explain the criticism of hedonism offered by the thought experiment

Write all of this up into a short paper: (i) explain DH; (ii) explain the experience machine thought experiment; (iii) explain the criticism of hedonism offered by the thought experiment; (iv) say whether you would plug in for life, and explain why or why not. The required word count range is above. Your paper should correctly distinguish between Nozick’s imagined machine itself and the thought experiment, which is also called “the experience machine.” Be sure to use very plain language, and/or define any technical terms you use that a reader who has not read the text would not understand. Focus only on our reading and my podcast lecture. Do not use other sources. Why?—Two reasons: (1) It will lead you astray; your paper will be worse because of it. (2) Studying philosophy is more about learning to think than it is about finding-and-repeating answers to questions. If you use the internet to find answers, you will skip the most important part of the course (and, as I say, in my experience, your answers will typically be worse or wrong).

How Human Resources can Educate New and Existing Employees on Respect in the workplace,Sexual Harassment and Equal Opportunity.

SUBJECT OF FOCUS: How Human Resources can Educate New and Existing Employees on Respect in the workplace,Sexual Harassment and Equal Opportunity.You must follow the format below for your term project report:Title: The title is a concise statement of the subject of the paperAbstract: The abstract is an “executive overview” of your paper. It should be a 50-to-l00 word summary that would be appropriate to give your manager so that he/she would know the essence of your project without reading the paper in its entirety.Table of Contents: In this section, list each section of your paper, with the page number. The list should include:Tables and Figures if you included more than two;Appendices, if included;Bibliography or reference section listing sources used.Introduction: In this section, state the purpose of the paper in succinct, declarative sentences. Convince your reader that the study will have a practical value and meaning for you and the study will be based upon the concepts studied in the course.Background and Significance: This section provides further justification of the need for your study. If your project examines a topic drawn from your work, you should include a description of your work environment, your position in the organization and how your position fits into the organization, both vertically and horizontally. Explain the applicable concepts from the course. If your project is focused on a particular organization, explain how these concepts apply to that organization. What is the organization doing well? Would it benefit by adopting some of the concepts you have been studying?Discussion, Implications and Recommendations: In this section, you should provide a thorough discussion of your findings and the implications of your study. Be sure to include only the pertinent implications. You should also present your recommended action plan. This plan will vary based on the type of project you selected. For example, it may be a personal action plan for you follow in your present position or in a position which would enable you to put the plan into action. If your project is a literature review, then your recommendations may be focused on what issues need further research. Be sure that the recommendations are realistic in terms of the appropriate HR concepts and, if applicable, the organization you have studied.References: You cannot use your texts as your primary source of information. You must draw on other sources such as HR and business journals, information from an organization, and interviews with individuals who work in an HR position. Be sure that you support the information presented with appropriate references. It is important that all references and quotes correctly are cited correctly. All sources, including web sites must be referenced in the Bibliography or References list. You must follow an accepted authority for style and form (e.g., APA style).Appendices: Include a separate sheet and title for each appendix.

Discuss the main points of both documentaries, paying keen attention to the aforementioned issues, and, its effects on the social expectations and lives of young girls, boys, men, and women.

Sociological Film Analysis: Media, Culture, Socialization, and GenderPlease answer the following prompt with as much detail as possible. Also, note the following:A well-written essay will demonstrate mastery of concepts presented in the textbook, film, and relevance to sociological inquiry and your personal life.Essays should be no shorter than 1000 words and typed in the standard 10-12 font double spaced.Essays must be written in a grammatically correct manner.Essays must conform to APA format.There is no need to use outside sources but whether or not you do, all sources consulted (paraphrased or not) must be cited according to APA standards and must include bibliographic references (including quoting or citing from the film).Plagiarism or other forms of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated and result in an ungraded assignment (hence a “0” for that assignment).Failure to meet the minimum page or word count requirement will also result in an ungraded assignment.Once you have typed your essay in a word processing document, submit it to the dropbox prior to the due date. Do not type directly into the message box.Please note that all submitted essays will be filtered through Turnitin which checks your submitted work for plagiarism and/or academic dishonesty by matching it to other submitted work (by yourself and others) in a database.Essay PromptThe films Miss Representation and The Mask You Live In delve into numerous themes relating to concepts discussed in your textbook and presented in supplemental videos. Both films include discussions concerning media representation, the social construction of masculinity and femininity, gender inequity, sexism, violence, rape, self-image, eating disorders, race, body image, media centralization, labeling, deviance, the sexualization of young girls, objectification of women’s bodies, and suicidal and homicidal violence, to name a few concepts.After watching both films and reflecting on the course material presented:1) Discuss the main points of both documentaries, paying keen attention to the aforementioned issues, and, its effects on the social expectations and lives of young girls, boys, men, and women.2) Where relevant, relate the films to concepts discussed: in chapters 3, 4, 11, 16 and supplemental videos and articles provided in Blackboard.3) Finally, personally reflect on what the film meant to you and how the mass media has contributed to your notions of beauty, sexuality, and gender.

Does the statistical information you obtained support or refute your alternative hypothesis that a relationship exists? How?

Instructions:For this discussion, you are to use the following website: https://www.census.gov/acs/www/data/data-tables-and-tools/data-profiles/2017/ (Links to an external site.)On the landing page, type in the name of your state, and then the name of your city or place.Click on “Get Data Profile”.On the new page, you will see links to 4 sets of information on your area:SocialEducationHousingDemographicChoose any two variables you think might be related and find them by using the links to the related set. In the tables, locate the variables you chose to work with. For example, you could use the number of rooms (in a house) under Housing and household incomes and benefits under Economy.Find the values for each of your two variables for several years. For example, you might use the number of rooms and household income for the years 2012- 2017.Use Excel to make a scatterplot and to find the correlation coefficient. You should then have 6 points on the scatterplot, one for each year.Share your scatterplot and correlation coefficient in your post and use them to address the following in your discussion post:Why did you think a relationship exists between the two variables you chose?Based on the Excel scatterplot and outputState what type of relationship exists: Negative, positive, or none.Describe the relationship in words including what happens to one as the other changes. For example, as the number of rooms in a house increases, does the family income increase as well?Does the statistical information you obtained support or refute your alternative hypothesis that a relationship exists?How?If you did not find a relationship, why do you think that is?What is the value to knowing there is a correlation between the variables? For example, what businesses might flourish in a wealthy area?Would another variable better explain the relationship?How might the city use such information to make improvements? For example, if you found a relationship between crime and poverty would it make sense to make addressing poverty a priority?Can you conclude that one variable is causing the other? Why or why not?Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.

Discuss how twenty-first century marketing is changing the competitive arena

Discussion | Graded – 2 Peer replies only. one post per peer with a valid source per peer reply. Follow-up post must have substantive thoughts and provides scholarly, sourced support. Post provides creative solutions and continued topic dialogue. Uses one or more referencesAssociated ObjectivesDiscuss how twenty-first century marketing is changing the competitive arenaIdentify what trends are occurring that are creating change in marketsCase Study: Twitter Builds on Its CharacterReview the case study at the end of Chapter 18, titled “Twitter Builds on Its Character.” In your response, answer the following questions:Why do you believe Twitter is changing its business model?What fundamentals of strategy can Twitter adopt to become more sustainable in the twenty-first century?What marketing trends do you think will be most important for any business to take note of to stay competitive?ParametersUse APA styleBe sure to support your post with at least one quality academic reference and examples. Follow Written Assignment Requirements Announcement for the types of sources to use.Days of engagement: 3Initial post due: WednesdayPeer responses: two peer responses due Sunday Follow-up post must have substantive thoughts and provides scholarly, sourced support. Post provides creative solutions and continued topic dialogue. Uses one or more referencesPEER 1Twitter changed its business model because it wanted to make money. One of the complaints from users was that it was unreliable. The new changes allow Twitter to make money, which then allows for the company to make necessary changes to make it better for all users. Twitter should focus on heightened market orientation and creating superior customer service to become more sustainable in the twenty-first century. It is essential for the company because it has competition that is changing things up to improve customer service. If Twitter does not change things, it will eventually become stale to the customer. The changes will keep it relevant and exciting for consumers. Another strategy that Twitter should about is positioning build on marketing assets, capabilities, and competencies. Twitter needs to find partners who will help them reach new markets.Businesses need to stay on top of marketing trends to stay competitive. One Of the most important trends is exceptional customer service. Customers want to be heard and appreciated. Customers can be fickle, and if they are unhappy and feel like they are not getting the service they deserve, they will seek out an alternative. Going above and beyond is one of the easiest ways to keep a customer returning. Another marketing trend is the use of artificial intelligence. This is helpful for when a customer needs to contact the business. Using this will ensure there is no wait time for the customer. Of course, artificial intelligence has some problems, such as when it cannot help the customer. Artificial intelligence is continuing to get more advanced and, in the future, will dominate the thinking ability of a human (Chintalapati & Pandey, 2021). However, in the meantime, if a customer is not successful with automated help, they need to be able to reach a human. Customers who do not have an easy time reaching a real person may become unsatisfied, and the business runs the risk of losing the customer.Reference:Chintalapati, S., & Pandey, S. K. (2021). Artificial intelligence in marketing: A systematic literature review. International Journal of Market Research, 64(1), 38–68. https://doi.org/10.1177/14707853211018428PEER 2Case Study: Twitter Builds on Its CharacterWhy do you believe Twitter is changing its business model?Twitter changed its business model to try to increase advertising exposure and promoted tweets appear at the top of the searches its users conducted through the use of artificial intelligence. Information is collected on those tweeting and those reading the tweets.What fundamentals of strategy can Twitter adopt to become more sustainable in the twenty-first century?Twitter has many strategies it can use to become more sustainable. They include:Adaptive and flexible leadershipHave an authentic purposeBecome a more powerful brandIncrease collaboration and partnershipsIncrease customer retentionIncrease sales.What marketing trends do you think will be most important for any business to take note of to stay competitive?According to Ghosh (2020), one of the most common current marketing trends is the use of mobile marketing. It is a digital, multi-channel marketing strategy specifically aimed toward all multi-media users including any multi-media devices and apps (Ghosh, 2020). Almost anything one can do on a computer can now be done on any mobile device. Most internet users have a smartphone and internet access. Effectively using mobile advertising is critical for any business to stay competitive. It seems all social media has local advertising available along with major corporate advertising, as well. This trend can make or break a business or company. How a company chooses to embrace mobile marketing is paramount to its success.Ghosh, D. (2020). It’s All in the Business Model: The Internet’s Economic Logic and the Instigation of Disinformation, Hate, and Discrimination. Georgetown Journal of International Affairs, 21(1), 129–135. https://doi.org/10.1353/gia.2020.0012

In what ways was Bonnie and Clyde controversial during this time, and how did the French New Wave influence Hollywood cinema?

Film Introduction:At the time when Bonnie and Clyde was released, the golden-age of Hollywood, or what most people would have called Classical cinema, was over-prevalent in the United States. After hearing the great critical success that Jean luc Godard reached with Breathless, American film production companies wanted to reap in on that success. They originally wanted to hire a French director to direct Bonnie and Clyde to ensure that it would recreate the same appeal that other successful French New Wave films have reached, but in the end went with Arthur Penn. Although American, he used the same strategies and visual storytelling from the French New Wave, and Bonnie and Clyde was a huge commercial and financial success despite its controversies! It was from here that the expression of cinema was expanded to what we are most familiar with today.Film Information:Film: Bonnie and ClydeRegion: USAYear: 1967Director: Arthur PennFilm Screening:link is attached https://digitalcampus.swankmp.net/fresnocity349172/watch/4192682B09E4CC05?referrer=directReadings: are uploaded/attached plz follow assignmenthttps://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20170814-how-bonnie-and-clydes-final-scene-changed-hollywoodhttp://www.classicartfilms.com/academicpapers/How-French-New-Wave-Movement-and-Directors-Godard-and-Truffaut-Influenced-New-American-Cinema.pdfAssignment – Short Essay:Heavily influenced by the commercial and critical success of French New Wave films, Bonnie and Clyde ushered in a new wave of American cinema. In what ways was Bonnie and Clyde controversial during this time, and how did the French New Wave influence Hollywood cinema? How is the birth of the French New Wave and the issues it was trying to correct related to current-day cinema?MLA Format: 250 words, double-spaced, Times New Roman. If you used additional resources, please ensure to cite them to avoid plagiarism.

What are the credentials of the author/s? Is the author qualified to write about the topic?

Task Description: The article critique assignments will enhance the candidate’s ability to criticallyread and analyze published research. Select a refereed article no older than 5 years sincepublication. The selected article’s focus can be in one or several of the following areas:Consolidation, Curriculum, Student Academic Achievement, Leadership, the Principalship,Facilities, Teacher Recruitment and Retention, Diversity/Multiculturalism, Special Education,Transportation, School Climate, Extracurricular Activities, Technology, Discipline, SchoolFunding, Licensure/Certification, Violence, School Size, Parental Involvement, CommunityStakeholders, and the Superintendency. Use the format outline below to identify and elaborateon the major components of the article, and assess whether or not the authors have clearlydescribed and supported each element. Each critique should be no more than 5 pages in length,excluding the Title Page and Reference section of the paper. Use appropriate headings and subheadings to organize your narrative. Use APA 7th Edition writing style.Article Critique FormatIntroduction• The author’s name(s) and the title of the article• The author’s main point(s)• Other key introductory detailsSummary (discuss the following in your own words)• Main points of the article• Arguments presented in the article• Findings of the articleCritique (elaborate on the following)• What are the credentials of the author/s? Is the author qualified to write about the topic?• Are the chosen research methods appropriate to answer the research question(s)?• Are there issues related to the generalizability of the results?• Is the article timely and relevant?• Did the author/s ground their research in theory and previous literature?Conclusion• Summarize all key points in the article, the key points of your own analysis and critique,and what possible future research needs there may bePlease abide by the attached instructions and rubric.Please include the article critiqued.Please do not hesitate to reach out for ANY questions or concerns.

Write one paragraph explaining the author’s main idea and main supporting points in your own words.

Write one paragraph explaining the author’s main idea and main supporting points in your own words. Then, write a second paragraph in which you present your own observations and/or experiences related to this issue.Gordon RuleThis is a Gordon Rule Course. Students’ writing will:have a clearly defined central idea or thesis;provide adequate support for that idea;be organized clearly and logically;utilize the conventions of standard edited American English;be presented in a format appropriate to the assignment.This is the StoryA few words about the McBudget.Perhaps you’ve heard of it. As fast food workers around the country protest for higher wages, we learn that McDonald’s offers advice to help them live on the wages they make which, while not technically bupkes, do amount to a paycheck you can pretty much have the driver cash for you on the bus ride home. In December, for example, Bloomberg profiled a Chicago man who, after 20 years with the burger giant, earns $8.25 an hour — and doesn’t get 40 hours a week. This, as McDonald’s CEO Don Thompson pulled down, according to the Wall Street Journal, a compensation package worth $13.8 million last year.Anyway, Mickey D’s isn’t blind to the difficulties of french fry makers and drive-through order takers getting by on not quite bupkes. It partnered with Visa on a website — http://www.practicalmoneyskills.com/mcdonalds/budgetJournal/budgetJournal.php — which includes a sample budget showing how to live reasonably well on next to nothing.The impossibility of doing so has been attested to by everyone from writer Barbara Ehrenreich in her book Nickel and Dimed to noted obstetrician Cliff Huxtable, in that episode of The Cosby Show where he uses Monopoly money to teach young Theo the value of a good income. It has also been attested to by the people trying to do it. But all that notwithstanding, the McBudget insists it can be done.It envisions monthly take-home pay of $2,060 from working two (!) jobs. Out of that, you pay $600 for rent, $150 for a car note, $100 for insurance (home and auto), $100 for cable and phone, $90 for the electric bill, $20 for health insurance, etc. You save $100 a month and have $750 to play with — if, by “play,” you mean pay for clothing, child care and water. Also, gasoline, maintenance and repair for the 1997 junkmobile you’re able to buy for $150 a month. Oh, and food. Can’t forget food.As you might expect, the McBudget is mildly controversial. Washington Post blogger Timothy B. Lee called the figures “realistic” and praised McDonald’s for “practical” advice. This seems to be a minority opinion. ThinkProgress, the left-leaning website, called the budget “laughably inaccurate.” Stephen Colbert skewered the company, saying a $20 health insurance premium will buy you “a tourniquet, a bottle of Night Train and a bite stick.” In the Wall Street Journal, columnist Al Lewis suggested that McDonald’s $13.8 million man show us how it’s done by volunteering to live on the McBudget.The most vexing thing about that budget is its condescension. Take it from this welfare mother’s son: If there’s one thing poor people do not need, it is lessons in how to be poor. To the contrary, you will never meet anyone who can wring more value from a dollar.We’re talking every trick of layaway and two-day-old bread, coupon clipping and off brand buying, Goodwill shopping, Peter robbing, Paul paying and plain old going without. You ever hear of a jam sandwich? That’s when you “jam” two pieces of bread together and call it lunch. Heck, if you handed the federal budget over to a couple welfare mothers, we’d be in surplus by December.And McDonald’s has lessons for the poor?Look, there are many reasons people wind up in poverty. Sometimes they make bad life choices — they drop out of school without salable skills, or they become teen parents. Often, it falls on them from the sky in the form of illness, injury, addiction or financial reversal.However they got into poverty they all need — and deserve — the same things: a way to work their way out and to be accorded a little dignity while they do so. The former comes with paying a living wage, the latter by treating people with respect and not presuming to teach them what they could teach you. McDonald’s fails on both counts.The McBudget is a McInsult.This story was originally published July 27, 2013 7:00 PM.