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Are We Living in a Simulation?
Get PDFIf we are living inside of a simulation, what’s wrong with that? Nick Bostrom, a swedish philosopher has proposed the question of whether we are living in a simulation. Philosophers in the past have grappled with this concept, from Plato to George Berkeley. In this thesis, I intend to argue or prove that we may be living inside of a simulation or to my best ability find some approximation to the truth of the matter
Characterizing the Effects of Benzyl-Amino Alcohol on Cell Growth, Viability, and Migration
Get PDFThe research we are performing investigates a new compound classified as benzyl-amino alcohol and begins a new endeavor into the effects of this class of compound. This compound would work well in chemotherapies because affecting healthy cells can lead to a patient’s health decline.https://scholarship.depauw.edu/srfposters/1130/thumbnail.jp
Podcasts as a Form of Social Support for Individuals with Chronic Illness
Get PDFChronic illness frequently decreases individuals’ abilities to receive social support. 105 listeners of health-related podcasts completed online closed and open-ended surveys. Results indicate 97% of respondents experience social isolation because of their illness, and 90% report listening to podcasts help them feel less isolated. Additionally, condition-specific podcasts allow people to gain relevant information about managing health challenges, as well as feel part of a community of people who understand them. Finally, results suggest parasocial relationships with hosts of the podcasts correlate positively with informational support, which subsequently is correlated positively with perceived emotional support.https://scholarship.depauw.edu/srfposters/1115/thumbnail.jp
Design and Cross-cultural Evaluation of a Kawaii (Cute) Roomba Vacuum
No full textAs robots become increasingly common in daily life, it is critical that roboticists design devices that are accepted broadly, including across cultures and genders. This paper reports on a project that seeks to gain a deeper understanding of the role that kawaii (Japanese cuteness) plays in fostering positive human response to, and acceptance of, robotic gadgets across cultures. Specifically, we report on the design of a Roomba-style vacuum that has been modified to be kawaii in several ways as follows: (a) dressed in a cute animal-like costume, (b) uses cute colors, (c) makes a cute sound when it hits an obstacle, (d) shakes its body when it hits an obstacle, and (e) spins its eyes when it hits an obstacle. After reporting on our design, this paper also reports on a pilot user study to investigate and compare the perceptions of cuteness and acceptance of the Plain Roomba as compared to Mango. The study participants viewed photographs and videos of the Plain Roomba and the kawaii Roomba and answered qualitative and quantitative survey questions regarding the two designs. We report on the cute attributes identified by study participants. We also compare results for American, Japanese, and Vietnamese college students. This comparison suggests a tendency for the Japanese participants to make different judgements about kawaii-ness as compared to the other groups
“Scales (Shahad Ameen, 2019) – Middle Eastern Myth” in The Deep: A Companion
No full textThis companion explores the myths and legends of merfolk and sea monsters to navigate our transcultural pasts and environmental presents and explain our endless fascination with the sea. More than any other time in human history, our relationship to the oceans and the creatures of the Deep has come into focus, not just as an environment to be explored, exploited and, more recently, poisoned, but as source of both our deepest anxieties and possible futures. In 31 original essays by experts in their respective fields, the Deep is brought to life, from representations of mythological sea creatures to present-day visions of the blue environment. As our place in the world and our effects upon it become increasingly contentious, The Deep offers ways in which we might re-experience and realign ourselves to the watery world that covers the majority of the earth\u27s surface and become part of a shared, more ecological, future -- Provided by publisher
Bird Song for voice (Bb3-F5), bass flute, and bass clarinet
No full textBird Song for voice (Bb3-F5), bass flute, and bass clarinet Eliza Brown 2023
Duration ca. 3’SCORE IN CFor TAK/for Clara
Text:They are stardustThey are shapeshifterThey are a bird who sings alone at nightThey are a bird who sings with other birds
When dawn breaks They gratefully rearrange their particles (this hurts) They rouse their brothers awake They make an invitation They sin
Greencastle Business Beats Nees 11-10-23
No full textAG & Natural Resources Extension Educator for Putnam County Jenna Nees discusses the role of agribusiness in the Putnam County economy
Analysis of Fixed-Index Annuity Linked to Volatility-Controlled Index
No full textThis study analyzed a hypothetical fixed-index annuity (FIA) contract linked to a 5 percent volatility-controlled index (VCI) and compared its performance with a traditional FIA linked to the S&P 500 Index, the stock benchmark itself, and a corporate bond benchmark. The simulation results showed that the FIA linked to the 5 percent VCI outperformed the traditional FIA, the bond benchmark, and enjoyed a higher sharp ratio than the stock benchmark. Risk parity, VCI, and the other factors contributing to the outperformance were studied
