Natural World

There are several areas in the natural world where the process of exponential decay arises from random processes. Whenever a material decays at a rate in proportion to its amount, this material represents the process of exponential decay. Exponential decay can be described using the mathematical model y=a×e^(-bx). A prominent example of naturally occurring random exponential decay is the process of radioactive decay. Some isotopes of nature are considered radioactive due to a specific…

We live in a world divided by two spheres: the industrialized, human world and the natural world. Today, in the twenty-first century, our lives are encapsulated by machines and industry. Generally speaking, we live in an age of cement and wires and concrete. Because this seemingly indestructible barrier, it can be difficult to see how vital it is for nature to be experienced and appreciated in our everyday lives. Nature’s importance and purpose often goes unnoticed or unappreciated in our…

speaks volumes as both a creative outlook on the imagined relationship between the speaker, an Italian African-American and her beloved Robert Redford, an iconic American actor. With her unique perspective on the world in which she lives, Kiki takes her readers on a fantasy between the natural and unnatural, and the real and unreal; questioning the validity of everyday life. Fort Red Border also explores the ideologies behind class, ethnicity, and inheritance, while making bizarre the mundane…

along with other entities and beliefs in Western culture, is pulling Americans away from having a strong connection with nature. One of the more contemporary philosophers, David Abram, expresses the importance of having a sense of unity with the natural world in his…

In the boat stealing scene, readers see the alienation and exploration of the natural world previously discussed. “I went alone into a Shepherd’s boat,” says Wordsworth, establishing his solitude before any other aspect of the experience (1.82). In this scene, Wordsworth is closest to the “blessed babe” state. For this reason, he has little windows during which he comes close to encountering the Real. “Leaving behind her [the boat] still on either side / Small circles glittering idly in the moon…

the modern world. From a contemporary standpoint it is difficult to think passively of the environment. In the light of the impending crisis of global warming and the changes associated with it, it is easy to think of the environment as both a victim and an agent of retribution: the continuously more common occurrences of dramatic weather and toxic surroundings serving as a condemning consequence of humanity’s actions. This was not Tarkovsky’s portrayal of the post-human “natural world” of…

remains unanswered to this day, until now. (enotes) The three topics that shall stand as the supports of this essay, which will help us with this question, and the four topics are the following themes listed: Perseverance, Duty, and Man and the Natural World. (Shmoop) As a literary symbol, the poem reflects the poet’s desire to express the necessity of the industrial tools in the everyday lives of normal Americans. The first topic of this essay is Perseverance, and the readers need to know the…

In chapter one, Wright mentions a profound experience he had with the natural world that eventually helped form his life. I understand that completely. It is one of the reasons I love to sit outside and just watch nature. I can never predict what I will see or what it will mean to me, but I can always guarantee that I will see something stunning. I had the privilege of enjoying our campus pond the other day. I was sitting on a rock watching pieces of dried flower heads of cattails fly off and…

Between the world and me by Ta-Nehisi Coates is a novel written towards the author’s teenaged son. Throughout the novel, the author expresses deep concern with the identity and situation of African-Americans in American society. He justifies his concerns and worries by comparing his past and current experiences that affected him and his environment. His thoughts are not unwarranted and clearly are a product of his identity in American society. This novel expresses a deep psychological effect…

miracles of the natural world,” and “Dan Phillips: Creative houses from reclaimed stuff.” I was very intrigued with both of these presenters and was able to correlate their information with what information I learned in class. During the duration of the semester, we learned about various environmental issues, such as our ecological footprint and different types of organisms that live throughout the world. Louie Schwartzberg explained to the audience that there is so much to the world we live…