Self-love or sometimes called the fear of death is a basic instinct of human beings. However, for people who have suicidal thoughts, it somehow disappears when they think their lives are not worth living anymore. Good afternoon, everyone. My name is Apisara Attavanich. Today, I am here to talk about one of important issues happening in Thailand which is suicide. I have divided my presentation into 3 parts. The first part is background information about suicide in Thailand. The second...
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Sophoclesâ Antigone, written in 441 B.C.E., is over 2000 years old and is still a common element in an average English class reading list. It is a story about a woman who wants to cause no trouble, but will also stop at nothing to honor her brother in his death. Even though King Creon has decreed that anybody who tries to bury Antigoneâs brother will be punished with death, she does so anyway. Antigone disregards the threat and buries her...
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In this essay, I am going to talk about the suicide problem, which is very common and serious problem in South Korea. According to the First WHO report on suicide prevention, suicide in South Korea is the country with the third-highest estimated suicide rate for 2012 globally. The rates of suicide in South Korea increase steadily, especially with the highest rates among the elderly. Moreover, suicide also the No.1 cause of death of young people in South Korea. Besides, celebrities...
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Mark Twainâs fiction The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn explores various themes. Be it standing as a foreground for moral debates, dealing with slave markets, a marvellous piece of adventure fiction, or a mere childrenâs book. Whatever it might be, it is surely one thing, it is a foundational piece which dealt with a 14 years old young boy severely affected by parental loss, lacking all possible affection with no serious concern by anyone on a journey of escape for freedom....
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There is no denying that there are many debates globally about marijuana. By now, you should already have some knowledge about this common plant that people are always talking about. There is arguably no industry that is growing at a faster and more consistent pace than legal marijuana in the U.S. In the Marijuana Business Daily's latest report, 'Marijuana Business Factbook 2017,' predicts legal sales growth in the U.S. of 30% this year, 45% in 2018, and 300% as a...
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Ray Bradbury and Kurt Wimmer highlight the use of female figures to show societyâs truth and Kurt Vonnegut portrays that the overuse of technology can lead to a robotic society. In Fahrenheit 451, Clarisse is a significant influence on Montag and makes him realize that books are important in the world. Similarly, in Equilibrium, Mary shows John the feeling of love and makes him realize that society needs to feel emotions. In EPICAC, the author shows that people are connected...
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The title characters of Sophocles' Oedipus Rex and Nathanial Hawthorne's 'Young Goodman Brown' share common traits -- those of arrogance, righteousness and a belief that they could raise themselves to the level of the gods. Both sought to define the wicked, though only Oedipus truly succeeded because he determined to discover the truth even if it meant his own destruction while Goodman Brown, through fear or stupid, smug piety never confirmed or denied whether his one defining event -- that...
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The Catcher in the Rye is a story written by JD Salinger that takes place in 1951 about a teenager that faces many problems with life. Holden Caulfield, a 16-year-old boy who has just been expelled from his fourth school. JD Salinger uses symbolism to convey Holden's beliefs and how he feels for the reader to furthermore understand what is happening in the story. Throughout the story, Holden faces many challenges that he has to overcome by himself without anyone...
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Concepts of human nature is a topic that has continued to raise philosophical debate for centuries. It is an array of characteristics that are said to happen naturally. Whether it is a feeling, a way of thinking, or oneâs instinctual actions that essentially constructs what it is to be human. I believe that the true essence of humanity lays primarily in a personâs ability to reason. Humans are perceived as intellectual beings with an immense capability for reasoning. I believe...
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In the debate on whether obesity is a disease or simply a body type that increases the risk for other health conditions, its classification as a disease is gaining more support. Medical professionals and organizations increasingly identify obesity as a disease on its own, separate from the conditions it leads to (Liu, et al., 2019, p. 322). Obesity is defined as the state of being grossly fat or overweight, with one being classified as being obese when they have a...
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Throughout A Midsummer Nightâs Dream, gender stereotypes prevail as a main source of comedy. As the audience, we notice this common theme between character relationships in certain scenes and events that occur within the play and the many film adaptations. It ultimately provides this idea of men having more control and greater power over women. More specifically, the relationship between Helena and Demetrius. In his writing, Shakespeare depicts some women to be submissive and dependent on the men in their...
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Varying views on things, work processes, thought systems and cultural values are common phenomenon observed in any work environment. It would be quite dull and boring if everyone working within the organisation had the same point of view. This would simply imply that since everyone is of similar opinion, they would not have a lot to add to each other's knowledge and experience. While working in an environment thereâs there are varied opinions is interesting and insightful, at the same...
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The introduction of artificial intelligence in the judicial systems can aid judges with the necessary resources needed to make their work easier but it will never replace the existence of Judges and their expertise. What is Artificial Intelligence? Artificial Intelligence is an advancing field of Computer Science that enables a machine to respond to its sorroundings independently while performing tasks that would normally require human intelligence and decision making process. Offers assistance to Judges It is indeed a debate all...
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Oppression could be defined as âprolonged cruel or unjust treatment of authorityâ, thus is present in both George Orwellâs dystopian books âAnimal Farmâ and â1984â as such aspects of tyranny are integrated into the texts in order to create a perfect dystopian novel, introducing the reader into a world of repression and chaos. Orwell enhances the dystopias by presenting a tyrannical government who exploits and mistreats their people, highlighting the victimisation which occurs throughout the novel and novella. However, in...
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There are many type of viruses that enter oneâs system through internet surfing. Mostly worms and Trojan horses are considered the key viruses which are quite popular. We will start out by first defining the key terms and then talk about the moral issues associated with them. Defining the Key Terms Worms and Trojan horses are malicious computer programs whose aim is to damage oneâs computer or network. They also seek to steal an individualâs personal information. Ferbrache (2012) defines...
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Introduction Bangladesh, a densely populated country in South Asia, faces significant challenges with malnutrition, which remains one of the most pressing public health issues. Despite notable socio-economic progress over recent decades, malnutrition persists, affecting millions of children and adults alike. The issue is multifaceted, encompassing both undernutrition and micronutrient deficiencies, which have far-reaching implications on the nationâs health, economic productivity, and overall socio-economic development. According to the Global Nutrition Report, Bangladesh has made strides in reducing child stunting and wasting...
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Two short stories âThe Lotteryâ by Shirley Jackson, and âHarrison Bergeronâ by Kurt Vonnegut, both share many similarities. The government has full control over society by having authoritarian practices and traditions. In âThe Lottery '' the short story begins with people gathering together at the town square for the annual lottery in their small village. At the start of the story, children were playing with stones that later turned into a twist towards the end. The âwinnerâ of the lottery,...
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Abstract In this computing world full of technologies, ambient intelligence makes reference to electronic environments that are sensitive and susceptible to the presence of people. Ambient intelligence makes an eyeshot on the future of consumer electronics, telecommunications and computing that was originally developed in the late 1990s. Introduction This article deals with an emerging discipline, ambient intelligence that brings the runtimeactivities and the environments thatis sensitive to us.It opens up the world with unprecedented experiences and would impose major challenges...
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âMaybe there is a beast⊠maybe it's only usâ (Golding 183-195). As Humans we fight with doing good and bad constantly, but how does that shape our surroundings? In William Goldings novel Lord of the Flies, a group of young British boys get stranded on an island and are completely isolated from the rest of the world. As Readers, we mostly follow Ralph, as he attempts to bring the boys together and form a civilization. The kids must find ways...
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With increasing people being diagnosed with terminal illnesses, there is an increase in the number of patients who try to seek out a way to get rid of or fix their illness. Doctors use experimental medications for some, while the others are told about the few months they have, to live. However, doctors also have an option of Physician Assisted Suicide. The definition of assisted suicide is: A physician providing medications or other means to a patient with the understanding...
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Diedrich Knickerbocker was a more seasoned refined man who lived in New York City, New York. He was seen for being stressed over the reason and culture of the Dutch colonizers in this state. The state, where the record of Rip Van Winkle started. He lived in a little old town that may have the Dutch colonizers set up quite a while before the American Revolution began, while America was yet made of the Thirteen Colonies of Great Britain. The...
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Introduction Obesity, or fatness, would be defined as the amount of excess body fat. This excess body fat has an influence on a personâs wellbeing (Prentice and Jebb, 2001; Bjorntorp, 2002; Gallagher et al., 1996). Fatness can be a risk factor for several illnesses including, but not limited to, heart diseases, strokes and, diabetes (Pi-Sunyer, 2002; Iliya Gutin, 2017). There are many ways of measuring obesity, some more accurate than others, but one of the leading methods around the world...
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Harper Leeâs To Kill a Mockingbird, is a classic retrospective novel where Lee highlights the value of empathy in upholding and accepting diversity in society. Lee uses outsiders, people who are perceived as different, to demonstrate how a communityâs ingrained, prejudicial views and ideas lead to discrimination. Through dramatic characterisation, representation of societal values within the Southern American states during the 1930s and powerful events; we are encouraged to see the value of empathy as it leads to tolerance of...
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Introduction Elon Musk, a name synonymous with innovation and boundary-pushing, has become a focal point of modern entrepreneurship and technological advancement. Known for his leadership across diverse industriesâfrom electric vehicles with Tesla to space exploration with SpaceXâMusk's career offers a plethora of lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs, business leaders, and innovators. His relentless pursuit of ambitious goals, coupled with a willingness to take risks, sets an exemplary model of visionary leadership. However, his journey is not devoid of controversies and challenges,...
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Throughout Australiaâs history, Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islander people have been heavily prejudiced, mistreated and discriminated against. For instance, from 1910-1970 mixed race Aboriginal children were taught stolen from their homes and forced to learn western culture alternatively to their own culture. These children were known as the âStolen Generation.â The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was ratified in 1948 on December 10th and recognised that human rights are universal and available to all humans. Some of these rights include...
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Corruption is a form of dishonesty managed by a person or organisation who abuse power for their own private gain. An example of a corrupt society could be portrayed by the rise of the Soviet Union in George Orwellâs Animal Farm, a compelling allegorical novella representing the Russian Revolution of 1917 which resulted with a government more oppressive, totalitarian, and dangerous than the one it overthrew. The extent of Animal Farmâs representation of a society at its most corrupt is...
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Introduction Workplace discrimination is the process in which an individual treats another individual applying to, or in a workplace discriminatorily due to a personal characteristic such as race, sex, religion, or any other characteristic protected under the Fair Work Act (2009). Significance of Workplace Discrimination Workplace discrimination causes detrimental effects on a small scale to the individual, thereby leading to costing the national Australian economy billions of dollars. A 2015 study released by the (American) National Institute of Health revealed...
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Devastating droughts, brazen bushfires and now; contagious COVID-19. Whatever our nation is threatened by next we assure you our government will be ready to act. Currently COVID-19 has infected 90 countries and has been contracted by over 100,000 people. This pandemic is creeping dangerously close to our Australian shores and likely has infiltrated our lands as we speak. Our government are immediately implementing preventative measures ahead of possible outbreaks in Australia. However, the main threat by COVID-19 is its detrimental...
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive, degenerative neurological disease whose onset can hardly be observed. AD is clinically characterized by symptoms such as memory impairment, aphasia, impaired visual spatial skills, executive dysfunction, and personality and behavior changes. The underlying cause hasnât been specified yet. Numerous efforts have been made to find effective medicinal treatment for AD, but the majority of them only turned out to be failure. It is an admitted fact that the battle against Alzheimer's is rather difficult...
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Most authors provide lessons sugar-coated with stories of unrealistic and non-relevant plots and twists. To Kill a Mockingbird deeply explores real life problems while simultaneously teaching its readers valuable life lessons. As a classic literature enthusiast, itâs truly disappointing that To Kill a Mockingbird is not a part of the âGuides to the classicsâ series. Harper Leeâs richly textured novel cleverly utilises characterisation and language to teach readers many moral and ethical lessons. This novel is about the perspective of...
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