I'M IGNITED

Today in class we we're asked to share out our big question, mine being about how psychedelic mushrooms positively affect our mental health, and were asked to post about which ones we found most interesting and explain why. So here are my top 3:

1. Why are girls so complicated?

This one was particularly amusing to me because the reason we think the other gender is complicated is due to failure of communication. Relationships require lots of trust, communication, vulnerability, etc. so if you're not willing to put that in then its obviously coning to be a complicated relationship.

2. Is there life after death?

Honestly I hope not. I think about this question a lot and sometimes I spiral into a depressive episode and other times the thought of death is very comforting. I would like to think death is just eternal rest, but I'd like to think there is some form of afterlife, spirits, and deities.

3. Why do we conform to society's standards?

I think we conform to society's standards because everyones scared to stand out. I'm a person who, although not original, doesn't dress like your typical 2020 Santa Maria Valley high school student. I get constantly judged and told that people were scared of me until they met me and found out how nice I was. For the average person, this is something they fear. They fear being judged in a negative light so its just easier to look like everyone else. Of course this doesn't ring true for everyone, and this question definitely deserves more research.

ARGUE THIS

What is a syllogism?

     Simply put, syllogism is simplest form of logical argument. To create a syllogism you need a major premise, a minor premise, and (therefore) conclusion. They also have to be deductive and have to contain truth factually verifiable in the world.

So how do I make a syllogism out of my big question?

     Well first you'd have to know my big question, which is how psilocybine mushrooms affect the brain, and what effects do they have on mental health? So my major premise would be "Psyilocybine mushrooms are a hallucinogen that can affect the brain in many different ways," my minor premise would be "the way these psychedelic mushrooms alter your state of mind is by releasing a chemical called psilocin to your serotonin receptors," and my conclusion would be,"therefore helping aid in the cure of mental health issues like depression, ptsd, sobriety, etc."

Putting it all together would look something like "Psyilocybine mushrooms are a hallucinogen that can affect the brain in many different ways, the way these psychedelic mushrooms alter your state of mind is by releasing a chemical called psilocin to your serotonin receptors, therefore helping aid in the cure of mental health issues like depression, ptsd, sobriety, etc."

THE WORLD IS A LIBRARY

   So the assignment for this post was to find a novel we found interesting that we would want to read and explain why it appealed to us. To my surprise I found not one, but three books I would think to read, so let me explain why.

1. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson

    - The reason I chose this book was honestly due to the fact that I like the movie. If you didn't know, the basis of the novel follows the protagonist and his attorney on a drug-induced haze to Las Vegas. I've heard great reviews on this book and has imagery that'll suck you right in.

2. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

    -  I chose this book because I've read it twice, but never truly understood it due to the fact that I was too young and didn't have the literary analysis skills that I have now. Due to that, I've always avoided watching the movie.

3. Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov

    - I typed "classic controversial american literature books" and this popped up. I read the description and was immediately interested for the reason that I thought, "Why, literally why?" (my exact thoughts) so now I have an urge to read it.

4. Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

    - Lastly, I chose this book due to the fact that I loved the movie as a kid and I thought "Hey, why not?" I've been told it's kind of a trippy book and I have this crazy poster my dad gave to me once he thought I was old enough to have that used to be his.

AMERICAN LITERATURE

  What is American Literature? Well, define American and define Literature. Looking at the definition, American means related to the U.S. and Literature means written work, although these definitions considered subjective. So American Literature technically means written work that is made/related to the U.S. 

     How can you contribute to American Literature? Just write. Literally. By you simply writing down your feelings, creating an essay, short story, whole novel, or even a song you can create what is considered American Literature. That is, if you consider yourself American.