I am supposed to write 1,000 words on "Today's world and its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) focus." for a grad school application
Treat people how they want to be treated.
Why aren't I grad school material?!
Quote:
The world today is more interconnected and interdependent than ever before. People from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and perspectives interact with each other on a daily basis, whether in person or online. This diversity of human experiences and identities enriches our society and offers opportunities for learning, innovation and collaboration.
However, diversity alone is not enough to ensure that everyone can thrive and contribute to their full potential. Diversity must be accompanied by equity and inclusion, two concepts that are closely related but distinct. Equity means that everyone has fair access to the resources, opportunities and outcomes they need to succeed, regardless of their social or personal characteristics. Inclusion means that everyone feels valued, respected and supported in their environment, and that they can participate and influence the decisions that affect them.
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are not only moral imperatives, but also strategic advantages for any organization or community that wants to adapt and excel in the 21st century. Research has shown that diverse teams are more creative, productive and innovative than homogeneous ones. Moreover, diverse organizations can better serve the needs and preferences of their customers, stakeholders and partners, who are also increasingly diverse. Finally, diverse organizations can attract and retain the best talent, who seek workplaces where they can grow and belong.
However, achieving DEI is not easy or automatic. It requires intentional and sustained efforts from leaders and members of any organization or community. It requires challenging the status quo and addressing the systemic barriers and biases that prevent some groups from accessing the same opportunities and benefits as others. It requires fostering a culture of respect, empathy and curiosity, where differences are celebrated and conflicts are resolved constructively. It requires creating spaces for dialogue, feedback and learning, where everyone can share their perspectives and experiences without fear of judgment or retaliation. And it requires measuring progress and holding oneself accountable for the results.
DEI is not a destination, but a journey. It is not a one-time initiative, but a continuous process of improvement. It is not a checkbox, but a mindset. It is not a burden, but a benefit. It is not a favor, but a right. And it is not an option, but a necessity.
DEI is the way to create a better world for everyone.
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Of course, I would never expect to get away with having a computer do my work, so I am going to use some of these ideas, but none of their phrases, and try to make something good.
Am I going for quality or quantity?
What am I talking about?! This is college!
It is always quantity!
It gives me two options, "Thank you for writing this," and "Can you rewrite this in a simpler way?"
Do I want to be like Sonia the Replicator Thanker (aside from spilling hot chocolate on Captain Picard and spreading it all over his uniform)?
Rewriting that simpler would be the wrong option for college!
I thanked it and asked to write a script using that language for TW2002.
It did!
After I write my essay I am going to figure out what the heck that script does!
Just kidding, it creates a character and then supposedly explores--it says so, but curiously the comments are on the left and the code is on the right.
Copy and paste into Word, search and replace the comment symbols with a tab leading them, convert that into a table, and switch columns?
It would be easier to search and replace and lead the comment symbols with a hard return.
Curiously, it wrote
Quote:
// Wait for the gender prompt waitFor “(M)ale or (F)emale?” send “M*”
// Wait for the race prompt waitFor “(F)ederation, ®omulan, (K)lingon,” send “F*”
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There aren't genders or races. I wonder if that is for another version, but I don't know of anyone writing scripts for them, especially with a language specifically for TW2002.