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
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
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
Monday, January 31, 2011
Power Quotes
Here are some quotes that made me think a lot:
- “He who controls others may be powerful, but he who has mastered himself is mightier still”
- “Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.”
- “When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.”
- “When you doubt your power, you give power to your doubt”
Hopefully they will make you think too.
Kym Boivin
- “He who controls others may be powerful, but he who has mastered himself is mightier still”
- “Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.”
- “When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.”
- “When you doubt your power, you give power to your doubt”
Hopefully they will make you think too.
Kym Boivin
Islam Muslims are taking the control
The global culture has been increasing the last 20 years. Most of foreign people are from Middle East and South Asia, countries like India, Turkey, Pakistan, South Arabia, Iran, Egypt, Israel. They are dominating and taking the control of the world.
This is a video, it is very interesting.
We have been talking about population and power the last weeks.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0U5Kw57iv4
Thanks,
CARLOS
This is a video, it is very interesting.
We have been talking about population and power the last weeks.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0U5Kw57iv4
Thanks,
CARLOS
Monday, January 24, 2011
Hi everyone
In relation to today's movie "The Experiment", I thought it was very interesting to see how even men who volunteer their time can become corrupt with power just simply because they were told to act like authoritative figures.
The movie however I know was based on an actual experiment called the "Stanford prison experiment", the experiment was i believe ended early due to the cruelty of the men portraying as guards.
Below is an article on the actual experiment, if anyone was interested you should check it out.
http://www.experiment-resources.com/stanford-prison-experiment.html
Sarah.
In relation to today's movie "The Experiment", I thought it was very interesting to see how even men who volunteer their time can become corrupt with power just simply because they were told to act like authoritative figures.
The movie however I know was based on an actual experiment called the "Stanford prison experiment", the experiment was i believe ended early due to the cruelty of the men portraying as guards.
Below is an article on the actual experiment, if anyone was interested you should check it out.
http://www.experiment-resources.com/stanford-prison-experiment.html
Sarah.
Power Part 1
Power Part 1
Power- In class this week we were discussing the definition of power, and how we felt one could attain power. Here are my thoughts on power.
I think that power is something that is within all of us; something that cannot be taken away or given to any one person. Power is the decision making process within all of us. It can be used to the most extreme measures or buried within to never show.
Power is often confused with authority, and leadership. Many people believe that if someone can tell a group of people what they have to do, or what has to be done, then that person has power. Some say that people are born with power; that some people are just natural born leaders, who take control in every situation, and are meant to hold a role of power. Some see this in others, and the others see this in themselves. Some people take on this role for themselves, and enjoy and thrive in this position. Others leave the role of a leader or authoritative figure for another.
I feel this to be incorrect. No one person has to listen to another. Every person has the right, and the obligation to themselves to make their own decisions and choose their own path. You cannot stop someone telling you what to do; however every person has the choice of whether to do what they’re told or do what they believe should be done. To do what one is told, and mindlessly go through life in a followers role is the voluntary forfeit of one’s own power.
Power is within us all. Power is not authority, ability, or strength. Power is what you make it out to be. Power is the thoughts that shape who we are, the decisions we make throughout our lives. Power is looking back and realizing mistakes we’ve made in the past. Power is changing our own mind, and not being influenced by others, pressure or the masses. Power is thinking ahead, and making decisions for the future. Power is to learn. Power is... Power is... Power is... Power is whatever you want it to be...
Cory Petrie
Power- In class this week we were discussing the definition of power, and how we felt one could attain power. Here are my thoughts on power.
I think that power is something that is within all of us; something that cannot be taken away or given to any one person. Power is the decision making process within all of us. It can be used to the most extreme measures or buried within to never show.
Power is often confused with authority, and leadership. Many people believe that if someone can tell a group of people what they have to do, or what has to be done, then that person has power. Some say that people are born with power; that some people are just natural born leaders, who take control in every situation, and are meant to hold a role of power. Some see this in others, and the others see this in themselves. Some people take on this role for themselves, and enjoy and thrive in this position. Others leave the role of a leader or authoritative figure for another.
I feel this to be incorrect. No one person has to listen to another. Every person has the right, and the obligation to themselves to make their own decisions and choose their own path. You cannot stop someone telling you what to do; however every person has the choice of whether to do what they’re told or do what they believe should be done. To do what one is told, and mindlessly go through life in a followers role is the voluntary forfeit of one’s own power.
Power is within us all. Power is not authority, ability, or strength. Power is what you make it out to be. Power is the thoughts that shape who we are, the decisions we make throughout our lives. Power is looking back and realizing mistakes we’ve made in the past. Power is changing our own mind, and not being influenced by others, pressure or the masses. Power is thinking ahead, and making decisions for the future. Power is to learn. Power is... Power is... Power is... Power is whatever you want it to be...
Cory Petrie
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