journal 3

3/5/2013

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Please reflect on one scene from the movie that you believe highlights where
we have difficulties in knowing the truth.   For example, what ways does someone
else's bias or influence persuade our perspective of truth? (This is one
approach to a knowledge issue.  You do not need to stick with this one, you may
see something else worth talking about instead.  You have a bit of freedom with
this journal entry.)
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Alexandra Khlyustova
3/9/2013 12:21:58 am

I liked the scene in the movie when Nick Naylor used persuasive language in order to protect his business in the beginning of the film. He defends his company and tries to prove that smoking is not bad for the health. He has impeccable skills of communication that can make other people being sure that smoking is not bad. While, it is obvious that smoking worsens the health. I think, the knowledge issue which appears in this film is "How can we know the truth when some people can believe other people who might say untrue things due to their occupation etc? " Thus, good communicators can change the perception of other people by using persuasive language.

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