Quantum Leap Reflection

In the documentary entitled “Quantum Leap” I learned many things. Such including that we as the human race created a set of laws that describes the clear and certain motion of galaxies, stars, and planets. However, we have discovered a brand new set of laws that completely change our view of the universe and redefining our understanding of reality these laws are known as the laws of quantum mechanics.

I never knew that quantum mechanics ruled over every atom and tiny particle in every piece of matter. In the quantum world, there’s a sense where things don’t like to be tied down to one location or follow a specific path. It’s almost like that the same thing is in different places at the same time. It’s crazy to think that something even as small as an atom could potentially be in multiple places at the same time. What you do in one place can affect what happens in another place without you or anyone being there.

You might be asking why we believe these bizarre laws, for the past 75 years we’ve been using these laws to describe how an atom behaves and experiment after experiment scientists have proven these laws to be always right.

A set of physical laws called Classical mechanics all have equations to see how that specific event happens and allows us to predict an event with the utmost certainty.

Bohr believed that atoms resembled miniature solar systems; there were fixed orbits these electrons can have. When an atom is heated its electrons will become agitated, and the electron would be changing orbits. Each downward leap the electron produced lights in specific colors. Now, this model seems so inaccurate, but back then I believe he was revered for his knowledge.

The double slit experiment is so amazing. When the commentator tried to show us what exactly was the double slit experiment he was at a bowling alley. With a barrier with two slits and a sheet in the back. He showed us that there are three options the bowling ball will hit the barrier or will pass through the slits and hitting the sheet. As more and more balls pass this seems to be the case wherein the balls that make it through the barrier go to the same spot every time.

When Max Born said that electrons are a probability wave I was first confused because I knew electrons as particles, not waves. Then I heard his explanation, and it was clear. These waves that were once thought of an extended electron is not the electron itself but where the electron is most likely to be.

One quote I heard within the documentary was that “The universe is governed by probability” I couldn’t agree more. All matter in the universe are made up of atoms that are governed by probability, not certainty. In life nothing is certain, but many outcomes are probable.

Quantum entanglement like the guy said I a confusing subject even he didn’t get it in college. I was confused at first too. Quantum Entanglement is the theoretical prediction that comes from the equations of quantum mechanics two particles become entangled if they are close together and their properties become linked, even if u separate those particles sending them in opposite directions they remain entangled

Overall Quantum anything is a confusing topic to understand. It will take years at a university to start comprehending the bare minimum. However Quantum theory I believe is very real and since there is nothing to contradict that it does exist in my eyes.

The History of the World in 2 Hours Reflection/ The Story of Us (Primer)

It was so hard to comprehend that before the big bang there was nothing. Mankind has been asking the question of “Why did our universe suddenly erupt in a mass expansion?” over and over again. This expansion of energy created all the energy that will ever exist, power the stars, fuel anything that ever lives, any energy you will consume, and dates back to the beginning of time.

It’s amazing how gravity, the great sculptor of the universe, formed our first galaxies. When the temperature reaches 18 million degrees, Fahrenheit hydrogen atoms slam together creating a new element, helium and radiating bursts of energy. This process created the stars in the vast expanse.

The more complicated elements were created in the stars. These “element factories” produced more and more elements. To learn that the universe created the elements we use today on a daily basis like nitrogen, oxygen, and iron is just astonishing.

To learn that without supernovas we wouldn’t be here today. I love the quote “We are all stardust” because it is true, what we are, dates back to the beginning of time.

Our sun was born and takes up 99.9% of all the dust and gas of the solar system. That .1% is just enough for gravity to form our planets and in turn our earth with a day lasting only 6 HOURS I couldn’t believe it!

If you showed me primordial earth, I would say that it was a completely different planet since the primordial earth is just a barren wasteland of molten lava. Lighter material floats to the surface and forms the crust. Heavier material sinks forming an iron-nickel core which in turn creates our magnetic field which shields our earth. I like to think of it like a gigantic force field surrounding the earth.

An object the size of Mars smashes into our earth and with some molten debris being thrown into space. Within a year gravity gathered this material and created our moon. Without the moon, we wouldn’t be here right now because it gave us a tilted planet with seasons.

As our planet cools, rain starts pouring down forming puddles to rivers to eventually our oceans. Within our primeval oceans, six simple elements combine and form the key substances to create life, the most spectacular being DNA.

Life then formed, with the earliest organisms being bacteria which later create one of the most vital elements to life, Oxygen. As the earth advances through time, more and more complex life begin to develop and evolve. Our planet begins to look more and more like the Earth we know today.

Overall I am just flabbergasted by everything that happened to start at the beginning of time. It’s crazy how each event of the timeline happened exactly at the right time it needed to, to form our universe, our stars, our galaxies, our earth, and us. I am a firm believer that God made the earth, but it is truly interesting to view our creation from the point of view of science.

My Digital Footprint!!!

I make my digital footprint when I browse the web like watching KissCartoon, Wikipedia, Vimeo and much more. I use 9 Gmail accounts for emails. I have many social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, Blogger, YouTube, and Pinterest account. I use my various electronic devices to update my social networking accounts. I also maintain a blog about myself and my experiences. Others are also shaping my digital footprint by mentioning me in comments and tagging me in photos.

I have used Google or other search engines to see what information is out there about me, my social networking profile picture is a photo of me, I include personal information, such as my birthday and address in my networking profile. I have tagged or untagged a photo of myself because I liked or didn’t like what was said about me.

My digital footprint says about me is that I seem to be too dependent on the internet for recreational, personal and school purposes.

For me, a positive digital reputation is important but not crucial to us. If you care for a positive reputation, then you are saying that you care about what people say about it be it good or bad. WE should have a mindset in where we block out the negativity and only care of what we think of ourselves. It is still important however because this is your public face to the world. Anyone can view it so might as well make it nice.

"I Can't Breathe" - Kenji

        "I can't breathe" Today on November 22, 2016, a very special guest came to SSIS - Malarayat. Her name is Bianca B. Bernardino she is a writer for Summit publishing company but, we all know her as the author of the bestseller, She's dating the gangster. I was so excited to meet Miss Bianca not only because she is an alumna of our allied school but, also because I wanted to see the person that made Kenji and Athena a reality. 

           Miss Bianca's story is amazing; it had many twists and turns, but after all that, she ended up on top. She wrote this story in 2006, and it is still prevalent in many of our lives. We've laughed, we've cried, we've even felt heartbreak by the events within she's dating the gangster. This book was an everyday read for me. It felt like I was immersed in the story. You know a story is a great read when you start to feel the empathy for the characters. To be completely honest, this is my new favorite book. I never thought any story could top Divergent but this did. She's dating the gangster is a perfect mix of love, hate, jealousy, romance, and heartbreak. 

    

      My favorite character was Lucas because he is always there for Athena even at times when Kenji was not. This talk with Miss Bianca was an enlightening and eye-opening experience, and I wouldn't trade it for the world. If Miss Bianca is reading this thank you so much for coming to Stonyhurst and good luck on your future en devours.

Healthy Vs Unhealthy

"Media products may or may not be healthy and truthful depending on the way they are created. Therefore, consumers must be aware of the media products they entertain."

Media products may or may not be healthy and truthful depending on the way they are created. Therefore, consumers must be aware of the media products they entertain.This statement rings true. An example of a media product is social media. Social media could be healthy if you use it for communication and news updates however, if you use your social media account with malicious intent in mind then it may become an unhealthy addiction. For example you only created a social media account to bully someone anonymously, that is then when using this media product becomes unhealthy. Everything is OK if taken in moderation. Too much of something is never a good thing. In this day and age media products are more prevalent than ever and the norm is that you should have an account in every social media site. Consumers need to be aware that having a social media account just to have it is a dangerous thing. A lot can happen to an account that is seldom used like getting hacked. Consumers need to be aware of the media products they entertain.

"Beware of addictive social media. Everything in moderation. This applies particularly to the Internet and your sofa. The physical world is ultimately the source of all inspiration. Which is to say, if all else fails: take a bike ride." Aaron Koblin

Is Media and Information Literacy Important?

“Media and information literacy is important in the rapid growth of media and ICTs (information connection technologies). It sees media and information literacy as vital to the empowerment of people, ICTs in education and equitable access to information and knowledge. – UNESCO

For years experts and amateurs alike have asked the question “Is media and information literacy important in the rapid growth of media and information connection technologies? The answer is of course it is important. First let’s define what media literacy and information literacy is. Media literacy is the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media while information literacy Information literacy is a set of abilities requiring individuals to recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information.

Now how do they contribute to the continued rapid growth of media and information technologies? Well the basis of any technology that has been created is knowledge on how to operate and create it. That is why we need to be media and information literate. Below are some characteristics of what it means to be information and media literate.

Can understands media’s influences and representations

Can make informed independent decisions

Can learn about the world around them

Can build a sense of community

Can maintain public discourse

Can engage in lifelong learning

Can produce information

Can think critically

Can use media or self-expression and creativity

Can use media in a safe and responsible way

Can participate in democracy and the global information network

If you have some or all of these characteristics you can call yourself information and media literate. By just looking on the characteristics if you don’t have any of these then you yourself are not ready to contribute the natural growth of media and information technology. We have advanced in technology so much in the past century. Technology will continue to advance thanks to information and media literate people here on earth.

A Strong Spirit Broken (Don't Quit)

          It is inevitable that things go wrong no matter how hard you try to prevent it. When walking through the path of life, you are bound to encounter mountains you have to climb over. In other words hurdles, you have to jump over to make it to the finish line. There are going to be times when you're running out of funds, with piles of debt looming overhead when your dream is to smile again, but depression is holding you down, and when care is weighing you down with the prospect of never going back up. These might make you tired; you may take a break, but it shouldn't be a permanent one. Life is unexpected with many ups and downs just like a roller coaster you go left, and you might fail, you go right, and you might succeed.

          You might have thrown up the first time and didn't want to ride it again, but you might've enjoyed it. You will never know the sweet enjoyment of just throwing your hands in the air and enjoying the ride. By the end of the day, you might as well regret it. 

          We flip a coin and leave it up to chance whether it lands on failure or success since Success and failure are two sides of the same coin. Storm clouds brewing overhead, you can never tell how close the sunshine is. It may be closer than you think. Never give up even when you are at your worst that you can truly shine through. Don't Quit.

Paraphrased from
Don't Quit
Edgar A. Guest

When Things go wrong, as they sometimes will,
When the road you're trudging seems all uphill,
When the funds are low and debts are high,
And you want to Smile but have to sigh.
When care is pressing you down a bit,
Rest, if you must, but don't you quit.

Life is queer with its twists and turns,
As everyone of us sometimes learns,
And many a failure turns about,
When he might have won if he'd stuck it out,
Don't give up though the pace seems slow,
You might succeed with another blow.

Often the struggler has given up,
When he might captured the victor's cup.
And he learned too late, when the night slipped down,
How close he was to the golden crown,

Success is failure turned inside out,
The silver tint of clouds of doubt,
And you never can tell how close you are,
It may be near when it seems afar,
So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit,
It's when things seem worst that you mustn't quit.