Sunday, April 12, 2009

Four Fictional Presentations Relating to Past Presidential Initiatives that Could be Successfully Applied to Address Climate Change

1.Eiffel 65, One Goal
Music:Lobina/Gabutti/Randone
Lyrics:Capuano/Lobina/Randone/Gabutti/Ponte
Mixed by:Angelica Villella

All we need is one more Goal.
All we need is one more Goal.
All we seek is one Goal,
One Goal.
All we need is one Goal.

One Goal could be your happiness.
One Goal can make you sad.
One Goal can be desperation.
One Goal can become your hope.
One Goal can do a lot of things.
One Goal can change the world.
One Goal can be your brotherhood.
One Goal is the score of your Life.
http://www.songlyrics.com/eiffel-65/one-goal/33024/

This song represents the importance setting a goal and the different impacts that that goal can have on the public. Setting a goal is the first step in moblizing change on an individual level, national level, and global level. When setting a goal, the impacts it may have on those affected by the goal, must be considered. For example, if a goal was set to reduce national greenhouse gas emissions 20% by the year 2040, it must be understood that the actions neccessary to complete this goal would could result in job loss for those who work at powerplants generated by coal or could trigger an economic crisis --- these considerations are illustrated in the lyrics "one goal can make you sad, one goal can be desperation". Most successful goals try to mitigate negative impacts on industries,economy,the public, etc... but must be set regardless in order to begin future progress, that is neccessary to all the wellbeing of all humankind (desperation reflected again).
#3. This song is geared towards people of all ages and sexes. Its message is universally understood, as we all start to create goals for ourselves at a very young age.
#4. In this song, ethos is being used to describe a community of people who share concerns and hopes in setting or committing to a goal that will affect their lives. Every line of this song is dedicated to a different emotional feeling, but still evokes a feelings of unity through one goal that "WE" need. It suggests to me that each feeling is a characteristic that makes up a universal personality. Therefore, this song also incorporates pathos, by illustrating a the desire to create a common goal despite emotional apprehension or differences. Incorporating a variety of feelings and ways of perceiving a common goal appeals to more people, because they are conscious of their individual emotions, which this song recognizes.
#5. In this presentation ethos effectively illustrates interest in a common good for people, because it takes into account many universal perspectives. Pathos is also used effectively, because it focus on acceptance of others feelings/ideas, which many people can connect to. Also, the way in which the scenario of setting a goal is described is very positive. It sends a message that a common goal can be set, and possible reached, despite the individual differences among people's feelings. The lyrics encourage understanding and action by connecting with universal feelings, too.
#6. This song can be used to teach my audience about the importance of setting a goal that can be nationally understood and accepted, which is conveyed through ethos, and tried to accommodate as many views as possible. In addition, this song also can be used to show that differences in feelings towards a common goal, will not terminate the goal from being carried about. You must join the cause regardless of initial emotions that arise, due to uncertainty of the outcome. Pathos shows this through the lyrical repetition that makes the audience feel that they should not give up. Participate in a goal that is being set for the "common good," and then allow yourself to experience the different emotions described above. Achieving a goal is a process that will evoke many feelings throughout its existence.

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Public participation and support is neccesary if one wants to achieve a goal on a national or global scale. Therefore the public must be tempted in one way or another in getting involved and wanting to achieve the goal set before them! This picture represents the importance of promoting healthy competition as a tool to mobilize public interest and participation. It worked for Kennedy in the "Space Race". Competition is a natural human insitinct, which triggers the want to win or sucecced. So lets say if the goal is seen as a competition between countries, it might actually be completed, possibly even in a timely manner. Americans are proud that their country is the greatest super power -- if threatened they will do whatever it takes to stay on top.
#3. This graphic is aimed at men and women, 20+. I believe that all people at this point have felt a competitive drive whether during college application time or going out into the world and finding a job. Experience is the only education neccessary, although much of the drive is human instinct.
#4. This image uses pathos in such a direct way that evokes feelings and memories of competition, it gets its message across immediately. The blurb of text is very understandable and similar to the lines used in competitive activities. One always begins a competition with the intention of winning, or wanting to win, and therefore they objectify their opponent. I also think the character that is speaking could represent ethos, in that his personality is clearly competitive, which some people could connect to. As for logos, this may be a stretch, but paper is about global warming, and I think this image brings to mind the factual evidence that nothing is being done, which would considerably impact climate change.
#5. I think pathos is used well, in that a emotion comes to mind through looking at this picture. The idea behind this comic is very understandable, people will either look at this image in a political way or a relational way, which can been seen in logos, but I do not know if this source would be considered an expert testimony. Ethos, is not an effective part of this presentation.
#6. I want to use this comic in relation to President Kennedy's actions, which created healthy competition to promote support for the "Space Race." I believe we all have experienced our competitive drives before and I want to explain how this human instinct can be used to accomplish a goal. Pathos would be the best way to connect to my audience, because competition is a universally known feeling. Also, through the logos of this comic, which is what my topic is on, I can provide additional information that would be helpful in informing the audience of my purpose for these particular presentations.


3. "I Have A Dream" Speech by Martin Luther Kind, Jr. http://www.famousquotes.me.uk/speeches/Martin_Luther_King/

Immediately this speech brings to mind change, inspiration, and power. Powerful speeches have the ability to invoke feelings of patriotism, urgency, pride, hate, respect, unity, etc... Speeches are essential in fabricating desires and objectives--- parts of a goal. A goal cannot be achieved unless it is conveyed to the public with persuasiveness. It must will the public to unite under one purpose, the purpose needed to achieve the goal set before them. Speeches are what give goals purposes and keep the public attentive throughout the process of achievement.
#3. This presentation is for people in college and older. They must have some knowledge of civil rights in America to understand and feel what this speech is about.
#4. This speech uses pathos to build on individual emotions of people, as well as create new inspiring emotions within them. As MLKjr. speaks, visions of equality and justice and struggle all become real in the imagination. The words and his voice paint a vision that invites people to join in his cause. This speech symbolizes equality. There is no better person to give this speech that MLKjr., which draws on ethos, because he has a very adequate grasp of the subject being talked about, one that is rooted in his history. He is also percieved as with the greatest love and regard, because the feel that he is sincerely concerned and interested in their welfare. Logos is also in the text, because this speech was created to promote a civil rights movement, that resulted from a history of slavery and inequality. The facts are in the past, and his words describe in great detail the exact situation at that time.
#5. I think the rhetorical appeals are strongest in this presentation. Its representation of fabricating desires and objectives in itself is part of pathos. This speech is historical, using logos, which everyone my target audience will be able to connect to through memories or knowledge from school. As a infamous figure, MLKjr. fall under all the categories of ethos. He has read widely, knows and observes the principles of valid reasoning, and has considerable interest in the welfare of his audience, at that time. It is a true life example of how effective all the rhetorical appeals can be.
#6. In using the "I Have A Dream..." Speech as one of my presentations, I think I can effectively teach my audience that powerful speech is an essential component in being able to convey and fabricate desires and objectives, with the hope of empowering your audience. Ethos of course is an good place to start, which highlights MLKjr. status as a well respected figure. He is the voice of his goal, and therefore must bring his audience along with him, engaging them emotionally and intellectually. Using speech that makes one feel emotion, pathos, is a effective way in connecting with the audience, which is explained in my topic.

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Cooperation is essential in achieving a goal. Everyone must do their part in order to contribute to a successful outcome. Here there are people climbing a mountain all the way up to the top. They all depend on one another, because without the person behind them it looks as if they would all fall. If people do not cooperate with one another progress cannot be made. This presentation of cooperation is a main foundation in being able to achieve change.
#3. Men and women of all ages can see this picture and understand what it represents, because from a young age we've been taught in schools and sports to work with one another.
#4. This image portrays logos to a very simple degree. The illustration shows a group of people, extending helping hands to one another, climbing a mountain. The rope is being used by everyone to lead them to the top, where someone waits to help them onto the cloud. Cooperation, teamwork, helpful,working together are all words that would unarguable come to mind. I think the image depicts these universal symbols quite clearly, too, which is where the pathos appear. We've all been in relational situations to this one, and therefore we know how it feels to be acting as the people in the image are acting.
#5. From a logos standpoint, I think I could put this image to use. It is very to the point, and from my perspective, a universal symbol of cooperation and teamwork. Its possible that considering logos would be less effective than considering the image a mode of pathos. It brings to mind emotions when an individual looks at it.
#6. This is the final component, cooperation, that is illustrative of an essential characteristic needed to achieve a goal. In describing this picture, pathos, to my audience they will begin to understand how this presentation is the key to any success. I want to define each detail within the image, such as helping hands, in relation to my topic. Pointing out the situations on a political and national level, in which cooperation is mandatory.

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