Comments by 2025 Nicholas Barber

Paper may have some bias, or education? Where do you split the line when talking about this?

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 11:25:28 -0400

Educating policy makers is more valuable than the general public

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 11:24:02 -0400

Bold Claim

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 11:22:18 -0400

I think educating voters is the wrong way to look at this

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 11:00:04 -0400

Creating required highs school classes doesn't educate people, the ones who take spanish in high school never end up fluent.

Conflicts with other sources

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:58:43 -0400

Works, nut it's hard to teach the masses when they aren't entertained by it.

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:58:01 -0400

What if you made the policy a trend instead of the person?

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:55:07 -0400

Only real subsantce in the article

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:54:02 -0400

Important Article, Come back to

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:51:54 -0400

Don't let people who don't know economics have the power to change it.

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:51:26 -0400

Why the Executive branch doesn't control the federal reserve in America

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:50:07 -0400

Learned why this Doesn't work last week

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:48:27 -0400

It took all of an hour and a half of a Mr. Johnstone lecture for me to know what was wrong with this, definitely has no sense of economics.

Strays away from the question they asked to pursue their own, somewhat related point.

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:46:58 -0400

Article title felt like a hook taht they don't get back to till the very end of the article

First time I've seen the Economist being blamed as apart of my research question.

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:49:40 -0500

Talks about how time is though of diffrently

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:48:34 -0500

Politicians have short amounts of time to make change happen, while economists aren't too worried about the short term.

Possible new source?

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:46:37 -0500

Just bought the book, we'll see what it talks about!

Which of the sustainable development goals does this prompt fit into?

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 11:08:09 -0500

The question you're posing about teaching leaders, politicians, and voters about the economic impact of their decisions fits well within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Let's explore this question by considering its connection to three specific SDGs.

Quality Education (SDG 4)

The first goal that resonates with your question is Quality Education. Educating leaders, politicians, and voters about the economic impact of their decisions requires a robust education system that offers comprehensive knowledge about economics, policy-making, and sustainable development. This aligns with the aim of SDG 4, which promotes inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all. By enhancing educational content and teaching methods, we can empower decision-makers and the public to make informed choices that contribute to sustainable economic growth. Would you like to see more?

Amateur Spies were the most dangerous because they had been brainwashed since birth.

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 22:21:48 -0500

Correct Prediction

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 11:02:06 -0500

Orwell guessed correctly that a lot of things in our world would turn into subscription services. We see this today with entertainment. Movies are becoming subscription-based rather than watching a DVD that you tangibly own. Another example is large companies buying lots of housing complexes. This forces people to rent (housing subscription) instead of owning their house as an asset that can be leveraged for mortgages and such. Source: https://jacobin.com/2024/05/single-family-homes-rentals-wall-street, https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/wall-street-spent-billions-buying-homes-a-crackdown-is-looming.

Winston's shady memory opens him up to human rights

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 22:19:51 -0500

Winston starts questioning his childhood and asks if living conditions have ever been this bad. He thinks he deserves more in life because he's human.

Proles, as in Proletariats

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 22:17:39 -0500

The proletariat was the word for the upper classes before the Russian Revolution. They've flipped the meaning to talk about the lowest social classes of Oceania.

Changing language changes how we think

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 22:15:29 -0500

We read an article from George Orwell earlier in the year that covers a point very similar to this one. Orwell is very passionate about this topic.

Don't think this is as dystopian as others think it is.

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 22:12:10 -0500

As seen in movies like Pirates of the Caribbean, public executions used to be events for a town in colonial America. Is it weird? Yes. Is it unheard of in our world? No.

Taking away the Idea of friends, Cultish?

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 22:09:42 -0500

A common practice for cults is trying to make you feel isolated. Taking away the idea of friends could be away to take away people's support structure.

Sounds Like Prison Food

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 22:07:33 -0500

The description of the food they ate sounds like something served to prisoners. This could be another way they're narrowing the range of thought.

can you give me some ideas of how to demonstrate an understanding of the rhetorical situation?

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:29:32 -0500

Great question! To demonstrate an understanding of the rhetorical situation in Sotomayor's speech, you can start by identifying the context, purpose, and audience. Consider how Sotomayor's role as an appeals court judge and a Latina addressing law students shapes her message. She crafts a personal narrative that intertwines her cultural experiences and identity, making her speech relatable and impactful. For example, her use of the term "Newyorkrican" immediately draws in the audience and transitions smoothly into her family's immigrant story, showcasing her understanding of her diverse audience and the need to bridge cultural divides. Do you want to explore how her anecdotes create an emotional connection, how the shift from personal to broader societal identity strengthens her argument, or how the "salad bowl" metaphor captures her central message? Let me know which path you'd like to take! Revise or edit your writing right now. If this is your document, click on a sentence or a paragraph number in the left panel, then hit *Edit*, make your changes and hit *Update*. You can also hit *Suggest Revision* on a document that you have been invited to. Another option is to hit *Add to Document*, and then you can add *New Content* for deeper, multi-paragraph rewrites. Please Note: Everything in this comment is AI-generated. It is made up to sound like your helpful AP English Language teacher in room 126.

Can you give me some ideas of how i could explain the evidence I used to support my line of reasoning?

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:25:46 -0500

You've done a great job highlighting Judge Sotomayor's use of emotional and relatable memories to convey her identity. To strengthen your explanation of the evidence, try to delve into how these choices impact the audience emotionally or intellectually. For example, when she uses the term "Newyorkrican," discuss how this unique word choice immediately establishes a personal connection and curiosity, making the audience more receptive to her message. Also, consider the cultural food examples—how does this vivid imagery not just connect her to her culture but also invite the audience to reflect on their own cultural identities? This creates a shared experience that underscores her thesis about identity being shaped by upbringing and culture rather than mere heritage. Would you like to explore more on how Judge Sotomayor's contradictions enhance her argument, how her rhetorical shifts engage the audience, or how her ethos builds credibility? Let me know which path you'd like to take, or feel free to suggest another area to discuss. Let's take this essay to the next level! Revise or edit your writing right now. If this is your document, click on a sentence or a paragraph number in the left panel, then hit *Edit*, make your changes and hit *Update*. You can also hit *Suggest Revision* on a document that you have been invited to. Another option is to hit *Add to Document*, and then you can add *New Content* for deeper, multi-paragraph rewrites. Please Note: Everything in this comment is AI-generated. It is made up to sound like your helpful AP English Language teacher in room 126.

can you give me some ideas of how i could respond to the prompt with a thesis that analyzes the writer’s rhetorical choices?

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:24:06 -0500

Your thesis does a great job of identifying the rhetorical choices Sotomayor uses to convey her message about her identity. You've pinpointed how emotional memories, contradiction, and unique word choice shape her narrative. When crafting a thesis, consider emphasizing how these choices reveal her personal journey and contribute to a broader understanding of identity. For example, you might highlight how her vivid imagery and anecdotes engage the audience emotionally, creating a sense of shared experience. This personal touch helps drive home her message that identity is more about lived experiences and cultural practices than mere ancestry. Would you like to explore more about the use of contradiction in her speech, the emotional impact of her anecdotes, or how her unique word choice strengthens her argument? Remember, you can choose more than one path or suggest another idea you want to dive into further! Revise or edit your writing right now. If this is your document, click on a sentence or a paragraph number in the left panel, then hit *Edit*, make your changes and hit *Update*. You can also hit *Suggest Revision* on a document that you have been invited to. Another option is to hit *Add to Document*, and then you can add *New Content* for deeper, multi-paragraph rewrites. Please Note: Everything in this comment is AI-generated. It is made up to sound like your helpful AP English Language teacher in room 126.

Three Superpowers?

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 13:42:05 -0500

I figured after WWII, People would have thought there would be 2 superpowers, the Soviets and the West. I would say maybe China could be the other power but they were also having some known struggles during this time. I wonder why he thought to add China as the third power.

I've heard a lot about how more young people are voting in this election than in past years and I think this is very important because it puts us on a track to be engaged in our government for the rest of our lives.

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 00:24:36 -0500

I thought the point about people still connecting Harris's campaign to Biden's time in office was pretty valid. I still think about both democratic candidates the same way.

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 00:21:22 -0500

Charts and math are always a good ways to get your point across when you don't want to use language. It could be in place of good writing or bad writing.

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 11:22:28 -0400

"Drill Baby Dill" could be one of the jargon words Orwell talked about. I've never heard it before.

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 11:20:17 -0400

I like how blunt and to the point he speaks; he's not dogging what he's saying.

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 11:16:55 -0400

The word "Invasion" doesn't sound passive.

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 11:14:10 -0400