Have you ever wished you could return to a younger age? Jean Guerrero, an award-winning journalist, examines the negative effects that this question has had on Bryan Johnson, an American entrepreneur and immortalist, trying to achieve this. In her Los Angeles Times article, “This California Millionaire is Peddling Eternal Life,” she wrote. Why Do So Many People Believe Him?” she critiques Bryan Johnson and his fight for finding the key to immortality. While utilizing a blend of ethos, logos, and pathos, Guerrero effectively conveys her opinions, and warns society of the dangers of Bryan Johnson’s cause to live forever. She begins by using an eye-catching sentence to draw readers in. Then she establishes her credibility by relating it to her own experiences. …show more content…
She writes, “For a moment, I fell under the spell of Bryan Johnson” (1). Not only does this line establish her credibility because she too believed in him, but it also grabs the reader’s attention as the first line. Later on in the article, she accounts how even as a teen she explored trends similar to Johnson’s. She warns others, “I experimented with them as a teen; they made me self-destructive and dissociated” (4). Guerrero also showed her accountability by attending an event hosted by Johnson and interviewing him. By witnessing his events firsthand, she can describe her own view of Johnson, rather than relying on other’s opinions and accounts. She also refers to a reputable source, which has shown some wariness towards Johnson’s cause. This is Valter Longo, a professor of biological science and director of the University of Southern California’s Longevity Institute. Although she never names them, she also brings up how other scientists have criticized Johnson’s work. However, without the background or even the simple name of these scientists, this claim could be seen as an unreputable source of
Summary of “The Money” by Junot Diaz In this essay, the author recounts a life event from his childhood. The story begins with Junot describing his family's financial status and living arrangement. Diaz and his four siblings lived with their two parents in a catchpenny apartment in a rough urban borough. Not steadily employed, his mother and father were in a constant struggle to keep the family afloat monetarily; to the point where decent, alimental food was not a likely sight in the household. Despite their meager inhabitance his mother was stowing $200 to $300 monthly and sending it to her parents in the Dominican Republic.
Common sense seems to dictate that we are all going to die one day. As we all get older we crave to keep our youth, and to stay young forever is the ultimate dream. The thought of a possible immortality is just an added benefit. Even though we have strived towards this goal for centuries, have we obtained advances in successfully staying young forever? In Bill Gifford’s book “Spring Chicken: Stay Young Forever (Or Die Trying)” he explores these ideas of life and aging further. In this novel, he goes on a journey to try and debunk the mysteries and questions behind the new science of aging. He gathers information from tests and scientists from around the country to discover what really works to prevent or delay aging and what is just a hopeful hoax. He helps us figure out why we age and why aging
situation in the United States and an unfold story about his family money stash , I can relate to
Fast forward my future to what psychologist Erik Erikson identifies as the Late Adulthood (55- 65 to Death) stage of life in his Stages of Psychosocial Development. There are two options as one reflects on their lives and they include: Integrity vs. Despair. I hope through the choices I make that I am in the Integrity department of happiness and content, feeling a sense of fulfillment and meaning and that I have made a contribution to life. Of course, there may be disappointments in life and we don’t know what the future holds and although I am nervous and anxious of where I will be in the next three months and in the next thirty years, I am also optimistic and excited to see what the future has in store for me.
As well, by Castillo sharing the story of Chloie Johnson, it gives the audience a chance to live through the transgender vicariously. Another example in which Castillo creates a shocking experience for the reader is when she states that “The NCAA in its ‘Transgender Handbook’ debunked the notions that people born male would have advantages over females, and that men would pretend to be trans females in order to have a completive advantage.” This addition to her article was very crucial to her argument as it disproves
We hear the expression “I wish I was your age again” from our parents all the time. Some young people ask themselves why their parents would even say this, as adults have so much freedom in terms of what they get to do. From teens’ perspective, we see being an adult as doing whatever we want, whenever we want without anyone telling us, “no.” That is not the case. From adults’ perspective, they see being a kid as not being bound by the chains of reality. The chains of reality being the actions of them having to go to work everyday, or even clean the house.There are no chains to imagination, a kids imagination is something that can shape and change. Then we realize that we stop using our imagination and then as we grow up, we start to realize the significance of that expression.Death is inevitable and we should always appreciate the good things in life. In the piece, “Once More To The Lake”, E.B
...ves after him. There is a measure of immortality in achievement, the only immortality man can seek.” (Jacobsen, 196)
The article I chose for this assignment included two passages from the book, The Gift of Years, by Joan D. Chittister (1936). Chittister wrote this book when she was 81 years old and it is a particularly poignant read because the book provides a realistic and an optimistic view about how we grow old.
When you think about life and death, are you excited to live or are you scared to die? For many people all over the world, this becomes an intense thought and concern when they’ve reached a certain age. Suddenly, their life starts to flash before their eyes but slowly, as if taunting them that their youth has been lived and death is approaching. Or so it seems. There have been many studies to determine whether or not the “midlife crisis” is fact or fiction and I believe that The Swimmer by John Cheever reflects this myth in a thought-provoking and self-assessing way.
Everyone will grow old, as the aging process of the human body is inevitable. However, each day in our life can bring on new adventures, new friends, and knowledge of the world around us. Yet, many people have negative views towards those who are considered older adults and thus, have a negative belief in the aging process as a whole. Throughout the quarter, COMM 119 has taught us why there is this negative stigma around the aging process and especially, on older adults as a group. This paper will address my stereotypical views of the aging process before COMM 119, the effect of improperly discussing death and dying, as well as what it means to be a successful ager.
...tive occurrences in life, and even manage to derive some positives from such experiences. Those who argue against this concept do it on a basic level, without truly understanding the impact of eternal recurrence on a free spirit. Such arguments are made on a surface interpretation, without taking into account; the fact that such an approach involves a person’s every move throughout their life, as they seek to achieve the most fulfilling life experience, regardless of wealth or social status. In the end, the adoption of such an approach depends on personal perception, because some people might view the opportunity to relive every moment of their lives as an opportunity not to be missed, while others might view it as an unnecessary burden.
As I grow older, I will attempt to create a life that I can look back on and think, “That was a life worth living.” Recently, my boyfriend’s grandfather passed away. He knew that his last day was near, but he kept saying that he was not sad, for he had lived a long full life (Matthew Morel, personal communication, February 2016). Contrarily, my grandmother, who is still living today, is obviously in a state of
As human beings age, according to Erik Erikson, they go through developmental stages that help to create and transform their personalities. If needs are met and the ego is gratified, then the individual is able to move on to the next challenge. Onward they march in life and in stage until they find the end level: integrity versus despair. This has been categorized as adults 65 years and older by Erikson. Here, people are to reminisce and judge their lives in terms of merit or disappointment. Erikson himself had a lot to comb through in his later years.
Burr is determined to make an impact, but is hesitant to rush into action as he has plenty to lose. He convinces himself that “[he is] not falling behind or running late,” as he tries to find a balance between expressing his values in order to succeed and staying quiet to protect the reputation of his parents. He struggles to determine his intended outcome, but learns to exploit the little time he has left. In all, Burr’s loss of his parents acts as motivation to sustain his family legacy and to prevail in his professional career, replacing his lack of parental validation. To conclude, embracing mortality maximizes the overall success one can attain as it provides a deeper meaning to personal endeavours.
This reflection paper is based on the life history interview conducted on me and a 78-year-old woman who is soon going to celebrate her 79th birthday on Sep 21st. I would call her with a fictitious name “Smita” in the entire paper to maintain and protect her privacy. The interview was about our life. It was divided into six major life categories: childhood, adulthood, identity, the present, aging, and life lessons. Having an opportunity to interview a 78-year-old woman and writing this reflective paper about the life history and experiences had made me realize that I have a lot to learn about the stages of human life. Every individual lives are different and it varies tremendously. As an interviewee my goal was to collect the details of life, different stories, and experiences that makes our life unique from the rest of the people.