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- For this project, I will be writing for incoming students that are interested in Neuroscience and Cognitive Science, or anything relating to the mind. However, my professor and my classmates will be the ones truly reading it.
What position might they take on this issue? How will I need to respond to this position?
- I feel that newer students that have similar interests that I do will tend to agree to Medlock's statement. With this major, most students are very excited to be introduced to new technology, even more so when it can help people. Also, since this generation is centered around technology, the risks that come with AI are somewhat forgotten about anyway because we are so optimistic about the next innovation in AI. When responding to this position, I will be sure to cater to the fact that AI technology is certainly amazing, but will also need to remind my audience of the apparent risks specifically.
What will they want to know?
- My audience will want to know what types of AI are coming out soon, in what time frame. They will also want to know some examples of risks that AI can bring,
How might they react to my argument?
- I feel that my audience will mostly agree with my argument and might even get excited for what is coming up in the future. However, after hearing about some of the risks of this new innovation they may be a little more wary than before to introduce AI into their own lives if they don't need it.
How am I trying to relate or connect with my audience?
- I feel that I could connect with my audience by appealing to their interests. So, by introducing examples of new AI and what it can do, I could get my audience more excited about the future and possibly help them to view the future of AI in an optimistic light instead of worrying about the possible negative consequences.
Are there any specific words, ideas, or modes of presentation that will help me relate to them in this way?
- Again, showcasing new examples of AI technology and how it can help us in our everyday lives could get new students even more interested in the subject. Also, possibly describing the science, including Neuroscience, behind this technology is very interesting and could entice people to the idea of AI technology.
Reflection:
I have read through my peers' similar posts, more specifically Sam and Lauren's. After reading and replying to their posts, I have learned that we all have a good understanding of what this project is about. Both of my classmates' posts had really great thoughts and I feel that before I continue on, I should think more in-depth about the context of my topic. Also, I learned from Sam's post that since his topic is not of a heated discussion, I feel that he can talk about it more openly without the fear of offending anyone. I think that this is similar to my topic and having a free discussion (within reason, of course) could help me to have a rounded argument and truly show my audience how the author presents their argument in different ways.
This is all really great! I am very interested in the neuroscience field and I think you accurately described what readers want to know or how they might react. I would also make sure you address that part of the purpose of this analytical essay is to show new students in the field how to rhetorically deconstruct and analyze an act of public speech.
ReplyDeleteI really think that you have an excellent analysis to work with here--you clearly know what you are talking about the audience you will be talking to! However, make sure that you know the full purpose of this project, and what the audience will be looking forward to reading. It is important to explain the context of what your article is discussing, but it is even more important to explain how the author analyzed and argued his point, using rhetorical strategies and techniques.
ReplyDeleteOh hey, we're in the same field of study! I think you did a great job identifying what types of things your audience would be looking for, but like Jenny said, providing contextual information and a decently solid background for your readers is key in this project. You addressed this and I agree, I think it would benefit you to give a little extra information from the neuroscience perspective as well. It couldn't hurt, and would definitely be interesting for some readers (myself included).
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