User:FrankZZZZ
Contents
- 1 CIS 2 Final Project
- 1.1 Introductions
- 1.2 Privacy and Freedom of Speech
- 1.3 Intellectual Property
- 1.4 Crime
- 1.5 Employment, Education and Entertainment
- 1.6 Mid Term project - Grand Challenges
- 1.7 Evaluating and Controlling Technology
- 1.8 Risks, Failures and Responsibilities
- 1.9 Anytime, Anywhere
- 1.10 Technology Advances, Social Trends
CIS 2 Final Project
Introductions
https://www.useoftechnology.com/technology-society-impact-technology-society/ (New search, favorite)
There are negative and positive impacts of technology on society. Many people care about positive influences and think that they have changed our world. At the same time, technology has brought crisis to the surrounding environment.
https://www.vox.com/technology/2018/2/23/16992816/facebook-twitter-tech-artificial-intelligence-crispr (New search)
This historian worried about many negative impacts on human and society. The most interesting topic is that he mentioned bioelectric implants, genetic modification packages, the ability to tamper with our very biology, which is so different compared to previous eras.
Privacy and Freedom of Speech
https://scambusters.org/youtube.html?utm_source=GEMs+for+Enquiring+Minds&utm_campaign=8761129446-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_06_30_09_36&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e4a1948877-8761129446-12180977 (Selected Media list)
Youtube is the most popular video-sharing website. The author gave us some rules that we need to obey. Everyone needs to pay more attention to their personal information on Youtube.
https://www.techradar.com/news/how-to-protect-yourself-online-in-2019 (Selected Media list, favorite)
The article is pretty useful to protect ourself online in 2019. The most interesting thing is that he mentioned Tor browser to protect your privacy online. Tor is free and open-source software for enabling anonymous communication. The anonymous web is another interesting topic to discuss.
Intellectual Property
Learning is a lifelong thing. This article gives the 7 top characteristics that define good learners. "Failure frightens good learners, but they know it’s beneficial." is the most important characteristics. In addition, I think the ability to acquire sources is worth discuss.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/daveywinder/2019/03/07/google-confirms-serious-chrome-security-problem-heres-how-to-fix-it/#71abca362002 (Selected Media list, favorite)
Google chrome is the most popular web browser in the world. It is known for its safe, fast and convenient interface. But similar to this security issue, do other browsers have similar problems with chrome?
Crime
https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaeldelcastillo/2019/08/05/bitcoin-crime-search-engine-paves-way-for-a-new-kind-of-law-firm/#2e936fcb6f2f (New Search, favorite)
Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency without a central bank or single administrator that can be sent from user to user on the peer-to-peer bitcoin network without the need for intermediaries. In other words, it is anonymous and cannot be tracked. More and more people use bitcoin for money laundering.
https://www.vox.com/recode/2019/8/5/20754790/trump-social-media-detect-shooter-crime (New Search)
Social media is the main contact tool for criminals. Even the President wants social media to detect mass shooters before they commit crimes, the target is still difficult to achieve. Because it involves personal privacy, if a technology company supervises the user’s chat content, then innocent users will be implicated.
Employment, Education and Entertainment
https://www.vrfocus.com/2018/12/the-top-10-educational-vr-apps-of-2018/ (Selected Media list, favorite)
In the future, educational VR is a very interesting topic. Different technology companies produce different software to match all types of education. For children, it is easier to learn knowledge while being exposed to new things.
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2018/02/what-impact-will-automation-have-on-society-four-scenarios/ (Selected Media list)
How humans balance artificial intelligence and automation has always been a hot topic. There is no denying that the automatic production in industry has led to the layoff of many workers and the status of ordinary workers is being replaced by the automatic processing chain. In the future, artificial intelligence may replace artists, musicians and even computer workers.
Mid Term project - Grand Challenges
https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/10-barriers-to-education-around-the-world-2/ (Discussion, favorite)
In many poor countries, education is a luxury for children. The shortage of economic and educational resources leads to the fact that their children cannot get a good education. The world is never fair. What can we do for them? I still cannot find the solution.
https://thewaterproject.org/ (Selected Media list)
The Water Project a non-profit organization by providing reliable water projects to communities in sub-Saharan Africa. Lack of access to safe water limits their education and development. People who may live around can't feel the lack of water experience.
Evaluating and Controlling Technology
Many people are still stuck with the idea that 3D printing can only print simple objects. But scientists have developed a 3D-printed robotic hand which can play simple musical phrases on the piano by just moving its wrist. This proves that many disabled people can also carry out technical creation as normal people
https://www.quora.com/Is-net-neutrality-a-good-idea-or-a-bad-idea-What-are-the-pros-and-cons?redirected_qid=21197471&share=1 (Selected Media list, favorite)
The Internet is a space without borders. Net neutrality is a topic worth exploring. It 's about fairness. The anonymity of the Internet allows everyone to be equal, and neutrality is essential.
Risks, Failures and Responsibilities
https://www.quantamagazine.org/machine-learning-confronts-the-elephant-in-the-room-20180920/ (Selected Media list)
Many people worry that deep learning will go beyond the human brain. Computer scientists found that artificial intelligence systems fail a vision test a child could accomplish with ease. The computer may ignore the elephant in the room where it should not have been there.
https://www.futureforall.org/futureofmedicine/medical_technology.htm (Selected Media list, favorite)
High medical and labor costs in the United States have kept the middle class from getting sick. Many are pinning their hopes on the future of medical technology to cut costs. If robots replace nurses and robotic doctors can treat minor ailments, that could be a topic worth discussing.
Anytime, Anywhere
https://www.nngroup.com/articles/touchscreen-screen-readers/?lm=writing-for-lower-literacy-users&pt=article (Selected Media list, favorite)
What is your choice if you are unable to read on touchscreen devices? Many people may notice that there is screen reader function on your phone. This is awesome for people who are blind or have low vision.
https://thunkable.com/#/ (Selected Media list)
There are many similar sofewares online to offer a easy way to build your own apps. I download Thunkable and build a simple program. This simplification of text and pictures allows children to access computer programming.
Technology Advances, Social Trends
https://hacks.mozilla.org/2018/07/introducing-the-d-web/ (Selected Media list, favorite)
This is my first time to know "Dweb". Project initiator thinks the web is facing critical health issues. The issues are from government and corporations. So he tried to do it in a decentralized way. I think the idea is a bit like blockchain.
https://www.techagekids.com/2019/02/zumi-by-robolink-kids-learn-ai-automated-cars.html (Selected Media list)
Roboink company created Zumi which is an automated car which helps you learn about artificial intelligence and vehicle automation. Children can ask questions about how a robotic car turns automatically or detects obstacles, and find out for themselves.
