Singularity and Brave New World post

The development of technology and the desire for a better life is what relates both the article and the novel together. In the article Singularity, Raymond Kurzweilz believes that the speed in which technology is developing will be so fast that it will surpass the intellegence of humans in a short period of time. Kurzweilz believes that technology will be so advanced that the possibility of scanning our conceisness inside of computers and living through them could be possible. He also strongly believes that the day will come when humans will be able to extend their lifespan and live forever. He is so determined that the possiblility of an endless lifespan is probable that he focuses on trying to stay alive until the day comes that singularity occurs. This relates to Brave New World because like Kurzweilz, Bernard proves to be similar in a sense that his outlook on life is different than everyone else in society. Bernard is different because in a way he has a mind of his own. Kurzweilz shows common behavier because he believes that technology will become so advanced it will take over which a vast majority of society would consider the thought of technology taking over foolish. I believe that the concepts in this article are ironically convincing. I dont find it to be a good thing for a future of technology taking over. However, to think that just ten years ago the technology from an old computer is far from the technology of mere cell phones we use like the iPhone convinces me that maybe technology is moving faster than expected.I find it interesting that in the article Kurzweilz states "I wish I could bring you less exciting news of the future, but I've looked at the numbers, and this is what they say, so what else can I tell you?" By reading this statement it becomes clear that Kurzweilz dosent just think that Singularity will happen, he knows that it will. I dont believe that the life he strives for is authentically human because technology would take over and the world as we know it would change drastically. I believe that being authentically human is being more independent and doing things without the help of technology. If singularity occured people would just depend on technology to solve all their problems. People have become so dependent on technology that they are already starting to develop lazy habbits. If technology continues to progress i believe that we will lose our essential humanity.

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In Madame de Beumont’s “Beauty and the Beast” and Angelica Carter’s “The Tigers Bride”there is a comparison made between the different types of relationships that the beauty and the beast share. In Madames de Beumont’s, the beast is controlled by the beauty due to her flawlessness and elegance while in Carters the beast is instead the one that’s controlling. In the article I read by Iluia O. Basu the effectiveness of the article was accomplished from her use of logos. By using common logic and evidence to back up her reasoning she is able to compare the differences of beauty. Basu uses quotes and facts as a foundation and is then able to draw conclusions from then and use it as her reasoning. Basu uses inductive reasoning a lot in her article that helps make it more reasonable. By using inductive reasoning she is able to persuade readers more easily. She also uses many concrete details and commentary very successfully. The structures of her sentences flowed well and the added concrete details and commentary also flowed well within the structures of the sentences. She used her quotes and commentary in order to back up her thesis which is a technique that I have also been taught to use. I feel that the overall structure of the article was very successful because she begins the introduction with her reasoning of both novels and then uses quotes and commentary in her body paragraphs to contribute to her thesis. Basu’s use of concrete details and commentary is very easy to comprehend and is very similar to many other essays ive read as well as written. Because the structure and simplicity of  her writing it is easier to understand her article. Basu also uses vocabulary that is comprehensible which helps readers to understand her reasoning. After reading the article I wasn’t surprised because the article was very similar to the style of writing that I am used to. I feel that the article was very comprehensible and was very successful and straight to the point.