Discuss the value of studying history for everyone, not just historians.

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For your initial post, address the following:
Introduce yourself to the class.
What degree are you pursuing, and why?
Where do you live?
What else would you like us to know about you?
Discuss the value of studying history for everyone, not just historians. Why might it be important for individuals and society to know the history behind current events?
Consider a recent event you have read about or seen in the news. In a few sentences, describe how knowledge of a past historical event could help you better understand the current event.
For your response posts, address the following:
Describe your understanding of your peer’s current event by providing additional historical elements that may have contributed to the current event. Discuss the similarities and differences between your and your peers’ perspectives.

Consider this anecdote:
In 1479 BC, the Egyptian Pharaoh Thutmose III marched his troops into the land known as Palestine to lay siege upon the city of Megiddo (later to become better known as biblical Armageddon). He was faced with taking three routes to the city: one from the north, one from the south, and one central route. All had their inherent dangers, but he took the central route, caught everyone by surprise, and won the battle. In September 1918, English General Edmund Allenby was tasked to take Megiddo from the Germans and Turks during World War I. He took the same route as Thutmose and won. Did History repeat itself? Allenby certainly knew his History.

What might fire mean in the novel as a literary symbol?

Write a 3 page essay on ONE of the following topics for the book Frankenstein.

Frankenstein – Theme Ideas

Nature vs Nurture
According to Shelley in the novel, what creates a “good” or “bad” person? What do you think? Is there a better argument for “nature” or “nurture”?
How has “nature vs. nurture” played out in the real world?
Nature Nurture video
Religion
Why all these comparisons to Satan? What is Satan? Is there a real devil, lurking beneath the Earth, ready to punish human sinners? Or, does Shelley see the God/Satan struggle as more figurative? And what’s she trying to say?
Fire and other symbols
What might fire mean in the novel as a literary symbol? Analyze scenes it shows up. Is there a thread running through the presence of fire?
What about other symbols??
Gender/Sex
The women all seem to get the short end of the stick in this novel. Why is that? Why would a female writer create such submissive and vulnerable female characters? What might she be commenting on?
Character archetypes
Is Victor an antihero? Is the monster one? What is an antihero?
Was Victor Frankenstein the first “mad scientist”? How does his legacy live on?
Are monsters usually characters? Or just malevolent forces? Did Frankenstein give us the blueprint for a sentient monster?
Science
What can we learn from Frankenstein? Are there any scientific advancements that should have heeded Shelley’s warning? Should we, or someone in our world, heed this warning right now?

Romanticism then
Study the movement – how did it start, what became of it’s writers, artists, and followers?
Gothic horror
What is this genre? Where did it come from and what does it include? How did Frankenstein fit the bill? What became of it?
Romanticism now
Is Romanticism still alive? Did it see a resurgence? Was it the 60s? The 90s? Will it ever see a resurgence? Why?
Frankenstein’s influence
This can take many forms. Frankenstein films, Frankenstein lore, where has the monster shown up?
Feel free to dive into even one single adaptation. Explain its significance, it’s purpose, your reaction, etc
Why do we still read this book?
How did it influence sci-fi? Horror?
Where has Frankenstein shown up outside of horror and sci-fi? Why is the monster such a well-known figure?
Mary Shelley
How was her life profiled in the novel? What might she be saying about herself? Who was she before and after this novel?

Explain this demand creation-destruction pattern from the perspective of the Demand Creation Model (switch dynamics).

Some years ago, Invisalign clear plastic braces were introduced as an alternative to traditional metal braces. Invisalign can only be obtained through licensed dentists/orthodontists. In 2014, SmileDirectClub (a teledentistry startup out of Nashville, TN) introduced similar plastic braces (called “teeth alignment trays”) at a significantly lower cost than Invisalign. SmileDirectClub (SDC) has been growing steady ever since. SDC and similar offerings like Candid have become a big problem for orthodontists because customer demand has fallen steeply for Invisalign (demand destruction) and with it all the dental services that go along with the Invisalign solution. Dentists have responded in several ways trying to undermine the value of SDC and similar offerings. However, those strategies do not appear to be working because demand for SDC continues to grow while demand for Invisalign continues to shrink.

Smile Direct Club vs. Invisalign: Is There a Clear Winner?

https://smiledirectclub.com/why-smile-direct-club/

Your initial post should include the following:
Explain this demand creation-destruction pattern from the perspective of the Demand Creation Model (switch dynamics). Specifically, why is demand growing for SDC and shrinking for Invisalign?
Explain why the strategy employed by dentists has failed to significantly increase demand for Invisalign. In your view (and informed by switch dynamics), what would be a better strategy for dentists to increase demand for Invisalign?
Please note that this assignment is not an opinion editorial. The expectation is that you’ll apply the science of switch dynamics and strategy to make an informed recommendation for an effective course of action (not an opinion). Don’t waste too many words summarizing the issue because this is already known.
Your initial post should be around 500 words.

What are your concerns and how can one approach this issue with a Christian Ethic?

Write a paper that:
Identifies mankind’s biblical role regarding the environment;
Expresses two opposing sides of Climate Change issues (Some believe these claims are real while others believe much of what drives these claims is a desire for more governmental control.)
What are your concerns and how can one approach this issue with a Christian Ethic?
In our culture today, “Global Warming” and “Climate Change” are often used interchangeably, but should they be? Do you have any concerns about the future of God’s creation? Examine the link to NASA’s climate website for articles/data. Find a current politician’s stance, or a current news story and describe its claims and what effect it hopes to have on our culture. Then describe how you believe Christian Ethics plays into these issues of environmentalism. Support your view with quotes from the articles, Scripture and other resources as applicable.

Discuss from a team perspective how each style may impact the members of a team.

Assignment Details
There are numerous internal and external challenges that impact the success of a team within the workplace. The internal processes within an organization develop and influence a team’s performance. The role of a team leader is to align their team with the demands of the external business environment as well as to identify critical stakeholders outside of the organization. Similarly, team leaders evaluate the internal challenges as well as their impact on team performance.
Discuss 1 internal and 1 external team challenge, and provide an example of each. Discuss from a team perspective how each style may impact the members of a team.

Evaluate and discuss whether torture is effective.

Evaluate and discuss whether torture is effective. Does the end justify the means? Should the police use immoral means to reach a desired moral end?
“In effect, police…become our sin eaters of early folklore; they are the shady characters on the fringe of society who absorb evil so the rest of us may remain pure. These people are depended upon to protect us, but shunned and avoided when their actions see the light of day.” (Pollock, 2019, p. 448).