Discovery

not particularly passionate about the matter, but I think that to frame a discussion about the Ethics of Watson and Crick’s “discovery,” the most fundamental step is to establish assertions upon which most arguments would revolve. In that vein, I propose: 1) Scientific discoveries should seek to provide the most benefit for humanity at the lowest moral cost. 2) The discovery of the structure to DNA was greatly, to the…

Do you ever wonder how people came up with such great discoveries? Believe it or not, many people think that these great discoveries were sometimes made by mistake. Other people believe that big discoveries were actually invented step by step. That is why in some cases mistakes are a key part of discovery. To begin with, in the article, "How a Melted Bar of Chocolate Changed our Kitchens", can prove that mistakes are a key part of discovery. For example, it says that all Percy Spencer did was to…

Discovery can encompass a philosophical and cognitive shift towards a new and deeper understanding of ones’ self and the world, this can occur through the results in a change in perceptions. (extending sentence - answer to Q. here) This transformation is examined in Simon Nasht’s 2004 documentary which follows the story of Australian ‘Frank Hurley - The Man Who Made History’ who was one of the last great imperial adventurers, who captured some of the greatest events of the 20th century and…

the butterfly with an alternative perspective and values, isn’t that what you call ‘discovery’? Discoveries can be confronting and thus lead an individual to form a new perception of themselves, hence is able to guide another individual to the right path. This aspect of the ‘discovery’ is explored trough the play ‘Away’ by Michael Gow as three families go away on holidays and experience their own individual discoveries. The 17 years old protagonist Tom; who confronts and acknowledges his…

Discoveries lead to new perceptions of the world, new values and new understandings of ourselves and others. Ivan O’Mahoney’s Go Back to Where You Came From, 2011, follows 6 ordinary Aussies as they are challenged to review their preconceived notions about refugees by embarking on a refugee journey backwards. It is a confronting and provocative 25-day journey for the 6 participants that aims to stimulate new ideas for the participants and the viewer. The late 19th century poem, Invictus is a…

Discovery is fundamental to the growth and transformation of the individual, causing one to renew and question their perceptions of themselves and their own morality. William Shakespeare’s play, the Tempest (1611) is an abortive revenge drama that focuses on the character of Prospero as his discovery of the nature of humankind allows him to rekindle his sense of empathy. Conversely, Oscar Wilde’s novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray (1890) follows the life of the titular protagonist whose discovery…

Discoveries are an integral and profound aspect of the human experience but are arguably most significant in their capacity to incite personal transformations. William Shakespeare’s play ‘The Tempest’ and Sean Penn’s film ‘Into the Wild’ clearly reflect this idea, with the protagonists of both texts irreversibly changed by their discoveries. In ‘The Tempest’ Prospero’s scheming prompts a rediscovery of his humanity that allows him to forgive his enemies, better himself and avoid tragedy.…

Discoveries are often challenging and have the potential to transform the individual’s perception of self and others. Others may have a significant influence on the outcome of the individual’s discoveries and discoveries may these provocative discoveries are often unexpected or evoked by curiosity. These ideas are explored in the romantic comedy play, The Tempest (1611) by William Shakespeare and the short story, Shooting an Elephant (1936) by George Orwell, these texts effectively portray the…

How is the concept of discovery conveyed through the representation of people and society in the feature article “A Rage for Curiosity”? “A Rage for Curiosity” is a profound and well-written poignant feature article by the acclaimed social commentator and journalist for the Australian newspaper, Phillip Adams. The writer illustrates the importance of curiosity to facilitate learning and discovery. Adams discerning article is an insightful and competent piece about society stuck in the clutches…

chain of events that occur when a mysterious girl arrives. The picture book has many discoveries presented through its pages, both literal and metaphorical. These discoveries are portrayed simply, through striking images and childlike diction. Some of the key ideas surrounding discovery in this text are about discovering things for the first time, suddenly and unexpectedly, for example, the first instance of discovery in the text is when the boy meets the girl. This concept is used a great deal…