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The Influence of Plato’s Symposium: Love and Beauty Throughout Media & Culture
Get PDFThe Ancient Greek philosopher Plato is unquestionably one of the most influential writers of philosophy in history. Through his various writings and works, Plato influenced the entire world\u27s ways of thinking and discussion. In his dialogue The Symposium, Plato explores the humanistic complexities of love, beauty, and desire and shows various approaches to these topics, from mythological ideas to complex philosophical thought. The Symposium has managed to stretch far beyond the world of ancient Greece and has influenced the works of many different authors, artists, and writers. From Shakespeare in Renaissance-era England, to Freudian thought, the idea of Platonic Love, and to German artists of the 19th Century, the influence of the dialogue is one that is impossible to ignore.
Part of the Panel: Imagining the IdealModerator: Professor Thomas Lucket
Tragedy, Ownership, and Hospitality in Gerar: Lessons from Social Psychology
Get PDFCan the story of Isaac be read with tragedy in mind or is the second patriarch the comedic relief of Genesis? Scholars mostly see Isaac as the book’s fool and thus laughable. Even more clearly so in Gen 26:7-11 which recounts how, during the hunger migration of Isaac and Rebekah to Philistine Gerar, Isaac presented Rebekah as his sister. Comparing Genesis 26 with similar stories about Abraham and Sarah (Genesis 12, 20), Isaac and Rebekah are in lesser danger than Isaac’s parents. This work takes three steps to argue that the story supports the national identity of displaced Israelites. First, I argue that the wife-sister scene isn’t necessarily less frightening than the other wife-sister scenes in Genesis 12 and Genesis 20. Second, I don’t consider the whole Isaac cycle. The reason is that unlike others who try to understand the character of Isaac, as it comes out from Genesis 17-35, I care for the wife-sister motif as a device to engage with fears around immigration. Third, and most untraditionally, I use modern social psychology research on modern societies to speculate about the effect of the story on its original readership
\u3ci\u3eProchlorococcus\u3c/i\u3e Death by a Ubiquitous Zooplankton Filter Feeder
Get PDFProchlorococcus is a globally abundant cyanobacterium that can help reveal the ecology of microorganisms in the ocean. Specifically, mortality by zooplankton such as appendicularians is globally important and Prochlorococcus can help reveal some of the choices made around feeding for this ubiquitous filter feeder. Two ecotypes of Prochlorococcus were introduced to appendicularians to determine if appendicularian feed selectively between these ecotypes. Further, a single ecotype of Prochlorococcus was fed to appendicularians over a variety of life stages to determine if retention rate changed with appendicularian life stage. My results reveal that there is no significant selection between the two Prochlorococcus ecotypes (as supported by a p-value of 0.35), and retention of Prochlorococcus cells by appendicularians increased with grazer developmental stage. Lack of discrimination between the two ecotypes reveals that the two similar Prochlorococcus ecotypes fulfill a similar feeding trend for the appendicularians. Further work should be performed to determine if increased retention rate of Prochlorococcus cells coincides with appendicularian physiological changes during development. This research helps in understanding the differences and similarities in the microorganisms that appendicularians choose to feast upon and why these microorganisms are chosen over others
Comparing \u3ci\u3eErwartung\u3c/i\u3e and \u3ci\u3eDie Glückliche Hand\u3c/i\u3e through the Female Gaze
No full textDuring the early 20th century, the rise of psychoanalysis impacted society by offering a revolutionary approach to the mind. This rise occurred due to the work of the work of Sigmund Freud (1856-1939), who believed many mental disorders were rooted in the subconscious. Psychoanalysis revolutionized how we approach the brain and offered a new perspective on patient treatment. Artists in the early 20th century also explored and insisted on new ways to view society through art. Schoenberg and Freud were both pioneers in their field of work, and Freud even inspired Schoenberg\u27s early atonal music. Freud may have instilled his thoughts on female hysteria in Schoenberg\u27s writing, influencing him to write Erwartung and Die Glückliche Hand through a psychoanalytical lens. This thesis explores the theatrical and compositional elements Schoenberg may have used during the creation of Erwartung and Die Glückliche Hand. Reviewing and analyzing the tactics Schoenberg employed uncovers how unconscious expression and conscious intervention impact the memorability of performances, particularly through motivic material
MINDSPACE: The Creation and Curation of an Interactive Art Exhibition on Nostalgia, Memory and Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Get PDFMINDSPACE is an autobiographical art exhibition aimed at raising awareness about Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD) through a collection of multimedia artworks. The exhibition combines sculpture, video projection, and multimedia installations alongside a compilation of creative writing to immerse viewers in the intricate emotional landscape of C-PTSD. Through a series of installations and carefully curated video and audio, visitors are invited to explore the internal world of an artist affected by C-PTSD and learn how this impacts the artist\u27s life in various ways.
PTSD itself was only formally recognized as a discrete diagnostic category in the 1980s, and as of March 2024, and C-PTSD - which is specific to experiences of prolonged or repeated trauma, most often in childhood - still isn\u27t recognized as a separate condition in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5), which is the handbook often used by psychiatrists and psychologists.
MINDSPACE serves as a platform for sparking meaningful conversations and promoting healing through art. By shining a light on the hidden realities of C-PTSD, the exhibition advocates for greater awareness and support for trauma survivors
Compassionate Practice: A Review and Framework for Integrating Medical Humanities into Pre-Medical and Medical Curricula
Get PDFThe article presents the findings of a comprehensive narrative literature review aimed at addressing the question: What are the current frameworks of the medical humanities discipline in terms of purpose, methodology, curriculum, and student learning outcomes? Thematic analysis and qualitative coding highlighted key themes and areas of concern, including the purpose of medical humanities, methodology, current curriculum, and student outcomes. Recommendations are provided to address disagreements within the discipline, proposing a conceptual framework and definition for medical humanities, alongside advocating for a mixed-method approach as the primary methodology. Curriculum guidelines emphasize the importance of a quality integrated curriculum focusing on narrative medicine, case-based learning, and reflective work to enhance student engagement. The review identifies primary student learning outcomes, such as enhanced professionalism and holistic care, increased empathy, self-awareness, compassion, reduced burnout risk, and improved performance. Further research is needed to establish a consistent conceptual framework, addressing the varied language usage within the field. Additionally, the review underscores the importance of curriculum quality, advocating for research to define it and promoting techniques like narrative medicine and case-based learning in integrated programs. Further, publishing program details would facilitate comparison and inspire similar initiatives across institutions
Neverland Theory: An Introduction to a Childish-Positive Framework
Get PDFProposes, defines, and defends the beginnings of an original theoretical approach (Neverland Theory) which advocates for the revitalization of psychotherapy through embracing and incorporating more of the Childish in clinical practice. Three formal aspects of Childishness are proposed and briefly defined. A literature review of three existing psychotherapies which effectively incorporate the proposed Childish aspects are highlighted and shown to be effective and efficacious. It is argued that prioritization of these aspects contributes to treatment outcome in a way which goes beyond what can be empirically evidenced
Piloting a Drain Gauge as a Method of Measuring Runoff from Ecoroofs in Portland
Get PDFThe following paper will be exploring a pilot methodology of a drain gauge system I built that’s used to calculate stormwater runoff from ecoroofs in Portland, Oregon. The drain gauge is a less studied technique for measuring ecoroof runoff, but holds high potential for developing better monitoring and management of ecoroofs within the city of Portland. What separates this stormwater runoff capturing device apart from other stormwater runoff calculation techniques is its adaptable design and simple installation. The drain weir can be placed in any roof drain that an ecoroof has been installed simply by placing it into a roof drainage system. Portland, with a history of troubling stormwater management, has dedicated policies to implementing ecoroofs around the city. Since an ecoroof must reduce the annual volume of runoff by 50% to be considered efficient, it is important to understand how our ecoroofs are functioning and this drain gauge has the potential to inform managers of just that. Therefore, this paper highlights how we can measure ecoroof runoff, at the roof scale, for specific climate conditions in Portland
Enhancing Miter Saw Safety: Challenges and Prospects of Brake Incorporation with an Automatic Blade Retraction System
Get PDFMiter saws pose significant safety risks with thousands of injuries reported annually. Despite this risk, they are still used every day as they are a necessity for thousands of workers in the United States and globally. This leaves a demand to make these machines safer to mitigate any potential harm. This research addresses the critical need for an automatic safety system for miter saws, aiming to enhance user safety by retracting and stopping the blade upon skin contact. This analysis identified the primary challenge: The large force generated when braking at high speed on a miter saw blade, translates the centrifugal force downward. Integrating a retraction mechanism with a braking system proved impractical, requiring a minimum inward force of 8,645 lbs without the braking force engaged, and over 9,579.508 lbs with the braking force, highlighting the design\u27s shortcomings. These values are before incorporating a factor of safety, which would be required of any power tool that would be available for the market. The research concludes that while improving miter saw safety is essential, the current design requires substantial refinement. Future efforts should focus on exploring alternative mechanisms and materials to develop a cost-effective, reliable, and safe automatic safety feature for miter saws, ensuring enhanced user protection without compromising functionality or affordability
Coercion, Conversion, Control: Techniques Utilized to Recruit and Indoctrinate New Members into Cult Organizations
Get PDFReligious belief of some form has long been a regular part of many people\u27s lives, but when a person’s devotion to doctrine becomes so all-encompassing that they structure their entire life around it, they may be in a cult. While the dogma may vary across groups, a cult is characterized as having extremely devoted disciples who often follow a charismatic leader and espouse extreme beliefs or practices not widely accepted by society. Members of cults commit themselves wholly to their leaders. Proving their commitment by turning over financial assets, obeying commands without question, and even severing all social ties outside of the group. For a cult leader to hold such incredible power of command they intentionally seek vulnerable individuals to grow their flock. These converts then become recruiters themselves, increasing the size of the congregation and the leader’s power. This literature review analyzes scholarship spanning the past century on multiple cult organizations to identify the commonalities shared in practices used to recruit, indoctrinate, and maintain allegiance. Literature analysis shows that targets for indoctrination tend to display one or more risk factors characteristics such as youth, drug and alcohol abuse, or lack of support system. Tactics involving social isolation, deception, sexual acts, financial manipulation, and lifestyle control are most effective and are utilized by multiple organizations to induct members and subsequently retain authority over them. In essence, cults gradually chip away pieces of a person until they no longer have an individual identity beyond what is determined by the group