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Before it is possible to classify an extraterrestrial civilization, one must be identified. As of today, humans have yet to come into contact with any aliens. However, scientists use an equation called the Drake
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Nikolai Kardashev imagined different milestones for civilizations based on energy consumption and production. He called his concept the Kardashev Scale. On this scale, the first level of civilization, called a
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Read MoreNikolai Kardashev imagined different milestones for civilizations based on energy consumption and production. He called his concept the Kardashev Scale. On this scale, the first level of civilization, called a Type I civilization, would hypothetically be able to exploit...
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As civilizations grow and become more advanced, energy demands increase rapidly due to the growth in population. Humans have been experiencing such a phenomenon for some time on earth. With this concept in mind,
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Read MoreAs civilizations grow and become more advanced, energy demands increase rapidly due to the growth in population. Humans have been experiencing such a phenomenon for some time on earth. With this concept in mind, Nikolai Kardashev developed a scale...
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I chose to recite a passage from the play, Othello. The passage I recited, 1.3.208-218, is originally spoken by Desdemona as she defends her marriage to her father. As I recorded the passage, multiple times, I
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Read MoreI chose to recite a passage from the play, Othello. The passage I recited, 1.3.208-218, is originally spoken by Desdemona as she defends her marriage to her father. As I recorded the passage, multiple times, I came to see...
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In recent years, individuality has been on the rise. New technology and societal norms have encouraged the individual to seek new forms of expression and self-representation, and “we appear to be entering a d
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In recent years, healthcare has become an essential issue in politics, with each campaign promising new healthcare reforms and lower prices. When Obama came into office, he passed the affordable health care act,
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Read MoreIn recent years, healthcare has become an essential issue in politics, with each campaign promising new healthcare reforms and lower prices. When Obama came into office, he passed the affordable health care act, Obamacare. However, after leaving office in...
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As medicine advances, more and more diseases become curable and preventable. However, as more immunizations become available, some parents are starting to question whether to vaccinate their children. This is not
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Read MoreAs medicine advances, more and more diseases become curable and preventable. However, as more immunizations become available, some parents are starting to question whether to vaccinate their children. This is not only harmful to their child, but to society...
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Hello Abigail,
I really liked how informative your post was on vaccines. I am curious if you believe it is immoral to not vaccinate your child. Because if you don’t vaccinate your child, your risking their lives and the lives of others, so does that come down to a matter of morality?
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Abigail,
This is a really interesting topic that I do not know a lot about. I really like how you cited specific types of civilizations and solar systems. I think there is a lot of information here for you to use, and this summary is very intriguing.