Sunday, 12 February 2012

Third Reich


Much is known about the infamous Adolf Hitler. Despite all the stories of the holocaust and dictatorship, let us venture more into the life of this cunning yet charismatic leader.

The Fuhrer, as the people call him, Adolf Hitler was the first born son of Alois and Klara Hitler. He had 4 other siblings but only he and his younger sister Paula survived to be adults.

Hitler’s main passion was arts. He’d always wanted to be an artist. When he turned 18, he applied to a few art based institutions but sadly, they were all turned down. Later Hitler joined the German Army during the First World War where he had the chance to prove himself to be worthy of something. He was a despatch runner delivering important messages. He did this job in a very successful manner up to the point where his general promoted him to the rank “Corporal”.

In October 1918, Hitler was blinded in a British mustard gas attack which blinded him thus having himself admitted in a military hospital. His condition improved gradually but during the period of the healing, Hitler would be in a deep state of depression, often crying and avoiding contact will people.

After the war, Hitler was stationed in Munich, the capital of Bavaria. While Hitler was in Munich, the capital of Bavaria, Kurt Eisner, leader of the Independent Socialist Party, declared Bavaria a Socialist Republic. Hitler was appalled by the revolution. As a German Nationalist he disagreed with the socialist belief in equality.

Hitler viewed socialism as a Jewish conspiracy. Not only that, but during the time of that period, many of the socialist leaders were Jews, including Karl Marx who is known to be the father of the capitalism.

The Jews had been persecuted for centuries and therefore were attracted to a movement that proclaimed that all men and women deserved to be treated as equals. That was among the reasons why the Jews joined socialist and communists parties.

 Karl Marx

In February 1920, the National Socialist German Workers Party (NSDAP) published its first programme which became known as the "25 Points". Hitler's reputation as an orator grew and it soon became clear that he was the main reason why people were joining the party. This gave Hitler tremendous power within the organization as they knew they could not afford to lose him.



The German Army also began using Hitler as a spy. In September 1919, he was instructed to attend a meeting of the German Worker's Party (GWP). The leader, Anton Drexler was impressed by Hitler's passion whilst giving speeches. This got him the invitation not only to be a member in the party, but Hitler was appointed as the party's propaganda manager.


Anton Drexler

As time flew by many people would come to hear the speech of this passionate man. Hitler would always appear late during speeches, standing still to wait for the crowd to go silent, only then will he start his passionate yet persuading speech.

Many people were inspired by Adolf Hitler and on 24th February, 1920, the NSDAP (National Socialist German Worker’s Party), later nicknamed the Nazi Party held a mass rally where it announced its new programme. The rally was attended by over 2,000 people, a great improvement on the 25 people who were at Hitler's first party meeting.

Hitler knew that the party grew stronger because of his abilities. Not long after that, Hitler challenged Drexler for the leadership of the party. After hesitating, Drexler approved and that day was the day "The Fuhrer" was born.


Monday, 23 January 2012

The Brain!!!

The Brain is a very interesting organ!!!

It is as we know it the "CPU" of ourselves or as my old classmate calls it, Petok Hok Bowoh.

Yes yes everything that we do is associated with our brain but most importantly, DO YOU KNOW HOW YOUR BRAIN WORKS???




YAHTZEE! As you can see, our brain is divided into TWO PARTS. Le left brain and le right brain hemispheres!


The Left Hemisphere 
  • Mostly used for those who are witty and needful of knowledge. In other words, its mostly on usability and analytic usage like it says in the picture above. Logic, Science, Analytic thoughts yaddaa yaddaa yaddaa. BUT! It is the main source that keeps us in line so that we don't embarrass ourselves ya? For example, Logic. Wafiy is not a talking charcoal! BUT he is very dark am I not right?


See...not a charcoal.
Isn't that logic? Do you guys agree? Good.


The Right Hemisphere 
  • Happens to be more towards the designing and creativity functions. Holistic thinking, Intuition, Arts and Music, and also creativity. People who are more involved in arts use this part of the brain. For example ME!

Charming little chap might I add?


Well, back to the point. Music and Arts, Creativity and everything that relates to it. This shows that I use the right side of my brain more! Do remember that I'm also sane which means I use both parts. Not only the right. Alright! Moving on!

When using both parts of the brain whilst judging an action, you will get THIS!

EUREKA!!!

This happens when you combine your own opinion with empathy. If an assumption is done without thinking about the consequences. It is totally not VALUE FREE. Thank you Madam Yaya. But once you've added EMPATHY to your thinking, Eureka happens.


TAKE A LOOK AT THIS!!!



I know. There is no need to say anything. It is just ABSURD but its a part of their CULTURE! Even though we can't accept it, there is a need for embracing and understanding other peoples culture AM I NOT RIGHT!!!??
Again, If you have experienced a EUREKA moment, this might be your opinions based on your two hemispheres of the brain.

While it may seem to be a way of reminding themselves not to be tricked, the idea of jumping off a platform which is high enough to inflict critical damage, the actions of performing land diving is certainly a one way ticket to death. - Left Brain Hemisphere.

Even though the act of jumping off a platform equivalent to a 100 meters high can be deadly, the people of Vanuatu will only proceed with the tradition of land diving once the vines are checked for its reliability for the candidates survival. - Right Brain Hemisphere.

Well that's that. I hope this post has helped you understand the functions of the brain. I will see you cats on the flip flop. Laterrrrrrrrrr dudes.