Entitlement Vs Privilege

Learned Behavior: Sense of Entitlement or Earned Privilege?

In the realm of human interactions, there exists a delicate balance between the concepts of earned privilege and entitlement. These two notions often intertwine, creating a complex tapestry of behaviors and beliefs that shape our perceptions and actions in the world. Earned privilege, at its core, is the recognition of an individual's personal accomplishments and virtues. It is the acknowledgment of hard work, respect for others, honesty, courage, integrity, leadership, and other admirable qualities that are not contingent on factors such as class, race, gender, or sexual orientation. Earned privilege is the result of dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to personal growth and excellence. On the other hand, entitlement stems from the belief that one is inherently deserving of certain privileges or advantages without necessarily having earned them. It is a mindset that can lead individuals to expect special treatment, recognition, or opportunities based solely on their perceived status or self-importance. Entitlement often arises from a sense of superiority or entitlement, which can cloud one's judgment and hinder their ability to empathize with others.

Entitlement Charts of Benefits and Privileges

Coding Theory and Cryptology

The inaugural research program of the Institute for Mathematical Sciences at the National University of Singapore took place from July to December 2001 and was devoted to coding theory and cryptology. As part of the program, tutorials for graduate students and junior researchers were given by world-renowned scholars. These tutorials covered fundamental aspects of coding theory and cryptology and were designed to prepare for original research in these areas. The present volume collects the expanded lecture notes of these tutorials. The topics range from mathematical areas such as computational number theory, exponential sums and algebraic function fields through coding-theory subjects such as extremal problems, quantum error-correcting codes and algebraic-geometry codes to cryptologic subjects such as stream ciphers, public-key infrastructures, key management, authentication schemes and distributed system security.