Comments by Lisa Kasabyan Most recent public comments by Lisa Kasabyan https://nowcomment.com/users/88753 Good portrayals can start conversations about underrepresented groups whilst bad ones can essentially create more stereotypes and spread misinformation. https://nowcomment.com/documents/271216?scroll_to=2455850 https://nowcomment.com/documents/271216?scroll_to=2455850 Mon, 03 May 2021 18:48:50 -0400 Kind of like seeing oneself in a character and understanding yourself more because of it. https://nowcomment.com/documents/271216?scroll_to=2445246 https://nowcomment.com/documents/271216?scroll_to=2445246 Fri, 23 Apr 2021 18:57:55 -0400 Just because something is not terrible does not mean that it is good. https://nowcomment.com/documents/271216?scroll_to=2445244 https://nowcomment.com/documents/271216?scroll_to=2445244 Fri, 23 Apr 2021 18:56:30 -0400 While this is not exactly specific to bisexuals, they are still part of the community and this does address the overall issues like misrepresentations, stereotypes, and lack of representation which all plague that community. https://nowcomment.com/documents/271216?scroll_to=2445242 https://nowcomment.com/documents/271216?scroll_to=2445242 Fri, 23 Apr 2021 18:54:55 -0400 Seems that miscommunication and forgetting are common themes in this chapter. https://nowcomment.com/documents/262545?scroll_to=2374998 https://nowcomment.com/documents/262545?scroll_to=2374998 With the Lacks family not remembering exact things or passing along misinformation to each other and the doctors forgetting things like informed consent and fully explaining the context Thu, 11 Mar 2021 10:48:03 -0500 This shows how the doctors, while trying to help, were doing the least and did not care if the patients knew the full extent of what they were doing https://nowcomment.com/documents/262545?scroll_to=2374990 https://nowcomment.com/documents/262545?scroll_to=2374990 Thu, 11 Mar 2021 10:41:31 -0500 Could have been reasonably avoided if they had told the Lacks what they were doing and why https://nowcomment.com/documents/262545?scroll_to=2374986 https://nowcomment.com/documents/262545?scroll_to=2374986 Thu, 11 Mar 2021 10:39:25 -0500 The doctors who had treated Henrietta didn't usually get consent, it was not a thing they thought about or was required to do. But the ones who drew blood from the Lacks family had been made aware of this practice and it was being made a law. https://nowcomment.com/documents/262545?scroll_to=2374982 https://nowcomment.com/documents/262545?scroll_to=2374982 They would have been more aware of the issue of consent. Thu, 11 Mar 2021 10:37:14 -0500 Narrative thread- Medical ethics https://nowcomment.com/documents/262545?scroll_to=2374969 https://nowcomment.com/documents/262545?scroll_to=2374969 Thu, 11 Mar 2021 10:32:11 -0500 - red highlights: misconceptions about bisexual individuals/characters. https://nowcomment.com/documents/262126?scroll_to=2366946 https://nowcomment.com/documents/262126?scroll_to=2366946 - yellow highlights: the main issues that are brought up/trying to be solved. green highlights: solutions to said issues. brown highlights: nuances in the solutions and or issues, because this is a multifaceted discussion. Fri, 05 Mar 2021 00:44:23 -0500 Other vastly popular tv shows such as supernatural also fall under this category. https://nowcomment.com/documents/262126?scroll_to=2366931 https://nowcomment.com/documents/262126?scroll_to=2366931 It may also be in part because some of these shows often don't invest in their women characters, focusing intently on male relationships. All the while throwing random women with no development into the plot to make a point of how they are straight, even if the characters have less chemistry with them than they do with their fellow male characters. Fri, 05 Mar 2021 00:39:40 -0500 Strange double standards as part of an issue that ends up with far less male bisexual representation. https://nowcomment.com/documents/262126?scroll_to=2366911 https://nowcomment.com/documents/262126?scroll_to=2366911 Fri, 05 Mar 2021 00:35:05 -0500 a plot that deals with issues that actual people have to deal with and explain to people they care about. https://nowcomment.com/documents/262126?scroll_to=2366906 https://nowcomment.com/documents/262126?scroll_to=2366906 Fri, 05 Mar 2021 00:32:00 -0500 -part of the solution https://nowcomment.com/documents/262126?scroll_to=2366902 https://nowcomment.com/documents/262126?scroll_to=2366902 Fri, 05 Mar 2021 00:30:25 -0500 It's good to have a balance of casual acknowledgments and serious/dramatic revelations because it can speak to more people's experiences and can prompt a greater variety of story beats and plots. https://nowcomment.com/documents/262126?scroll_to=2366901 https://nowcomment.com/documents/262126?scroll_to=2366901 Fri, 05 Mar 2021 00:30:25 -0500 Approaching sexuality must factor in who this character is outside of what gender(s) they prefer. for them to be relatable, to be good representations, they have to be compelling characters. https://nowcomment.com/documents/262126?scroll_to=2366896 https://nowcomment.com/documents/262126?scroll_to=2366896 Fri, 05 Mar 2021 00:25:41 -0500 More acceptance for female bi characters/people than male ones. It is elaborated on further down in the article but it nonetheless shows that while representation for bi individuals has come far, there are still places where it needs to improve. https://nowcomment.com/documents/262126?scroll_to=2366873 https://nowcomment.com/documents/262126?scroll_to=2366873 Fri, 05 Mar 2021 00:21:33 -0500 The issue of seeing sexuality as a binary, one thing or another https://nowcomment.com/documents/262126?scroll_to=2366837 https://nowcomment.com/documents/262126?scroll_to=2366837 Fri, 05 Mar 2021 00:13:05 -0500 Reflection of real-life experiences. https://nowcomment.com/documents/262126?scroll_to=2366834 https://nowcomment.com/documents/262126?scroll_to=2366834 Fri, 05 Mar 2021 00:12:06 -0500 The best way to address the issue is to make authentic relationships that feel natural and well thought out. Not throw away fan service. https://nowcomment.com/documents/262126?scroll_to=2366812 https://nowcomment.com/documents/262126?scroll_to=2366812 The importance is not entirely fixed on the fact that the character is dating/interested who is a different gender than they did before, but rather actually developing their relationship in a logical and meaningful way. Fri, 05 Mar 2021 00:10:20 -0500 This part of the issue that invalidates previous interests that characters expressed in other people and plays into the misconception that bisexual people will finally pick one side, gay or straight, and settle down. https://nowcomment.com/documents/262126?scroll_to=2366794 https://nowcomment.com/documents/262126?scroll_to=2366794 Fri, 05 Mar 2021 00:05:17 -0500 I feel like characters that are written like this and have large fan bases tend to be looked at as bi (headcanons essentially. But that doesn't mean that they are good representations. https://nowcomment.com/documents/262126?scroll_to=2366786 https://nowcomment.com/documents/262126?scroll_to=2366786 Fri, 05 Mar 2021 00:02:37 -0500 Bury your gays trope https://nowcomment.com/documents/262126?scroll_to=2366777 https://nowcomment.com/documents/262126?scroll_to=2366777 Thu, 04 Mar 2021 23:59:42 -0500 As shows/movies tend to give more development to the main characters, this means that the characters are fleshed out and possibly explore their identity rather than being token characters. https://nowcomment.com/documents/262126?scroll_to=2366775 https://nowcomment.com/documents/262126?scroll_to=2366775 Thu, 04 Mar 2021 23:59:00 -0500 Examples of the solution being put in action. https://nowcomment.com/documents/262126?scroll_to=2366770 https://nowcomment.com/documents/262126?scroll_to=2366770 Thu, 04 Mar 2021 23:54:44 -0500 Highlights to the importance of the issue. Seeing people to oneself in media makes one feel less alone/can help people make peace with their sexuality. https://nowcomment.com/documents/262126?scroll_to=2366768 https://nowcomment.com/documents/262126?scroll_to=2366768 Thu, 04 Mar 2021 23:54:04 -0500 A general summary of the issue of misconceptions and stereotypes for bi people. https://nowcomment.com/documents/262126?scroll_to=2366766 https://nowcomment.com/documents/262126?scroll_to=2366766 Thu, 04 Mar 2021 23:52:33 -0500 Part of the solution: https://nowcomment.com/documents/262126?scroll_to=2366764 https://nowcomment.com/documents/262126?scroll_to=2366764 Letting people involved in projects portray characters that authentically reflect the way that they identify. People who are part of those communities are more likely to include characters that are similar to them in these ways. Thu, 04 Mar 2021 23:51:22 -0500 Establishment of the problem. https://nowcomment.com/documents/262126?scroll_to=2366760 https://nowcomment.com/documents/262126?scroll_to=2366760 The invalidation of bisexuality as indecisive and "gross" even by media that had gay characters. Thu, 04 Mar 2021 23:48:07 -0500 Was she informed that this surgery was going to happen, or did she just wake up with a changed nose? https://nowcomment.com/documents/254672?scroll_to=2342863 https://nowcomment.com/documents/254672?scroll_to=2342863 Fri, 19 Feb 2021 11:25:15 -0500 Day seems fairly unsupportive if he gave her an STD from having an affair with someone while his wife has cancer. https://nowcomment.com/documents/254672?scroll_to=2342859 https://nowcomment.com/documents/254672?scroll_to=2342859 Fri, 19 Feb 2021 11:24:04 -0500 while I feel that Henrietta's family cares, Henrietta herself does not want to make her struggle known to them. https://nowcomment.com/documents/254672?scroll_to=2342854 https://nowcomment.com/documents/254672?scroll_to=2342854 Fri, 19 Feb 2021 11:22:30 -0500 This raises concern because Henrietta was not informed of the side-effects of radiation/cancer treatment and could not form a sound decision on whether or not she wanted treatment. https://nowcomment.com/documents/254672?scroll_to=2342847 https://nowcomment.com/documents/254672?scroll_to=2342847 Fri, 19 Feb 2021 11:20:40 -0500 Summary of Chapter 1 https://nowcomment.com/documents/254672?scroll_to=2338565 https://nowcomment.com/documents/254672?scroll_to=2338565 Henrietta felt that something was wrong with her womb, but everyone including her cousins and her local doctor attempted to convince her that the lump was not that serious. It wasn't until she went to Hopkins, a hospital (that made Henrietta uncomfortable), where Howard Jones checked and found a strange nickel-sized mass on her cervix that wasn't seen during her recent pregnancy. Tue, 16 Feb 2021 15:32:18 -0500 Continues with the idea that the hospital was a place where one needed to pray for good luck. visiting Jesus and the church pews go hand in hand. Could possibly be an allusion the people in the hospital be trying to play God/with life? https://nowcomment.com/documents/254672?scroll_to=2338554 https://nowcomment.com/documents/254672?scroll_to=2338554 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 15:21:13 -0500 This shows how Henrietta's view was treated, even amongst her family. Nobody was willing to believe her until every other option had been exhausted. https://nowcomment.com/documents/254672?scroll_to=2338550 https://nowcomment.com/documents/254672?scroll_to=2338550 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 15:18:21 -0500 Builds tension/makes the tumor and what is to come, seem sinister and strange. https://nowcomment.com/documents/254672?scroll_to=2338547 https://nowcomment.com/documents/254672?scroll_to=2338547 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 15:16:47 -0500 the reason that it changed from regular prose to the strange medical precise language. The author wanted to make the language feel strange the same way it did for Henrietta. https://nowcomment.com/documents/254672?scroll_to=2338544 https://nowcomment.com/documents/254672?scroll_to=2338544 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 15:15:07 -0500 Gives this paragraph a similar tone /perspective of a clinical evaluation. Very direct and too the point with the most detail put into the medical test portions of the paragraph (esp. the last 4 sentences). https://nowcomment.com/documents/254672?scroll_to=2338542 https://nowcomment.com/documents/254672?scroll_to=2338542 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 15:13:42 -0500 I feel that we tend to isolate ourselves based on who agrees with us, forming echo chambers that often times don't consider, or even vilify to an extreme, the other perspective. https://nowcomment.com/documents/253925?scroll_to=2329645 https://nowcomment.com/documents/253925?scroll_to=2329645 If we only hear agreement with what we believe, it limits our ability to understand others and grow as people. Wed, 10 Feb 2021 14:05:30 -0500 On a larger scale, the groups may be vastly different but they can still come together without losing their identity. https://nowcomment.com/documents/253925?scroll_to=2329638 https://nowcomment.com/documents/253925?scroll_to=2329638 Wed, 10 Feb 2021 14:00:41 -0500 No matter which side or who is in power, the great skill that they could possess is to compromise and factor in that there are people who maybe disagree and that they also need to supported/acknowledge. https://nowcomment.com/documents/253925?scroll_to=2329608 https://nowcomment.com/documents/253925?scroll_to=2329608 The US will not progress peacefully if every issue or disagreement turns into a fight to the death. Wed, 10 Feb 2021 13:58:47 -0500 this defines the problem and provides a run down of evidence that shows that it is a problem. There is even polarization within parties (trump vs. not trump) that have arisen and it feels like we, as a nation, are continuing to fracture more and more. https://nowcomment.com/documents/253925?scroll_to=2329596 https://nowcomment.com/documents/253925?scroll_to=2329596 Wed, 10 Feb 2021 13:54:37 -0500 I think that perhaps we need a state that successfully uses solar on a really large scale in order to convince other states that this is something worth investing in and something that they should foster. https://nowcomment.com/documents/253915?scroll_to=2325737 https://nowcomment.com/documents/253915?scroll_to=2325737 Tue, 09 Feb 2021 10:25:30 -0500 As the author mentions a bit further down, the reason that solar energy is working/producing so much in Massachusetts is due to the reason that they have a "robust solar program". https://nowcomment.com/documents/253915?scroll_to=2325717 https://nowcomment.com/documents/253915?scroll_to=2325717 This leads me to believe that problem the author is addressing is that states aren't properly supporting their renewable energy source programs, and that is what makes them less effective and impactful. Tue, 09 Feb 2021 10:19:59 -0500 Not the most complex argument/essay but it does have all the parts required, middle of the road kind of argument. https://nowcomment.com/documents/254630?scroll_to=2314087 https://nowcomment.com/documents/254630?scroll_to=2314087 Tue, 09 Feb 2021 10:27:46 -0500 anticipates any backlash they might receive and provides an apologize beforehand a https://nowcomment.com/documents/254630?scroll_to=2314085 https://nowcomment.com/documents/254630?scroll_to=2314085 Thu, 04 Feb 2021 12:48:00 -0500 statistics that show that between 1,100 to 3,300 people want this service provided to them and they are not wasting time.. https://nowcomment.com/documents/254630?scroll_to=2314082 https://nowcomment.com/documents/254630?scroll_to=2314082 Thu, 04 Feb 2021 12:44:21 -0500 Good use of rhetorical questions in order to anticipate the questions they'll be asked. https://nowcomment.com/documents/254630?scroll_to=2314079 https://nowcomment.com/documents/254630?scroll_to=2314079 Thu, 04 Feb 2021 12:41:46 -0500 Uses past cases of people not being able to go to the library regularly in order to offer up a solution to this similar problem. https://nowcomment.com/documents/254630?scroll_to=2314047 https://nowcomment.com/documents/254630?scroll_to=2314047 This thought process establishes credibility because it means that they looked over their previous cases in order to find the best possible scenario. Thu, 04 Feb 2021 12:38:09 -0500 Anticipates that people will ask if it's safe to mail things and if it will put those who have a high chance of getting (the elderly in this case) at risk. https://nowcomment.com/documents/254630?scroll_to=2314006 https://nowcomment.com/documents/254630?scroll_to=2314006 Thu, 04 Feb 2021 12:39:46 -0500 Another solution that can be implemented a bit more liberally to places, even ones that are on lock down. https://nowcomment.com/documents/254630?scroll_to=2314003 https://nowcomment.com/documents/254630?scroll_to=2314003 Still runs the risk of infecting people at the senior home through the money, but it is far less likely than when an employee is leaving a pile of books at the senior home office or on their porch. Thu, 04 Feb 2021 12:39:47 -0500 Partial solution: it is not sustainable if there is a strict lock down, but it probably is helpful for places where there is less caution used when dealing with COVID. https://nowcomment.com/documents/254630?scroll_to=2313972 https://nowcomment.com/documents/254630?scroll_to=2313972 Thu, 04 Feb 2021 12:29:27 -0500 Once again mentioning health concerns for both the elderly they deliver to and the librarians delivering the books in order to add gravity to the situation. Basically, people could get sick and possibly die if we do this. https://nowcomment.com/documents/254630?scroll_to=2313961 https://nowcomment.com/documents/254630?scroll_to=2313961 Fri, 05 Feb 2021 14:42:42 -0500 Starts the argument by reminding people that the pandemic is serious by talking about how even schools and government buildings are shut down. https://nowcomment.com/documents/254630?scroll_to=2313953 https://nowcomment.com/documents/254630?scroll_to=2313953 Fri, 05 Feb 2021 14:45:17 -0500 Uses anaphora in order to drive his point home. It is a speech and the repetition is attention-catching and goes over his main points throughout his speech and going forward in his presidency. https://nowcomment.com/documents/250437?scroll_to=2292550 https://nowcomment.com/documents/250437?scroll_to=2292550 Tue, 26 Jan 2021 10:51:14 -0500 There is a slight shift in his wording as well as his intended audience. https://nowcomment.com/documents/250437?scroll_to=2292536 https://nowcomment.com/documents/250437?scroll_to=2292536 Here Biden starts to use "I" more often, indicating that he is discussing topics and making promises that are far more personal to him. This is supported by the fact that instead of mentioning more historical events/quotes, he instead uses a quote from a saint of his church, which is far more personal. He also seems to shift to directly talking to those who did not support him by pledging his loyalty to them and telling them to remember their responsibilities as Americans, be wary of those who feed them lies in order to gain power, and not to retreat into echo chambers. Tue, 26 Jan 2021 10:41:54 -0500 A large amount of Biden's word choices are ones that imply a coming together of people. https://nowcomment.com/documents/250437?scroll_to=2292484 https://nowcomment.com/documents/250437?scroll_to=2292484 He uses "we" and "us" frequently to signal to his audience, America, that we must work together in order to accomplish justice and overcome the challenges that threaten modern Americans. This all points towards a central theme of unity, coming together, which makes a lot of sense after the fairly recent attack on the capital and the increasing lack of cooperation, compromise, and understanding between political parties. Tue, 26 Jan 2021 10:30:21 -0500 I agree. His diction also matches this idea, basically outright addressing them. The "To those people", "to those people in huts", "to those new states". he really drives his point home through his repetition of phrases https://nowcomment.com/documents/250955?scroll_to=2285164 https://nowcomment.com/documents/250955?scroll_to=2285164 Fri, 22 Jan 2021 11:21:55 -0500 Kennedy makes the point, after talking in the beginning about the things that are remembered about our ancestors, essentially what the people/countries of his day want to be remembered for. https://nowcomment.com/documents/250955?scroll_to=2285124 https://nowcomment.com/documents/250955?scroll_to=2285124 Fri, 22 Jan 2021 11:16:04 -0500 Kennedy, throughout these first four paragraphs, makes a slew of references to forebears and those who led/were a fundamental part of the country in order to both remind his audience that he (and the government) will be seeking to continue to fight for https://nowcomment.com/documents/250955?scroll_to=2285098 https://nowcomment.com/documents/250955?scroll_to=2285098 the same things that his ancestors fought for; as well as react to the problems which are new in a way that upholds the same values. Fri, 22 Jan 2021 11:16:43 -0500 Evidence- Black Panther has a large supporting cast of strong independent women who are not there simply as tokens, which is uncommon. https://nowcomment.com/documents/248273?scroll_to=2267140 https://nowcomment.com/documents/248273?scroll_to=2267140 Sat, 09 Jan 2021 01:58:31 -0500 Evidence for how Black Panther stands apart despite the fact that it makes use of well-known tropes. This shows that it is more complex as it presents interesting viewpoints on overarching themes of the balance between the old and the new/indivdual. https://nowcomment.com/documents/248273?scroll_to=2267139 https://nowcomment.com/documents/248273?scroll_to=2267139 Sat, 09 Jan 2021 01:56:17 -0500 Manohla Dargis' main claim is that Black Panther approaches the story and characters with a more realistic lens than many other superhero movies, especially when it comes to race, worldbuilding, villains motives. https://nowcomment.com/documents/248273?scroll_to=2265987 https://nowcomment.com/documents/248273?scroll_to=2265987 Fri, 08 Jan 2021 11:29:59 -0500 This is such a scary reality for so many people in an already extremely challenging and even dangerous time. https://nowcomment.com/documents/246060?scroll_to=2258056 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246060?scroll_to=2258056 I can't imagine the struggle of losing the place you live during a pandemic. This has provides such a stark contrast to all the celebrities and rich people who complain so much about stuck being inside their houses/mansions. I think the fact that people have to be kicked out of their homes and the government didn't help that much is both sad and shameful. Tue, 05 Jan 2021 11:07:42 -0500 a sad irony https://nowcomment.com/documents/246060?scroll_to=2258022 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246060?scroll_to=2258022 The fact that this woman felt the need to threaten people who were simply protesting by her home, not even destroying it. And despite "protecting" herself, she apparently didn't feel threatened by the possibility of getting COVID. Trump admiring her nasty display while saying the people were at protests were in the wrong, goes to show how skewed his views are. Sat, 09 Jan 2021 16:44:14 -0500 I think that this photo goes to show how much certain aspects of life changed so drastically during this year. https://nowcomment.com/documents/246060?scroll_to=2257968 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246060?scroll_to=2257968 There's something just so... dehumanizing I suppose to realize that all those boxes crowded together in this room are people; who were alive and loved by those around them but now because of how crowded funeral homes are, they don't get the chance to have a proper farewell and service. Tue, 05 Jan 2021 10:49:12 -0500 Orwell uses juxtaposition to compare the different reasons why he hates both groups: The British Raj and the Burmese. https://nowcomment.com/documents/243929?scroll_to=2220690 https://nowcomment.com/documents/243929?scroll_to=2220690 This is an example of juxtaposition because even though Orwell says he hates imperialism, meaning that he should be on the side of the Burmese people, he still hates the people of Burma because they strive to agitate and ridicule him. He hates one on principle and the other because of negative experiences. Tue, 01 Dec 2020 11:22:48 -0500 the limiting of words is the limiting the ability to rebel. https://nowcomment.com/documents/243212?scroll_to=2213025 https://nowcomment.com/documents/243212?scroll_to=2213025 Orwell is predicting here that we will start narrowing down our language in order to limit the possibility of insurrection. By not giving people access to words that they can use to rebel, to express emotions and nuance, words that can become their rallying cry, the party is cutting off the flow of free thought. Because if the next generation doesn't know what those dangerous words are, they can't effectively communicate and coordinate with each other. Tue, 24 Nov 2020 14:21:15 -0500 exploration of aftermath and spreadability https://nowcomment.com/documents/235882?scroll_to=2146899 https://nowcomment.com/documents/235882?scroll_to=2146899 Why is true crime bad for society? touches upon spreadabilty in a different way, talking more about people reacting to the crime itself and going out of their way to share someone's story and reach out to the victim's family (even if they don't want them to). This article proposed that when sharing these stories, they can be used to highlight problems within our social/government organizations rather than focusing purely on the gore/violence. Tue, 20 Oct 2020 06:30:20 -0400 The legal system https://nowcomment.com/documents/235882?scroll_to=2146898 https://nowcomment.com/documents/235882?scroll_to=2146898 The actual system was not mentioned in the last article, but I think that it is interesting that it is brought up in this one. The legal system plays a huge part in this in terms of whether or not the perp. gets sentenced for the crimes they may have committed. It brings an end to not only the story, but brings a bit more closure/justice for the victims and/or their families. But if someone is wrongly convicted, then the system becomes part of the problem. It can push people to look more critically at sentencing, which was definitely not something that was touched upon in the other article. Tue, 20 Oct 2020 06:25:40 -0400 a different view on how it affects mental health https://nowcomment.com/documents/235882?scroll_to=2146897 https://nowcomment.com/documents/235882?scroll_to=2146897 One of the ideas that the author discusses is how this kind of media could be used to help people. In Why is true crime bad for society and my post, mental illness is brought up in relation to the perpetrator rather than the viewer and how it is possible to not address it well. in this case, Bethany Knickerbocker makes the point that finding out about the worst possible scenario gives people a sense of control and exposure in case something along those lines ever happens to them. Tue, 20 Oct 2020 06:18:25 -0400 I agree, I feel like the introduction of technology was going to change our generation and how we interact and spend our time. And it will only continue to change and fluctuate as technology also changes and improves. https://nowcomment.com/documents/235254?scroll_to=2131035 https://nowcomment.com/documents/235254?scroll_to=2131035 Tue, 13 Oct 2020 14:41:26 -0400 Twenge claims that smartphones have changed teens. While I agree, I feel that they are making it too big of a deal. https://nowcomment.com/documents/235254?scroll_to=2131014 https://nowcomment.com/documents/235254?scroll_to=2131014 They make the claim of fact that smartphones have changed every aspect of teens' lives and support it by providing evidence in paragraph 4 (the abrupt shifts in teen behavior/emotional states), and paragraph 9 (how they are physically safer than previous generations because they are less likely to drink or drive as much). They later go on to provide specific data on how it has affected their emotional states as well (Paragraph 27 and 28). While I do believe that this claim has warrant, the way that they are framing it makes it feel overly negative and tends to brush over the positive of being more connected. They state that we are safer than before but then berate us for being sadder. Tue, 13 Oct 2020 11:12:53 -0400