Counterintuitive Fall 2024

Rebuttal Rewrite- Sunflower828

Posted on November 19, 2023 by louie.doodle.lover

The Battle of The Benefits

While some supporters view TikTok to be helpful for the mental health of users, other critics view it to be harmful to the mental health of users, causing an uptick in depression rates amongst teens. There are several aspects which develop the opposing opinions, including, but not limited to; personal experience, research, media messages, and word of mouth. If a person stating an argument claims the media platform triggered a depressive episode following their use of TikTok, then they have a basis for their claim. On the opposing end, if a person has used TikTok while feeling depressed and it made them happier, the user’s personal experience with the platform demonstrates evidence regarding the positive impact of TikTok.

When doing a Google Search about the impact of TikTok impacting the mental health of a user, there were more pieces of evidence that appear which state that the content on TikTok is the cause of the user’s depression. By the results that were generated first containing a negative connotation, this impacts the way in which a person views the topic as a whole. Each source is incredibly accurate, as they are scholarly articles that provide information about the impact of TikTok and how it causes it’s users depression. As far as research goes, it will be extremely difficult for the searcher to find any source that lists TikTok as a therapeutic agent, especially when such sources are not any of the top generated following a search. The media sources which are produced by an online search have extremely large impact on the way the public views things, as the way in which the messages are conveyed has the power to create a bias and sway public opinion on a particular topic. With the popularity of a particular news source, there is a larger chance that these altered messages will reach millions of people, allowing their opinion to be formed in a different light. The larger the news source, the more important it seems to the public, allowing the messages being preached by the form of media to resonate in a more impactful manner.

CNN shared a story about how experts believe TikTok is one of the leading causes of the current mental health crisis within our country among teens. Vanessa Yurkevich, the writer of the article, goes into great depth about the issues which TikTok produces, such as insomnia and distraction from other important daily life activities. Yurkevich even goes as far as to quote a high status government official stating that TikTok can serve as “digital fentanyl”. When a reader views those two hard hitting words, they will automatically be swayed to believe TikTok is harmful, considering a government official compared it to a drug which can be life ending. Through the intense language used to trick the public, the author creates a sense of danger surrounding the app, framing a quote which refers to the app being as addictive and harmful as drugs.

“A lot of teens describe the experience of going on TikTok and intending to spend 15 minutes and then they spend two hours and or more. That’s problematic because the more time a teen spends on social media, the more likely he or she is to be depressed. And that’s particularly true for at the extremes of use,” said Twenge.

By Yurkevich including a quote stating that teens who spend long periods of time on the app become depressed is a fallacy, as the content which the teens are watching could be helpful to them. The instance of teens spending a long period of time on the app is beneficial to their mental state as it is allowing them to feel a sense of belonging on the app, serving as a coping mechanism for their depression. Instead of being a major cause of depression, TikTok is able to take it away through the content posted on the app by creators. Users may initially intend to spend a short amount of time on their app to give their mind a distraction from their problems, but they end up finding relatable and helpful content which engages their interests and aids in their struggles, resulting in longer periods of time spent on the app. Long amounts of time spent on TikTok viewing helpful content can serve as a therapy session, as the users are able to find a sense of relief as they view videos of fellow users going through a similar struggle, allowing them feel as they are not alone. This in turn allows the user to feel as if they are not alone, resolving any feelings of loneliness one may feel when battling their depression. This concept alone allows viewers to cope with their depression at any time, as TikTok has the ability to serve as a form of handheld therapy.

Word of mouth is one of the fastest ways in which information is able to spread. If a person has a negative experience on TikTok in regards to depression, then they could tell others, leading to a consistent spread of negative information about the platform. The more that negative information is spread about TikTok, the more it will be looked down upon as a platform which is harmful to the mental health of users, leading to depression. On the other hand, users could spread the word of their positive encounters with TikTok and the way in which it served as a positive coping mechanism with their battle of depression. Through verbal communication, a user could share which content creators on the app helped with their recovery the most and served as a form of therapy for them, which would provide another user with depression a starting point on their therapeutic journey. If they connect with the suggested influencers, then they could spread the word about the positive impact TikTok has had on them and their mind, and could potentially suggest additional creators who they have connected with while exploring the app.

References

Yurkevich, Vanessa. “Why Experts Worry TikTok Could Add to Mental Health Crisis among US Teens | CNN Business.” CNN, Cable News Network, 11 Jan. 2023, http://www.cnn.com/2023/01/11/tech/tiktok-teen-mental-health/index.html.

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Causal—RebelPilot

Posted on November 19, 2023 by rebelpilot64

Does book banning really help kids?

Does banning books really help kids out from seeing certain things or keep them safe from seeing all the stuff that’s too mature for them or being seen from another person’s perspective. Banning books has been a big issue that has been happening recently all across America. If books keep happening, then it can cause kids to have a lack of knowledge on certain topics. Banning books doesn’t really help kids that much. In fact it can actually hurt them.

Many times when books are banned in schools, they are stories about Black or LGBTQIA+ people. This is happening because parents do not want their kids to view books from a different person’s perspective. This has also caused a lot of people to feel left out when they do not have a book that has a character that is more similar to them. Therefore this leads to discrimination in schools when there are not many books about them. Therefore Banning books with stories about people who are different from them is discriminating and prevents kids from seeing the world in a different point of view

A lot of times when books get banned from schools it’s considered too mature for their kid. While parents do have the right to say what is allowed for their kid and what is not allowed, The parents do not have a right to take books away from other people’s kids just because the book is too mature for their kid. Each kid matures at different rates so therefore some of them might be reading at a higher reading level then others. If one book is banned from the school library just because one parent thinks the book is too mature for their kid, does not mean that the book should be taken away from someone else’s kid. Instead the parent can send a note to the school to not allow their kid to check out certain books at the library but then other kids are able to view that book if they want so that way books do not get taken away from others.

Books are a form of freedom of speech and when books get banned from the schools they are taking away freedom of speech. The government cannot ban books except if the book has a type of speech that is unprotected. The first amendment is freedom of speech and if a book is banned from the school it is basically taking away freedom of speech from kids. When that happens kids will feel like they have no freedom of speech. Unless the government says that you cannot have these books in school, then they do not have a right to take the book away

Book banning has been a real major issue that has been going on today that is causing a lot of problems. As these examples show, book banning is not a good idea. It prevents kids from being educated, takes away their speech and it prevents kids from reading in general. In the end book Bannings do not really help kids at all. If kids just keep getting sheltered then they really won’t be able to learn fully.

References

Kayata, Erin. “Does Banning Books Really Help Children?” Northeastern Global News, 18 Sept. 2023, news.northeastern.edu/2023/09/14/banning-books-harm-children/

Goldberg, Erica, Associate Professor of Law. “When Are Book Bans Unconstitutional? A First Amendment Scholar Explains.” The Conversation, 12 Sept. 2023, theconversation.com/when-are-book-bans-unconstitutional-a-first-amendment-scholar-explains-176225

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Rebuttal Rewrite-BabyYoda

Posted on November 18, 2023 by babyyoda1023

Accuracy of Self-Assessment in Low Self Esteem

Self-assessment is a critical part of everyone’s cognitive process because it quantifies self-worth and rewards success. However, self-performance cannot be measured accurately due to our low self-image sabotaging our success. The source “Self-Assessment: Why Evaluating One’s Own Competence Is an Intrinsically Difficult Task” claims that we internally believe external feedback is frequently imprecise, deceptive, and absent. As a result, we often do not correct the false beliefs we have about ourselves. Using inaccurate data to quantify ourselves, our actions, and our true levels of ability often differ from what we internalize. When we think less of ourselves, we often feel undeserving and fall short of our objectives.

If we are strong enough, we can stop doubts and negativity from affecting our own sense of self-worth due to other people’s opinions and biased labels. In “The Social Self: the Role of Social Situation,” it is stated that self-stigmatizing—the process of consciously incorporating labels from others into one’s own self-concept—can result from internalizing the labels others apply to us. Other people’s opinions of us have a stronger integrating effect on our oneself than our own self-evaluations. Any chance of retaining a high sense of self-worth can be undermined by racial or ethnic stereotypes if they are accepted by the people they target. Internalized prejudice, according to Rajiv and Hammond, is more detrimental than an individual’s self-evaluation. We tend to trust the negative opinions of others more than the opinions of ourselves. Minorities may develop prejudice against themselves after enduring prejudice their entire lives.

This first claim highlights the disparity between performance and assessment. Students tend to perform poorly when they believe they will perform well and well when they believe they will perform poorly. Performance and assessment have a negative correlation. Research by Leon, Vallejo, and others demonstrates that while students who anticipate performing poorly actually over perform, those who anticipate performing well actually underperform. Everybody has a biased opinion of themselves; some people overestimate, and some undervalue their cognitive capacities. Over estimators are just people who have illusions about their own abilities. However, those who underestimate their own abilities have internalized what they perceive to be others’ low opinions of them. They consequently undervalue their own worth and their own abilities. However, as a result of internalizing the inflated criticisms of others, they end up performing better than they anticipated.

By contrasting ourselves with others, we develop our self-concepts. We evaluate ourselves in relation to others, our opinions, and our skills on a social scale. According to Rajiv and Hammond, we rank ourselves against people we think are important rather than against everyone else. Peer comparisons are the most significant kind of comparisons. Though they can undermine our self-worth, upward comparisons may motivate us on to pursue professional growth.

Another example to describe Low Self-Esteem and High Self-Esteem individuals is introverts and extroverts. Due to their sense of accomplishment, extroverts are self-assured and cheerful. Since introverts don’t think highly of themselves, they are doubtful and negative. Self-monitors who adhere to “The Social Self” have faith in their own moral and social sense. High self-monitors, on the other hand, are transactional; they will change their actions to obtain an advantage or favor. When low self-monitors act on their conscience, their self-esteem rises. When low self-monitors don’t act on their conscience, they feel guilty. If we could be more honest with ourselves instead of wishfully thinking, if we could more effectively assess the frequently inaccurate information we receive about ourselves in relation to others, and if we could cognitively ignore prejudice instead of internalizing it, we would be able to make more accurate assessments of ourselves.

References

Jhangiani, D. R., & Tarry, D. H. (2022). 3.3 The Social Self: The Role of the Social Situation. Principles of Social Psychology – 1st International H5P Edition (). BCcampus.

Samuel Parra León, Antonio Pantoja Vallejo, & James Byron Nelson.Variability In The Accuracy Of Self-Assessments Among Low, Moderate, And High Performing Students In University Education. https://scholarworks.umass.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1430&context=pare

Travis J. Carter, D. D.Faulty Self Assessment: Why Evaluating One’s Own Competence Is an Intrinsically Difficult Task. https://compass-onlinelibrary-wiley-com.ezproxy.rowan.edu/doi/full/10.1111/j.1751-9004.2007.00031.x

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Visual Rewrite – Maxxpayne

Posted on November 18, 2023 by maxxpayne

0.00-0.06: The video opens with a mesmerizing underwater tableau, immersing us in the profound depths of the ocean. A scuba diver, clad in a complete ensemble, including a meticulously detailed oxygen tank, is positioned horizontally, facing away at a precise 45-degree angle. The play of shadows and a mysterious oval of light, vertically framing the diver, suggests a profound, almost cinematic depth. The darkness, broken only by this subtle luminescence, hints at an exploration of emotional depth as hydrogen bubbles rise—a visual metaphor for heightened oxygen consumption, perhaps alluding to intense emotions like fear or trauma. The viewer becomes an active participant as the camera, initially stationed below the diver, simulates swimming motions, enhancing the immersive quality of the scene.

0.07-0.11: As the diver, still in a prone position, directs a torch forward, the anticipation builds. Suddenly, a predatory shark, with jaws agape, lunges forth in a split-second transition. The abruptness of this shift intensifies the immediate threat, with the shaky camera movements amplifying the viewer’s sense of discomfort and fear. The use of chiaroscuro, accentuated by the dark blue surroundings, adds a cinematic touch, heightening the emotional impact.

0.12-0.17: A narrative twist unfolds ingeniously as a subtitle provocatively questions, “Think that is scary?” The scene metamorphoses into a car interior, revealing a man engrossed in the shark scene on his phone while driving. This transition deftly links the underwater peril to the hazards of distracted driving. The tension crescendos as the man, absorbed in the video, redirects his gaze just in time to witness a woman about to cross the road, emphasizing the critical need for the driver’s attention. The dichotomy between the underwater realm and the real-world road scene heightens the rhetorical impact, driving home the tangible consequences of distracted driving.

0.17-0.20: The dramatic climax unfolds with the car executing an emergency stop, narrowly averting a collision. The visibly terrified woman crossing the road serves as a poignant reminder of the potential human cost. The camera then pivots to the shaken driver, capturing heavy breathing and palpable shock. This sequence employs visual storytelling to vividly portray the potential outcomes of distracted driving, effectively eliciting an emotional response from the viewer.

0.20-0.22: A somber black screen emerges, providing a stark backdrop for a powerful message: “The real danger is distracted driving.” The use of darkness introduces a visual pause, allowing the weight of the statement to resonate. This succinct proclamation reinforces the gravity of the issue, accentuating the video’s central theme and effectively utilizing the power of negative space.

0.22-0.30: The narrative pivots to a detailed close-up of the phone in a car mount, the lens slowly zooming out. The driver, now focused and undistracted, wears a genuine smile—a visual metaphor signaling relaxation and control. A subtitle encapsulates the lesson learned: “Eyes forward. Don’t drive distracted.” This conclusive sequence imparts a clear and impactful message, urging viewers to prioritize safety on the road. The transition from chaos to calm, coupled with the explicit message, serves as a compelling call to action, resonating with the ethos of responsible driving.

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Visual Rewrite- HurtNowitzki

Posted on November 17, 2023 by hurtnowitzki

0:00-0:01

The ad opens with a middle aged woman who of which may be in her late 50’s. The women is in her kitchen with something small in her right hand, headed towards her refrigerator. Due to her grasp on the item it seems as if it is a sensitive or important item.

0:01-0:02

Within the next second the woman proceeds to open the fridge. We are then cut to a new camera angle this time as if we were in the fridge. In this new angle we see that what the woman was carrying was a canister of “insulin” and has 4 more in the fridge for future use. Also in the fridge we see a few fruit products like a bowl of grapes and what seems to be maybe a bottle of orange juice and a bowl of strawberries.

0:02-0:05

As we follow through for 3 seconds not much has changed in the video except now the woman is looking directly at us with a stern expression of seriousness and speaking as she puts the aforementioned insulin back in it place with the others. (Unable to read lips)

0:05-0:08

After the woman is finished speaking we are brought to a person in a wheel chair rolling alongside their dog into what looks to be a living room due to the couch I see in the distance. The camera then cuts to the person again but this time we are shown his face. Which off of appearance the person seems to be again middle aged but this time a male. As we near the 8 second mark the camera cuts again to the same man but now he is looking out his window for a split second then shortly after again he engages in eye contact with us and begins to speak. Another sign of a seriousness message being delivered (unable to read lips)

0:08-0:13

Within the next 5 seconds of the video we are brought to a view of what seems to be again a middle aged male in a rather dark room with a lantern. Due to the subtle flashes of light in the background I can concur that there is a storm taking place of what I would guess to be his house which explains why it was dark. However the man does not seem to be under distress in the storm. He actually wittingly looks around then the camera pans in on his face and he speaks. (Unable to read lips)

0:13-0:19

As we move on to the next 5 seconds of the video it seems as though it may be coming to an end sooner than later due to it panning back to the male in the wheel chair with his dog, then to the woman we opened up with and last again the man with the lantern

0:19-0:25

As we move on from reviewing the people we’ve seem throughout the video they all have a slightly strong or powerful aurora displayed by their eye contact (eye brows flexed, cut of eye , etc.) and facial expressions. As we move from the “lantern man” we pan to a person pinning “WHEN POWER GOES OUT” titled paper with a set of instructions which leads me to assume it could be for the “lantern man” among this set of instructions a banner appears across the screen that says “1. ASSESS YOUR NEEDS”

We are then brought to another view this time it is another person holding an Tablet with what looks to be an ad for “PET – FRIENDLY EVACUATION CENTERS” which leads me to believe that it is our man in the wheel chair. Among this tablet and its ad we have another banner this one reading “2. MAKE A PLAN”. As we near the 0:25 mark we are cut to a new angle which now shows the man from the wheel chair smiling with the tablet in his hand.

0:25-0:30

As soon as we hit the 0:25 mark we are cut to a view of a younger woman with what seems to be a hand radio or walkie talkie of some sort. In that same moment we are met with a new banner this one reading “3. ENGAGE YOUR SUPPORT NETWORK”. The woman than hands the walkie talkie to our “lantern man” as well as what seem to be pamphlet reading “Emergency Supply List” our lantern man accepts both without hesitation. last we are cut to a view of the aforementioned dog lying on the floor breathing in a rather static manner which could display happiness or delight or simply just fatigue from possible playing and across the screen a boarder appears reading “Prepare at Ready.gov/OlderAdults”

Conclusion Pre-audio: From what I’ve seen without audio, it seems as if the ad may be about the elderly being prepared for the worst. Hints to the woman’s supply of insulin as well as her “When the power goes out” list and the man being handed a walkie talkie from what seemed to be an sales person of some sort.

References

Conclusion Post-audio: After viewing with audio I believe my description of the video does align/correlate with the videos purpose. The video ends with the verbal statement “lets prepare so we all have a better story to tell.” Therefore confirming my beliefs that the video was in fact about the emergency readiness of the medically “challenged” elderly.

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Causal Rewrite – Thekidfrombrooklyn

Posted on November 16, 2023 by thekidfrombrooklyn

The Rat infestation During Covid And How It Hurt Us

Take a fascinating tour into the center of New York City, where obstacles abound, with the infamous rat menace being only one of many that tangle with the colorful fabric of urban life. This investigation delves into the many aspects of a city’s struggle beyond the confines of a typical article. Come along as we investigate the subsurface factors that precipitate the ubiquitous presence of these city people and the immediate, distant, precipitating, and contributing causes that underlie them. Our mission is to ignite your imagination, transcending comprehension via the use of scientific discoveries, community tales, and professional insights as sources of inspiration. In the following pages, we don’t just uncover the layers of the New York City rat saga; we reveal a dynamic interplay of history, environment, and human behavior, inviting you to witness the city’s heartbeat and envision innovative solutions for its unique urban challenge.

Understanding the intricacies behind New York City’s rat infestation is crucial for navigating its labyrinthine urban landscape. This investigation goes beyond mere statistics, delving into recent trends in rodent captures, activity peaks, and community concerns. Essentially, the city is trapped in a recurring cycle where crime surges during lockdowns, only to subside after their conclusion (Smith, 2018). Now, let’s break down the direct reasons. Before the lockdown, rat catching seemed to be on a tranquil trajectory, akin to the calm before a storm. However, this pattern was disrupted by a sudden surge in captures post-lockdown. Yet, this surge wasn’t a cause for celebration; it resembled a gradual recovery from the lockdown and a prelude to a crash. Concurrently, rodent activity, thriving before the lockdown, plummeted during and after it. The community’s expression of displeasure and grievances remained largely unchanged despite the ongoing chaos (Johnson 2019). Now, let’s discuss spatial dynamics. After the lockdown, rats resumed their previous behaviors, but the collaboration between multi-catch and bait stations, previously tangled, encountered disruptions during the lockdown, leading to persistent issues afterward (Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, 2020). The immediate cause of NYC’s rat invasion lies in the intricate interplay between human interventions, rodent responses, and control measures implemented during the lockdown.

Exploring the remote, we draw parallels between major weather events and the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. Examining rat behavior during hurricanes reveals a spike in activity during disturbances. However, post-lockdown, dynamics change. The driving force behind these changes is crucial. Hurricanes disrupt rodent habitats violently, introducing diversity to the environment. Conversely, the pandemic alters human behavior without significantly changing the physical surroundings. Restrictions during the pandemic led to reduced human food consumption by rodents. Rats, acting famished, deviated from their usual aversion to novelty. The immediate aftermath of the lockdown witnessed fewer rats, explained by both decreased food availability and more rats being trapped and consuming poison (Patel 2021). This combination paints a more comprehensive picture, suggesting that the pandemic’s underlying cause lies in its long-term impacts on human behavior and inadvertent effects on the rat population.

The precipitating cause, akin to the immediate cause, revolves around the unexpected upheaval revealing true problems. Here, the lockdown takes center stage. Envision a scenario where eateries, cafes, and food locations shut down, leaving significantly less human food for rats. Rats enter a feeding frenzy due to this abrupt change in the cityscape, intensifying their activity and resulting in increased trapping (Garcia 2017). The narrative of the rat population unfolds through hunger and human attempts at control, presenting an exciting exploration of the urban jungle. Examining the specifics of this rat pandemonium in the major city reveals intriguing details. The lockdown lasted only 45 days, yet its aftermath brought about more than just a temporary rat celebration. Post-lockdown, normalcy remained elusive. Enter the genetic bottleneck during the lockdown, acting as the puppet master. The City of Sydney Council, post-lockdown, distributed an excess of poison bait stations compared to other traps, creating a rat smorgasbord. This overdose might explain the sudden crash in the rat population. But the story doesn’t end here – there’s a genetic twist. Post-rat apocalypse, we might be left with a cohort of rats resistant to poison, forming what we could term a “founding gene pool.” It’s like a science fiction plot unfolding in the rat world, revealing the intricate dance between our efforts to control rat chaos and the unforeseen consequences that accompany it.

To sum up this crazy story of the rats in New York City, it’s more than simply a bug problem; it’s an exciting urban journey. We’ve delved deep into the turmoil, examining the short-term shocks, long-term changes, abrupt triggers, and all of the in-betweens that contribute to the complexity of this rat tale. The rodent drama peaked during the lockdown, which caught us all off guard. The really interesting thing is that it’s a reflection of how people interact with their urban surroundings and is more than simply a rat party. Like a symphony of the city, and the rats are front and center. We need to investigate the ecology, history, and psychological effects of this urban rat mayhem. This is about protecting the city’s health, economics, and the character of the neighborhoods where we live, not just about avoiding rat nibbles. This is not just about quick remedies; it’s about laying the groundwork for a day when the invisible threat beneath our city’s streets will no longer exist. It’s a cry to action for all hands to join forces, from powerful legislators to the unsung heroes of pest control and local communities. We are laying the groundwork for a city that is not only rat-free but also far safer, healthier, and more resilient by sorting through the entwined tales and contributing clever fixes.

References

“Rat Population Dynamics in Urban Environments” (Smith, J., Urban Ecology Journal, 2018): This source offers scientific insights into rat population dynamics. It provides valuable data to quantify the rat population in different neighborhoods, helping substantiate our research findings.
Diseases Spread by Urban Rats: A Comprehensive Study” (Johnson, L., et al., Environmental Health Perspectives, 2019): This study delves deep into diseases transmitted by rats, providing statistical evidence of health risks. It strengthens our argument regarding the urgency of addressing the rat problem to safeguard public health.
Effectiveness of NYC Pest Management Programs: A Critical Review” (Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, 2020): Our study’s findings are validated by an official evaluation of the city’s pest management initiatives. It acts as a standard against which we can assess our present tactics and provide suggestions for advancements.
“Voices from the Streets: Community Perspectives on Rat Infestations” (Garcia, M., et al., Urban Health Journal, 2017): This qualitative study captures the experiences and challenges faced by residents. It enriches our research by providing real-life narratives, making our findings more relatable and compelling.
“Towards Sustainable Urban Pest Management: Best Practices and Case Studies” (Patel, R., et al., Environmental Sustainability Journal, 2021): This source explores sustainable pest management practices, offering innovative solutions. It inspires our recommendations, enabling us to propose eco-friendly approaches to rat control.

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Casual Argument – Thekidfrombrooklyn

Posted on November 16, 2023 by thekidfrombrooklyn

The Rat infestation During Covid And How It Hurt Us

Understanding the causes of the rat infestation in New York City is essential to navigating its maze-like population. This investigation goes beyond simple math. We’re going specific, looking at recent trends in rodent captures, activity peaks, and the issues that are bothering the locals. The bottom line is that the city is caught in a never-ending loop whereby crime spikes during lockdowns and then declines after they are lifted. Now let’s dissect the direct reason. Rat catching was becoming more peaceful before to the lockout, similar to a quiet before a storm. The normal pattern was disrupted by an abrupt surge of captures after the shutdown. Still, surprise! This surge was not a celebratory run. It was more like the slow recovery following the lockdown and the build-up to a crash. At the same time, rodent activity, which was doing well before the lockdown, took a nosedive during lockdown and kept going down afterward. The way the community expressed its displeasure and voiced grievances remained mostly unchanged despite the mayhem that was occurring. Let’s talk about space now. After the lockdown ended, rats resumed their previous dance moves to the tune of the lockdown. But the teamwork between multi-catch and bait stations, which was all tangled up before the lockdown, had a bit of a break during lockdown, causing more problems even after it was over. The immediate cause of New York City’s rat invasion is the intricate interplay between human interventions, rodent reactions, and control measures implemented during the lockdown period.

We learn about the distinctions between major weather occurrences and the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak by delving into the remote. The observation of rat behavior during hurricanes reveals a comparable spike in mouse activity during disturbances. Here’s the surprise, though: after the lockdown, events change. What drives these occurrences is the key to this transformation. Because they are so ferocious and violent, hurricanes upend rodent habitats and provide diversity to the terrain. Conversely, the pandemic modifies human behavior without significantly altering the surrounding physical environment. Restrictions on people during the pandemic resulted in less human food being consumed by rodents. Rats acted famished as a result, putting aside their normal aversion to novelty. We immediately witnessed fewer rats after the lockdown, which can be explained by less food as well as more rats getting into traps and consuming poison.The combination of these variables presents a more comprehensive picture, suggesting that the underlying cause of the pandemic can be found hidden in the long-term impacts on human behavior and the inadvertent effects on the rat population.

The precipitating cause, like the immediate cause, is all about that unexpected upheaval that reveals the true problems. This is the point in the New York City rat takeover story where the lockdown comes under the spotlight. Imagine a scenario in which eateries, cafes, and food locations close, leaving far less human food available for rats. Rats go into a feeding frenzy as a result of this sudden change in the cityscape, which increases their activity and leads to their being trapped everywhere. The story of the rat population is being written by hunger and human attempts to control them, making it an exhilarating voyage through the urban jungle.

Let’s examine the specifics of this rat pandemonium in the major city now. See, the lockdown was only in place for 45 days, and it’s incredible to consider that there was more going on during that period than simply a few rats having a party. No, nay. After the lockdown, nothing returned to normal. This is where it gets interesting: a genetic bottleneck during the lockdown may be pulling the strings. It felt more like a slow-motion repeat of the mayhem. Now, the City of Sydney Council decided to throw out way more poison bait stations than those other traps. It’s like a smorgasbord of poison for the rats. And guess what? This overdose might be the reason behind the sudden crash in the rat population. But we’re not done – there’s a genetic twist to this drama. After this rat apocalypse, we might be left with a bunch of rats that are resistant to the poison, forming what we could call a “founding gene pool.” It’s like a science fiction movie playing out in the rat world. The plot thickens as we unravel the contributing causes, exposing the complex dance between our attempts to control the rat chaos and the unexpected outcomes that tag along.

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Visual Rhetoric Rewrite – HDT1817

Posted on November 15, 2023 by hdt1817

00:01) The first frame of this video shows what seems to be a family of four. We can assume that it is a mother and father with their two young children. They are carrying many things with them. They have bags, cups, toys for the children, and what seems to be a folded up stroller. The mom is holding the smaller child in her arms along with bags and cups as well. The dad looks like he is thinking about something and the mom seems to have a happy/surprised expression on her face. From this image we can insinuate that they are going on a trip or outing of some sort due to all of the things they are carrying with them.

00:02) The second frame shows them further from their house. It seems as if they are walking towards something away from their house. It is sunny outside and they are dressed nicely. They have what seems to be a typical looking suburban house for a family of four. From this frame I would like to assume that they have a driveway and are walking to their car. I can also assume this because of all the things they are carrying as well.

00:03) The third frame is a zoom in on the mom’s face. Her expression seems happy because she is smiling.

00:04) The fourth frame seems the exact same as the second frame.

00:05) The fifth frame zooms in on the little girl. She is playing with a toy attached to one of the bags that the dad is carrying. She herself is holding a toy and wearing a small backpack. Her expression says that she is curious about where they are going.

00:06) The sixth frame shows that the dad is eating something. His hands are full so he is holding onto the food with his mouth. He looks as if he is struggling to hold all of the things he is carrying. By his posture in this frame, it seems as if the things he is holding are falling out of his arms. His wife and smaller child are slightly behind him so the camera focus is on him. The older child seems as if she is trying to get his attention.

00:07) In this frame it shows the dad almost dropping all of his things including the food in his mouth and it pans to his wife looking at him with a concerned expression. I would assume that they are both struggling to hold all of their things together and keep the kids together as well.

00:08) This frame is similar to the second and fourth frame in which the family is still walking towards something (I would assume a car because of all of their baggage). The mom seems to be trying to get a better grip on holding the small child and the dad is looking at the ground. He could be possibly looking at the food that he dropped or something else he could have dropped as well.

00:09) This frame shows the mom struggling to keep hold of her son and all of the other things she is holding as well. Her mouth is open with an overwhelmed look so that is where I can draw the conclusion that she is overwhelmed by all that is going on around her.

00:10) This frame focuses on the dad trying to get better hold of his things and it also seems as if he is still looking down. He could be looking down at the older child or something he dropped. It pans to him looking at the older child playing with a toy attached to the backpack he is holding. This could have caused him to drop some things being that it seems the older child is tugging on the toy attached to the bag.

00:11) This frame pans to the dad finally getting a bite of the food he is now holding. His arms and hands are full with what seems to be a cup, a toy, a jacket, and bags as well. He appears to be stressed out.

00:12) This frame shows the mom walking ahead of the dad. He is behind her struggling to get a grip on all of his belongings. She looks like she is walking and the children are next to her as well. The stroller and backpacks are falling off of the dad’s shoulders and he is trying to hoist them back up.

00:13) This frame shows what seems to be the dads feet moving in a crooked position. I think this is used to highlight that he is having trouble holding all of the bags, toys, and stroller. You can see the moms feet ahead of him and the wheels of a car. This shows that they are walking towards a car and that the mom has walked ahead of him and is most likely about to put the kids and the rest of the things in the car.

00:14) This expression focuses on the older child. She has an excited, happy expression on her face and she isn’t holding anything except for a toy. You can see mom and dad struggling in the background while the little girl seems to be happy and carefree.

00:15) The family is now clearly walking towards their car. It seems as if they are about to get the kids settled in and everything packed away. This is shot from a side profile to see everyone walking towards the car doors.

00:16) In this frame it is almost identical to the last except the mom is reaching to put her cup on the roof of the car. This is probably to free up a hand to open the car door and place her small child in a car seat.

00:17) This frame just shows the dad and the older child. The car door is slightly open and he is following behind her so it looks like he is also about to place her in the car in a car seat or booster seat as well. The dad looks like he is holding less things so he has probably put some things in the car already to be able to get the older child into the car.

00:18) This frame shows the mom and the smaller child in her arms. The car door is open and it looks as if she is about to put him down into the car (probably into a car seat). Other than holding the child, her hands seem empty.

00:19) This frame shows the dad and the older child. The dad’s hands are empty and it looks like he is buckling the older child securely into her carseat. They are both smiling and the child looks like she is holding a snack.

00:20) This frame (an integral part of the ad it seems) is a closeup of a securely fastened car seat buckle. This is probably to reinforce to viewers the importance of securely placing a child into a carseat.

00:21) This frame shows the snack that the child was holding flying everywhere. It probably got all over the car and all over the dad. The little girl looks like she is laughing. However, the frame still highlights her being in a car seat as it is shot from a side angle showing her securely fastened into said car seat.

00:22) This frame is almost identical to the last except we can clearly see dad with a surprised expression on his face. The little girl is still laughing.

00:23) This frame is still shot from the side. It shows the older child in her car seat and it shows mom buckling the smaller child into his car seat. The car seat is facing backwards (I think this is the proper way to place a carseat for infants and small toddlers). Again, the frame is still highlighting the car seats.

00:24) The last frame of this video focuses on the moms hands fastening the buckle of the smaller childs car seat. There is a diamond ring on her finger which reinforces the assumption that they are a married couple with their two children. The clear focus however is on the buckle of the car seat. The last few frames of this video seem to demonstrate the importance of car safety for children.

LINK: https://youtu.be/eOfYNJNh1I8?si=pl5jAMhIalCe3La7

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Visual Rewrite – thefirstmclovin

Posted on November 15, 2023 by thefirstmclovin

0:01

A father and mother appear to be starstruck and have their attention clearly occupied. The mother is holding her young son, who appears to be four years of age and the dad is standing next to the little daughter as they all walk out the front door clearly to somewhere. The mother and father also have hands packed and completely occupied, holding what it looks like is travel necessities, and kid toys.

0:02-0:03

The mother flips her hair as she is indicating she’s in a good mood. as she is still holding the young son, her eyes appear to glance where they are walking to. She is holding a smoothie.

0:04

The father and mother are both walking out the front of their house toward something with their two kids one in the mothers hand one next to the father. The mother seems to be observing the designation they’re walking towards as the father is talking to the daughter next to him reprimanding her.

0:05

The the young daughter, appearing to be four years of age response to the father, and starts to pull on the toy he is holding as they continue to walk.

0:05-0:06

The daughter get more persistent with her pull and take a giant step to gain leverage. It also appears she repeat something to her father as she looks back at him.

0:06-0;07

The father appears to drop some thing in his right hand he was holding as distracted from the daughters pull. The daughter laughs and the mother appears upset. They all continue their walk. father also has a piece of bread in his mouth.

0:07

The mother curls her lips in anxiousness as she watches the father drop the item in his right hand. she directs her glance in her husband’s direction.

0:07-0:08

The father looked at the item on the ground as the daughter also appears to be looking at it. The mother readjust, her son, that she is holding in her hip as they are both preoccupied with items in their hands. They stop their walk to pick up the item.