...The idea that technology and progress is seen to be the detriment of humanity has been constructed through the convention of setting. The construction of the futuristic dystopian city in A.D. 2053 reveals a world where machines have complete control over humanity. Throughout the story, various descriptive language, metaphor and imagery has been used to express a sense of eeriness and hostile environment where humanity has virtually ceased to exist. For example, the streets are described as “dry river beds”, people sit “dead” in their “tomblike” homes and walking through the neighbourhood is much the same to walking through a “graveyard”. The sterile environment of the city conveys a sense of loneliness that is devoid of any individual or human touch where a “murmur of laughter” was seen as odd. “Magazines and books didn't sell anymore. Everything went on in the tomblike houses at night now…” expresses the idea of how technology has driven humanity to obsession, cooped in their ‘tombs, ill-lit by television light” controlled by their “viewing screen”. Setting has also been used to challenge ideas about technology’s ability to reduce our capability to be human and in control of our individuality. “He whispered to every house on every side as he moved…” and “The street was silent and long and empty,” reveals the lack of humanity in a world where communication and human interaction is to no prevail. The police’s utter surprise and suspicious tone when he says, “Walking, just walking...
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...After the civil war, technology for farming was evolving rapidly. This included better tractors, better plows and combines. These inventions helped increase the cultivated land percentage three times than what it was before. Due to this, farmers needed more land to grow more crops. The government made it easy, cheap and appealing to buy new land. So farmers had no problems buying land for more crops. Many farmers ended up purchasing land. In the 1930s, many people started plowing the land making it loose and ready for crops. That is what started the dust bowl, soon to devastate many. In April 18th, 1935, a big black cloud of dust came over the horizon killing everything in its path. Many people started to move away, scared that it...
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...2011 was a turbulent year in the Arab World. Therefore, the world watched as numerous oppressive regimes toppled aided by the increase of access of information through technology to all. Young citizens were citing injustices done to them and their families through social media. Very quickly these complaints came to often bloody conformations between mobs of protesters and armed police and military personnel. For Syria, the last six years have been ones of constant warfare. Per the United Nations High Council on Refugees (UNHCR), there are 5,020,470 recorded Syrian refugees living in Arab and European countries as the fighting continues. When the before mentioned refugees flee, the first place of refuge is the refugee camps. Despite advancements in technology and policy, the accessibility of food in refugee...
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...are carried out. Today, technology has reshaped interactions on a personal and professional level, ultimately causing a shift in traditional values and norms. It is not uncommon for a household to possess several smartphones, computers, television sets, and be connected socially via one of many social network platforms such as Facebook or Twitter. Although this might be the case for an individual living in the 21st century, many consumers are not only used to such technology being part of their life, but are rather dependent on them. There is legitimacy in arguing that modern technology including the internet and smartphones are essential components for effective integration and advancement; however, the internet itself came to be in an age where internet and smartphones ceased to exist. Hence, such modern revolutions simply enhance efficiency but do not necessarily determine/limit progress or potential achievement. Technology can be an effective tool when used properly; however, the 21st –century human being’s over-dependency on technology has negative consequences as it is analogous to drug addiction: both are addictive, are hazardous to one’s health, and cause isolation. Within today’s technology-driven society, consumers are finding the notion of constant technology use appealing. The Mariam-Webster dictionary defines the word ‘Addict’ as “to devote or surrender (oneself) to something habitually or obsessively” (Mariam-Webster). Both technology and drugs provide endless...
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...millions scattered throughout the universe watching over all worlds with a promise of life. This is present in the movie when the apes are basically ignorant in the skills to survive and defend themselves and when the monolith appears their curiosity and understanding changes for the better proving the end of the block of information. Another similarity between the crystal pyramid and the monolith that is seen in “The Sentinel”, as well as in 2001: A Space Odyssey is the conviction the purpose of these sentinels is to alert or warn the “emissaries” of humans’ success with technology and space. This is evident on page 751 in the story which states: ”They would be interested in in our civilization only if we proved our fitness to survive by crossing space and so escaping from the Earth, once we had passed that crisis, it was only a matter of time before we found the pyramid and forced it open, now its signals have ceased, we have set off the...
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...We have seen in a number a Hollywood movies that how ambitious aliens come and bring about destruction of the earth. They are shown to possess ultra modern technology that humans cannot match, but still humans somehow manage to save earth from their wrong intentions of conquering earth or destroying earth. But, that is only the happy ending in a movie. The main idea behind is that we have created the notion of some extra-terrestrial life who is mean and wants to destroy earth for his/her desires. We are always afraid of such beings as they are portrayed to have intent to conquer earth. Are they really a threat to earth? Or, is it the humans themselves who are the enemy of the earth. I will present the arguments from both the sides and let the audience decide. What can possibly be the motive of aliens to venture towards earth and their assumed intentions to conquer earth? Like humans it might be their appetite for natural resources, they would know only too well that a civilization of our size would have used a substantial portion of our own resources, leaving them with very little to fight us for. On Earth, proven reserves of natural gas total 130 billion tons. Titan, one of the moons of Jupiter has on its surface many dozens of lakes filled not with water or even water in the form of ice, but of liquid methane and ethane, each of which individually having at least as much energy as our own proven reserves. The Oort Cloud surrounding the solar system, is rich in iron...
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... people attempt to build a more perfect society, but the efforts result in evils far greater than the ones already present. Their respective worlds degenerate into something far more sinister, and instead of utopian, it becomes dystopian instead Both novels have an overarching theme of how society can devolve into something much worse a lesson all too relevant in the modern world 1984 presents a society that has become a nightmarish land of government surveillance, misinformation, and groupthink. Presenting the hellscape after it has developed, throughout the book it is shown how the perfectly recognizable world of the 40s became such a hellish world. The original party thinkers came to the conclusion that with the encroachment of technology, the walls between the classes were getting too thin High, middle and low, the trinity of stations that has existed in every single human culture would eventually conglomerate into a single amorphous station. Believing this to be inherently wrong, the thinkers created the original IngSoc with the intent to form a society where the classes would stay in place and production would be forced to slow down for the overall benefit of the people. Unfortunately those on the inside became drunk with power, and turned this attempt at fixing the ills of society into a massive collective of slavery. Their methods are of controls can be found in the three statement motto of Oceania. The first “War is Peace”, shows how through constant warfare...
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...A considerable lot of the anti-infection agents treat skin contaminations. These antibiotics are Gentamicin, Ciprofloxacin, Doxycycline, and Tetracycline. However, during the outbreak in 1347-1350 specialists had the hardest time to treat it, it was really incomprehensible. They attempted many cures. The cures included rubbing onions, herbs, or a chopped up snake on the boils. Another strategy they attempted was cutting up a pigeon and rubbing it over a contaminated body part. Technology in present day and age has enhanced a considerable lot of the treatments for the...
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...point where our daily tasks and responsibilities have become dependent upon such communication devices. In such a globalized and inter-connected world, the use of technology is made imperative as many businesses have bases positioned all over the world, and many individuals have connections too far to communicate without the use of the internet or cellular networks (cell sites or satellite signals). Additionally, the internet allows for many individuals to keep up with current events, but that’s not its only use. The internet allows people to be entertained, connected, and empowered. However, the technology behind the mobile phone remains unmatched as it has created a vast cultural shift, as it gives society the chance to deliver content anywhere, at any time. And although cell phones and the internet has only been around for approximately two decades, many seem to underestimate the effect it has on as individuals and society collectively. If the internet and cellular phones ceased to work in the near future, without any hope of restarting, humanity would have to resort to older methods of communication. That is, if humankind even remembers how to do so. Without the internet, there would be no communication between the vast departments of corporations, the vast knowledge saved on the internet would cease to exist, government agencies would not be able to further new legislation or monitor foreign events, and individuals would be left in a world with no connection to the outside...
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...development of electronic commerce. E-commerce involves the implementation of various trade transactions, both intra-national and foreign trade. But the implementation of transactions at the international level by means of information and communication technologies in practice is greatly complicated. This state of affairs is due to the emergence of difficulties related to legislation. The reason for the difficulties lies in the fact that countries have different taxation systems, the procedure for payment and the amount of customs duties and fees vary, etc. The main reason for the difficulties is the lack of unified international legal regulation of processes related to the implementation of electronic commerce in general, and electronic commerce in particular. In order to overcome these legislative barriers in 1996, a model law was developed within the framework of UNISTRAL (the UN Commission on Law and International Trade), which was called "On e-commerce". This law was mainly aimed at liberalizing operations carried out with the help of information and communication technologies on the world economic market. In Russia, on the basis of this law, the law "On Electronic Digital Signature" was drafted and adopted, which in 2013 ceased to exist in connection with the adoption of the new law "On Electronic Signature" of 2011. Still, the issues of taxation relating to transactions made on the Internet remain open. Such taxation remains to this day outside of legislative regulation and control...
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...excommunicated believers of the faith. Ammann argued that any excommunicated believers should be not only be excluded from communion during mass, but also they should be excluded from the community meals and social events. Ammann also believed that the men in the community should not shave their beards, dress in a standardized uniform, and it was a sin to attend a state church. The Amish community in Europe started to slowly diminish, as they too where now being shunned from the Mennonite community. In response, the European Amish community started to migrate to Pennsylvania in the 18th century to take advantage of their religious lenience. Eventually, the Amish community in Europe completely re-assimilated with the Mennonite church and ceased to exist. After moving to Pennsylvania, the American Amish dealt with another religious schism in the 19th century due to a disagreement in the integration of social and technological innovation within their society. The new order Amish felt that it was necessary to incorporate the outside social and technological changes, while the old order felt that it was necessary to maintain the sociocultural ways of the past. Between 1850 and 1900, two thirds of the Amish Branched out to create churches of their own, or join the Mennonite community that already...
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...Charge? Background Professor X teaches biology at the University of ND (UND). As part of his employment agreement, UND has the rights to any intellectual property or technology developed by Professor X while he is employed by UND. During his employment at UND, Professor X founded several companies that use the technology he developed. This technology involves the use of non-embryonic (adult) human cells to reprogram genes within adult human cells into stem cells. Each company founded by Professor X is an affiliate of UND (for simplicity, UND) and has entered into an agreement whereby the company would license the technology developed by Professor X from UND in exchange for equity in the company and ongoing royalty payments to UND. Phoenix On June 15, 2XX8, Professor X established Phoenix, a biotechnology company that specializes in producing stem cells using the latest technology. Thunderbird On January 26, 2XX6, Professor X established Thunderbird, a biotechnology company that specializes in producing stem cells using second-generation technology. Thunderbird is developing products, but has had no revenue (except minimal grant revenue). Darwin On November 9, 2XX4, Professor X established Darwin, a biotechnology company that specializes in producing stem cells using first-generation technology. As of mid-2XX8, Darwin has several products and services, contracts with customers, and minimal revenue. Darwin and Thunderbird share office and lab space, equipment...
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...While I previously thought of the 1980s as a corybantic era where big hair, bright clothes, and rock music existed, and little else occurred, I now understand that this decade was much more complex than that. While researching, I discovered that the 1980s was a decade composed of multiple issues and topics, many of which are still significant today. There has been a ripple effect throughout time and many of issues that were relevant in this decade we are still dealing with the repercussions of the decisions that were made. Fascinatingly, it was during this decade that the Aids epidemic came to the forefront of the American people’s minds and medical technology and medicine advanced tenfold. Moreover, from the 1980s emerged many technologies...
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...spacecraft, of the reaches of the universe beyond Earth’s atmosphere and the use of the information so gained to increase knowledge of the cosmos and benefit humanity” ("Space Exploration"). Even though financial costs are on the rise, the continuance of space exploration is imperative to our developing world because learning about life on other planets, untapped natural resources, and scientific research is essential to remaining a world leader. Our four fathers began space exploration many moons ago. It is imperative that we follow in their footsteps and have not only the courage to continue but also have the drive to want to succeed in this area of exploration. The USA is known as one of the leading world powers of scientific research and technology, if the nation is to remain in this position the USA must forge ahead with space exploration. As of today we do not have proof that we are the only life source in the universe. Scientist search for proof of other beings in the universe, “This year scientist identified sulfur, nitrogen, hydrogen, oxygen, phosphors, and carbon some very vital elements need to support life on a planet” ("Science Daily"). These chemicals were found in an old river bed by the Mars Rover; Curiosity. The most interesting fact about this find is that at one time water was on mars. When further testing was done the on the residue in the river bed the findings showed the water was not salty or severely oxidized. This means that the water, which once...
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...“Banjara” as their financial advisor. My primary responsibilities at Banjara included gathering & distributing funds. I have also worked with directors, producers and designers to convey cohesive vision of Banjara’s productions. During my tenure at Banjara, I gained both valuable insight and had hands on experience with the workings of the entertainment industry. I gained sufficient practical experience in stage management, marketing and publicity for theatres, venue design and planning, financing, preproduction and facility management. Simultaneously, I have been working for Polaris Financial Technology Limited as a consultant since July, 2011. My job responsibilities at Polaris included optimizing “Business Process Management” product for Barclays and Llyods Banking Group. Altogether this has been a resourceful experience for me since I multitasked and learned various techniques and technologies used in business process optimization. The Ph.D. Program at MIT Sloan would provide the kind of exposure needed to broaden my thinking and undo my insular prejudices that might be still prevalent in me. In an institution of such confluence of people from every culture, nationality, religion and ideology, I am sure that exposure to these kinds of diverse influences would aid in the overall development of my personality. I also believe that I have a better chance of updating and scaling up my knowledge through this program. I hope to gain solid training in conducting critical research, build...
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