<span>In his book Walden, a reflection on the act of living as simply as possible, Thoreau spoke at length on the impact of technology on our daily lives and humanity as a whole. He believed that technology was leading to a degradation of our relations with one another and with the natural world. He cited the construction of a telegraph line from Maine to Texas, saying,"We are in great haste to construct a magnetic telegraph line from Maine to Texas; but Maine and Texas, it may be, have nothing important to communicate." We can see them same in our modern day quest for the "next big thing"; snapping up the latest iPhone for hundreds of dollars, posting ever more on social media, with many having nothing important to contribute to a wider world despite access to that world at an unprecedented level. As a society, we have at our fingertips the lessons and work of all the world's great thinkers and scholars, and yet a great number of people use the potential at hand to watch funny cat videos. I believe that this is a sign of the degradation that Thoreau spoke of made manifest.</span>
Explanation:
Reread Nick's dialogue with Jordan at the end of the excerpt from The Great Gatsby. Do you think that Nick trusts Jordan's ideas about Gatsby? What makes you think so? Cite specific textual evidence to support your answer.
Answer:
means everyone would pay the same income percentage in taxes
Explanation:
Americans believe a flat rate would be fair overall so it doesn't seem like the rich are getting richer and the poor and getting poorer.
Answer:
1. Something that can rise to the top of a liquid.
2. Happy and joyful.
3. Thrilled and happy.
4. Joyful and thrilled.
5. Laid back and calm.
6. To persuade.
7. Rant or lecture.
8. Similar to a protest.
9. To whimper and complain.
10. To shout or declaim.
Explanation:
1. Hurts the person getting bullied (suicide)
2. Can get in trouble with the law (harassment)
3. Can affect the way people think about you
