may be true that one's should have ability but it is also true that we all need ability and image. There are potential benefits that can be an asset when one is talented.

One of the benefit is entaining. Being a entainer has intellectual benefits that can give a better insights of one talents , it is also good to work with other in this area because you get to meet  celebratys.In the passage it says that "reality tv shows reinforce the idea that life is nothing but a competitions." However life is a competition,we as individual has to choose which role to plays in life, some choose  college while other choose to use their talent, as we know not every one have the brains for college, and for some to make it in the real world we have to be good at something.Today the reality tv give many people the opportunity to show their true potentals. With reality show like American Idols, Who want to be a Millionaire and all the others  many talents would go to waste.
and never be discovered.For instance  I remember carlene one of my class mate in high school she was not a bright student  but she always make the class lively  by imminating Bob Marley  and being the class clown,regardless of her not going to college' today she is one of the most successful artist  in Jamaica and were able to employe many people with college degree.so as one can see image do play it part in people lives.

Secondly going to college is good but when one look and see what is happening in the job market todays it make one's wonder. Thousand of student graduate from college yearly and find it difficult to get a  decent job,however after spending so much money for education they have no other choice but to stick to a low paying job to survive.This type of problem discourace people from wasting time and money in college when their image could make them comfortable. the author stated that" the most single  message that those show send is education is complety innecessary to fulfill the American dreams," in spite of all the education one posess without a tidy income one is doom and will never make it to fullfill their dream,moreover everone want  a comfortable life that they can provid for their family. so individuals will seek ways of making more money, with this in mind no one want to waste time in college  when there are easier and faster option with image.base on my personal experience I have seen my mother labour in the classroom for years and could barley find food for my sibbling and my self to eat, unlike like my Aunt she was a dressmaker and before you know she has a booming business in fashion my aunt never make it to college but my mom did. comparing the life of  people with good education life never always turn out as one expected and as the passage say" why go to school and face the difficulties of learning something when you can go on fear factor eat bugs and walk aways with bucket of money?." Also people with education need the skill as a back up plan in crisis like recession if in case they get fired from their job.

People may not agree with me they may question  the idea of one not having a good education, and how far can one goes with only image, but I strongly in my opinion believe that image is essential in many crises and helps provide better living for many. I endorse the idea that people can use their image and prove a better future for themselves.because of poor judgement people lack the understanding that image and ability works well together.

In the article entitled," Truman Show: Why People Think They're Living  In A Reality Show,"Collin Lecher stated that people have always imagined things that aren't real. delusion makes individuals think they are living like a movie star when they are not, it is a mental disorder that affect the mind of individuals and let them impersonate a character's of their choice. The Truman syndrome are similar to the way in which one act when they are paranoid.

I agree with the author that the" Truman Show Syndrome" is occurrences but delusion of it kind are not, Because it is a mental disorder that causes one to get aggressive and always suspicious of others they think are out to get them.

My first reason to agree with the author is, in many ways Truman character is similar to delusion, both in the same pattern of behavior.However some aspect of this movie is base on how people like Christof like to control people life just for their own gain, on the contrary Truman life was all plan and Seahaven was like a safe haven to fully maneuver his life , every moment of his life was monitor on a daily base his wife his family and friend were all part of the plan. For example  my dad died when I  was in High school so it was hard for my sibling and I to continue school without the help of my dad, as a result my uncle volunteer to help with my schooling, from that day I become a total robot because after school I have no time for my self I have to take on responsibilities as a child to do all the chores around the house., It may appear that he has control of my life but all along I was planning my way out of that miserable life, I study twice as hard and to the end  my determination pays off. As the author mention that " the Trueman cases are  much a story about our culture and our technology.

My second reason to agree with the author is Trueman began to question the world that surrounded him, and his vision on seahaven has totally change. In fact he start to think of all that has happens in his lives and realise it was all stage..Undoubtedly delusion is far difference in many ways,individuals who suffers from paranoia are very hypersensitive and easily offended by other views, paranoia can comes in different element in which one's think they are in danger from every individuals.however the passage mention that people can deride these delusions as complete mental fabrications, but the truth is often more nuanced.For example in my community in queens my neighbour Janice have early signs of dementia she is always hearing voices and want to harm other, but some how when she is treated she is back to her old selves again,regardless of one conditions He or She should be treated accordingly before getting out of hand.
In conclusion the Truman Show Syndrome is similar to delusions in many ways, because it make people imagine thing that are not real, and believe everyone is after them.

In the article entitled, Hype," Kelle Lasn says that advertisements is toxic to the mind, and every seconds it's flood the brain with thousand of marketing message. It's a major concern for the public to see so many commercial and ads that has being  disposed on them daily.however billboard and ads are place in different places, because it's a form of marketing communication to persuade the public.

I disagree with the author ,because advertisement's  has benefits others in many different ways.one of the
the benefit is creating jobs for individuals , another benefit are marketing of product through sport.
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In the first place,  advertise is a way of convincing costumer that their product or business are good. By doing so individuals  are  able to expand their business, Bose the economy and provide jobs for individuals. However most people fail to acknowledge that it is necessary for business to advertise.It is stated  in the passage that  "no longer are ads confined to the usual places like bus, billboard and stadium they are all over,I understand that it is annoying to be constantly watching and hearing commercial buzzing in their ears, but people are entitled to promote their business anyways they like because they are paying big buck to advertise. Base on my experience as a student and a full time worker, truly I can say advertising is good for me, it help to find thing that is necessary for my daily need, and save me time to do other thing,instead of going to the market I shop  on line for thing that I need.
my second reason is sport marketing  it's a area that focus on endorsing  product and service through sports event. and team. This service provides  the good that we used in sports today. However games like Super Bowl is one example of how advertisement help in the growth and expansion of many business today.as mention in the passage that" a company executive call the monetering the most powerful micro marketing medium available today" it is good when sport and marketing interact because it a assert in many different ways.One example of athletes benefits from marketing is shelly ann frazer the world fastest woman sprinter she is one out of many athletes that was sponsor by Grace Kennedy and company with the help commercial. As one can see Advertisement serve it purpose in society.

Finally advertisement is not as toxic as the author makes  however it help to provides for many and help sponsor most athlete that participate in sport today.

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name:veron gunter
Eng. 099
Prof: Dr. Jason Smith

In the article entitled,"I Know the Truth, So Don't Bother Me with Fact," Jeffrey Kluger Says, rumors and lies plays a Hugh role in people lives,and even when the truth is known, they refuse to accept the facts. The shouting match at Ground Zero over a so call mosque, prove how bias one can be against others culture.Ohio State University have conducted a research with member of the public to determine how effective false belief can have on people and how best to help them overcome such ignorance.

I agree with the author that rumors play a major roles in some people life because bearer of false tiding usually destroy a good relationship, and causes people to be at war with each other.

My first reason to agree with the author is  Freedom of expression is one's given right, but it is unacceptable when He or She goes around spreading rumors and lies on others.One should think carefully about their obscene action because there are vengeful individual out there who will stop at nothing to get even with them for telling tales on them,and some time it even lead to death. For example Sharon and Janice are best friends in high School and for some reasons Janice began to talk behind Sharon back with her boyfriend, one day the boyfriend confronted Sharon about the story Janice told him and before you know it, Sharon shot Janice and the boyfriend then turn the gun on herself. Lucky she survived, it is so sad to know that because of rumors and lies other choose to tell on others Three lives  have being destroyed. As individuals we should learn to let go of bias against others, as mention in the article that "it is easy to manipulate people's belief system with insinuating picture." we should all try to live with each other no matter what the circumstances.

My second reasons to agree with the author is that we should think of others just as how we want others to view our belief's. Beside individual who passes judgement on other may very well find themselves in that position one day. However, it is best in everyone  interest's to do good to other and avoid creating a scene on other people or religions that is venerable to the public especially when the truth is known and one's refuses to listen. As mention in the passage that "when subject are presented with data that contradicts one's beliefs, they often paradoxically". Some people doesn't want to know the truth, it's all about rumors and lies on others. The moment  an individual hears  gossips, without thinking of the consequences they are quick to go and tell others without knowing the facts, and when the truth is known thy refuses to admit there were wrong.For example, years ago in Jamaica two brothers Ben and Dylan have similar businesses in the same area selling patties to school children , it turns out that Ben was selling more patties than Dylan, so he become jealous of his brother and decide to lie on him  to put him out of business. One day in the middle of the sale rush Dylan   frame his brother Ben by getting a impostor to say he always sell him dog meat so the impostor empty the bag with the dog heads on the counter, people begin to leave the shop vomiting and holding their stomach,, that was the last day Ben sold another patties to people. Although it was proven that it was a set up, people still believes to this day that Ben used Dog meat to make His patties. However  Dylan never succeeded as  he think because His  patties wer'nt as tasteful as His brother so He eventually have to close business too.Once again it shows how gossip and lies can ruin one's life and separated people.

After all Jeffrey Kluger was right about people being easily deceived by rumor's and lies. It is best to find out the truth before it too late for you to correct the wrong, therefore people should change their bias attitude toward others, and perhaps doing so peace will reign  with each other  instead of rumors and lies.
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name:veron gunter
Eng. 099
Prof: Dr. Jason Smith

In the article entitled," Know the Truth, So Don't Bother Me with Facts." Jeffrey Kluger stated, that individuals, are quick to believe gossip rather than knowing the truth. However, when it is proven that they are wrong they still refuse to admits the facts, in  studies done by Ohio State University on rumors about Islamic Cultural center it was note to be false, by all means most of them still refuse to change their views. This goes on to show how individual find it hard to accept other culture and are bias toward other beliefs. It is hard to win other over when they are set in their owns ways as convincing as it is they will never change. I agree with the author that, "people are easily deceived by rumors and flat out lies," because people are quick to  judge rather than seeking the truth, base on my personal experience with people that speak negative thing about Jamaica where I am from , they  never seek to find how loving and hard working jamaican can be, instead of sticking to false report from other.

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