Hello,
Beauty and the Beast; an unlikely movie to be asscoiating with a Power class. But if you give it a chance it will surprise you. It is full of power dynamics, from beginning to end, and it is fun to watch again and again...I get to watch it everyday, my daughter loves it.
Heather Mc.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
An interesting movie..
Hey everyone, just thought I would suggest a movie. Its called "Zeitgiest". It's a documentary about power, conspiracys, religion and money. This is not an easy movie to watch, its really low budget, somewhat long and drawn out but if you can watch it right through to the end it will change the way you think about many things. I've recommended it to a few friends and none of them have been dissappointed. I dont know much about the movie, although I've heard there is a series of them and I'm not sure which one I watched. Check it out.
Dave K.
Dave K.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Outfoxed
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6737097743434902428#
that is a link to a documentary called Outfoxed, It was done in 2004, it really shows the sort of influence fox news has over its viewers, and the control Rupert Murdoch (owner of fox) has over many media outlets. How he takes an active intrest in what "news" gets put on the air.
Have a look, let me know what you think
Glenn M.
that is a link to a documentary called Outfoxed, It was done in 2004, it really shows the sort of influence fox news has over its viewers, and the control Rupert Murdoch (owner of fox) has over many media outlets. How he takes an active intrest in what "news" gets put on the air.
Have a look, let me know what you think
Glenn M.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
The Slides from Today
Hey all
Here are the slides from today - they are also on the WebCT
Hope you are enjoying the insights:)
Les
Here are the slides from today - they are also on the WebCT
Hope you are enjoying the insights:)
Les
The Movie -- The Road
When I left class when we watched that movie I thought a little bit about it. I struggled with the thought that the father had to keep going back to that memory of suicide. I could not imagine thinking that daily and, almost going through with it. Living in a world like that would be awful and very depressing. It would be hard to keep going and not stop. Thinking that there would be something more to the south, is the only thing that kept them going. The power within themselves is what kept them going during that time. I was cool to see how much power we really have in us to not quit. I wouldn't watch the movie again, but it was interesting to say the least.
This is my first blog yay ! :)
Danielle. H
Monday, February 14, 2011
TheRoad
hello ladies and Gens....
so for those of you who attended the movie night today this one is for you...
After I left class today i found myself asking myself a question...
"If I were in the exact same situation as was presented in the movie, what kind of person would I become?"
Would I be like the father, and hang on to the "good guy" role constantly questioning if suicide was the best option, or if dragging myself and my beloved son through the tortures of this life was going to be worth it in the end.
Would I take the easy way out like the man's wife, and commit suicide to end the troubled times for myself and leave my so called "loved ones" to fend for themselves.
Or would I become the "Bad guy" and do what it takes to win and survive and continue on another day.
Now if you ask yourself this question the quick answer is the obvious one. Be the good person and "do your best." But really? is that how you would do it? look into yourselves and really think about it. would you die for your opinion of yourself, or your so called "image?" or is society only civilized because FOR NOW we have the luxury of being so. when it comes down to it, and it becomes that cut throat world. do you take the quick and easy suicide? or do you fight for your survival holding on to what you believe is to be "right." or do you become the evil that we so quickly dismiss and survive off of others.
really ask yourself... what kind of person are you?
Cory Petrie
so for those of you who attended the movie night today this one is for you...
After I left class today i found myself asking myself a question...
"If I were in the exact same situation as was presented in the movie, what kind of person would I become?"
Would I be like the father, and hang on to the "good guy" role constantly questioning if suicide was the best option, or if dragging myself and my beloved son through the tortures of this life was going to be worth it in the end.
Would I take the easy way out like the man's wife, and commit suicide to end the troubled times for myself and leave my so called "loved ones" to fend for themselves.
Or would I become the "Bad guy" and do what it takes to win and survive and continue on another day.
Now if you ask yourself this question the quick answer is the obvious one. Be the good person and "do your best." But really? is that how you would do it? look into yourselves and really think about it. would you die for your opinion of yourself, or your so called "image?" or is society only civilized because FOR NOW we have the luxury of being so. when it comes down to it, and it becomes that cut throat world. do you take the quick and easy suicide? or do you fight for your survival holding on to what you believe is to be "right." or do you become the evil that we so quickly dismiss and survive off of others.
really ask yourself... what kind of person are you?
Cory Petrie
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Power of the Mind
I read something very interesting this morning:
"We are already well versed in the concept of thought manifestation or 'mind manifestation'. We are already well skilled at it. Looking at the physical things around you are not examples of obvious or redundant things. They are all examples of mind/thought manifestation. When you begin to view your mental abilities in this light, you will begin to realize that you are well advanced in mind power already." www.mindpowernews.com
If we look at everything around us, from our coffee cup to our computers, all of which we know (at least we're consciously aware of) were birthed in the mind. EVERYTHING (excluding nature) was manifested in the mind. This really got me thinking about the power of our mind, more so than usual. When I look around this room I see the mind at work in the physical form, from paint on drywall to carpet to cabinets to framing lumber to headphones to backup disk-drive, etc. I see great things outside of this room as well! Rocket-ships, robots, skyscrapers, brain surgeons, etc. All exhibiting product that extends from the mind to the physical form. What's scary to think about is the mind at work against other minds, blindly displayed in the inconspicuous form.
Lucas C.
"We are already well versed in the concept of thought manifestation or 'mind manifestation'. We are already well skilled at it. Looking at the physical things around you are not examples of obvious or redundant things. They are all examples of mind/thought manifestation. When you begin to view your mental abilities in this light, you will begin to realize that you are well advanced in mind power already." www.mindpowernews.com
If we look at everything around us, from our coffee cup to our computers, all of which we know (at least we're consciously aware of) were birthed in the mind. EVERYTHING (excluding nature) was manifested in the mind. This really got me thinking about the power of our mind, more so than usual. When I look around this room I see the mind at work in the physical form, from paint on drywall to carpet to cabinets to framing lumber to headphones to backup disk-drive, etc. I see great things outside of this room as well! Rocket-ships, robots, skyscrapers, brain surgeons, etc. All exhibiting product that extends from the mind to the physical form. What's scary to think about is the mind at work against other minds, blindly displayed in the inconspicuous form.
Lucas C.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
If Power is an Illusion
Hello There.
If power is an illusion, and we are all in control of our own thoughts, choices and decisions, then why are threats so effective? Is it because treats feed on our lack of the ablilty to control our emotions? Feeding on fear, and self preservation?
We have seen threats used throughout our entire lives. Our parents use them, the governments use them, our friends, teachers and leaders. on sports teams, in the car everywhere...
So if power is an illusion and threats are just the minipulation of emotions and we now "know" this: why to everytone of use, are they still effective? why do we still use them?
thoughts?
Cory Petrie
If power is an illusion, and we are all in control of our own thoughts, choices and decisions, then why are threats so effective? Is it because treats feed on our lack of the ablilty to control our emotions? Feeding on fear, and self preservation?
We have seen threats used throughout our entire lives. Our parents use them, the governments use them, our friends, teachers and leaders. on sports teams, in the car everywhere...
So if power is an illusion and threats are just the minipulation of emotions and we now "know" this: why to everytone of use, are they still effective? why do we still use them?
thoughts?
Cory Petrie
Monday, February 7, 2011
Supernatural Seduction
hey guys,
I found this two part video about seduction, with a twist.
What is it is one of those supernatural shows with the investigators trying to find ghosts. But in this case instead of being your average ghost, the "victims" are saying that they are being sexually aroused. Interesting.... check it out
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4Vubxx8nco
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4dVH_Ybmzw&NR=1
Cory Petrie
I found this two part video about seduction, with a twist.
What is it is one of those supernatural shows with the investigators trying to find ghosts. But in this case instead of being your average ghost, the "victims" are saying that they are being sexually aroused. Interesting.... check it out
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4Vubxx8nco
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4dVH_Ybmzw&NR=1
Cory Petrie
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Art of War
Hey guys--
The history channel did a nice explanation of Sun Tzu's Art of War. The production goes through questions that explore several present day events, such as-- How the Nazi regime was so strong-- Why America would end up losing in Vietnam, etc. The summary constantly relates Sun Tzu's 2000 year old text to present day experiences, which ultimately puts these ancient words into perspective. Very interesting. Check it out!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5jLYgc4nBs
Lucas
The history channel did a nice explanation of Sun Tzu's Art of War. The production goes through questions that explore several present day events, such as-- How the Nazi regime was so strong-- Why America would end up losing in Vietnam, etc. The summary constantly relates Sun Tzu's 2000 year old text to present day experiences, which ultimately puts these ancient words into perspective. Very interesting. Check it out!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5jLYgc4nBs
Lucas
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