Genius

The Mayans What was a remarkable Mayan achievement? The calendar, trade network, building cities, or number system.All of these were genius,size,effort, and Significance. They all were remarkable because mayans didn't have the tools we have but still accomplished remarkable things. But which was the Most remarkable? The calendar was genius because they achieved an understanding of the solar system that was ahead of their time. They applied mathematics to their calendar system. The calendar was based

What come to your mind when you see the term“Typical Asian?” Perhaps, I will receive some responses like:“Asians are STEM genius but they never excel in social sciences. Most Asians are book smart and are introvert.” Are these true? My answer is no. However, some Asians think the same way and they allow stereotype to comply with what they do. Stereotypes had existed for too long. When Christopher Columbus first landed on the New World, it had come with him. It is not only about genders but races

partnership with Microsoft, which ended a decade of trial and sent Apple’s stock price rising. Once again, what a brilliant mind! Steve gained his power back because he was the one who decided who would be in what position inside the company!. What a genius. I don’t know the reasons why Steve didn’t want to be name CEO but still

What happens next in the ballroom scene, that is to say, Rowland’s disclosure to Christina of Roderick’s previous engagement, is paradoxical. For starters, if Rowland loves Miss Garland, then he will remain silent in order to aid Roderick in his attempts to win Miss Light, therefore, alleviating Rowland’s guilty conscience along with helping him gain Miss Garland’s affections. Nevertheless, when one re-examines his motives, one can see that he indeed cares for Miss Garland so much so that he notifies

In The Philosophy of William James there are no characters but I can relate to William James’s ideology that is presented throughout the book. The main relation I made was to his determination to find a scientific explanation of religion. On page 36 Horace M. Kalleen wrote, “Many years James struggled with the problem which this argument of science and theology opposed to his deepest feelings and most delicate sensibilities...He sought in the context of science justification for the finite individual

Built to Last Successful business habits of visionary companies can best be described in the book Built to Last by Collins and Porras. Built to Last uses highly successful corporations that fall under specific criteria to correctly describe how these companies became and still are visionary. The visionary companies were researched and examined by using a set of control companies to find what set them apart. This book accurately describes what makes a visionary company work. It diminishes

Leonardo Da Vinci and Michelangelo Buonarroti were, and still are considered to be two of the greatest minds, even geniuses of the Renaissance. But which one is more of a genius than the other? Leonardo Da Vinci was born on April 15th, 1452, son to a notary called Ser Piero. Ser Pier has sex with a woman called Catarina, which resulted in her pregnancy. For a believed reason that Catarina was the Daughter of a farmer, they never got married. Ser Pier later married another woman, when he was 25, which

When I saw the Postman Joseph Roulin painted by a genius artist (Vincent Van Gogh), the confused feeling was running to me. Unbelievably, the man wore the Postman uniform to let Gogh paint his portrait. The figure’s wearing is very different to others European paintings. Most of the European art figures dressed incredible gorgeous. The phenomenon shows that the social consciousness was adamant at that time, more importantly, the social mobility was difficult to execute. Comparing to modern society

While learning more about Ayn Rand and her philosophy I came across an article about movies that exemplifies Ayn Rand’s philosophy. The movie in this article focuses on the beloved Pixar movie The Incredibles, where a family of superheroes is forced to hide their abilities due to government regulations. The New York Times article uses the line “they keep finding new ways to celebrate mediocrity” said by Bob Parr, the protagonist of the film as evidence of Rand’s philosophy. Upon first reading the

1st Lady, Abigail Adams, in her letter, advises her son, John Quincy Adams, to travel and learn. Adams’ purpose is to urge him to have no regrets and learn from his experiences. She adopts an affectionate tone in order to convince him to live his life to the fullest and take advantage of his opportunities in hope of becoming a great and powerful man. In the first paragraph of the letter, Adams is using a slightly insulting tone towards her son for not wanting to travel with his father, though in