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My Stance on Machiavelli's Theory of Political Leadership Niccol ò Machiavelli was an Italian born political philosopher, most well-known for having written The Prince . His book The Prince deals with the place of morality in leadership and the most important qualities to have in a leader. Many find his views to be overly pessimistic and even evil; however, I believe that although I don’t think a more Utopian society is impossible, that a history of fascist regimes since him, proves that he had some viable points. The Prince is a short treatise on how to acquire power, create a state, and keep it. It can be summed up in a few guiding principles. First, as a leader, it is better to be feared than loved, and there is nothing worse than to be hated. Next, Machiavelli argues that you must be both a lion and a fox. By this, he uses the lion to symbolize the qualities of strength, respect, and willing to use physical force when necessary. The fox is used to symbolize cunning, clevernes...

  The Biography of Iconic Designer Coco Chanel: A Story of Rags to Riches Born Gabrielle Bonner Chanel, Coco was plucked from poverty by a series of wealthy lovers, rose to become a symbol of luxury, and changed the face of women’s fashion forever. Always a mistress and never a wife, Coco spent a great deal of her life longing for love with such passion, it almost cost her everything. Her determination, however, would prove to be enough to allow her to thrive and triumph in this male-dominated world on her own terms, and it is that determination we have to attribute the Brand Chanel that we know and love today. Gabrielle Bonner Chanel was born on the 19th of August 1883 in France’s Loire Valley. Her parents were unmarried, which, at the time, made it illegitimate. Along with this, the family lived in poverty, which, together, made her beginnings both scandalous and unsavory.  Her father was a market peddler (someone who sold goods that were often stolen) so Gabrielle and her 4...

  Miuccia Prada Makes Ugly Chic The Spring/ Summer 1996 Prada collection entitled Banal Eccentricity was instrumental in the world of fashion and coined the phrase "ugly chic". Its use of commonly dismissed colors and materials brought the brand to the forefront of the fashion industry, and then reconstructed our idea of what it means to be attractive and have style. Banal Eccentricity is a retro-inspired brand of geek chic that utilized underused colors like avocado and ocher to promote an off-key cool feeling. In the 90s, this feeling came in sharp contrast to the other major brands, like Tom Ford, that went for an overtly sexual appeal. Miuccia Prada started the ugly chic movement, with Gucci following her aesthetic soon after. The two have carried it on in fashion ever since. See the whole show here. Prada earned her PhD in political science from the University of Milan back in 1973. This could be the inspiration for her reputation of producing clothes with style and a s...

  Emerging in Addiction Treatment 2022 Drug overdose is currently the leading cause of death in people under 50 years old, with over 70,000 dying of this cause each year. Approximately 40-60% of the risk for addiction lies in genetics, and those most at risk for addiction are teenagers and individuals facing mental health issues. Some of the most successful emerging addiction drug treatments in 2022 include the use of artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, and psychedelic drugs. AI Technology Artificial intelligence (AI) is utilized for addiction treatment, with benefits including behavioral pattern recognition, crisis intervention, and its assistance in aftercare treatment. New technological advances used by researchers and treatment centers, as well the public through apps like Addicaid , utilize behavioral pattern recognition to predict when a person is at risk of falling into addictive behaviors and provide support in the form of resources like tools for coping and hotline in...