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What is Project Astra designed to do? 

With enough computing power and training data, AI systems can be made perfectly safe and aligned. 

TAYLOR’S STORY Taylor is the kind of college student who seems to have it all figured out. She’s in great shape (or at least she looks like it), rocks athletic wear even when she is not working out, and somehow always have time to post gym selfies between classes. People ask Taylor for fitness tips like, “What protein powder do you use?” and “How do you stay so disciplined?” Taylor usually shrugs and says something vague like, “I just make it a lifestyle.” But peel back the the first impression, and you’ll discover a very different reality. See, what Taylor doesn’t post on Instagram is the fact that she is running on four hours of sleep, three cold brew coffees, and exactly zero vegetables a day. She has skipped more meals than lectures, and the last time she saw a doctor was when she needed the sport’s physical to play sports. She grew up thinking going to the doctor was only for broken bones or fevers over 102°F, so she is nervous to go to the doctor for nearly anything. But, hey, she’s not overweight. So that means she’s healthy… right? At least, that is what she keeps telling herself even when she is trying to push through constant exhaustion, brain fog thick enough to be classified as weather, and a stomach that seems to hate everything except instant noodles and panic. The truth is, Taylor has found that college life makes it really hard to be healthy. Between all-nighters, dining hall disasters, and the pressure to “do it all,” it’s no wonder her wellness plan includes energy drinks and vibes. But because Taylor doesn’t have time to “feel sick” (unless you count the existential dread before exams), so she shrugs it off.

NEO’S STORY Neo always thought he had things under control. He was a college sophomore, juggling classes, a part-time job, and a tight-knit group of friends. When his roommate offered him a pill one night to help him “stay focused and chill,” Neo hesitated, but curiosity won. The first time he tried it, everything seemed better. Studying felt easier, music sounded richer, and he finally got the deep sleep he hadn’t had in weeks. In the moment, it felt like he had found a secret weapon. At first, the drugs seemed to help. Neo could push through late-night study sessions and still show up for exams. Parties were more fun, stress felt manageable, and he even started getting compliments on how “laid back” he’d become. He told himself it was no big deal because it was just something to take the edge off. But slowly, the excitement wore thin. What used to be occasional turned into frequent use, and then into something he felt he needed just to get through the day. It wasn’t long before the cracks started to show. Neo missed deadlines and started skipping classes. Friends noticed his mood swings, and one of them even pulled him aside to ask if everything was okay. He brushed it off, saying he was just tired. But deep down, he knew something had shifted. The concentration boost and relaxation he once felt were replaced with anxiety, foggy thinking, and a constant craving for his next “fix.” The consequences came quickly. Neo failed two classes that semester. His job let him go after he showed up late one too many times. He found himself lying to his parents about money, borrowing from friends and never paying them back. His social life crumbled, and he stopped answering texts. The very things he once used to enhance his life were now destroying it. What had started as casual use had become a trap—and he didn’t know how to get out. Neo’s story isn’t unique; it’s a warning. Drugs might feel helpful in the moment, offering a temporary escape or a fleeting sense of control. But that illusion comes with a steep price. The negative consequences (academic, social, financial, legal, and personal) can grow quickly and quietly. Neo eventually reached out for help and started the long road to recovery, but he often wishes he had seen through the illusion earlier. Because sometimes, what seems exciting at first turns out to be the very thing that holds you back the most.

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How does being aware of information about healthy and unhealthy relationships help us self-reflect on how we want to be in our future relationships? Your response should be at least 5 sentences. 

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From either Lena or Ethan’s stories (or a combination of both), identify and list TEN (10) comments, examples, or practices that escalated an unhealthy body image. For example (as a reminder, you may NOT use the example answer as part of your answer):  “Coaches praised players with lean, muscular bodies.” “Lena found herself scrolling through countless posts, comparing her own body to the polished, filtered images of influencers and celebrities.”

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