Letter to the editor

Dear Editor,

Your piece on the topic of cloning was interesting. It was very hopeful and knowledgable. I must personally say though, cloning is a technology that will be widely used within a decade. There is much research into its uses now, but due to costs and current availiblity, it seems as if its use will be limited. Though when it has more popularity and more uses, the machines could be produced more to the point where we could see cloning machines inside of High School Biology classes.

Considering the things it could do in the future such as cell cloning, animal cloning, organ cloning, and etc, it seems cloning is limited to reproducing organic material rather than a manmade object. Though I digress, no one can predict what something can do, we see windows as large pieces of glass that show us the outside world, but they are slowly becoming tools for interaction through interface technology.

Mr.Editor, I think there are many flaws to cloning but the idea opens up many different opportunities that we as humans currently couldn't even fathom.

I close this piece by saying that while you may excite your readers with the idea of cloning becoming a common thing in the near future, I would like to remind you and your readers that scientists and the law of the universe makes it difficult currently for cloning to be efficient as we dream of it. In order for things to come into formation, scientists are going to have to find other links that will help follow the idea of cloning fully.

Thank you,

Nida

Thesis Statement

One of the most puzzling oddities of the human body has to be the brain. If hit, it risks disability and death. Even when it's still in development inside the womb, it has the risk of both. Autism is a disorder that occurs genetically on most occasions, and causes both social and physical interactions to be responded to differently than others. This means that there is a constant struggle between guardian and child in order to maintain progression in age. With psychological advancements, children are shown to show symptoms of Autsim as early as 2 years-old. Children can be treated early on, and even have a possible chance of “normalizing” their more eccentric responses within interactions with others. Since science has deemed Autsim to have genetic roots, there is more research going to learning how to prevent the risk of Autism. Along with research, the political conflicts surrounding Autistic people continue to cause controversy. Within the next few years, there will be more developments with the treatment of Autism, and more connections between Autism and its' possible causes.  

Is The World Running Out Of Oil?

According to, "Is the world running out of oil?" the author clearly answers the question through the text. "The conclusion is the world is clearly not running out of oil." is what the text answers with due to having 1.5 trillion oil barrels. The estimates say that the growth will increase by 2030.

Kaku Quote

Predictions for the future, with a few exceptions, have always underestimated the pace of technological progress.

Orwell's Dystopia vs Bacon's Utopia

George Orwell was an english novelist famous for works such as, Nineteen Eighty-Four and Animal Farm. These novels were famous for their controversial content in which they indirectly mocked the communist regime. Even to the point where the novel, Nineteen Eighty-Four was banned in the U.S.S.R because Stalin was, “Not Amused”. Orwell's works have become very important to literary scholars due to their foresight concerning the overall health of the future. Both Nineteen Eighty-Four and Animal Farm depict dystopian societies and their protagonists face horrible ends to show the reality of a world gone mad.

George Orwell's view of the future is shown with the ideas of being grim and full of chaos. Nineteen Eighty-Four's theme of surveillance can be compared to North Korea's situation today. Surveillance in Orwell's book is based on the Totalitarian-styled regime, in which the main character Big Brother has control over the thought, belief, taste, ideas and wardrobe of the common man. Animal Farm is similar in the sense that the evil pig Napoleon is constantly spying on the other animals at the farm. This is similar to the U.S.S.R's KGB, which was a a group of secret government spies. Orwell heavily uses the idea of Surveillance in his novels to show readers the “adorable quirks” of a corrupted government.

Animal Farm's plot is heavily based on the communist regime. George Orwell had basically written a short story criticizing Josef Stalin, which was ended with the animals forever obeying the commands of the pigs. While the animated version was changed for the patriotic viewer to believe that a communist regime could be overthrown with independence. While this was Orwell's critique of Stalin, it was also foresight into North Korea's current situation – which is meant to say that currently North Korea's living conditions are far from desirable and food shortages keep the people groveling at the feet of their leaders.

In Nineteen Eighty-Four, a piece of Oceania is the control of the human population. The subject of procreation is rarely mentioned, but prominent in the idea of self-proclaimed celibacy among the women. If there is celibacy among all the women of Oceania (specifically the people who aren't the proles) then children that are being born are of the proles since no woman of the Outer-party are not having sex. While in real life, a caste system does not apply in China when it comes to procreation, the idea of having control over the country's population has become apparent over the years as China's “One Child Policy” has come into existence.

Animal Farm's idea of preserving culture shows that Orwell's “unintentional foresight” can be shown through Hitler's reign (he wanted to preserve German culture), Kim Jong-Il's reign (North Korea's culture heavily influences the progression of it's society), and the theocracy of Saudi Arabia (Their religion is basically their culture, which they consider superior). Preserving culture has become very important to more “religious” countries due to the heavy influence of liberal countries such as North America and England. As time progresses there is promise that societies will work even harder to preserve their cultures from being westernized.

Sir Francis Bacon's view of the future is very hopeful. He writes about a world that is essentially uncontaminated by human sin. A god-fearing society full of intelligent and attractive people that we never meet, but only hear about. Bacon seems to be mentally creating a safe haven, where people are un-corrupt by his standards and free to pursue their interests without fear of crime and evil. Bacon writes about a Utopia where Orwell writes about Dystopia. They are the polar opposites of each other, but find comfort in the similarities that come from the initial ideas of what constitutes both words.

For example, Salomon arrives and tells the travelers about all the bounties that his countries has to offer, but constantly reminds them that their nationality is the only factor stopping them from acceptance into this hidden society. Many cultures around the world see nationality as a key factor concerning acceptance into societies. Though this is where it seems like North Korea's rules about outsiders seem relevant concerning current-era laws and policies around the world.

While the utopia seems wonderful, the idea that the government keeps outsiders from entering and essentially keeps themselves off the face of the map shows heavy amounts of control. To the point where Salomon could be considered a totalitarian leader. Big Brother was portrayed as someone that was worshipped and feared, in comparison to Salomon who is revered and praised. While analyzing New Atlantis, it is easy with a liberal's mind to point out the flaws of a heavily religious society despite the deemed perfection.

In conclusion, both the perfect society and the upmost horrid society can be bad through their own ways. Orwell simply reminds us that power corrupts people, which in return corrupts the government, which in return will corrupt the way society is ran within a country. While he is having a laugh at Stalin, he is also foreseeing how the future could be if preservation, regression, and censorship become so prominent that they are forgotten amongst the people under control. Sir Francis Bacon believes the future could only be beautiful, if it is isolated from the rest of the world and ran without major influence. Though, this future is still controlling and borderline brainwash. Both Bacon and Orwell's ideas of the futures may be extreme, but they share the ideas of corruption and isolation in order to have their ideas of perfect and horrible worlds.

The New Atlantis Summary

The New Atlantis is a short novel by Francis Bacon. The novel starts with a ship, lost at sea trying to reach China but are strayed off towards the island of Bensalem, A Utopian society. As the crew arrives, they are questioned about their religion, and are told that the people of Bensalem are devout Christians. The island does not welcome these forgieners into their land, but does allow them to dock and take a break for a few days. Only because they are followers of Christ. Eventually, a worker from Bensalem is hired to watch over the travellers during their stay. During this, the worker tells the history of the island, of it's people, and the college-like “Salomon's House”. The travellers attempt to repay the worker for his kindness, but they are turned down unexpectedly. As the days go by, the crew learns more of Bensalem's history but is still not allowed to venture out on their own to explore it. Eventually, the crew is permitted to meet the Governor who is the Head of Salomon's house. Bacon begins to describe the Governor's entrance in great detail, emphasizing the luxury of the Governor. Then the most anticipated portion of the story begins, the Governor starts describing Bensalem's beauty and bounty in the most detailed way possible. Bacon here also starts using words that emphasize large and expensive, to the point where Bensalem is truly becoming a Utopia for the reader. As the Governor describes all of Bensalem's features, he mentions that it is a virgin island, and no stray wanderer is allowed to reside in it. Bensalem's great reward is the reward of light, and it is more valuable than currency. Due to this explanation, everything that is considered erratic about the characters of Bensalem are finally brought full circle and the Governor leaves the travellers speechless. After a blessing, the Governor instructs the travellers to make the most out of their stay, and then leave immediately never to return. Bacon makes the travellers never truly explore Bensalem, but instead invents futuristic ideas that are only spoken of but never interacted with. His inventions are found everywhere during the Governor's speech and are practically prophetic, but are also vague enough to keep Bensalem itself a mystery.  

The ending of all endings (Paris in the Twentieth Century)

Michel and Quinsonnas walked twoards the door to the outside. As they walk outside they notice that the sky has turned into a stark navy color, with stars shining brightly enough to blind a man. They were going to visit Uncle Huguenin and it had grew late amongst the tall buildings and cobblestone paths. “It's very cold don't you think Michel?” Quinsonnas asked with little interest, as if he was making light chatter.

“Well, it is winter, and the air is colder. The colors of the sky are darker and the leaves on the trees have died.” Michel responded, unthinkingly. They had finally approached Uncle Huguenin's home, it was large and covered in artistic mouldings. The brick-colored exterior had been illuminated by the shining lights of the windows. Someone was home.

Quinsonnas and Michel walked twoards the door hidden behind the bushes and prepared to knock. His hand hesitant, Quinsonnas looks at Michel, “This man is very knowledgeable and his philosophical outlook is beyond our years. Give him respect Michel, even if you don't agree with something he says.” Quinsonnas warns Michel.

Michel gives Quinsonnas a confused look, “Why sir I have only been the most grateful and humble, why would that change now?”

Quinsonnas gives Michel a sly look. His smile reaching each end of his ears, and his heavy hand starting to knock on the door loudly. Michel becomes startled, “Why are you being so loud!?” Quinsonnas's breath illuminates in the dark winds, “He's an old man and resides in the highest stories in order to ignore visitors. He won't ignore us!”

Suddenly the door opens, a woman holding a lantern stumbles into the door frame clutching it. Her dress being tripped all over, and her hair wrapped loosely in a wayward bun. “What do I owe this late night disturbance!?” She hastily and angirly spoke. Michel is suddenly enraptured by the willow-haired beauty, and becomes speechless.

Quinsonnas looks at the maiden, her disposition, and clears his throat. “Now Lucy, where is Huguenin?” The woman straightens herself, and her eyes become soft and lipid. Lucy and Quinsonnas walked twoards Hugenin who resides in a motorized wheelchair. His girth large and heavy, he wheels twoards Michel and Quinsonnas. Michel notices the paintings on the wall, “You're an artist!”

Suddenly the room becomes quiet, Quinsonnas and Lucy give Michel wide-eyed stares. Michel is confused, this was a private room and no one could be potential danger. Or, maybe Michel had become the danger.

“Uncle Huguenin! Please do not worry, he is one of my naïve fools that is hiding in secrecy with I.” Quinsonnas became quick to deter the shock and anger of the room. Huguenin's face irresponsive to the situation of being exposed as an artist.

“The boy has a large mouth, and little brain. He truly is a fool. What is your name son?” Huguenin wheeled twoards Michel, inspecting him. Michel suddenly is brought back to the room, and introduces himself to Hugenin.

“Quiqui please stop being so serious!!!!!!!” Lucy shouted, suddenly they hear loud sirens. Michel was suddenly explained to, that he was sitting at a secret artists meeting. And they had been exposed.

“There is a man at the bank who had been following me for weeks now, and he seemed suspicious but I had not realized that he could have been a spy!” Quinsonnas screamed as the entire room went animalistic.

Michel sat silently watching the entire room cry and scream, the police had finally came and the harsh cold had entered the room, numbing Michel's entire conciousness of the chaos in the room. They had been arrested.