Tuesday, October 8, 2013

The Fractal Black Hole

Several new theories are being talked about in the physics and quantum physics worlds. From the idea that this reality could just be a holographic simulation to string theory, the possibility that there are endless dimensions coexisting at the same time just outside visible frequency ranges. But one theory that truly "blows my mind" for lack of a better term are the new hypotheses coming out regarding black holes. This theory states that within each massive black hole, which is at the center of every galaxy (of which there are endless numbers), exists the possibility that an entirely different universe exists. What this means, as explained by the popular and well-respected astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson, the possibility of a truly infinite number of realities exist and happen. So every thought, every single action, every single opportunity that could exist has already happened. As I am typing this, another version of myself could be typing the exact same thing, and yet another version could be typing just a slight variation.... Wow. Mind blown.

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5 Looks at The Giver

5 key words from the book The Giver would Confusion, Community, Likeness, Memory, Lie.

Confusion: I feel this is an important word because it encompasses how Jonas feels for the book. He is confused about feelings or "stirrings" ( we all know what those mean), also confusion in what his assignment might be.

Community: This is a very important concept in Jonas' life. The sense of community and the assigned positions each person has seems to be an integral part in how their society functions.

Likeness: Each person, though different in who they are, are essentially the same. From each age that they progress through they all wear the same things, are told to follow the same rules and told to feel the same things.

Memory: I feel this is a crucial element to this book. This is essentially what the "Giver" is giving to Jonas. Even with his very first encounter and the memory of snow being transmitted.

Lie(s): After receiving his assignment, Jonas learns he has the ability to lie. Though this doesn't seem like it would affect him much, he quickly learns that perhaps other people have authority to do the same. This in turn starts making him doubt if the questions he is now able to ask, are in fact truthful answers being given.


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6 Word Memoir

I found love at age 20.

Saturday, October 5, 2013

Privacy.. Is it attainable?

With all this talk of N.S.A spying and F.B.I data gathering programs privacy seems to be a foregone idea, left behind with VHS tapes and cassette players. But the truth is, privacy is viable today. Just not to the extent of what we are used to. The fact of the matter is that if you don't want something known or you want to keep something private don't put it on the internet. While this seems to be a bit ridiculous to have to practice self censorship, this idea is the same it has always. Big Brother can't read my mind... Yet.


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