usd logo

FYW 150 (Fall 2018)

Technology and Its Discontents

Primary menu

Skip to primary content
Skip to secondary content
  • Home
  • … of the Day
    • Discontent of the Day
    • Sentence of the Day
  • Bibliography
  • Comparative Rhetorical Analysis
  • Frankenstein
  • Resources
  • Short Sentences

Author Archives: Liam Short

Suggestions [Short]

December 6, 2018 — No Comments ↓

I really liked the theme of the class and think you should continue with this theme in the winter. There are many new events happening with technology so I feel like there is always an excess of topics that can Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Suggestions | Leave a reply

Thesis Restatement [Short]

November 29, 2018 — No Comments ↓

There are many new beneficial developments within medicine and nanotechnology that can treat cancer. However there are potential risks such as inaccuracy of treatment and hazardous chemical composition within nano materials which inhibit its benign use.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Thesis | Leave a reply

Prospectus [Short]

November 8, 2018 — No Comments ↓

I would like to write about the advancement and development of nanotechnology in medicine and treatment. Along with the potential risks and the potential hazards that come along with it. Within cancer research there are many new developments being created Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Prospectus | Leave a reply

Frankenstein Feedback [Short]

November 1, 2018 — No Comments ↓

The Frankenstein paper which I read was very well put together and even though he did not yet have all of it completed yet I could tell much time was invested into the paper. The writer used elevated diction with Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Feedback | Leave a reply

Frankenstein Short Thoughts [Short]

October 23, 2018 — No Comments ↓

While I was reading Frankenstein there were many parallels that can be made to the concerns of modern technology. I previously read two passage from Bill Joy and Richard Feynman which talked about technology and their discontents. I have been Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Frankenstein | Leave a reply

Long Sentence [Short]

October 2, 2018 — No Comments ↓

After I walked my two old dogs in the vast dandelion fields of California during the long and warm sunny days leading up to the end of July, I realized since I had been gone I had not had my Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Long | Leave a reply

Rhetorical Analysis Final [Short]

September 27, 2018 — No Comments ↓

When writing an argumentative excerpt it is effective to use rhetorical devices. In Milton Friedman’s (1989) essay, “An open letter to Bill Bennett”, Friedman includes many devices to influence his reader about decriminalizing drugs. He uses strategies like ethos and Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Drugz | Leave a reply

Technology Final [Short]

September 20, 2018 — 1 Comment ↓

The advancement of technology in today’s society has created many opportunities, but at what cost? Modern cell phones give us the ability to communicate with anyone anywhere in the world. Yet cell phones can also become portals for cyber bullying. Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Tech | 1 Reply

Gibbon Sentence [Short]

September 18, 2018 — No Comments ↓

The advancement of technology in today’s society has created many opportunities, but at what cost? Modern cell phones give us the ability to communicate with anyone anywhere in the world. Yet cell phones can also become portals for cyber bullying. Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Gibbon | Leave a reply

“This is Water” [Short]

September 12, 2018 — 2 Comments ↓

The book “This is Water”, by David Foster Wallace is often used as a graduation speech. It is used due its inspiration and wisdom which is relatable(significant) for graduating college students. Yet he uses abstract metaphors and diction which fall Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Genres | 2 Replies

Post navigation

← Older posts

Recent Posts

  • Suggestions [Larson]
  • Suggestions [Alvarado]
  • Suggestions [Macias]
  • Suggestions [Fahmy]
  • Suggestions [Short]

Recent Comments

  • Paul Evans on Prospectus [McCormick]
  • Paul Evans on Prospectus [Amoura]
  • Paul Evans on Prospectus [Busyn]
  • Paul Evans on Prospectus [Larson]
  • Paul Evans on Technology Final [Osmond]

Archives

  • December 2018
  • November 2018
  • October 2018
  • September 2018

Categories

  • Uncategorized
Copyright © 2025 FYW 150 (Fall 2018) . All Rights Reserved.
Powered by: Sites | University of San Diego | Report Copyight Infringement
Skip to toolbar
  • About WordPress
    • About WordPress
    • Get Involved
    • WordPress.org
    • Documentation
    • Learn WordPress
    • Support
    • Feedback
  • Log In
  • Events
    • View Calendar