HESL 024: An Introduction to Arts and Sciences:Take-Home Writing AssignmentThis assignment is worth 20% of your final grade. It is due Thursday, November 2, 2023 atmidnight. You submit the essay on our blackboard.The essay should be 2.5 typed, double-spaced pages. Use a 1 margin on all four sides and a 12-point font. Please do not write beyond four pages.The writing style should be clear and concise. The characteristics of such a style includegrammatical correctness, appropriate vocabulary, clear sentences, and logical organization. Theassignment will be evaluated according to the following criteria: the coherence andthoughtfulness of your arguments, originality, your engagement with the course text and courseideas, and clarity of expression.Please note that all essays will be check with plagiarism software, so plebe sure to cite allmaterial used. If you are unclear please connect with me before you submit your essay.A late penalty of 5% per weekday will be applied to the value of the assignment for the firsteight weekdays, after which the maximum grade attainable on the assignment will be 60%.Please see the attachment about plagiarism.Topics (CHOOSE 1):1. Do we live in a simulation! Consider The Experience Machine and related thought-experiments.2. Summarize the dominant and subordinate distinction from The Complexity of Identityand explain ways to improve/minimize/eliminate this distinction. Provide reasons andexamples.3. Colonization Road covers some parts of the history of colonialism. Reviewrecommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Committee and explain ways thatCanada and Canadians can move in a better direction.4. Evolution connects us to other primates in that we all share a common ancestor. Religion,on the other hand, claims that humans are a special species. Do you think that religion

and evolution say different things about the status and importance of humans have taken out a loan of $17,000 for 4 years with an interest rate of 4% compounded annually. The loan will be repaid by end of year payments. Fill in all the boxes below, and round all entries to the nearest cent. Enter only positive values for ALL You have taken out a loan of $17,000 for 4 years with an interest rate of 4% compounded annually. The loan will be repaid by end of year payments. Fill in all the boxes below, and round all entries to the nearest cent. Enter only positive values for ALL ANSWERS.

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Payment Number	Amount Paid	Interest Paid	Principal Repaid	Outstanding Balance
0)				$17,000
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Payment Number	Amount Paid	Interest Paid	Principal Repaid	Outstanding Balance
0)				$17,000
1)	$	$	$	$
2)	same as above	$	$	$
3)	same as above	$	$	$
4)	$	$	$	$
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