Debate Outline

I.                         Intro: Begin By Refuting Prime Opposition Leader, Then Build Case Fear Emergence of Robot Intelligence

II.             Robots Will/Are Ruining Economy

A.    Rich become richer, poor become poorer

                                               1.     Marshall Brain says that by 2040 robots will have taken half the jobs in the world. By 2013 1 robot per 2000 people

                    B. Unemployment leads to crime (Grabmeier)

1.     The more unemployment there is, the more crime there will be

a.     Unemployment increased crime rates by 21 percent and 35 percent respectively during that period. Bruce Weinberg strong link between unemployment and property crimes such as burglary.

III.           Robots are taking/will take over the world

                                               A.     iRobot Corp sold more than 4 million home robots worldwide since  2002 (MSNBC)

1.     home robot revenue for the third quarter of 2009 increased 55 percent from the third quarter of 2008

2.     ABI Research said this year the personal robotics market will reach $1.16 billion globally, quadruple by 2015

                                             B.      Ethics/Emotion Cannot Be Programmed (Myers)

1.     What is ethical is simply much too complex to reduce to a programmable set of rules.

2.     We seem close to creating robots that appear to convincingly exhibit emotions and empathy, but this is much different from creating robots that actually feel emotion, which we’re not even close to doing

                                            C.     Robots Will Destroy or Enslave Humans

IV.           Robots Pose Major Threat

A. 1/25/79 25 year old, Robert Williams, a Ford Motor assembly line worker, was killed when a robot’s arm slammed into him in a casting plant in Flint, Michigan

B. 1981 37 year old old Kenju Urada, a Japanese factory worker was gruesomely killed when a robot pushed him into a grinding machine

C. In March 2008, 81 year old Francis Tovey lived alone in Burleigh Heads, Australia and one day he decided to build a robot. With plans downloaded from the Internet, involving a jigsaw power tool connected to a .22 semi-automatic pistol loaded with four bullets, he programmed the robot to shoot him in the head.

V.             Robots Are Unbiblical

A.     God created humans, not robots

B.     Humans like human interaction, not robot interaction
        1. Give personal story about Fred Meyer U-Scan

VI.           Concluding Thoughts

A.     Ruin economy

B.     Take over

C.     Dangerous
D.     Unbiblical

Works Cited

Brain, Marshall. "Robots Will Take Your Job by 2040." Democratic Underground. 9 Mar. 2011. Web. 1 May 2011.

Brookes, Barry. "Wealth or Consumption?" Green Parties World Wide. 2007. Web. 1 May 2            011. <http://www.greens.org/s-r/42/42-16.html>.

Grabmeier, Jeff. "Higher Crime Rate Linked to Low Wages and Unemployment." Ohio State Research. 10 Apr. 2002. Web. 1 May 2011.

"Home Computer." Wikipedia. Web. 1 May 2011.

Mapes, Diane. "What Happens When Good Robots Go 'Bad'?" MSNBC. 5 Nov. 2009. Web. 03 May 2011.

Myers, Courtney. "Ethical Robotics and Why We Really Fear Bad Robots." TNW Shareables. 30 Dec. 2010. Web. 1 May 2011.

Myers, Courtney. "Robot Kills Human." Trueslant. 25 Jan. 2010. Web. 1 May 2011.

The NIV Rainbow Study Bible: Holy Bible. El Reno: Rainbow Studies, 1996. Print.

"When Was the First Computer Invented?" Computer Hope. Web. 1 May 2011. <http://www. computerhope.com/issues/ch000984.htm>.

"Why Robots Will Not Take Over the World." Society of Robots. 25 Sept. 2010. Web. 1 May 2011.

Influence Test

 My thoughts about my score: I am not surprised by my score (I think I did well) because to me, all the answers seemed fairly obvious.

 

SCORE: 8/10

People are more likely to be persuaded by many weak arguments, rather than a few good arguments, when they are:

a) in a rush

b) not particularly interested in the topic

c) moderately concerned about the topic

d) both a & b

If you're attempting to sell a customer an item from your company's lineup of three models (the "economy," the "midrange," and the "luxury" model), research has demonstrated you will obtain higher sales figures by:

a) starting at the bottom and moving up the line;

b) starting at the top and moving down the line;

c) starting at the middle and then allowing customers to "own the decision" by moving up or down the line themselves.

Years of tracking political elections have revealed that the single most reliable predictor of who will win an election is the candidate who:

a) is the most physically attractive;

b) produces the greatest number of negative or "attack" ads against his opponent;

c) has the most active and committed volunteer base;

d) spends the most time focusing on the issues.

Research has shown the general relationship between self-esteem and persuadability to be:

a) people with low self-esteem are the most persuadable;WRONG

b) people with average self-esteem are the most persuadable; RIGHT

c) people with high self-esteem are the most persuadable.

 

Imagine you are the (unlucky) campaign manager of a political candidate who has recently lost the public's trust. Now imagine that the candidate wants to rebuild his reputation through profiling himself as a tough crime-fighter. Of the following choices, which would be the best way for your candidate to start his next ad?

a) "My opponent has not gone far enough in fighting crime . . ."

b) "Many have supported my ability and willingness to fight crime . . ." c) "Although my opponent has a good record of fighting crime, . . ."

 

Imagine you are a financial advisor, and you believe that a young client of yours is invested too conservatively. In order to persuade her to invest in riskier, high-return investments, you should concentrate on describing:

a) how others like her have made similar mistakes (appeal to consensus);

b) what she stands to gain if she invests in riskier options (appeal to greed);

c) what she stands to lose if she does not invest in riskier options (appeal to loss).

 

Research has demonstrated that jurors are most persuaded by:

a) an expert witness who uses easy-to-understand terms;

b) an expert witness who speaks in incomprehensible language; RIGHT

c) a witness who speaks with conviction. WRONG

 

If you have a new piece of information, when should you mention that it
is new?

a) before you present the information
b) in the middle of the presentation of the information
c) after the presentation of the information
d) you should not mention that it is new information.

Imagine you are presenting your case, and that you are coming to the part
of your presentation that contains good, strong arguments for your
position. How quickly should you speak?

a) you should speak very rapidly
b) you should speak somewhat rapidly
c) you should speak at a moderate rate
d) you should slow down

Which of the following excuses has been found to be the most effective way to get out of a traffic ticket in court?

a) Admission of guilt, followed by an apology, such as "I did change lanes without turning on my signal, and I apologize for that."
b) Apology with a denial of intent: "I'm sorry I changed lanes without turning on my signal--I didn't intend to break the law, it's just that I was changing lanes quickly to avoid another motorist."
c) Pointing out that the infraction was the result of the driving environment or another motorist: "Another driver abruptly cut me off and I had to move out of his way quickly. I didn't have time to put on my signal."
d) Citing lack of knowledge combined with giving consensus information: "I didn't realize that signals had to be used even when no other cars are following closely. Virtually nobody uses signals when changing lanes in light traffic."

Job Interview Q/A

This was the assignment that I missed from being in Bolivia.  To make up for missing the mock interview, you asked me to answer 9 interview questions instead of 3 and said I do not need to do the "Evaluating your mock interview" blog post.


Event Planner


1. Tell me about yourself:

I’m out going, definitely a people person and am self motivated.  I like being involved in extracurricular activities and I have been as long as I can remember including team activities like orchestra and soccer. I've continued my soccer career at Northwest University and am majoring in Organizational Communication with a Psychology Minor.

2. What do you take pride in?
I take pride in the fact that I was co-valedictorian of my graduation class.  Growing up I, like many others, was taught to "never give anything less than your best." Many people are given this advice and each person follows it to his or her own degree.  Ever since I was a little girl, I have taken this advice to heart. It was not easy, to say the least, juggling school, soccer, track, youth group, bible study, national honor society, work, and camerata & symphony orchestras, let alone trying to find time to socialize. Being able to keep my grades essentially what you could call perfect through all the ups and downs of life for 4 years (7 if you count middle school) is hard and fast evidence that displays my ability to prioritize, commit, organize, and be involved with at multiple things without sacrificing quality.


3. What are your greatest strengths and weaknesses?
I’ve been told I occasionally focus on details and miss the bigger picture, so I’ve been working on remembering what the ultimate goal is and making sure any action I take is benefiting the big picture.

I would say my greatest strength is my high and positive work ethic. I am committed to excel at whatever it is I am doing and commit to it until the job is complete in the best possible way.

4. When you are faced with a difficult decision, how do you go about making it? 
I weigh the pros and cons of the options and use that to determine which option would be the most beneficial in the long run. I realize that sometimes the best decision isn't always the easiest one, but progress involves risks; You can't steal second base and keep your foot on first.


5. Can you perform well under pressure? 
I would say that I thrive under pressure. 


6. How do you know this?
Because I’ve been involved with multiple activities my whole life I’ve learned how to effectively multitask, prioritize, and manage time.

7. Do you prefer to work by yourself or with others?
I prefer to work with others because I'm a people person and believe great ideas are created through interactions with one another.


8. If your previous co-workers were here, what would they say about you?
They would say I am a reliable, outgoing person with an excellent work ethic and that I am a creative problem-solver.


9. Do you have any questions for me?
Can I contact you about following up with the job?  Are there any benefits? What is the compensation?

Resume

Emma Neustel

5520 108^th Ave. NE Kirkland, WA 98033 • 503.779.3225 • emma.neustel10@northwestu.edu

Objective

To secure a part-time position where I can broaden my professional experience in a stimulating, motivating and even challenging environment.

Experience

May 2010 – Aug 2010            Creekside Golf Club and Pool            Salem, OR

Closing, Opening Customer Service Supervisor

Responsible for independently opening the poolside food service shop and completing morning routine in preparation for customers.  Performed a variety of duties to fulfill job functions and provide customer assistance including: preparing and serving coffee, sandwiches and other food, filling orders, counting money, handling phone calls, stocking merchandise, and clean-up, all in a friendly, detail-oriented manner. Responsible for closing and securing the store at the end of night shift.

Oct 2008 – August 2010            Private House Cleaning                Salem, OR

Customer Service

Provided efficient, effective, and honest general cleaning duties for a Creekside community resident.

Oct 2010 – Present            Great Play Gym for Kids                     Redmond, WA

Coach

Responsible for teaching kids sports and motor skills, adapting to specific class settings, following and giving clear instructions to and from co-workers, maintaining a high energy level, quick set up and tear down of activities, and communicating effectively.

Volunteer

Manage Social Media Marketing (Twitter, Facebook) for Ballard Church

High School Youth Leader, Timberlake Church Redmond, WA

“Great Xscape” Summer Youth Camp Counselor, Morning Star Community Church 2010

Morning Star Community Church worship team 2009 – 2010

Southern Hills Retirement Home, Salem OR 2009

Mission trips

·       Salem, OR 2006

·       Tacoma, WA 2007, 2008

·       Modesto, CA 2009

·       Xela, Guatemala 2009

·       La Mision, Mexico 2010

·       Cochabamba, Bolivia 2011

Achieved successful teamwork through excellent communication and leadership qualities.

Education

Northwest University, Kirkland, WA                                                            2010-2014

Organizational Communication, Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Sprague High School, Salem, OR                                                               2006-2010

Co-Valedictorian                       

National Honor Society, Secretary

Skills

Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills • Demonstrates leadership and decision-making skills • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications using a PC and Mac, 72 WPM • Strong organizational, time management, and planning skills • Effective telephone and customer service skills • Physically fit; able to stand for long periods of time and lift heavy items.

Transferable Skills

Worksheet summary
Cello Experience:  Control, develop, initiative, listen, self motivated, perseverance
Timberlake: advise, communicate, coordinate, decision making, energetic, follows through, foresight, influence, leadership, organize, plan, problem solver
India mission trip: communicate, initiative, leadership
Soccer Experience: Advise, communicate, control, develop, influence, initiative, leadership, listen, problem solver
Climbing Mt. Rainier: control, self motivated, perseverance
Valedictorian: communicate, details, execute, leadership, listen, problem solver, self motivated, tactful, think critically, write

Good Experience SIX

CELLO.

In third grade I remember one day when a group of high school students came to Salem Heights, my elementary school, and each of them gave a quick introduction and demo of the instrument that they played.  After hearing quite a few of the band instruments, I was not impressed.  None of the string instruments struck my fancy until I heard the cello.  Ahh.  The sound it produced filled the air with a soothing, warm, and rich tone.  I knew instantly that someday I wanted to play the cello as beautifully as I had just heard.  So, I went home and told my parents about my dream to learn to play the cello and they fully supported me.  Fourth grade is the age when you could begin orchestra at Salem Heights and so the next year is when my journey to become a cellist would officially begin.  Picking out my cello was a HUGE deal to me -- it had to be perfect.  The one I chose was golden auburn color, shiny and smooth, three-quarter size.  Proud is the best way to describe my feelings when I waltzed through the doors of Salem Heights carrying my prized possession.  Unfortunately, before me or anyone in my orchestra class could actually play our instruments, we had to learn to read music, music symbols, technique, and bow hold.  An assignment we were given was to make a protective case made out of cloth for our bows.  I remember feeling proud for winning the competition for the best case, but that didn't compare to the sense of accomplishment I felt when I got to be the first person in class to get to play with the bow on the string instead of just using pizzicato!  Obviously, it was a rough couple of years fine tuning (pun intended) my cello playing capabilities, but my skills grew exponentially through out the years and into middle school.  In 6th grade I was placed in intermediate orchestra which was typically reserved for 7th graders.  In 7th and 8th grade I was in advanced orchestra and participated in the All-City Competition.  As high school drew nearer, I began to contemplate whether or not I wanted to continue playing the cello.  The high school I was about to enter was known for its prestigious orchestra program, an idea that was alluring yet intimidating at the same time.  I reminisced about the day in 3rd grade when I dreamed of being a great cellist.  I made it my new goal that before I graduated Sprague High School, I would make it into Camerata, their most prestigious orchestra.  Up until that point, I had a new orchestra teacher every year which facilitated an unsteady learning system, and many of my friends quit because of it which was discouraging.  However, I had a dream, and I wasn't going to let uncontrollable circumstances dictate the future of that dream.  Sprague had three orchestras based on skill level: String, Symphony, and Camerata, lowest to highest respectively.  After being in Symphony sophomore year, I was determined to make it into Camerata for my final two years of high school.  After a lot of hard work and putting in extra hours of practice, I auditioned and made it.  I was one of 22 other fortunate students to be selected for Camerata and I couldn't have been happier.  The music we played in Camerata both my junior and senior years was like nothing I had ever even set my eyes on, it was difficult and new, but it was rewarding.  Each one of us had a passion for what we did which is why in those two years we managed to win numerous awards.  My junior year, we were the Overall Winner and Gold-1st rating at the Heritage Festival in New York City, were recognized by Sprague's Music Departments with a Grammy Signature School designation, took 1st at the Salem-Keizer School District invitational Competition and last but not least, were the OSAA State Champions.  During the 2009-10 school year, senior year, Camerata achieved another year of remarkable accomplishments that started with again receiving the Mark of Excellence as a national winner for high school string orchestras, continued with capturing first place at the district festival, and culminated by repeating as OSAA championship.  I remember the feeling of anticipation waiting for the judges to announce the first place winner at the state competitions -- we were all holding hands, squeezing tightly holding our breath.  When we were announced, we rushed up on stage cheering and yelling with excitement.  It was overwhelming, in a good way of course.  One of my favorite experiences was when myself and the 6 other graduating Camerata students played a cover of Coldplay's Viva la Vida at our own graduation ceremony.  Our classmates started singing along while throwing up inflatables into the air.  In my mind, I had done much more than accomplish my goal of being a great cellist; I had established a high work ethic, learned the importance and values of teamwork, and made life long friends who all shared the same dream as me: to create beautiful music.

Good Experience FIVE

After moving up to Kirkland to attend Northwest University last fall, I immediately got involved at Timberlake Church in Redmond.  After a couple months of volunteering my team in the high school ministry by just helping out with miscellaneous duties on Sundays, I got the opportunity to become one of the high school group's "Roots" leaders.  Justine was the sophomore girls' leader and she was leaving the country to go to a DTS (Discipleship Training School) through YWAM.  Paul, the (now ex) high school pastor, asked me to take over the group.  It was a weird transition time because Paul was leaving Timberlake to plant a church in Seattle and the new pastor from California was literally just getting settled in.  I, being connected with Paul and his family, knew that I too would be leaving Timberlake to be a part of the Ballard Church launch team once school got out in May.  I wasn't sure how comfortable I felt with pouring my life into a group of girls when I know that it would be fleeting.  However, after a lot of prayer and consideration, I felt like it was the right thing to do; the girls needed a leader ASAP and I was a familar face, available to serve in that way.  I began my own Roots group with them (which is a fancy way of saying weekday small group) and it has been going really well.  Last weekend was the high school winter retreat called Snowdown over at Double-K Ranch in Eastern Washington.  It was an amazing opportunity to invest in the lives of others, especially my small group girls.  Five of them were able to make it: Alison, Ali, Kaylie, Jasmine, and Danny.  I was a little nervous going into the camp that they wouldn't be open during small group time since two of them were new and a little bit shy.  However, after the first session of worship and message, we broke up into our small groups and the girls really opened up which demonstrated that they trusted and respected me.  Not only was it an awesome opportunity to take responsibility of a group of girls for the weekend, but I got the chance to create and help lead the games for the whole camp of 80 students.  My favorite game that I came up with was one that I had lead for another group of students in the past, it's called Baby I Love You.  For the game we took 10 students (5 girls and 5 guys) and had them line up in two single file lines facing each other.  The first guy and girl walk up to each other, look into the others' eyes and the guy must say without laughing: "Baby I love you, would you please please smile?" and the girl must respond "Baby I love you, but I just can't smile." If either contestant smiles at any given point during the game, that player is out.  The students enjoyed it very much, it was a great success!  In hindsight, when all the glamour of camp is stripped away, all the games, music, snowball fights, what it really boils down is what kind of an impact was made for Christ.  I am so glad that I took on the role of being the girls' small group leader and that I get to invest into their lives and make a positive impact on them.  They say that when you serve and bless others it turns right back around as a blessing itself, and that is SO true.