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Frank and Robot is an emotional story about an elderly man struggling with Alzheimer's disease. The main character Frank has many relationships throughout the story, and you hear of a few others. However the most important relationship to the story is the one between Frank and the Robot that his son Hunter gave him to take care of him when he is away. This relationship with Robot becomes important to Frank over a period of time. Throughout the story Robot helps Frank cope and manage his dementia…

Honor means great respect for what you have done especially big accomplishments. Honor is when someone respects you for your accomplishments. Scientist Ernest Rutherford was born on August 30, 1871, in Spring Grove New Zealand. A pioneer of nuclear physics and the first to split the atom in half he was awarded the 1908 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his theory of atomic structure. His father James had little education and struggled to support the large family of 14 but his mother Martha worked…

ROBOTICS Robotics have been around since the Third Century B.C. of early descriptions of Automata appearing in Lie Zi text of a mechanical engineer named Yan Shi who created a life-size, human-shaped figure f his mechanical handiwork. Due to their abilities to compute many tasks and as artificial intelligence increases. Western civilization, specifically, has been in love and terrified by the idea of human machines. In an unending search of humankind to figure out who we are; A question mostly…

There have been many incredible and important discoveries and records made throughout history, and those in the 20th century is no exception. While there have been many important contributions to advance science in the 20th century, the most important contributions have come from Stephen Hawking through his discovery of the idea of the Theory of Everything, his use of the quantum theory, and the creation of Hawking Radiation. Hawking contributed greatly to the scientific field by coming up with…

“I am well aware that this surgery is very experimental but you can be assured that my residents wouldn’t recommend it if it wasn’t the safest option” The Chief explained softly. The ever present pitter patter of Seattle rain was descending on Seattle General Hospital as he uttered the last words. “So let me get this straight, you’re going to let a robot-” Mila began before being cut off. At the young age of 16, brain surgery shouldn’t be one of her problems. “Not any robot, a robot that was…

Albert Einstein was one the most important scientists of his time. Mostly because of his discoveries and theories.Two of his theories have caught my attention: the theory of relativity or the theory of gravitation. I have found his works to be entertaining and educational while also being realistic and inspirational. Albert Einstein was a brilliant mind in his time. Well into the 21st century, he still continues to teach and give insight on important matters such as studies on gravity and…

The history of writing the hymn «Amazing Grace» Amazing! One can hardly find another word to describe the incredible transformation that occurred in the life of John Newton. Newton was born in London in 1725 His mother died when he was seven years old. Father gave him to learn seamanship when Newton was eleven. At the beginning of Newton was a cabin boy, then became deckhand. Naturally, the boy ran to the ship's way of life, rich blasphemy, drunkenness, immoral behavior. Newton without…

Eighteenth Century Mathematical Discoveries The Eighteenth century was full of great mathematicians, many of whom were disciple of either Newton or Leibniz. The most important mathematicians from the early half of the century came from one family the Bernoulli’s, and particularly two brothers Jacob and Johnathan. The middle of the century was dominated by Leonhard Euler. He made numerous discoveries that would change the landscape of mathematics forever, and today he is considered one of the…

In the New York Times article titled “About Men: Male Humor,” Isaac Asimov shares what he has taken from the multiple conversations he has had with different men on the topics of women and humor. Asimov believes that most men only feel comfortable making jokes about females in the presence of other males when making…

Rhetorical Analysis of “The Relativity of Wrong” by Isaac Asimov In the rebuttal “The Relativity of Wrong,” Isaac Asimov effectively utilizes various simple and complex rhetorical strategies to logically present his persuasive counter-argument; namely by the use of Ad hominem retorts, subtle aporia, and exemplification. These rhetorical strategies rely mostly on an empirical and logical premise but must be primarily interpreted to understand Asimov’s actual purpose. One of the primary arguments…