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1.
What myth about violence is happening today?
The misconception about violence is that we are all incredibly violent, but this is untrue.
We tend to believe that we are significantly less violent than we actually are.
2.
What does Pinker argue about violence?
According to Pinker, we are most likely living in the most tranquil period of human history.
According to him, there has been a decrease in violence and our forefathers were far
more violent than we are.
3.
How do the homicide rates or deaths in warfare from the past compare to today?
There were no governance structures in the past. Thus, tribal conflicts were frequent.
Only a tiny portion of American and European people were likely to be slain by another
man in the 20th century, compared to 60% of male Jivaro tribe members.
4.
Why do you think that people believe that society is more violent today?
I think that the media has contributed to the perception that society is becoming more
aggressive. Because the media constantly depicts acts of violence, we are led to assume
that we are more violent than we actually are.
5.
Why do you think violence has declined?
I believe that the way we think about things now has reduced violence. Less battles
equates to less encouragement of violence. Millions of people aren't being slaughtered
because of one person's ideas since we also have fewer individuals who share Hitler's
views.
1.
Describe the unspoken culture in Mississippi. How does this compare to any
unspoken culture that you’re aware of where you live? Explain
In Mississippi, it's an unspoken norm that murderers will receive the death
penalty. Regarding the second section, it depends on your culture. For instance, it
may be You will receive a life term in jail if you murder someone.
2.
What personal story does Lou share to illustrate the broken judicial system at
work? Explain and analyze why this story speaks to her point.
While contemplating life in her automobile, she couldn't shake the sadness and
remorse she felt for handing that man the death punishment. When she went to
counseling later, she was told to just get over it by the counselors, but she
remained mute about it. She was shut down everywhere.
3.
Were there other jurors that experienced similar feelings of regret and remorse
like Lou? What potential solution was mentioned that would allow the jurors to
better cope with their duty? Discuss your thoughts on this.
Indeed, there were other jurors who had comparable experiences to Lou's. They
all discussed their emotions.
4.
What sentence could Lou’s granddaughter not answer? Explain the context and
discuss whether you could answer this question or not. What coping mechanism
has Lou employed to deal with the residual feelings of her juror experience?
Discuss.
She questioned her granddaughter whether she had become an executioner by
granting him the death punishment. She was unable to respond since, in
hindsight, her choice did result in the death of a man, albeit it was difficult to
accept.
5.
What are your thoughts on the death penalty? Do you believe that people are less
likely to commit murder or violent crimes in states that have the death penalty?
Evaluate and explain.
If someone is going to commit a crime, they will do it when it's convenient for
them, regardless of whether the state they live in allows the death sentence. Even
if they knew they would get the death penalty, they would probably still carry it
out.
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