This article, written by Ross D. King, discusses the new-found technology of machines programmed to act as scientists, performing duties similar to those of human scientists. One prototype, called Adam, can originate hypotheses about yeast genes and theirfunctions, design experiments to test the ideas and conduct the work. Skeptics say Adam is not a scientist, because it requires human input and occasional intervention. But together, human and robot scientists could achieve more than either one alone.
This cartoon, communicated the message that humans have become too reliant upon technology. Not only have they begun to make great use of technology for educational and vocational purposes, but for many other purposes as well. Although the cartoon presents an extreme example, I agree that people do need to reevaluate the role of technology in their lives, and consider whether or not it is healthy and beneficial to a desireable lifestyle.
This cartoon, illustrated and written by Mark Parisi, emphasizes the fact that technology provides numerous opportunities for dishonesty. Users should be wary that they cannot always know who or what is on the other side of a conversation. Parisi's cartoon heeds an appropriate warning; I am always extremely careful to never communicate with strangers online.
This article, found in Popular Science Magazine, discusses a new deveopment in heating technology in Paris. The city will soon begin the resourseful use of body heat collected in the waiting terminals in the metro to heat a nearby apartment complex. The system is expected to heat 17 apartments and should cut carbon emissions by a third compared with a standard boiler heating system.
This cartoon epitomizes the ongoing struggle between generations and differing technological knowledge. I certainly feel as though I am always helping my parents with how to work their computer, cell phone, or ipod. Although frusterating at times, I think it is important for younger generations to help less tech-savvy citizens if they are interested in learning.
This recently published cartoon, developed by Mark Anderson, represents the implications widespread technology might have on young generations. Some feel there are dangers in promoting such a reliance upon the technological world and that this reliance could result in misinformed young people. Such as in this cartoon, young children now might not be able to differentiate between the technological past and present. This cartoon conveys the message that children need to continue to learn the ways of the past, despite the everchanging and progressing ways of the future. You can access this cartoon and others like it at http://www.andertoons.com/cartoon/4048/, or simply click on the cartoon itself.
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Last updated by Erin Ipsen on January 23, 2011