Searching Google or Google Search???

Google search, how convenient it is to just get what you are looking for at the tip of your fingers. I really like it! OK, I adore it! I would even go to the extent of saying I would not be able to live without it. Wait, that sounds rather extreme and dangerous. It sounds almost as if I over-rely on it. I guess that's the disadvantages of Google search. It takes away my creativity. It is so easy to use that anyone regardless of age or experience with computers would have any trouble using it. There is also a voice recognition to google search on most mobile devices as well as computers, hence allowing those with physical disabilities to search for "anything" without typing. Such convenience is great! Some might even say it is genius, that we are living in a "new-age". Well, this very reason of convenience and easiness has however robbed us of our self reliance as well as deprive us of our ability to stretch our minds. Also, are we still able to function if google search fails and breaks down? Not that I'm hoping for that to happen but it brings the question of "are we searching google in all that we do? Or are we just merely using google search in a balanced way.

Arguments and Rhetorical devices used

The first article on Why Science can’t replace Religion provides an argument which really stems from the title, Science verses Religion. The question that comes to my mind and is also presented in the article is “Is science and Religion compatible with each other”? You could clearly see the author prove his point with the opening example of Biologist P.Z Myers when he strongly commented “Whenever we start talking about spirituality, I just want to puke”. He then provides 2 sides to his argument with the first example about the Hindu temples giving a powerful sense of mystery and transcendence which science is supposed to provide an antidote for it and the second example about what was said by Jeffrey Kluger in Time magazine about how our brains and bodies contain an awful lot of spiritual wiring where Religion is the antidote our evolutionary history created. Another method he uses to reinforce his argument is with example of Taft Blackhorse, a Navajo archaeologist. This point made was to show even though he being an archaeologist, a form of scientist in that aspect found it hard to explain stories about landscapes with just a scientific reasoning. He had a strong inclination towards his culture and religion as the author mentions “it was obvious how important they were to him”. The author re-establishes his point by linking back to an earlier phrase that said “Sometimes Science must Give Way to Religion”. I like his clever uses of examples which for me is rather persuasive.

The second Article on God, Darwin and My College Biology Class provides a similar issue to the first about how religion might conflict with the theories and explanation of evolution biology. He gives a general statement at the start when he mentions “The least controversial is to suggest that they are in fact compatible”. This gives readers a reason to think that he has a fair-minded relation to this topic which is a great move to give him credibility. He does this when he explained how Evolution and Science could go hand in hand with the phrase “God might well have used evolution by natural selection to produce his creation”. His phrase “this is undeniable” is probably his only counter-argument as he begins the next paragraph with “so far so comforting for my students implying that he is about to begin his huge rebuttal. Reading on you can clearly tell that the author cleverly proves Evolution as the basis and reasoning of our existence with the watch analogy and the example about suffering from Book of Job. This serves his argument well as people of all religion would be able to comprehend what his point is and best is to use an argument from a religious point of view and turn it against them.

The next article by Martin Luther King Jr titled “I have a dream” is clearly addressing the issue of Negros being treated unjustly. He starts off his argument well with providing a factual background on the Emancipation Proclamation and the Declaration of Independence which establishes credibility in his speech and gives an ethos rhetorical movement. His clever use of monetary terms to give readers an inferred speech as well as a visual explanation to what he says both literally and inferred shows maturity and professionalism in his speech. His phrase “Let us not seek to satisfy our thirst for freedom by drinking from the cup of bitterness and hatred” shows his intention to resolve such matters in peace. He goes on by showing that he would not want to dwell on the past but would like to go forward towards progression giving him a reason to receive respect for his message. This is a great Logos rhetorical movement. He goes on to further expound on his argument with poems beginning with the same phrase “I have a dream” which really brings out much emotions to both reader and writer. A great Pathos rhetorical movement. I felt persuaded with this article as I could see his just intentions and desires throughout the article. 

The last Article about President Obama’s speech is about respecting Minority religion. Throughout his speech, he provides humor is his speeches as well as quotes for the bible. This does well for his argument to ease the tension in the room as the main audience in the room were religious leaders of different faith. By using quotes from the Bible, it gives his credibility for his speeches with many different religions being acquainted with the Bible. His uses of various stories of people from different background as well as his personal life story definitely invokes lots of emotions which is a great Pathos rhetorical movement. This use of stories and personal experience also provides the audience as well as readers a reason to listen and think as the stories and experiences he gave are strongly based on morals and ethics. 

Rhetorical Analysis Thesis Proposal.

Ronald Reagan had a great entrance into his speech when he acknowledge the audience and showed his humility by saying “I know you can’t endorse me, but I only brought that up because I want you to know that I endorse you and what you're doing”. Right at the start he gave credit to the audience which is those who are at his presidential campaign speech. He then gave a witty comment “We haven’t improved by one iota on the ten commandments but well on the 4 billion laws”, which is a great rhetorical tool to catch the audience attention. After grabbing the audience attention, he waste no time by addressing his issue on Traditional Judeo Christian value based system have on moral teaching or religion. A great issue to address as it was a very opportune timing as mentioned “perhaps their most serious challenge in our nation’s history”. This gives him credibility as his speech is serving the nation in what they need.

As for Mitt Romney, he gave a great entry to his speech by showing professionalism when gave respect to the President and his wife through acknowledging them. This does well for Mitt Romney as he gives the audience a reason to respect him. He then uses a story to grab the audience attention and give them a form of nostalgia which is a great rhetoric tool to use. Another reason that this story serves him well is that the pilot in this story was George Bush himself, the president at that time. This story about the rescued pilot gave Americans a cause to remember their belief that Americans rises to the occasion in defending the freedom of the nation as mention by Mitt Romney. Mitt Romney uses great metaphors and intelligent sentences when he mention “Freedom required religion and religion requires freedom”. It helps the audience remember and understand what message he is trying to convey.

However, Ronald Reagan took a risk when he gave the funny analogy of an atheist having dinner. This might have a back fire effect as he eliminates a group of audience – the Atheist.