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In the gripping dystopian novel Fahrenheit 451, author Ray Bradbury explores a daunting future where books are burned and disgraced. Full of warnings to humanity, this novel suggests that questioning ourselves and our society and seeking knowledge are essential to our humanity. Without the ability to ask these fundamental questions, humans become dysfunctional and society disintegrates. Bradbury shows us the consequences on humanity through three characters of vastly different personalities and…

Sue Grafton, a New York Times bestselling author, once said, "We all need to look into the dark side of our nature- that's where the energy is, the passion. People are afraid of that because it holds the pieces of us we're busy denying." People often repress the memories which they consider painful or dark. We try to keep others from learning of the dark things that we have done. Stanislaw Lem uses these dark memories in Solaris. Each guest on the planet Solaris has a visitor. Who are these…

Ultrasound has been used for many years to help diagnosis. Ultrasound describes sound frequencies beyond the range of normal human hearing and 20 kilohertz. Ultrasound uses focused low-energy ultrasound waves to visualize the interior of the body in a noninvasive and painless way. Many people are to thanks for the evolution of ultrasound. Dating back to the 1700’s. Lazzaro Spallanzani in 1793 observed that bats function efficiently in the dark, even when blinded, but not if deafened. He…

In the books Anthem by Ayn Rand and Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury the ideas and battle between Collectivism and Individualism play a central role in each novel’s (or novella in the case of Anthem) plot. Although the storylines, characters and settings are different, the hardships that the protagonists face are one in the same. Both are individuals in a society where true individualism is frowned upon, discouraged and punishable. However in each book while living under a repressive regime our…

One of my most favored metaphors and quotes I have ever come across would be this one. Showing how wits always win over brawn, thinking is dangerous to those around you, but it can also be dangerous for yourself. Celaena, the main protagonist of Throne of Glass realizes that thought is a dangerous weapon to possess, towards those against you, but can be dangerous for yourself if someone of greater authority feels as though this is a threat. One of the first places we are introduced to in the…

Cranioplasty is the method of treatment of skull defects; it is required to protect the underlying brain, correct major aesthetic deformities or both (Pompili et al., 1998). Today, three-dimensional (3D) models of anatomical structures can be constructed based on anatomical information from scanning data coming from computerized tomography (CT). Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data is used to 3D modelling of soft tissues and computerized tomography (CT) for Hard tissues (i.e. bone) of the human…

Should authoritative books be censored in libraries? Some books can be offensive, but books are the key knowledge. Books like, Night by Elie wiesel, and To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, are books that are hard to read, but are a reminder of history that we should never forget about. People should be free to read whatever they choose in a library and should be reminded of the history. Books have power and knowledge that should not be censored. Many books also have a lot of history . For…

Joshua Hirtle Brave New World In the novel Brave New World, John the Savage is separated from his birthplace and culture. This transition gives John the opportunity to learn about the “civilized” life he’d read about in his mother’s books. However, this transition presents the contrary effect where aspects of life formerly known to John are ripped away. Throughout John’s transition, he experiences stages of awe, anger, and acceptance. While John was developing, he read his mother’s books…

In Ray Bradbury’s “A Sound of Thunder”, Eckels traveled back in time and accidentally stepped on a butterfly, therefore changing all of history. After seeing the T-Rex, Eckles realized that it was impossible to kill it and ran of the Path they were intended to stay on “Eckles!” He took a few steps, blinking, shuffling. “Not that way!” (6). This is important because it was when everything was about to change. He had ran off the path and the guide Travis had said that if they did they could change…

Every author has their own unique style of writing depending on the message that they are trying to convey. Some authors believe in a figurative style of writing, whereas others tend to simply state the facts. Ray Bradbury, in Fahrenheit 451, depicts a expressive style of writing in order to express the negative impact of technology in society. The citizens of this dystopia have become so accustomed to technology that it has taken over their lives. They are so dependent on technology, that they…