Oh wow another post?
Ya sorry just this guy had really interesting views on power and the dynamics of what thoughts are its pretty awesome! The fellow also has a great view on music and you can feel the change with just slight alterations, its just really interesting!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcUaMo1DxkY
Bob
Monday, November 22, 2010
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Loose Change
Hi folks just wanted to let you know those of us that attended Monday November 15ths movie night to check out "Loose Change" on Youtube, it is a very interesting look at Gov't manipulation during/after 911.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7E3oIbO0AWE
- Bob
Oh right also wanted to show an example (current) of attempting to manipulate ideals in order to get more power with this:
http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/willheaven/100064280/mark-zuckerberg-is-a-mossad-agent-claims-crackpot-iranian-conspiracy-theory/
^^ Quite neat if I do say so myself.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7E3oIbO0AWE
- Bob
Oh right also wanted to show an example (current) of attempting to manipulate ideals in order to get more power with this:
http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/willheaven/100064280/mark-zuckerberg-is-a-mossad-agent-claims-crackpot-iranian-conspiracy-theory/
^^ Quite neat if I do say so myself.
Friday, November 19, 2010
Jane Elliot's Blue Eyes Brown Eyes Experiment
Hello Everyone,
I had briefly discussed this experiment the other day in class and feel it is worthwhile watching!
My analysis:
When an individual feels they have power they become invincible. The feeling they can do anything because they have the power or control. When you do not have power you feel vulnerable. Helpless, unsure how to change the situation or feel trapped.
When you have experienced both you begin to develop empathy.
I think once you have experienced something or have emotional intelligence, your actions and reactions are different.
If you were once bullied and know how it feels, why would you want to bully someone else?
You could choose to bully anyhow but if you think of how you felt, you will realize it is not worth it.
I think it is important to think about others... Reactions, feelings, thoughts etc.
We learn at a very early age -
* If you don't have anything nice to say, do not say it at all.
* Treat other's the way you want to be treated.
I hope you enjoy the video - A Class Divided
Website of the master mind behind this invigorating experiment Jane Elliot
http://www.janeelliott.com/
Videos
Clip 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BrFHq-t2VY
Clip 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UbNp15zDtE
Clip 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPIxU6_ClIM
Clip 4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLEEJuHgnk4
Cheers,
Alexis
:)
I had briefly discussed this experiment the other day in class and feel it is worthwhile watching!
My analysis:
When an individual feels they have power they become invincible. The feeling they can do anything because they have the power or control. When you do not have power you feel vulnerable. Helpless, unsure how to change the situation or feel trapped.
When you have experienced both you begin to develop empathy.
I think once you have experienced something or have emotional intelligence, your actions and reactions are different.
If you were once bullied and know how it feels, why would you want to bully someone else?
You could choose to bully anyhow but if you think of how you felt, you will realize it is not worth it.
I think it is important to think about others... Reactions, feelings, thoughts etc.
We learn at a very early age -
* If you don't have anything nice to say, do not say it at all.
* Treat other's the way you want to be treated.
I hope you enjoy the video - A Class Divided
Website of the master mind behind this invigorating experiment Jane Elliot
http://www.janeelliott.com/
Videos
Clip 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BrFHq-t2VY
Clip 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UbNp15zDtE
Clip 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPIxU6_ClIM
Clip 4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLEEJuHgnk4
Cheers,
Alexis
:)
Monday, November 15, 2010
Hey guys,
Since Les gave us his definition of power its pretty much all I look for... in movies, books, tv shows, songs, relationships, etc.. and over the past month I have been beginning to watch the show Dexter. Those who like the show as well might be interested in re-watching the 5th episode (I believe) in the second season.. the whole episode is basically Dexter shifting the power dynamic so he is in control of how the case pans out... definitely cool to see alongside this course :D
Kristen
Since Les gave us his definition of power its pretty much all I look for... in movies, books, tv shows, songs, relationships, etc.. and over the past month I have been beginning to watch the show Dexter. Those who like the show as well might be interested in re-watching the 5th episode (I believe) in the second season.. the whole episode is basically Dexter shifting the power dynamic so he is in control of how the case pans out... definitely cool to see alongside this course :D
Kristen
Sunday, November 14, 2010
"Power dynamics within relationships"
I was procrastinating doing homework this weekend and I decided I was going to google some things. I happened to come across this article on power within relationships. It's a man's view on women. I was reading it and I was surprised but then again not really surprised at this man's views on women in relationships today. Is this really what men think about us? This makes me think about my own relationship and past ones thinking about the power dynamics within and I see power on both ends of the spectrum not to this degree. It's very interesting seeing different opinions of people. Just Google "Power dynamics within relationships" and you will be surprised the different responses.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Power-Dynamics-in-Relationships&id=362658
Morgan
http://ezinearticles.com/?Power-Dynamics-in-Relationships&id=362658
Morgan
Monday, October 18, 2010
Amazing Book
Hey Power Mates!
Today in class Les mentioned that there is no opposite to life, and how death is the opposite of birth, not life... and it reminded me of an amazing book called Pilgrim by Timothy Findley. Its basically about a man who cannot die, and it goes through his life his bizarre relationship with Carl Jung.It has been a few years since I last read the book but from what I remember it had pretty interesting power dynamics :D... definitely a book to put on your "to read" list ;)
Kristen M
Today in class Les mentioned that there is no opposite to life, and how death is the opposite of birth, not life... and it reminded me of an amazing book called Pilgrim by Timothy Findley. Its basically about a man who cannot die, and it goes through his life his bizarre relationship with Carl Jung.It has been a few years since I last read the book but from what I remember it had pretty interesting power dynamics :D... definitely a book to put on your "to read" list ;)
Kristen M
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Choice and Anti-Choice
Hi All,
I figured I would get around to a blog post days to here I am. I wished to put out a really interesting story guised with many superheroes and villains from the DC universe (Batman/Superman etc.) and wanted to inform you all of a really neat event that took place some years ago; this has roots in power I promise! Anyway this event was called the Final Crisis a reordering of the comic DC universe itself where a few big name heroes actually ended up dying and breaking their one rule (not to kill) in order to combat a massive threat. This threat was the one and only Darkseid. Now obviously most of you likely do not know what this dude is all about; in summary he is pure unadulterated evil and as such is as close to a physical representation to power as I have ever seen; he thrives on corruption and his only goal is total domination and subjugation of the whole universe. Now this is where it becomes really interesting; you see he has always had a goal in life to find this mythical thing called the “Anti-Life” equation (based on the fact in this comic universe that there is a “Life” equation). Now one would assume that this equation would be some type of death beam or other type of weapon that is capable of obliterating life, well its not it actually obliterates the power of “Choice!”
Yes the ultimate power of the DC universe is Choice, Darkseid uses this equation to infect the Earth to the point where all who exist on the planet become an extension of his will. To me this means that he has the ultimate power, there is no choice, no happiness, no sadness, no power between individuals (if they can even be called that). As it says in the comics, when all is one in Darkseid, there is only peace, there is only order, but above all there is only Darkseid. –Wonder Woman (Leader of the Female Furies in Darkseids army).
To Summarize the Anti-Life equation was actually an Anti-Choice equation and basically its point was that if there was no choice in the universe there would be no life. I just thought the whole thing was interesting also Batman’s Finest hour is here, okay I think I’ve let my nerd show enough :P.
Oh here's Darkseids Wiki http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darkseid
And an overveiw of Final Crisis: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_Crisis
If you want to read it in its entirety look at torrent sites.
Regards,
Bob
I figured I would get around to a blog post days to here I am. I wished to put out a really interesting story guised with many superheroes and villains from the DC universe (Batman/Superman etc.) and wanted to inform you all of a really neat event that took place some years ago; this has roots in power I promise! Anyway this event was called the Final Crisis a reordering of the comic DC universe itself where a few big name heroes actually ended up dying and breaking their one rule (not to kill) in order to combat a massive threat. This threat was the one and only Darkseid. Now obviously most of you likely do not know what this dude is all about; in summary he is pure unadulterated evil and as such is as close to a physical representation to power as I have ever seen; he thrives on corruption and his only goal is total domination and subjugation of the whole universe. Now this is where it becomes really interesting; you see he has always had a goal in life to find this mythical thing called the “Anti-Life” equation (based on the fact in this comic universe that there is a “Life” equation). Now one would assume that this equation would be some type of death beam or other type of weapon that is capable of obliterating life, well its not it actually obliterates the power of “Choice!”
Yes the ultimate power of the DC universe is Choice, Darkseid uses this equation to infect the Earth to the point where all who exist on the planet become an extension of his will. To me this means that he has the ultimate power, there is no choice, no happiness, no sadness, no power between individuals (if they can even be called that). As it says in the comics, when all is one in Darkseid, there is only peace, there is only order, but above all there is only Darkseid. –Wonder Woman (Leader of the Female Furies in Darkseids army).
To Summarize the Anti-Life equation was actually an Anti-Choice equation and basically its point was that if there was no choice in the universe there would be no life. I just thought the whole thing was interesting also Batman’s Finest hour is here, okay I think I’ve let my nerd show enough :P.
Oh here's Darkseids Wiki http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darkseid
And an overveiw of Final Crisis: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_Crisis
If you want to read it in its entirety look at torrent sites.
Regards,
Bob
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