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1. [From 10$/Pg] Felt Relatively Safe Going
[From 10$/Pg] Felt Relatively Safe Going Discussion: ConsequencesHedonistic Calculus and
Covid19: Will you Attend the Wedding?Work through the following scenario for your initial
post, and then respond to two classmates.It is now April 2022; after a lockdown due to
Covid19 in March and April 2020, the last two years has brought a lot of uncertainty and
exhaustion. The latest variant of Covid, Omicron, caused cases to rise in the unvaccinated
and vaccinated populations; however, the symptoms are milder, and there are fewer people
going to the hospital. Cases are down now. You are in your late 20s, healthy, and have been
fully vaccinated for Covid. You have felt relatively safe going places since you are taking
precautions, but now you have to decide whether to put yourself at risk yet again. One of
your best friends from middle school and high school is getting married in February. You
have had the invitation for weeks and haven’t sent an RSVP. You need to make a decision
about going. You are very conflicted because you want to be there for your friend; however,
you also want to stay safe. Facts that play into your decision are:There will be
approximately 200 people there, so social distancing is not possible. You have a six-month
old baby.You work at a day care with kids too young to be vaccinated.Masks are optional at
the wedding.Based on social media posts, you know that several of the people invited think
the virus is a hoax, think that masks don’t work, and have not been vaccinated. Using the
Hedonistic Calculus, decide whether to attend the wedding. List and define the terms first,
and then analyze the decision and reach a conclusion.Directions:Your initial post should be
a minimum of 250 words that adequately answers the questions asked. You should then
respond to two classmates by elaborating on something said, giving clarification, or asking a
question. Each response post should be between 25-50 words. Your initial post is worth 15
points, and each response post is worth 5 points. See the Syllabus for the grading
criteria.second question There are a few opportunities for extra credit this term. They are
optional and cannot be turned in late.For up to 15 extra credit points:Choose one of
these TED Talks focusing on mental health (that you have not previously watched or
written about) and answer the following in a document (one paragraph for each question)
that you upload to this assignment. 1. Briefly summarize the TED Talk. Give the title and the
speaker of the talk also.2. Explain something you learned from it. Is there anything you
specifically agreed with or disagreed with?3. Explain whether your view about the subject
changed and how. Explain whether this talk makes you want to learn more about this
subject or makes you want to take action to help yourself or a friend.Optional: Is there any

2. mental health issue you need help with? Are there resources you are trying to find or issues
you need to address but cannot for some reason?