Book Review Gompertz’s book provides a comprehensive foundation for the basics of modern art. The concept of art is presented through themes including, power, religion, and politics, sexuality, technology and nature, visual culture, mind and body, and immortality. The book solidly illustrate the concept of art while giving examples of artwork in each instance; this not only helps in better understanding of the topic but also draws an explicit connection between what can be considered art and what is not. This book is very useful for doing in-depth research on the given topics it provides of information with black and white images to help in drawing a connection between different types of artwork by various artists across the world with a little effort. Also, artwork analyzed by the authors act as references for examining the topic.

Characteristics of Critical Thinkers Critical thinking refers to a person’s ability to think clearly and rationally and comprehend the systematic and logical connection between ideas. It can also be described as the ability of an individual to engage in independent and reflective thinking. Critical thinking requires one to use their ability to reason, and it is about being an active learner rather than a passive recipient of information. Good critical thinkers must have certain characteristics and skills that enable them to draw reasonable conclusions from a set of ideas and distinguish between useful and less useful details to solve problems and make decisions. Such characteristics and skills include; risk-taking, good communicator, openness to new ideas, creativity and innovation, and knowledgeable and resourceful. Open to new ideas Openness to new ideas for a critical thinker is useful because it helps them identify and explore new ideas in the area they are supposed to solve or make a certain decision.  New ideas and thoughts challenge the previous ideas that the person had and changes their thinking perspective about a particular issue. Risk-taker…

Name: Professor: Date: Ricardo’s Theory of Value According to Ricardo, as asserted by Marx, the cause of profit is that labor produces more than is required for its support. In a sense, labor’s productiveness is a constituent of social productiveness, which appears to be productive of the capital in which that labor is incorporated. In this dimension, Ricardo does not seem concerned about the origin of surplus-value. This has formed a baseline for most critics, especially Marx. In a sense, we get to see that Ricardo is not concerned about the cause of value, but instead the causative agent determining the value’s magnitude. From his school of thought, profit is a product of labor production. Similarly, such an assertion has welcomed several criticisms from other scholars, who tend to differ with his assertions. Ricardo’s theory of value is consistent in a logical manner and immune to most critics, especially those hailed by Marx. In his criticism, Marx seems to be harsh and does not consider the contributions of intertemporal variations of relative prices. (Tsoulfidis, 66-88). In a sense, Marx was…

    Uber and Lyft are some of the rideshare companies that have grown fast due to digital technology. The Hr department should incorporate the drivers as their employees and not as independent contractors. Absorbing the drivers as employees will create a more cordial relationship with them, and the companies will enjoy the loyalty of the employees. (“Uber Faces Liabilities If Drivers Are Employees | PYMNTS.com”, 2020) Changes in drivers’ legal employment status will have undesirable effects on the company but will be favorable to the drivers. Regular employment will ensure the responsibility for the welfare of drivers. Companies will pro the drivers’ social security by ensuring they pay mandatory minimum wage, pay for health insurance, pension scheme, paid sick leave, a day off, overtime premium rate, and all benefits as required by the employment laws. All this will be a big challenge to the companies such as Uber and Lyft that have denied drivers their privileges by classifying them as independent contractors. There is a possibility of rideshare companies facing legal challenges and liabilities resulting from mistreating their employees.…

Racism and hatred The author identifies as being transgender and a black woman. People of color have been discriminated for centuries and for this reason, the author’s upbringing has been a struggle. Being a woman of color, she has had to deal with many difficulties such as racism and hatred and now, she is faced with the challenge of opening up to the world about her sexuality. She grew up witnessing violence, riots and daily street battles with the police together with other women in the streets (Mock, 2014, p. 16). Women in these groups are the minority who come from poor families and live on the streets. They face humiliation and harsh treatment from the society who see them as a threat. This reality of things prompted her to hide her true self from the society. Her and other members of the group response to societal cruelty has molded them to behave, talk and see the world with a different perspective. Society expects every member to conform to the set norms without questioning. It is blinded and has no…

Medical technology and financing Medical technology encompasses more than just sophisticated equipment, discusses some other medical innovations? Over the past years, innovations and discoveries have been on the rise in the health sector. Many innovations range from technological equipment to medicine that cure diseases. The following are some of the innovations: Vaccines– Over the past few years, infectious diseases have presented to be mind-boggling and very challenging. In the year 1976, Edward Jenner developed a vaccine that prevented a boy from developing smallpox. This concept of vaccination has been rapidly advanced, and more people can now be conferred immunity through attenuated microorganisms. Organ transplantation– Xenotransplantation can now be practiced, and even grafts can be transferred to sick individuals. Organoids– these are models that are used to test drugs outside the human body. They resemble the organs in vivo. Improvements in cardiac surgery– More complex surgeries can now be done due to innovative ideas on manipulating the heart. Birth control pills– Birth is no longer a matter of chance but a choice due to the development of drugs that control the…

Article review Grading in American high schools has become less tough, and this has led to many students getting good grades as compared to their abilities. This soft grading has been associated with a decrease in the learning and growth of skills in the students. According to Marshall, there is a need to introduce a tougher system of grading students. According to him, the tougher the grading system, the better students it will produce. From his argument, giving students tough tests and harshly grading them makes them study more and be attentive to what they are taught. American schools need to introduce a tough grading system, and it will result in better performance and learning by the students. The author argues that the grading system that is currently in use in the high schools in America has led to poor performance and behaviour by the students as they feel no pressure to study (Marshall, 1995). For them, grades are freely and easily achieved. The tough grading system that should be put in place will force the students to be more…

Investigate and discuss the health care system and challenges it may face in the near future The healthcare systems in major developed countries are based on the national government; this sector’s universality is beguiling. Coupled with private healthcare presence in these countries, the statistics picture a compelling platform where patient management is done with ease and effectiveness. Healthcare in the USA is delivered through various organizations; for example, Medicaid and Medicare, the provision of health services are characterized by integrating the various organizations that encompass the private and public sectors. Therefore, when you become sick in the USA, the government does not pay for your care; rather, you have to cover it yourself through insurance or personal money. Without a doubt, this system is a hybrid of the various healthcare practices available in all other countries. Although this system has its challenges, it is nonetheless groundbreaking. Ethical and legal practices are the cornerstones of the health sector. These are the guiding principles that enable the doctor and the patient to share a middle ground of understanding. Moreover, this enhanced system…

Psychological Tests-Mary’s case   Mary 120 IQ rating-Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale Mary’s IQ level stands at 120 and above the recommended average. This is an alarming rating considering her educational, personal life, and occupational background. It is substantive to point out that Mary is at the cliff of mental incapacitation. This has been caused by several factors, such as aging parents, being a single mother, and her fifteen-year-old son’s unruly behavior. I can conclusively state that Mary’s ability to solve problems has been adversely affected, and she should stop working at her healthcare firm and seek a psychologist’s services. She has no ability to judge, comprehend, or reason. This has been shown in the manner in which she misses billing or makes double medical bills. Without interventions of her peers, she would have made wrong drug prescriptions, risking her clients’ lives. She has lost her mathematical skills, and this is shown by her making double billing. Her spatial skills (thinking three dimensional) are also sickening as she cannot remember exact places while driving. Her interpersonal skills are at stake. She…

Clinical Information System A clinical information system is a data system created to operate in critical care environments by connecting to various computer systems. CIS is a better tool for collecting and storing data because it can manage clinical data from various areas and retrieve them collectively for better decision-making. The platform allows clinicians to capture, record, and organize data in critical situations electronically, thus saving time. CIS enables clinicians to avoid errors during recording information, thus improving the quality of care through data decisions. The system improves communication between healthcare professionals and ensures all information needed by physicians’ decision making is accessible. The system applies to the critical situations, including analysis of data and information from different areas the patient received care. Compared to paper work, CIS  extends and connects all the departments within a healthcare facility. Paper systems allowed the clinicians to record data of a specific perimeter, reducing physicians’ ability to coordinate care effectively through interaction. CIS improves the quality of care through allies formed as physicians share ideas. Different healthcare professionals such as doctors and nurses…