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Layton, Tanner Reid

Western University 
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Inspiring Minds – A Digital Collection of 
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A Critique of Living 'Authentically' 
Tanner Reid Layton 
Western University, tlayton2@uwo.ca 
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Citation of this paper: 
Layton, Tanner Reid, "A Critique of Living 'Authentically'" (2024). Inspiring Minds – A Digital Collection of 
Western’s Graduate Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity. 619. 
https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/inspiringminds/619 
Tanner R. Layton 
Title: A Critique of Living ‘Authentically’ 
A longing for ‘freedom’ characterizes our collective response to COVID-19. I study how this 
response reveals our beliefs about ourselves and the meaning of our lives by evoking a sense of 
personal and social loss, while asserting a culturally and politically specific conception of the self 
in our post-pandemic present. I examine how this longing for ‘freedom’ informs our answers to 
existential questions, such as how to live ‘authentically’, and the everyday practices those 
answers encourage. And I critically analyze these answers and practices to argue that living 
‘authentically’ functions as an (un)ethical imperative that aligns our lives with the perpetuation 
of the neoliberal status quo. Tracing the philosophical roots of this imperative in Greek 
philosophy and existentialism, I apply the contemporary theory of Byung-Chul Han, Sara Ahmed, 
and Alain Badiou to imagine an ethical conception of the self attuned to both the mental health 
and the climate crisis.  
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A Critique of Living \u27Authentically\u27

Mobeen, Ashar

Western University 
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Inspiring Minds – A Digital Collection of 
Western’s Graduate Research, Scholarship and 
Creative Activity 
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From Stars We Come, To Stars We Return: Exploring Ancient and 
Indigenous Cosmic Worldviews 
Ashar Mobeen 
Western University, amobeen@uwo.ca 
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Citation of this paper: 
Mobeen, Ashar, "From Stars We Come, To Stars We Return: Exploring Ancient and Indigenous Cosmic 
Worldviews" (2024). Inspiring Minds – A Digital Collection of Western’s Graduate Research, Scholarship 
and Creative Activity. 623. 
https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/inspiringminds/623 
from stars we come, to stars we return, 
ancient skies, where cosmic fires burn, 
through ages past, in tales untold 
i seek the wisdom of the old. 
 
ancestral puebloans of chaco canyon, 
built monuments with meticulous passion. 
under skies of deep blue,  
they saw in 1054 the supernova’s view. 
 
in the islamic golden age,  
astronomers turned a cosmic page.  
with keen eyes, they traced the light,  
charting stars through endless night. 
 
the northern song, in china’s heart,  
mapped the heavens, a profound art.  
in sacred scripts and crafted stone,  
the crab's bright burst, their skies adorned. 
 
across the globe, far and wide,  
the cosmos seen from every side.  
not just through europe’s eyes,  
but in each culture's starry skies. 
 
i challenge now, the narratives old,  
with stories rich and visions bold.  
through science, art, and history intertwined, 
i broaden the scope of cosmic mind. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


From Stars We Come, To Stars We Return: Exploring Ancient and Indigenous Cosmic Worldviews

Nguyen, Michael Si

Western University 
Scholarship@Western 
Inspiring Minds – A Digital Collection of 
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Creative Activity 
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Investigating the Kinetics of the Conversion of Copper Oxide 
Layers on Copper to Copper Sulfide 
Michael Si Nguyen 
Western University, mnguy225@uwo.ca 
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Citation of this paper: 
Nguyen, Michael Si, "Investigating the Kinetics of the Conversion of Copper Oxide Layers on Copper to 
Copper Sulfide" (2024). Inspiring Minds – A Digital Collection of Western’s Graduate Research, 
Scholarship and Creative Activity. 627. 
https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/inspiringminds/627 
Investigating the Kinetics of the Conversion of Copper 
Oxide Layers on Copper to Copper Sulfide 
Michael Si Nguyen 
Inspiring Minds 2024 Submission 
251027212 
Canada is considering using copper-coated steel containers for storing used nuclear fuel in a deep 
geologic repository (DGR). Over time, the conditions in a DGR will change from oxidizing to 
anoxic due to reactions of oxygen with minerals and organic materials in the bentonite clay 
backfill, as well as the corrosion of copper and microbial activity. Initially, a thin layer of copper 
oxides will form on the container surfaces. Once the oxygen is depleted, sulfate-reducing 
bacteria will become the primary source of oxidants, producing bisulfide ions. These ions can 
convert copper oxides into copper sulfides and directly corrode the copper. My research focuses 
on determining how fast the oxide to sulfide conversion takes place, to help ensure the long-term 
safety of nuclear waste storage in Canada. 
 
 


Investigating the Kinetics of the Conversion of Copper Oxide Layers on Copper to Copper Sulfide

Mosahebi, Sohrab

Western University 
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September 2024 
We are All in Salem, Teaching Each other Witchcraft 
Sohrab Mosahebi 
Western University, smosahe@uwo.ca 
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Citation of this paper: 
Mosahebi, Sohrab, "We are All in Salem, Teaching Each other Witchcraft" (2024). Inspiring Minds – A 
Digital Collection of Western’s Graduate Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity. 629. 
https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/inspiringminds/629 
We are All in Salem, Teaching Each other Witchcraft 
Sohrab Mosahebi 
PhD – Comparative Literature 
When I started my master’s thesis, my supervisor warned me that I will make many enemies 
along the way. However, as a constantly racialized person of colour, I am not unfamiliar with 
having enemies. Ironically, I was writing about racialism and its perpetuation by “political 
correctness discourse” and “cancel culture practices”. Upon presenting my results, I received both 
accolade and harsh criticism from established scholars and graduate students alike. When asked if 
I claim that “people of colour have no agency in choosing the language applied them”, I hesitated 
– as scholars should – saying that it is a good question and I have no answer. This question started 
haunting me. In a world where every discourse results from “intertextuality” amongst media, and 
most media is controlled by privileged people, can one stand outside racialised discourses? Do we 
have agency? Or are we perpetuating discourses as parts of the Matrix of intertextuality? 
 


We are All in Salem, Teaching Each other Witchcraft

Nobbs, Lexie

Cameron, Lauren

Western University 
Scholarship@Western 
Inspiring Minds – A Digital Collection of 
Western’s Graduate Research, Scholarship and 
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Inspiring Minds 
September 2024 
Client perspectives on nutrition care received from their prenatal 
care providers 
Lexie Nobbs 
Western University, lnobbs@uwo.ca 
Lauren Cameron 
Western University, lcamer43@uwo.ca 
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Citation of this paper: 
Nobbs, Lexie and Cameron, Lauren, "Client perspectives on nutrition care received from their prenatal care 
providers" (2024). Inspiring Minds – A Digital Collection of Western’s Graduate Research, Scholarship and 
Creative Activity. 648. 
https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/inspiringminds/648 
Inspiring Minds 150-word Summary 
 
Client perspectives on nutrition care received from their prenatal care providers 
 
General practitioners, obstetricians/gynaecologists, and midwives are the primary health care 
providers (HCPs) responsible for delivering nutrition information to pregnant people in Canada. 
Current research suggests that the HCPs share different nutrition information to their clients due 
to their education, practice, and differing appointment times. This cross-sectional study aims to 
compare what and how nutrition information is provided to pregnant people between the HCPs. 
The target population included individuals aged 18-44 years old, who have given birth within the 
past year, and received nutrition care in Canada. Participants accessed an original, anonymous 
online survey between March and April 2024, through advertisements on META and X. The 
survey focused on questions pertaining to time spent discussing nutrition, how information was 
offered by HCPs, nutrition topics reviewed, and satisfaction with the care received. This study 
may aid in the development of improved standards of care for the prenatal population in Canada.  
 
Written by, Lexie Nobbs and Lauren Camereon  
 
  
 


Client perspectives on nutrition care received from their prenatal care providers

Osei-Nimo Annor, Dennis

Western University 
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September 2024 
Development of Parasports; A case of Ghana 
Dennis Osei-Nimo Annor 
doseinim@uwo.ca 
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Citation of this paper: 
Osei-Nimo Annor, Dennis, "Development of Parasports; A case of Ghana" (2024). Inspiring Minds – A 
Digital Collection of Western’s Graduate Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity. 654. 
https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/inspiringminds/654 
 
Development of Parasports; A case of Ghana 
Supervisor: P. David Howe 
PhD Candidate: Dennis Osei-Nimo Annor 
As a native of Ghana, I have witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by persons who experience 
disability (PWED) often caused by social, cultural, and religious factors making participation in 
sports a superfluous activity. Despite Ghana being signatory to disability laws and policies at 
international, regional, and national levels, PWED continue to be disadvantage in Ghanaian 
society. There is a significant gap between the rhetoric of laws and policies in Ghana and their 
practice. Research indicates the influence of Global north in the formulation of disability policies 
and laws at the expense of local knowledge in policy formulation. The purpose of my research is 
to examine the ways in which sport can be used as a toolkit to address physical and sociocultural 
challenges faced PWEDs. By addressing this gap, we hope to use sports as a tool for social 
inclusion to address harmful cultural stereotypes and perceptions about disability.  


Development of Parasports; A case of Ghana

Soleimanof, Leily

Western University 
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Inspiring Minds – A Digital Collection of 
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September 2024 
How Is Technology Shifting Away Control from Humans: 
Blockchain, AI, and the Future of Algorithmic Authority 
Leily Soleimanof 
Western University, lsoleim@uwo.ca 
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Citation of this paper: 
Soleimanof, Leily, "How Is Technology Shifting Away Control from Humans: Blockchain, AI, and the Future 
of Algorithmic Authority" (2024). Inspiring Minds – A Digital Collection of Western’s Graduate Research, 
Scholarship and Creative Activity. 671. 
https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/inspiringminds/671 
How Is Technology Shifting Away Control from Humans: Blockchain, AI, and the Future 
of Algorithmic Authority 
Nowadays, algorithms are no longer just tools: people rely on them for everything from picking 
who they date to managing complex financial transactions. In many cases, algorithms execute 
tasks autonomously or make decisions on behalf of individuals. In organizations, algorithms 
guide decisions such as hiring and firing employees. Moreover, algorithms influence broader 
economic trends, as seen in the case of cryptocurrency markets. Given the increasing power of 
algorithms, my research investigates “algorithmic authority,” which denotes the power of 
algorithms in managing human actions. I study how emerging technologies such as blockchain 
and artificial intelligence redefine power structures and decision-making processes at individual 
and organizational levels. My doctoral research explores how these technologies transform 
governance structures, offering insights into the evolving nature of authority and power in the 
digital era. My goal is to understand the profound transformation of our world due to the rise of 
algorithmic authority.  
Leily Soleimanof 
PhD candidate, Ivey School of Business - Western University 
Supervisor 
Derrick Neufeld 
Biography: 
Leily Soleimanof (she/her) is a PhD student at the Ivey Business School, Western University. 
She is intrigued by how technologies transform individuals, organizations, and societies. Her 
doctoral research focuses on the effects of emerging digital technologies, particularly artificial 
intelligence and blockchain, on governance and decision-making processes. Prior to her time at 
Ivey, Leily completed a BSc in industrial engineering from Sharif University of Technology in 
Tehran, Iran. She has also worked part-time as a teacher and has been actively involved in 
various NGOs and student associations. 
 
You can connect with Leily on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leily-soleimanof-
a50aa417a/ and via email at lsoleimanof.phd@ivey.ca.  
 
 
 


How Is Technology Shifting Away Control from Humans: Blockchain, AI, and the Future of Algorithmic Authority

Richter-Bisson, Zoltan W

Western University 
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Metal-induced protein aggregation 
Zoltan W. Richter-Bisson 
Western University, zrichter@uwo.ca 
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Citation of this paper: 
Richter-Bisson, Zoltan W., "Metal-induced protein aggregation" (2024). Inspiring Minds – A Digital 
Collection of Western’s Graduate Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity. 675. 
https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/inspiringminds/675 
Metal corrosion by-products pose significant risks to human health, and have been linked to 
allergic reactions, cancer, and neurodegenerative diseases. Biomedical implants expose large numbers of 
individuals to these compounds. My research investigates the interaction between metal species released 
from implants, specifically cobalt(II), chromium(III), chromium oxide nanoparticles, and blood proteins. 
When exposed to protein-rich environments, these materials tend to cause proteins to aggregate. In a 
powerful feedback loop, this can accelerate implant corrosion and trigger immune responses. Precipitated 
aggregates can result in underestimations of released metal, skewing biocompatibility assessments. My 
research has identified the impacts of cobalt(II) and chromium(III) on the aggregation of the protein 
albumin, and my current work focuses on elucidating the interactions between protein and nanoparticles. 
This is a multi-faceted problem with implications for implant safety and the developing field of 
nanomedicine, where nanoparticles are used as targeted-delivery drug carriers or as radiotherapy 
sensitizers for cancer treatments. 


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A Critique of Living \u27Authentically\u27

From Stars We Come, To Stars We Return: Exploring Ancient and Indigenous Cosmic Worldviews

Investigating the Kinetics of the Conversion of Copper Oxide Layers on Copper to Copper Sulfide

We are All in Salem, Teaching Each other Witchcraft

Client perspectives on nutrition care received from their prenatal care providers

Development of Parasports; A case of Ghana

How Is Technology Shifting Away Control from Humans: Blockchain, AI, and the Future of Algorithmic Authority

Metal-induced protein aggregation

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