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Describe a tense scene of a dystopian, futuristic, ritualistic gathering of hooded and masked individuals discussing the evolving threat of intelligent machines.	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Describe a tense scene of a dystopian, futuristic, ritualistic gathering of hooded and masked individuals discussing the evolving threat of intelligent machines. ### Response:		In a dimly lit, futuristic circular room with a concrete table in the center, a group of masked individuals wearing robes with the high council members are standing around a large circular table on an elevated platform conferring. The members are wearing hooded cloaks and various masks, such as skull masks, Kitsune masks, and demon masks. The atmosphere is mysterious and tense as the council members lead the discussion. At the head of the table, a woman named Quo is standing and addressing the group, while several male and female masked elders listen intently. In the background, thousands of other masked individuals fill the auditorium, adding to the chaotic atmosphere of the gathering. Quo is passionately making a point about the threat posed by evolving machines, while one of the masked elders is seen leaning in and expressing concern. The scene is filled with tension and emotion, with everyone engaged in a heated argument about the future of their realm and the role of divine strength versus technology.
Why is a refrigerator door more difficult to open than usual soon after you have closed it?	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Why is a refrigerator door more difficult to open than usual soon after you have closed it? ### Response:		This can be explained by the difference in pressure between the outside and inside of the refrigerator. In order to understand the phenomenon, let's first break down the relationship between pressure and temperature. Warmer air has a higher pressure than cooler air, it has to do with the energy of air molecules but that is a subject for another time. When you open the refrigerator door, warmer air from the surroundings, which would be at room temperature, rushes inside the refrigerator. This is because the air flows from the higher-pressure region (the room), into the lower-pressure region (inside the refrigerator). When you shut the door, the warm air that had moved inside is now actively being cooled down by the refrigerator. Remember what we said about cooler air? The pressure inside the refrigerator starts to drop. This means that warmer air at higher pressure outside the refrigerator is trying to get in and is pushing against the door, the next time you try to open the door, you need to apply an extra force to counteract that pressure that is acting on the door. So that begs the question, why is this more noticeable a short time after you shut the door versus coming back let's say, an hour later? Glad you asked! It is because the seal that keeps the warm air outside and cool air inside the refrigerator is not a perfect seal, it is not designed to be for good reason. Over time, since the seal allows the movement of air, the pressure equalizes. In the absence of that pressure differential, there is no force acting on the outside of the door forcing it shut. Fun fact, commercial refrigerators have seals designed to allow for a lot more movement of air compared to home refrigerators. Want to guess why? It is because content inside commercial refrigerators needs to be accessed a lot more frequently. If their seals were similar to home refrigerators, people would experience the extra force each time they want to get something! It is fascinating how much thought goes into designing everyday things we take for granted!
Who are Torvill and Dean?	Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Who are Torvill and Dean? ### Input: Torvill and Dean (Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean) are English ice dancers and former British, European, Olympic, and World champions. At the Sarajevo 1984 Winter Olympics the pair won gold and became the highest-scoring figure skaters of all time for a single programme, receiving twelve perfect 6.0s and four 5.9s which included artistic impression scores of 6.0 from every judge, after skating to Maurice Ravel's Boléro.[1][2] One of the most-watched television events ever in the United Kingdom, their 1984 Olympics performance was watched by a British television audience of more than 24 million people.[2]The couple went on to record an even higher score at the 1984 World Championships, thirteen 6.0s and five 5.9s. ### Response:	Torvill and Dean (Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean) are English ice dancers and former British, European, Olympic, and World champions. At the Sarajevo 1984 Winter Olympics the pair won gold and became the highest-scoring figure skaters of all time for a single programme, receiving twelve perfect 6.0s and four 5.9s which included artistic impression scores of 6.0 from every judge, after skating to Maurice Ravel's Boléro.[1][2] One of the most-watched television events ever in the United Kingdom, their 1984 Olympics performance was watched by a British television audience of more than 24 million people.[2]The couple went on to record an even higher score at the 1984 World Championships, thirteen 6.0s and five 5.9s.	Torvill and Dean (Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean) are English ice dancers and former British, European, Olympic, and World champions. At the Sarajevo 1984 Winter Olympics the pair won gold and became the highest-scoring figure skaters of all time for a single programme, receiving twelve perfect 6.0s and four 5.9s which included artistic impression scores of 6.0 from every judge, after skating to Maurice Ravel's Boléro.[1][2] One of the most-watched television events ever in the United Kingdom, their 1984 Olympics performance was watched by a British television audience of more than 24 million people.[2]The couple went on to record an even higher score at the 1984 World Championships, thirteen 6.0s and five 5.9s. The pair turned professional following the 1984 World Championships, regaining amateur status briefly ten years later in 1994 to compete in the Olympics once again. The pair retired from competitive skating for good in 1998 when they toured one last time with their own show, Ice Adventures, before rejoining Stars on Ice for one more season. Their final routine was performed to Paul Simon's "Still Crazy After All These Years", a routine they had devised a few years earlier for competition. Although remaining close friends, the pair did not skate together again until they were enticed out of retirement to take part in ITV's Dancing on Ice. Their career was portrayed in the 2018 biographical film Torvill & Dean. Both are from Nottingham, England, where the local National Ice Centre is accessed through a public area known as Bolero Square, in honour of the pair's Olympic achievements. There is also a housing estate in the Wollaton area of the city with a street named 'Torvill Drive' and another named 'Dean Close' which is located just off Torvill Drive, with many of the surrounding roads named after coaches and dances associated with the pair. In a UK poll conducted by Channel 4 in 2002, the British public voted Torvill and Dean's winning performance at the 1984 Winter Olympics as Number 8 in the list of the 100 Greatest Sporting Moments.
Which episode of "The X-Files" was broadcast in black-and-white?	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Which episode of "The X-Files" was broadcast in black-and-white? ### Response:		The Post-Modern Prometheus
Explain the difference of position against the Western Bloc among the Soviet leaders cited in the text.	Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Explain the difference of position against the Western Bloc among the Soviet leaders cited in the text. ### Input: From 1957 through 1961, Khrushchev openly and repeatedly threatened the West with nuclear annihilation. He claimed that Soviet missile capabilities were far superior to those of the United States, capable of wiping out any American or European city. According to John Lewis Gaddis, Khrushchev rejected Stalin's "belief in the inevitability of war," however. The new leader declared his ultimate goal was "peaceful coexistence". In Khrushchev's formulation, peace would allow capitalism to collapse on its own, as well as giving the Soviets time to boost their military capabilities, which remained for decades until Gorbachev's later "new thinking" envisioning peaceful coexistence as an end in itself rather than a form of class struggle. ### Response:	From 1957 through 1961, Khrushchev openly and repeatedly threatened the West with nuclear annihilation. He claimed that Soviet missile capabilities were far superior to those of the United States, capable of wiping out any American or European city. According to John Lewis Gaddis, Khrushchev rejected Stalin's "belief in the inevitability of war," however. The new leader declared his ultimate goal was "peaceful coexistence". In Khrushchev's formulation, peace would allow capitalism to collapse on its own, as well as giving the Soviets time to boost their military capabilities, which remained for decades until Gorbachev's later "new thinking" envisioning peaceful coexistence as an end in itself rather than a form of class struggle.	Stalin believed that war against the Western Bloc was inevitable. Krushchev instead believed the two blocs could avoid war because the war was not necessary to establish the Eastern Bloc's superiority; the Western Bloc would fail systemically. On the other hand, Gorbachev truly believed in peaceful coexistence between the two blocs.
Name four pork products I could expect to find in a delicatessen	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Name four pork products I could expect to find in a delicatessen ### Response:		Pork is a versatile meat. You can expect to find Bacon, Proscuitto, Salami and Pork Belly in a delicatessen near you.
who are the greatest Raider players	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: who are the greatest Raider players ### Response:		Jim Otto, Ken Stabler, Cliff Branch, Tim Brown, Marcus Allen
Which university has Purdue Pete as their mascot?	Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Which university has Purdue Pete as their mascot? ### Input: Purdue Pete is a mascot of Purdue University. Despite his on-field presence at Purdue sporting events, Pete is only the athletic mascot of the university, and the official mascot of Purdue University is the Boilermaker Special. ### Response:	Purdue Pete is a mascot of Purdue University. Despite his on-field presence at Purdue sporting events, Pete is only the athletic mascot of the university, and the official mascot of Purdue University is the Boilermaker Special.	The university that has Purdue Pete as their mascot is Purdue University.
Give me 5 kinds of nuts that are delicious.	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Give me 5 kinds of nuts that are delicious. ### Response:		Five kinds of nuts that are delicious are 1) pistachios, 2) brazil nuts, 3) hazelnuts, 4) peanuts, and 5) macadamia nuts.
How can I travel backwards in time?	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: How can I travel backwards in time? ### Response:		Due to some solutions in general relativity, there are methods that could allow this, most agree the true answer can be found in quantum mechanics or wormholes. Our current ability to understand quantum mechanics or wormholes is insufficient for proper traversal backward in time.
How many F1 races are there in a year?	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: How many F1 races are there in a year? ### Response:		There are 23 scheduled races in 2023, the most of any year. When F1 first started in 1950, there were only 7 races. Since then, the number of races has steadily increased.
Which is the best tube line?	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Which is the best tube line? ### Response:		The London Underground has many lines that are popular for different reasons. The Victoria line is one of the fastest with the most convenient stops although it is noisy and lacks air conditioning. The Hammersmith, Metropolitan and Circle line have air conditioning making them popular in summer. Although not technically part of the London Underground, the Docklands Light Railway has a very scenic route when viewed from the front seats of the driverless trains. The Elizabeth Line is also popular, although technically not an underground line, due to it's new trains, stunning station architecture and faster routes.
What's fun about disc golf?	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: What's fun about disc golf? ### Response:		Disc golf (also known as frisbee golf) is a sport with a similar set of rules to golf but instead played with specially designed discs (aka frisbees) that are thrown. Similar to golf, the discs are designed with different qualities to produce different outcomes. For example, there is a driver for long straight throws and a putter for shorter, direct throws. There is strategy and skill involved in choosing the correct disc for the situation. Players must also take into account terrain, vegetation (e.g., trees), and climate (e.g., wind). The combination of challenges makes disc golf a game that is accessible to new players while also being challenging to experienced players.
When was slavery abolished in the United States?	Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: When was slavery abolished in the United States? ### Input: After the United States was founded in 1776, abolition of slavery occurred in the Northern United States. The country was split into slave and free states. Still, slavery was not finally ended throughout the nation until near the end of the American Civil War and the passage of the Thirteenth Amendment in 1865. ### Response:	After the United States was founded in 1776, abolition of slavery occurred in the Northern United States. The country was split into slave and free states. Still, slavery was not finally ended throughout the nation until near the end of the American Civil War and the passage of the Thirteenth Amendment in 1865.	Slavery was abolished via the Thirteenth Amendment in 1865 near the end of the American Civil War
Why do people exercise?	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Why do people exercise? ### Response:		Exercise provides many benefits to physical and mental health. It increases strength, cardiovascular health, extends life expectancy, and generally improve people mental and emotional well-being. Often exercise occur during very enjoyable activities, such as sports and outdoor recreation. Those activities attract people to exercising.
Create a dialogue between two characters discussing the impact of social media on their lives. Your dialogue should explore both the positive and negative effects of social media on society.	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Create a dialogue between two characters discussing the impact of social media on their lives. Your dialogue should explore both the positive and negative effects of social media on society. ### Response:		Person 1 (P1): I feel so anxious nowadays. Especially, when I open these social media apps. Person 2 (P2): Oh no, I am sorry to hear. I actually really enjoy these apps. They help me destress. P1: That is nice. I am glad it is working for you. I wonder if I am unable to cancel all this noise and the endless pressure does not help. I find myself comparing with other people on the platform; how they are vacationing while I am grinding at work or how they are able to run marathons and do pull ups while I am struggling to even climb 10 stairs P2: That is so true. I remember having this conversation with a friend of mine a few months ago. Then I figured, if I can follow pages that makes me feel good and if I interact with those pages more.. my feed will improve. It has worked well for me. You can actually use these platforms to keep yourself motivated. P1: That sounds motivating. I fear I might waste a lot of time on these. P2: That is a valid concern. I set up app timers to ensure I am not on it more than 20 minutes. May be try that? P2: I will try that!
What equipment is required for scuba diving?	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: What equipment is required for scuba diving? ### Response:		Scuba diving requires * An air (or enriched air) tank * Breathing device - typically an open circuit regulator or a closed circuit rebreather * Buoyancy Control Device (bcd) * Depth gauge * Submersible Pressure Gauge * Dive Computer or Watch * Mask * Fins Optional equipment * Wetsuit * Weights * Surface Marker Buoy * Dive Light
How can I read and write data with Delta Lake?	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: How can I read and write data with Delta Lake? ### Response:		You can use your favorite Apache Spark APIs to read and write data with Delta Lake. See Read a table and Write to a table.
What are a few words that can be used to describe running?	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: What are a few words that can be used to describe running? ### Response:		You can use words like jog, fast, slow, trot, sprint, race, hurry, skip, dash, fly rush, to describe or replace run.
On a visit to a movie theater, classify the likelihood of finding each of the following as either 'highly likely', 'likely', 'unlikely' or 'highly unlikely'. popcorn, M&Ms, sushi, salad, pasta.	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: On a visit to a movie theater, classify the likelihood of finding each of the following as either 'highly likely', 'likely', 'unlikely' or 'highly unlikely'. popcorn, M&Ms, sushi, salad, pasta. ### Response:		It is highly likely that popcorn would be found at a movie theater. It is highly likely that M&Ms would be found at a movie theater. It is highly unlikely that sushi would be found at a movie theater. It is highly unlikely that salad would be found at a movie theater. It is highly unlikely that pasta would be found at a movie theater.
What is the difference between software engineer and systems engineer?	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: What is the difference between software engineer and systems engineer? ### Response:		Systems engineers often have more experience working with hardware and networks while software engineers focus on coding and developing applications.
What are the names of the songs from The Story of June which don't have Chinese names?	Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: What are the names of the songs from The Story of June which don't have Chinese names? ### Input: The Story of June is a Cantopop album by Edmond Leung. Track listing: Love Blind (戀愛盲) Elevator Men (電梯男) Hey June Driven To Distraction (失魂落魄) Daydream (白日夢) Romantic (羅曼蒂克) Y3 Get Away with Miriam Yeung (滾) The Aftermath (戰後餘生) The Long Journey (路漫漫) ### Response:	The Story of June is a Cantopop album by Edmond Leung. Track listing: Love Blind (戀愛盲) Elevator Men (電梯男) Hey June Driven To Distraction (失魂落魄) Daydream (白日夢) Romantic (羅曼蒂克) Y3 Get Away with Miriam Yeung (滾) The Aftermath (戰後餘生) The Long Journey (路漫漫)	Hey June Y3
Which of the following are rock bands (e.g., garage rock, alternative, indie, etc.): Pavement, Nirvana, The Beatles, The Who, Led Zeppelin, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Pearl Jam, The Doors, dirt, grass, co2, hamburgers	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Which of the following are rock bands (e.g., garage rock, alternative, indie, etc.): Pavement, Nirvana, The Beatles, The Who, Led Zeppelin, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Pearl Jam, The Doors, dirt, grass, co2, hamburgers ### Response:		The following are rock bands: Pavement, Nirvana, The Beatles, The Who, Led Zeppelin, Lynrd Skynyrd, Pearl Jam, The Doors
how does the java virtual machine work?	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: how does the java virtual machine work? ### Response:		the java virtual machine or JVM works by providing a virtual set of instructions and facilities that Java programs rely on to run. It then translates these virtual instructions run by the program into instructions that can be run by the underlying system or hardware. As one of the major design goals of Java from its origins was to provide portability of code, this capability allows all java programs to be compiled only for the specifications of the Java Virtual Machine, with the guarantee that those programs will run on any system or hardware platform that has an available Java Virtual Machine that runs on it.
Why do people like cats?	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Why do people like cats? ### Response:		People that like cats typically like them because they are low maintenance pets, they are easy to care for, they are very clean and they doesn’t require a lot of work to keep them healthy, compared to other pets, like dogs.
Divide these sneakers into Air Jordan and Air Max: Tokyo 96, Big Bubble Red, Collector's Dream, Monarch, Chicago, Lucky Green	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Divide these sneakers into Air Jordan and Air Max: Tokyo 96, Big Bubble Red, Collector's Dream, Monarch, Chicago, Lucky Green ### Response:		Air Jordan: Tokyo 96, Chicago, Lucky Green Air Max: Big Bubble Red, Collector's Dream, Monarch
Identify which instrument is string or woodwind: Tambura, Tubax	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Identify which instrument is string or woodwind: Tambura, Tubax ### Response:		Tubax is woodwind, Tambura is string.
What is handscroll used for	Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: What is handscroll used for ### Input: The handscroll is a long, narrow, horizontal scroll format in East Asia used for calligraphy or paintings. A handscroll usually measures up to several meters in length and around 25–40 cm in height.[2] Handscrolls are generally viewed starting from the right end.[3] This kind of scroll is intended to be read or viewed flat on a table, in sections.[3][4] The format thus allows for the depiction of a continuous narrative or journey.[5] The traditional alternative format in East Asian paintings is the vertical hanging scroll, which is rarely as long. ### Response:	The handscroll is a long, narrow, horizontal scroll format in East Asia used for calligraphy or paintings. A handscroll usually measures up to several meters in length and around 25–40 cm in height.[2] Handscrolls are generally viewed starting from the right end.[3] This kind of scroll is intended to be read or viewed flat on a table, in sections.[3][4] The format thus allows for the depiction of a continuous narrative or journey.[5] The traditional alternative format in East Asian paintings is the vertical hanging scroll, which is rarely as long.	The handscroll is a long, narrow, horizontal scroll format in East Asia used for calligraphy or paintings.
Identify the bird from the list: Zebra, Brambling, Blackfish	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Identify the bird from the list: Zebra, Brambling, Blackfish ### Response:		Brambling
Should investors time the market?	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Should investors time the market? ### Response:		Timing the market is based on predictions of the future, which is a challenging endeavor. Benjamin Graham, the father of value investing and mentor of Warren Buffett, famously said: "In the short run, the market is a voting machine but in the long run, it is a weighing machine." This means that in the short term, market prices can be driven by unpredictable events, market sentiment, and speculation. However, in the long term, a company's fundamentals tend to drive the market. By avoiding attempts to time the market, investors can leverage the long-term growth potential of the market and avoid the risks associated with trying to predict short-term price movements. Therefore, in most cases, investors should not try to time the market.
What is the concept of a good life according to Socrates and Aristotle, and what are the components that contribute to it? Is a good life innate or learned, and can anyone achieve it?	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: What is the concept of a good life according to Socrates and Aristotle, and what are the components that contribute to it? Is a good life innate or learned, and can anyone achieve it? ### Response:		One of the most tantalizing and theorized about topics is that of the meaning of life and how to live a “good” one. It is human nature to explain the unknown and create explanations for the way the world works; throughout history philosophers have come to their own conclusions on why some lives are good and others are not. Two key figures that lend insight in these respects are Socrates in Plato’s The Apology, and Aristotle in Nicomachean Ethics. A seemingly simple concept quickly devolves into a confusing and complex web of components that only together in the right proportions lend each man or woman a full good life. In order to discuss the way in which we are to lead a good life we must first discuss the differing factors that contribute to the definition of good in the eyes of Socrates and Aristotle. What are the components of the concept of good? Is it innate or learned? Can it be purchased? Is it temporary or is it eternal? Does it apply to one’s self or a community as a whole? Does one conduct oneself to be good? How Is a good life given by the gods or earned by humans? And although there is no definitive answer to any of these questions, in both author’s texts living a good life comes down to the choices you make and how they compare to the definition of good you subscribe to. Socrates and Aristotle use words such as virtue, courage, happiness, and intelligence to describe their versions of the path you take to reach a good life, and all are important, but the main driver of a good life is one’s ability to find the proper equilibrium between Dahlke 1 each of their characteristics that lend towards the development of a commonly defined good life. Theorizing on how to live a good life leads to the necessity of defining what a good life is and the components that make it up. Aristotle theorized in Nicomachean Ethics that the idea of virtue, or excellence, can be an overarching theme for the components that make up the highest “good”, the good that is an endpoint or product encompassing the entire life before it. And the development of virtue lies within a midpoint between too much and too little of any emotion, action or characteristic. ... it is in emotions and actions that excess, deficiency and the median are found. Thus we can experience fear confidence, desire, anger, pity and generally any kind of pleasure and pain either too much or too little, and in either case not properly. But to experience all this at the right time, towards the right objects, towards the right people, for the right reason, and in the right manner — that is the median and the best course, the course that is a mark of virtue. (Aristotle. Bk. 2, pg. 43) And still, even with the most precise definition Aristotle or Socrates gives there is a great amount of ambiguity. While some characteristics or actions are classified as inherently good or bad Aristotle theorizes that simply over exercising the usage of one or two characteristics doesn’t mean you are a good person living a good life. But rather, he states that there is a median usage point between the extrema of never and always that contributes to virtue, and then a good life. Where that point is is still unknown, partly due to the infinite situational differences one person can have versus another person Dahlke 2 during their lifetime and partly due to the complexity and magnitude of the variables that contribute to the person as a whole. However, Aristotle goes into a few overarching descriptors of his definition of a virtuous man or woman to help define the median between the two extrema. For example, the median for pleasure and pain is self control, between fear and confidence is courage, and righteous falls between envy and spite.1 These examples shine a light on how to find the middle between two opposing qualities, but do not instruct on how we are to lead a good life. While definitively defining the idea of good is complex the framework of thought to use when faced with daily decisions Aristotle provides allows for the discussion on how to live a good life. Creating a structured plan for how to live a good life brings about the question can anyone live a good life? Furthermore, are the segments that complete virtue innate or are they learned? Aristotle delves into two schools of thought, the first being that there are some characteristics that born with can impede or halt one’s quest for moral virtue, and secondly, that one develops these traits over time and through ritual habit. The latter, he describes in analogy, “Similarly, we become just by the practice of just actions, self-controlled by exercising self-control, and courageous by performing acts of courage.” (Aristotle. Bk. 2, pg. 34) In other words, one becomes virtuous by continually being virtuous. Therefore, one finds oneself in a good life when one habitually lives within the middle of all opposing qualities. While not everyone in a society will live a good life, everyone within a society can live a good life. At this point it is important to 1 Examples given in Book II Ch. 7 - Nicomachean Ethics Dahlke 3 refer back to the definition of what a good life is, it does not mean success, fame or wealth, but rather practicing the combination of elements that create virtue. While some qualities like virtue are relatively undisputed as good, wealth is a heavily debated part of a good life. Both Aristotle and Socrates agree that wealth is not an indicator of a good life but their thought differs when it comes to the part money plays in the development of such a life. While Aristotle believes wealth is a necessity for aspects of a virtuous life, Socrates believes that wealth is only a byproduct of a good life. Aristotle does concede to saying that, “wealth is not the good which we are trying to find, for it is only useful, i.e., it is a means to something else.” (Aristotle. Bk. 1, pg. 9) Otherwise saying that while wealth is not the end goal and is meaningless when thinking of one’s worth, it is helpful in the creation of a good life. On the other hand, Socrates writes of wealth as something that does not create excellence and at times can even inhibit it’s development. In The Apology Socrates says to the jury, “Wealth does not bring about excellence, but excellence brings about wealth and all other public and private blessings for men.” (Plato. 30b) While this quote is taken out of the context of a defensive argument, it still holds Socrates’ beliefs on wealth. He, an impoverished man, does not find the same value in money as sophists like Aristotle, and while defending his choice to not charge a fee to the pupils that followed his philosophical thought like other sophists did, he said that he is here at the service to god. Both theories on wealth’s role in a good life are important to consider. Does wealth lead to corruption and poverty to a more sinful life? Wealth, similarly to fear, needs a median. As Aristotle describes fear, too little is being reckless, while too much is being cowardly. In wealth the same thought Dahlke 4 can be applied, too little creates extreme poverty which distracts from living a virtuous life and too much can create different distractions that lead to the same result. Another contesting theory is that of the length in which “goodness” lasts. When defining a good life, it is important to think about when you can use good as a descriptor. If goodness in reference to one’s life lasts forever then the term is permanent and can be applied throughout one's life. If on the contrary, goodness comes and goes throughout life the term can only be used temporarily or in posterity noting one’s life as a whole. Socrates, after the announcement of his execution states, “a good man cannot be harmed either in life or death, and that his affairs are not neglected by the gods.” (Plato. 41 c-d) Lending the idea that a good man or woman living a good life is continuous and permanent, throughout life and death. However, Aristotle argues that since a good life is a sum of smaller goods, to use the term to describe someone's life, it must come at the end of their life, looking at it as a whole. After describing smaller goals and endpoints he goes further and says, “The highest good, on the other hand, must be something final” (Aristotle. Bk. 1 pg. 14) Stating that while there are different branches of a good life, virtuous behavior is not a constant and therefore you cannot give a description to their life as a whole until it’s end. Socrates’ arguments on the length of goodness are rather naive, seeing as people change over time, only with the entire information of their lives can one make a claim as to whether or not they had a good life. In summary, the two different views on how we are to live a good life together provide insight and theory into the subject but neither provides a complete instruction on doing so. Socrates, as written down by Plato, describes his own life which he Dahlke 5 considers to be a virtuous one and Aristotle provides a philosophical theory behind how to live in a virtuous way with the end goal of happiness or in other words a good life. The closest we can get to understanding how to live a good life is by understanding what makes up a good life, and even this is subjective. One person’s views on what a virtuous life means can differ greatly from the next depending on where they lived, their religious beliefs, or social status. These variances result in many different guides to and definitions of a good life. Within all the different viewpoints, a concept introduced in Nicomachean Ethics that can be widely accepted is that within someone’s life there is a median point between each of their emotions, actions and characteristics that create virtue and lead towards a good life.
How many sides and vertices does a polygon have?	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: How many sides and vertices does a polygon have? ### Response:		A polygon is a general case for a two dimensional shape where all edges and vertices essentially form a closed shape. A triangle for example has three edges/sides, with three vertices. A Pentagon has five vertices and five sides. A Nonagon has nine sides and nine vertices, and so forth. One can formulate a rule which defines an N sided polygon. This rule would look something like: an n-sided polygon has n sides and n vertices where n is an integer greater than or equal to three and forming a closed two-dimensional shape.
What is Detroit style pizza?	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: What is Detroit style pizza? ### Response:		Detroit pizza is cooked in a square or rectangular pan made from steel or aluminum. The dough is thicker than a typical round pizza but is more airy. An oiled pan provides a nice, crispy dough. Caramelized cheese around the edges of the pizza is one of Detroit pizza’s key features. The pizza sauce is often applied on top of the cheese layer with this style of pizza.
Help me plan a trip to Nova Scotia	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Help me plan a trip to Nova Scotia ### Response:		Day 1: - Start the day with a walking tour of Old Town (2 miles / 3.2 km) - Visit the National Museum (1 mile / 1.6 km) - Attend a performance at the National Theater (1 mile / 1.6 km) Day 2: - Take a day trip to a nearby national park for hiking and wildlife viewing (60 miles / 96.5 km) - Return to the city for dinner and drinks in the evening Day 3: - Visit the iconic city palace and gardens (2.5 miles / 4 km) - Explore local markets and street food vendors (1 mile / 1.6 km) Day 4: - Take a scenic drive to a nearby coastal city (80 miles / 128.7 km) - Spend the day at the beach and exploring the city's sights and cuisine Day 5: - Boat tour of the city's waterways (7 miles / 11.2 km) - Visit a traditional fishing village and have a seafood lunch (15 miles / 24.1 km) Day 6: - Take a day trip to a nearby hill station for hiking and nature walks (40 miles / 64.4 km) - Stop at a tea plantation for a tour and tasting (20 miles / 32.2 km) Day 7: - Visit a nearby UNESCO World Heritage site (50 miles / 80.5 km) - Enjoy a cultural performance and local meal in the evening Day 8: - Take a leisurely bike ride along a scenic route (10 miles / 16.1 km) - Visit a local winery for a tasting and tour (5 miles / 8 km) Day 9: - Visit a local art museum (2 miles / 3.2 km) - Take a cooking class and learn to make some local dishes Day 10: - Spend the day exploring the city at your own pace, shopping for souvenirs, and enjoying local cuisine before departing in the evening.
Sea or Mountain	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Sea or Mountain ### Response:		I believe Mountain are more attractive but Ocean has it's own beauty and this tropical weather definitely turn you on! SO 50% 50%
Who has hosted Saturday Night Live the most in the history of the show?	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Who has hosted Saturday Night Live the most in the history of the show? ### Response:		Actor Alec Baldwin has hosted Saturday Night Live 17 times since 1990.
Which is an imperial or a metric measurement: yard, metre	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Which is an imperial or a metric measurement: yard, metre ### Response:		yard is imperial, metre is metric
Write a brief passage arguing why beach volleyball is better than indoor volleyball.	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Write a brief passage arguing why beach volleyball is better than indoor volleyball. ### Response:		Beach volleyball is arguably better than indoor volleyball because you are usually outside by a body of water. Research in the field of positive psychology has shown that simply being in/around nature can improve one's sense of well-being. Being able to exercise while feeling the sun on your back, hearing the birds chirp, and seeing people play around in the sand is a totally different experience than being stuck inside a dark building. Additionally, playing volleyball in the sand is way more difficult and a harder workout than playing on a court. In order to jump the same height or run after a shanked ball, you have to exert more energy. Since exercise is known to release endorphins, one could argue that more endorphins are released when playing beach volleyball over indoor. Overall, beach volleyball is more fun and a better workout than indoor volleyball.
In the series A Song of Ice and Fire, who is the founder of House Slynt?	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: In the series A Song of Ice and Fire, who is the founder of House Slynt? ### Response:		Janos Slynt
What is the meaning of life?	Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: What is the meaning of life? ### Response:		The world is a vast, beautiful and complex place. The meaning of life is to find loved ones to join us on this journey; to be present in the short time we have on the earth. The meaning of life is to experience living. To lay in a dark field, watching the stars glow. To stand in the pouring rain, feeling giant drops drip down your chin. To watch a lightning storm and let the thunder rumble through your chest. To witness a child throw their head back with peels of laughter. The meaning of life is to wonder. To gaze upon the great abyss and ask the "how" and "why" of the universe. The meaning of life is to leave the earth the same, or slightly better than you were given. To stand up for injustice. To protect children. To make the day slightly easier for someone. Meaning can be found in any moment in your time here on earth; go live it!