The topic that I want to do are hallucinogens. The reason I want to do this is because different types of hallucinogens have been used throughout all of history and different cultures, and I want to dive in and read about peoples experiences with all types of the drugs. I was recently reading a Harvard research article that came to the conclusion that when you are on psilocybin, the active chemical in shrooms, the areas in your brain that are triggered are very much the same if not EXACTLY the same as a spiritual experience. Very interesting.
I am not sure where this topic will lead me. But as I am very interested in psychology I assume I will end up diving deep into how different hallucinogens effect the brain. I also would like to see how cultures used hallucinogens for spiritual purposes, and the experiences they had.
Monday, February 2, 2015
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
multi genre paper response
I read the multigenre paper response on "Mythology to Reality." I was very confused about what I was reading and it really didn't make sense. But as requested I read it and posted about reading it. In the paper she talked about teaching a class, and interpreted her dreams after writing about them.
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
DOING SOMETHING THAT MATTERS
FLASH FARMING
This idea of "Flash Farming" was very unique. Although it did win a $50,000 award, I was very confused on why. The creator presented no way of how he was going to continue to fund these clearly expensive farming equipment. $50,000 would in no way be enough to go forward with all of his goals, I could only see him helping in the short term, and not providing a long term solution.
DRINK BEER. SAVE THE WORLD
I loved this project these guys are working on. This is the first pub that I have heard of that even thought to do a non-profit organization. considering alcohol is one of the top commodities in the United States, the sales for their beer are going to be astronomical compared to something like girl scout cookies, which is another non-profit entity. Everyone loves beer, and everyone loves to know they are helping someone in need. Combining these two knowns was very unique and I love it. This story caught my attention because I love beer.(although I have never tried it... ever) although I never have, here is an interesting article to justify IF I did.
COFFEE FOR LIFE
I also loved the idea behind this project. I myself want to open a coffee shop/roasterie one day. I have never thought about doing it for non-profit purposes, but it is something I am considering now. Coffee is one of the most consumed beverages in the world and it seems no matter where there is a coffee shop, they are making money. To use that money towards anti-human trafficking purposes is an amazing unique idea that I may steal an alter in my future. More than likely a coffee house that helps to house orphans, and put orphans in good homes.
This idea of "Flash Farming" was very unique. Although it did win a $50,000 award, I was very confused on why. The creator presented no way of how he was going to continue to fund these clearly expensive farming equipment. $50,000 would in no way be enough to go forward with all of his goals, I could only see him helping in the short term, and not providing a long term solution.
DRINK BEER. SAVE THE WORLD
I loved this project these guys are working on. This is the first pub that I have heard of that even thought to do a non-profit organization. considering alcohol is one of the top commodities in the United States, the sales for their beer are going to be astronomical compared to something like girl scout cookies, which is another non-profit entity. Everyone loves beer, and everyone loves to know they are helping someone in need. Combining these two knowns was very unique and I love it. This story caught my attention because I love beer.(although I have never tried it... ever) although I never have, here is an interesting article to justify IF I did.
COFFEE FOR LIFE
I also loved the idea behind this project. I myself want to open a coffee shop/roasterie one day. I have never thought about doing it for non-profit purposes, but it is something I am considering now. Coffee is one of the most consumed beverages in the world and it seems no matter where there is a coffee shop, they are making money. To use that money towards anti-human trafficking purposes is an amazing unique idea that I may steal an alter in my future. More than likely a coffee house that helps to house orphans, and put orphans in good homes.
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
One Child Policy
In response to my autobiography, I received two letters from China. In my letter with Zoe she talked about how she scolded her sister because she wouldn't do her homework correctly, or fast enough. Although the pressure on students would be an interesting topic, I am more questioned with how she has a younger sister with the one child policy. I have yet to receive an email from China informing me of how she has a sister so I decided to research the One child policy. I want to look at how it effects their economy, and whether or not it has been a successful policy.
Starting in 1979, the one child policy has been seen as a successful reign on the population of China, regardless of the staggering numbers. The New Republic listed some consequences of the one child policy on the child themselves. What was observed was that they avoid risk; meaning that when they are giving a lump some of money they would choose a low risk option to invest in. They also found they are much more pessimistic. Last they found that they are more likely to believe in gender equality, meaning equal money for all genders.
Over the last decade China has seen a major positive economic spike. Some may attribute this to the One-Child policy or just to the amount of jobs outsourced to China. A CNN Money article looks at the effects of this policy on the economy. What they found is that currently in the short term there are no negative impacts of the policy because the unemployment rate is a lot lower compared to if they had double the citizens. Economists do believe their economy will slow soon, but not at result of the one child policy.
http://economy.money.cnn.com/2013/08/14/china-one-child/
http://www.newrepublic.com/article/115614/china-one-child-policy-facts-four-surprising-findings
Starting in 1979, the one child policy has been seen as a successful reign on the population of China, regardless of the staggering numbers. The New Republic listed some consequences of the one child policy on the child themselves. What was observed was that they avoid risk; meaning that when they are giving a lump some of money they would choose a low risk option to invest in. They also found they are much more pessimistic. Last they found that they are more likely to believe in gender equality, meaning equal money for all genders.
Over the last decade China has seen a major positive economic spike. Some may attribute this to the One-Child policy or just to the amount of jobs outsourced to China. A CNN Money article looks at the effects of this policy on the economy. What they found is that currently in the short term there are no negative impacts of the policy because the unemployment rate is a lot lower compared to if they had double the citizens. Economists do believe their economy will slow soon, but not at result of the one child policy.
http://economy.money.cnn.com/2013/08/14/china-one-child/
http://www.newrepublic.com/article/115614/china-one-child-policy-facts-four-surprising-findings
Friday, October 24, 2014
Book response #4
Previously on The Kenneth Brown Blog blog post:
Emotional intelligence examined the amygdala and how it relates to your brain.
Today, the book addressed what physically happens to your body when different emotions pass through your brain. This explained differences between our logical and emotional minds.
"Jupiter has bestowed far more passion than reason- you could calculate the ratio as 24-1". This quote from Erasmus of Rotterdam is interesting because it sums up what this whole section is about and gives a great illustration of the idea.
Many time in my life I have seen the "24-1" ratio in play. When emotions are high, logic goes down the drain.
In just the last few pages I have read, I have learned more about emotions and the brain than I have in any formal education. For example, when you are in fear, blood rushes to your legs to make it easier to flee. Also, love has the exact opposite effect of "flight of fight" in your body.
Monday, October 20, 2014
Book Response #3
Once again I fail to meet what I said I would do. I started reading this book titled: Emotional Intelligence. It is indeed another psychology book, but a little more interesting than the complicated "Travels into Neuropsychology" book and just reading the psychology book(which I am still doing).
Today my book focused on explaining the "amygdala"(a part of the brain that controls your emotions). In the passage I read it gave examples of how that part of your brain effects us in our everyday lives.
Today my book focused on explaining the "amygdala"(a part of the brain that controls your emotions). In the passage I read it gave examples of how that part of your brain effects us in our everyday lives.
"life is a comedy for those who think and a Trajedy for those who feel". This is an interesting quote because this really does relate to me. I am a person who "feels" so when I read that I was like "damn, my life is a Trajedy".
The amygdala is really one of the most fascinating parts of the brain. If an very unlikely to forget or lose this perspective.
The brains connection to the amygdala causing you to almost always act on emotion in immediate response situations, then later once the signals are sent to your that amusing you act logically.
The picture below shows a boy who acted solely based on his amygdala when discovering he left his phone in his car at school.
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Book response #2
I apologize to all those who were so ecstatic to see a continuation post on the previous book I was reading "into the silent land: travels in neuropsychology". Upon reading the book I came to realize that, in order to understand in depth what the book says, I would have to learn more on psychology. So in response to that I decided to grab my fathers college psychology book and start learning.
And to those of you who are reading this and didn't read my previous post... WELCOME, you are about to reading a boring to you, fun to me, post on the first chapter have studied in the psychology book.
Psychology is defined as "scientific study of behavior and mental process". WHOO HOO I don't know if that excites you like it does me, but even the definition of psychology makes me happy.
psychology has four primary goals that it tries to answer.
"1. description. what is happening?
2. explanation. why is it happening?
3. prediction. when will it happen again?
4. control. How can it be changed?"
These four primary goals really display how psychology is looked at, and differentiates itself from any other type of science.
In the first chapter there are multiple studies done to prove basic psychology. two of these studies really stand out and actually make me laugh.
one is called " Little Albert" in which(in sum) a bunch of scientists instill fear in a baby. what they did is, they got a baby and a fuzzy white rat, and every time the baby would see the rat the scientists would make insanely loud noises to frighten the baby, to see if "conditioning" is possible. conditioning is "a reflex. could be formed or conditioned to respond to a new and formally unrelated stimuli". the results of the experiment were positive, in that you can condition your brain, or a brain to like/ dislike things.
if you are interested in watching a 6 minute video on the study here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hBfnXACsOI hope you enjoy!
on my next blog post I will be writing on one of two things... a book entitled "Raising Cain"(is Ms. James ever brings me the book) or chapter 2 in my psychology book. well thank you all for your time. love you all and God Bless!
And to those of you who are reading this and didn't read my previous post... WELCOME, you are about to reading a boring to you, fun to me, post on the first chapter have studied in the psychology book.
Psychology is defined as "scientific study of behavior and mental process". WHOO HOO I don't know if that excites you like it does me, but even the definition of psychology makes me happy.
psychology has four primary goals that it tries to answer.
"1. description. what is happening?
2. explanation. why is it happening?
3. prediction. when will it happen again?
4. control. How can it be changed?"
These four primary goals really display how psychology is looked at, and differentiates itself from any other type of science.
In the first chapter there are multiple studies done to prove basic psychology. two of these studies really stand out and actually make me laugh.
one is called " Little Albert" in which(in sum) a bunch of scientists instill fear in a baby. what they did is, they got a baby and a fuzzy white rat, and every time the baby would see the rat the scientists would make insanely loud noises to frighten the baby, to see if "conditioning" is possible. conditioning is "a reflex. could be formed or conditioned to respond to a new and formally unrelated stimuli". the results of the experiment were positive, in that you can condition your brain, or a brain to like/ dislike things.
if you are interested in watching a 6 minute video on the study here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hBfnXACsOI hope you enjoy!
on my next blog post I will be writing on one of two things... a book entitled "Raising Cain"(is Ms. James ever brings me the book) or chapter 2 in my psychology book. well thank you all for your time. love you all and God Bless!
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