What is the relationship between technology and intimacy? In what ways does technology help and hinder intimacy?
In “The Empathy Diaries,”Sherry Turkle analyzes the effects of a loss of empathy, and
considers the extent to which conversations offer a way to push back against that loss.
Maria Konnikova similarly analyzes the ways in which technology has affected our
relationships. Konnikova has concerns that our use of technology and social media may
be diminishing our Dunbar Number, and our ability to create intimate, real connections
with each other For this assignment, you will apply the arguments by Turkle and
Konnikova in order to analyze the effects of technology on intimacy. Using specific
concepts and details from “The Empathy Diaries” and “The Limits of Friendship,”
write an essay in which you analyze the effect of technology and/or social media
on intimacy. Are there aspects of online friendships Konnikova doesn’t appreciate (that
you do)? How do children learn how to be social? Why does that matter? What role can
or should technology plan in our everyday lives? How does social media affect our
ability to empathize with each other? What does it mean to always be connected?
Further questions to help you explore:
Questions for further consideration (use these to help you brainstorm; you should not try
to answer every question):
● What is the relationship between technology and intimacy? In what ways does
technology help and hinder intimacy? Are there places online where you can be
more authentic? Is our online presence always curated? Why might that matter?
● Who is the target audience of these essays? What do these authors hope to
convince us of? In what ways do their ideas work together to make a
commentary on the ever increasing role of technology in our lives?
● What is the Dunbar Number? Is this a valid way of looking at relationships? Why
or why not?
● What does intimacy have to do with empathy? Connection?
Formatting and Requirements:
● Your essay should:
o be 4-5 pages in length (at least 1250 words)
o be typed in Times New Roman font, double-spaced with 1-inch margins
(on all sides)
o include your name, my name, class and date in the upper left corner of the
1st page
● Format your essay according to MLA guidelines
● You must use specific details from both readings and from your selected source
to support your argument. At least one paragraph must have a connection
between both essays (that is, a direct quote from Turkle and from Konnikova).
You should not need to use any additional outside sources for this assignment. If
you find it necessary to include ideas or information from additional sources be
sure to clearly cite them and include them in your Works Cited.
Criteria for Evaluation:
● Argument: Argument/thesis directly and fully answers the prompt; is clearly
stated early in the paper; is original, compelling and logical, avoiding absolute
claims
● Evidence: Appropriate amount of relevant, accurate, and justifiably interpreted
quotation. Quotations are thoroughly introduced, explained, analyzed, and
connected to argument. Possible counter-arguments are considered.
● Organization: Paragraphs maintain argumentative focus, exclude extraneous
information, appear in a logical order, and transition smoothly. Introduction sets
forth argument and goals of essay. Conclusion opens up avenues for future
research.
● Audience: Consistent, academic tone. Appropriate amount of contextual
information, anticipating audience questions. Addresses significant issues and
makes them important to audience.
● Grammar and Format: Errors in grammar, spelling, and usage limited or non-
existent. Correct MLA format, including proper quotation citation.
Both readings: https://e-reader-frontend.macmillanlearning.com/?r…https://e-reader-frontend.macmillanlearning.com/?r…
List 4 scholarly sources you found that will help you answer your question.
For each:
- Write your research question.
- Provide the author(s), title, journal title, vol. and no., pages, database where you found it (e.g. Gale, Eric etc., AND link. Cite this using the MLA format.
- Based on reading the abstract, write a short paragraph about how this source will help you answer your question. Do not summarize the information. State how you are likely to use it.
- Does this look like an article you will be able to understand? Scholarly articles are written for other scholars in the field. Do you see any obstacles to digesting the information?
Identify five (5) values portrayed in the novel/movie Don Quixote.
Identify five (5) values portrayed in the novel/movie Don Quixote. Provide a description of the value as is appears in the novel/movie. Then, explain how the value applies to our current society.
Develop a PESTLE analysis on a foreign country of your choice (ideally one that interests you or you have lived in).
Each international market provides unique challenges and opportunities for doing business and day-to-day living. A commonly used framework for examining these factors is the PESTLE analysis (or framework). The PESTLE framework includes political, economic, social, technological, legal, and environmental issues that impact a company, industry, or target
location.
For this presentation on PowerPoint include, developing a PESTLE analysis on a foreign country of your choice (ideally one that interests you or you have lived in). In addition, also consider important considerations/differences in day-to-day living for an employee considering living in this country. This is a time to fill in your classmates on interesting and important considerations of foreign markets. Please add pictures.
Reciprocating Relationships (Balswick). Write a reflection paper that addresses the following questions: What ideas stood out to you?
Read Chapter 3: Reciprocating Relationships (Balswick). Write a reflection paper that addresses the following questions: What ideas stood out to you? Why? Were they new or in opposition to your current views on the topic? What do you already know about the topic? Where did your existing knowledge come from? What are observations or experiences that shaped your understanding of the topic? Do you agree or disagree with the author’s argument? Why? How does this chapter challenge your existing ideas or assumptions? How does this chapter help you better understand a Christian application of human development?
Write about what it means to be American
You will write about what it means to be American using some of the categories I have introduced: Economic, Political, Race, Gender, Ethnicity, Education, Family, Religion. But them in the box under Assignment.
Goes like this:
Intro: The three most important things about being American are…
Three Short Arguments: Thing one, thing two, thing three
Conclusion
Everybody should be able to write a three-point essay. And that’s all I need. But make an argument for each of your 3 points. Why should I believe you? Why is X more important than Y? Etc.
In a well-formatted, highly-detailed research paper, address the need to contingency planning, ensuring to address the following items:
Contingency Planning
Contingency planning is a risk mitigation process for developing back-up plans in anticipation of events (scenarios) that might disrupt ‘business as usual’. Business continuity planning is an expanded version of contingency planning that typically encompasses a more comprehensive and extended response plan for getting back to ‘business as usual’. In a well-formatted, highly-detailed research paper, address the need to contingency planning, ensuring to address the following items:
(1) Benefits of scenario events/planning.
(2) Questions to consider when implementing scenario planning.
(3) The common types of scenario planning.
Describe the flow chart of the Textile Manufacturing Process?
Describe the flow chart of the Textile Manufacturing Process?
What concerns might the following functions have about this proposed process change: marketing, finance, human resources, accounting, and information systems?
Operations decisions, in internal design office? Suppose that a firm is considering moving from a batch process to an assembly-line process to better meet evolving market needs. What concerns might the following functions have about this proposed process change: marketing, finance, human resources, accounting, and information systems?
