I like TED Talks because it reminds me of being in school but a) with really good presentation and interesting topics, and b) without the responsibility of absorbing the material for future assignments or exams. You can enjoy the information for what it is. No more, no less.
I thought this one was interesting. Psychologist Philip Zimbardo explains how easy it is for nice people to do really bad things.
The things that lead ordinary people to evil behavior?
So I guess if you find yourself doing one of the above 7 things (more likely to occur in a new or unfamiliar situation) - take note! You could slide down the slippery slope to being unfortunately unkind.
And here is the video that explains it all, including how to behave heroically:
"Heroes are ordinary people who act when others are passive... [Do] what anyone COULD do, and what everyone OUGHT to do."
I thought this one was interesting. Psychologist Philip Zimbardo explains how easy it is for nice people to do really bad things.
The things that lead ordinary people to evil behavior?
- Mindlessly taking the first small step.
- Dehumanization of others.
- Anonymity.
- Diffusion of person responsibility.
- Blind obedience to authority.
- Uncritical conformity to group norms.
- Passive tolerance of evil thru inaction or indifference.
So I guess if you find yourself doing one of the above 7 things (more likely to occur in a new or unfamiliar situation) - take note! You could slide down the slippery slope to being unfortunately unkind.
And here is the video that explains it all, including how to behave heroically:
"Heroes are ordinary people who act when others are passive... [Do] what anyone COULD do, and what everyone OUGHT to do."
little violet.
Army Unit to Deploy in October for Domestic Operations
Beginning in October, the Army plans to station an active unit inside the United States for the first time to serve as an on-call federal response in times of emergency. The 3rd Infantry Division’s 1st Brigade Combat Team has spent thirty-five of the last sixty months in Iraq, but now the unit is training for domestic operations. The unit will soon be under the day-to-day control of US Army North, the Army service component of Northern Command. The Army Times reports this new mission marks the first time an active unit has been given a dedicated assignment to Northern Command. The paper says the Army unit may be called upon to help with civil unrest and crowd control. The soldiers are learning to use so-called nonlethal weapons designed to subdue unruly or dangerous individuals and crowds.
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Beginning in October, the Army plans to station an active unit inside the United States for the first time to serve as an on-call federal response in times of emergency. The 3rd Infantry Division’s 1st Brigade Combat Team has spent thirty-five of the last sixty months in Iraq, but now the unit is training for domestic operations. The unit will soon be under the day-to-day control of US Army North, the Army service component of Northern Command. The Army Times reports this new mission marks the first time an active unit has been given a dedicated assignment to Northern Command. The paper says the Army unit may be called upon to help with civil unrest and crowd control. The soldiers are learning to use so-called nonlethal weapons designed to subdue unruly or dangerous individuals and crowds.
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September 13, 2008, 2:01 pm
By Tim Wise
For those who still can’t grasp the concept of white privilege, or who are constantly looking for some easy-to-understand examples of it, perhaps this list will help.
White privilege is when you can get pregnant at seventeen like Bristol Palin and everyone is quick to insist that your life and that of your family is a personal matter, and that no one has a right to judge you or your parents, because “every family has challenges,” even as black and Latino families with similar “challenges” are regularly typified as irresponsible, pathological and arbiters of social decay.
White privilege is when you can call yourself a “fuckin’ redneck,” like Bristol Palin’s boyfriend does, and talk about how if anyone messes with you, you'll “kick their fuckin' ass,” and talk about how you like to “shoot shit” for fun, and still be viewed as a responsible, all-American boy (and a great son-in-law to be) rather than a thug.
White privilege is when you can attend four different colleges in six years like Sarah Palin did (one of which you basically failed out of, then returned to after making up some coursework at a community college), and no one questions your intelligence or commitment to achievement, whereas a person of color who did this would be viewed as unfit for college, and probably someone who only got in in the first place because of affirmative action.
White privilege is when you can claim that being mayor of a town smaller than most medium-sized colleges, and then Governor of a state with about the same number of people as the lower fifth of the island of Manhattan, makes you ready to potentially be president, and people don’t all piss on themselves with laughter, while being a black U.S. Senator, two-term state Senator, and constitutional law scholar, means you’re “untested.”
White privilege is being able to say that you support the words “under God” in the pledge of allegiance because “if it was good enough for the founding fathers, it’s good enough for me,” and not be immediately disqualified from holding office--since, after all, the pledge was written in the late 1800s and the “under God” part wasn’t added until the 1950s--while believing that reading accused criminals and terrorists their rights (because, ya know, the Constitution, which you used to teach at a prestigious law school requires it), is a dangerous and silly idea only supported by mushy liberals.
White privilege is being able to be a gun enthusiast and not make people immediately scared of you.
( read the rest )
whirledpeas!September 13, 2008, 2:01 pm
By Tim Wise
For those who still can’t grasp the concept of white privilege, or who are constantly looking for some easy-to-understand examples of it, perhaps this list will help.
White privilege is when you can get pregnant at seventeen like Bristol Palin and everyone is quick to insist that your life and that of your family is a personal matter, and that no one has a right to judge you or your parents, because “every family has challenges,” even as black and Latino families with similar “challenges” are regularly typified as irresponsible, pathological and arbiters of social decay.
White privilege is when you can call yourself a “fuckin’ redneck,” like Bristol Palin’s boyfriend does, and talk about how if anyone messes with you, you'll “kick their fuckin' ass,” and talk about how you like to “shoot shit” for fun, and still be viewed as a responsible, all-American boy (and a great son-in-law to be) rather than a thug.
White privilege is when you can attend four different colleges in six years like Sarah Palin did (one of which you basically failed out of, then returned to after making up some coursework at a community college), and no one questions your intelligence or commitment to achievement, whereas a person of color who did this would be viewed as unfit for college, and probably someone who only got in in the first place because of affirmative action.
White privilege is when you can claim that being mayor of a town smaller than most medium-sized colleges, and then Governor of a state with about the same number of people as the lower fifth of the island of Manhattan, makes you ready to potentially be president, and people don’t all piss on themselves with laughter, while being a black U.S. Senator, two-term state Senator, and constitutional law scholar, means you’re “untested.”
White privilege is being able to say that you support the words “under God” in the pledge of allegiance because “if it was good enough for the founding fathers, it’s good enough for me,” and not be immediately disqualified from holding office--since, after all, the pledge was written in the late 1800s and the “under God” part wasn’t added until the 1950s--while believing that reading accused criminals and terrorists their rights (because, ya know, the Constitution, which you used to teach at a prestigious law school requires it), is a dangerous and silly idea only supported by mushy liberals.
White privilege is being able to be a gun enthusiast and not make people immediately scared of you.
( read the rest )
These are a couple clips from one of my old OSU professors. He was, honestly, one of the most influential people in my life. I wouldn’t be where and who I am if it weren’t for him. These particular clips are generally about being likeable. If you’ve ever read How to Win Friends and Influence People the concepts will be familiar. He just brings in examples and is just… good old andy. The clips are disappointingly short, but LISTEN TO THEM my friend. Just pop your headphones on why you’re internetting and listen. Also please disregard the slightly annoying interviewer and her thick OK accent.
On Influence - Through his personal experience and his research on human behavior, Urich shares what he has learned about being an influential leader. Instead of trying to convince people that you are right (which implies that they are wrong), strive to build positive relationships and implement other strategies for influence.
Becoming More Likeable - Being likable is someone who is “admired, respected, and wished well.” Likeability is often the basis of influence, even more so than logic.
On Influence - Through his personal experience and his research on human behavior, Urich shares what he has learned about being an influential leader. Instead of trying to convince people that you are right (which implies that they are wrong), strive to build positive relationships and implement other strategies for influence.
Becoming More Likeable - Being likable is someone who is “admired, respected, and wished well.” Likeability is often the basis of influence, even more so than logic.
do not even hesitate to go read the transcript of the charlie gibson interview of sarah palin.
you will get many lols such as:
GIBSON: You said recently, in your old church, "Our national leaders are sending U.S. soldiers on a task that is from God." Are we fighting a holy war?
PALIN: You know, I don't know if that was my exact quote.
GIBSON: Exact words.
AND
GIBSON: ... When I asked John McCain about your national security credentials, he cited the fact that you have commanded the Alaskan National Guard and that Alaska is close to Russia. Are those sufficient credentials?
PALIN: But it is about reform of government and it's about putting government back on the side of the people, and that has much to do with foreign policy and national security issues. Let me speak specifically about a credential that I do bring to this table, Charlie, and that's with the energy independence that I've been working on for these years as the governor of this state that produces nearly 20 percent of the U.S. domestic supply of energy, that I worked on as chairman of the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, overseeing the oil and gas development in our state to produce more for the United States.
GIBSON: I know. I'm just saying that national security is a whole lot more than energy.
AND THAT'S JUST THE FIRST PAGE!
you will get many lols such as:
GIBSON: You said recently, in your old church, "Our national leaders are sending U.S. soldiers on a task that is from God." Are we fighting a holy war?
PALIN: You know, I don't know if that was my exact quote.
GIBSON: Exact words.
AND
GIBSON: ... When I asked John McCain about your national security credentials, he cited the fact that you have commanded the Alaskan National Guard and that Alaska is close to Russia. Are those sufficient credentials?
PALIN: But it is about reform of government and it's about putting government back on the side of the people, and that has much to do with foreign policy and national security issues. Let me speak specifically about a credential that I do bring to this table, Charlie, and that's with the energy independence that I've been working on for these years as the governor of this state that produces nearly 20 percent of the U.S. domestic supply of energy, that I worked on as chairman of the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, overseeing the oil and gas development in our state to produce more for the United States.
GIBSON: I know. I'm just saying that national security is a whole lot more than energy.
AND THAT'S JUST THE FIRST PAGE!
I didn't know this was illegal, and it has definitely happened to me. I have already been completely HATING our health care system today. If there is anything in our country in need of an overhaul... I'd say health care takes the cake.
Beware Balance Billing
Beware Balance Billing
thanks to whirledpeas for the AWESOME luggage-wristy cuff things and the funny ransom note with HANDMADE magnets. makes me want to get crafty today.
see her shop.
whirledpeas for the AWESOME luggage-wristy cuff things and the funny ransom note with HANDMADE magnets. makes me want to get crafty today.see her shop.
AP: Attacks, praise stretch truth at GOP convention
GOP contradicts self on Palin family
Palin has never ordered Alaska National Guard to do anything
Palin: Iraq war 'a task that is from God'
FORMER MASSACHUSETTS GOV. MITT ROMNEY: "We need change, all right — change from a liberal Washington to a conservative Washington! We have a prescription for every American who wants change in Washington — throw out the big-government liberals, and elect John McCain and Sarah Palin."
THE FACTS: A Back-to-the-Future moment. George W. Bush, a conservative Republican, has been president for nearly eight years. And until last year, Republicans controlled Congress. Only since January 2007 have Democrats have been in charge of the House and Senate.
GOP contradicts self on Palin family
"Either the children are out of bounds, and you don't put them in the photo ops, or you don't complain when somebody wants to talk about them. You can't have it both ways," said John Matviko, a professor at West Liberty State College in West Virginia and editor of "The American President in Popular Culture."
"Right now, it looks like they're being used by the campaign more than the media are using them," he said.
Palin has never ordered Alaska National Guard to do anything
"Can you tell me one decision that she made as commander in chief of the Alaska National Guard ?" CNN journalist Campbell Brown asked Monday while interviewing McCain campaign spokesman Tucker Bounds . "Just one?"
Bounds couldn't, because Palin has never personally ordered the state guard to do anything.
Palin: Iraq war 'a task that is from God'
In an address last June, the Republican vice presidential candidate also urged ministry students to pray for a plan to build a $30 billion natural gas pipeline in the state, calling it "God's will."
in philadelphia
TSA: IN YER AIRPORT, BREAKIN' THE FOURTH AMENDMENT.
maybe the next president will dismantle the tsa? no?
maybe the next president will dismantle the tsa? no?
I've been playing around with flickr a lot the past couple days and wanted to share some good flickr groups...
Library of Congress photostream
Sunrise, Sunset - Anything Sun!
Vintage Kids
The Random People Project
While You Were Flying
Urban Dogs
Library of Congress photostream
Sunrise, Sunset - Anything Sun!
Vintage Kids
The Random People Project
While You Were Flying
Urban Dogs
and flying over tennessee, I think.
These are only movies that I really liked and recommend... I have seen SO MANY movies this year.
The Orphanage : creepy! loved/hated the ending.
Forgiving Dr. Mengele : I like this tough old bird.
The Business of Being Born : so much I did not know.
Nature: Koko : Who doesn't love Koko the Gorilla?
The Man from Earth : Interesting... philosophical... interesting...
Smiley Face : just a light-hearted stoner movie. lol. I like anna faris.
King of California : I love tough, stubborn, old eccentric characters in movies. michael douglas was awesome.
Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress : beautiful scenery. good story. (the movie has subtitles)
Awakenings : I love robin williams and robert deniro. based on a true story!
This American Life: Season 1 : Ira Glass is my motherf*&^%ing hero. Season 1 beats season 2.
Heroes: Season 1 & 2 : I'm in love with Hiro and the way he says, "Frying man!!!."
Confessions of a Superhero : interesting... kind of sad to watch... interesting.
Manhattan Murder Mystery : I don't know if this make me a woody allen fan, but I loved it. very funny.
Breasts: A Documentary : it never occurred to me that I've got nice boobs, until watching this.
The Bucket List : I'm just a huge morgan freeman fan.
Juno : I wish I hadn't seen any press or hype about this movie. it raised my expectations too high, but still a very fine movie. I particularly liked the end.
No Country for Old Men : tough cowboys.
The Aviator : I want to be a brilliant, eccentric aviator. I just like fellows that push the envelope.
Charlie Wilson's War : go charlie go! I need to be tougher. I'm trying to learn.
Trapped : I like a good ol' thriller every now and again. also like all of these actors.
My Kid Could Paint That : FISHY! the dad totally touched up the paintings.
Lars and the Real Girl : good movie to watch while snuggled up in blankets.
The Illusionist : LOVED IT SO, SO MUCH. I wish I could wipe it from my memory and watch it again.
Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters : hilarious. loved it. I think we actually watched this one twice because it was so funny.
Nine Lives : very interesting movie about different women.
Bee Movie : I wish I had kids.
Romance & Cigarettes : I really liked that fancy dancing sequence in the beginning of the movie.
The Orphanage : creepy! loved/hated the ending.
Forgiving Dr. Mengele : I like this tough old bird.
The Business of Being Born : so much I did not know.
Nature: Koko : Who doesn't love Koko the Gorilla?
The Man from Earth : Interesting... philosophical... interesting...
Smiley Face : just a light-hearted stoner movie. lol. I like anna faris.
King of California : I love tough, stubborn, old eccentric characters in movies. michael douglas was awesome.
Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress : beautiful scenery. good story. (the movie has subtitles)
Awakenings : I love robin williams and robert deniro. based on a true story!
This American Life: Season 1 : Ira Glass is my motherf*&^%ing hero. Season 1 beats season 2.
Heroes: Season 1 & 2 : I'm in love with Hiro and the way he says, "Frying man!!!."
Confessions of a Superhero : interesting... kind of sad to watch... interesting.
Manhattan Murder Mystery : I don't know if this make me a woody allen fan, but I loved it. very funny.
Breasts: A Documentary : it never occurred to me that I've got nice boobs, until watching this.
The Bucket List : I'm just a huge morgan freeman fan.
Juno : I wish I hadn't seen any press or hype about this movie. it raised my expectations too high, but still a very fine movie. I particularly liked the end.
No Country for Old Men : tough cowboys.
The Aviator : I want to be a brilliant, eccentric aviator. I just like fellows that push the envelope.
Charlie Wilson's War : go charlie go! I need to be tougher. I'm trying to learn.
Trapped : I like a good ol' thriller every now and again. also like all of these actors.
My Kid Could Paint That : FISHY! the dad totally touched up the paintings.
Lars and the Real Girl : good movie to watch while snuggled up in blankets.
The Illusionist : LOVED IT SO, SO MUCH. I wish I could wipe it from my memory and watch it again.
Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters : hilarious. loved it. I think we actually watched this one twice because it was so funny.
Nine Lives : very interesting movie about different women.
Bee Movie : I wish I had kids.
Romance & Cigarettes : I really liked that fancy dancing sequence in the beginning of the movie.
I think our problem is the U.S. is just too big for us to all get along and make decisions efficiently. We should break up into several countries.
I call dibs on the rockies.
I call dibs on the rockies.
- sound waves:romy and michele's high school reunion
