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1.1644 Computer Ethics: Caution in Approaching Computerization.
Computers cannot completely replace the human abilities but they do stand to change the ways in which computer users view the world, what is possible and what is not, what is of interest, and how days are spent both in the workplace and the home. This paper discusses computer ethics, and how technological change has forced some of us to think on how we want to be developing and using our minds. 4.5 pgs. 9 f/c. 5b.
Pages: 4.5
Bibliography: 5 source(s) listed
Filename: 1644 Computer Ethics.doc
Price: US$40.28
2.1926 The Y2K Problem - Preparing Ourselves for the Millennium.
This paper discusses the importance of preparing for the 'millennium' bug. Discussed are the ways large companies are preparing for this bug. Some of the fears attached to this topic are discussed such as the possibility for nuclear detonation and other mishaps that can severely cripple our society. 8 pgs. 15 f/c. 6b.
Pages: 8
Bibliography: 6 source(s) listed
Filename: 1926 The Y2K Problem.doc
Price: US$71.60
3.2054 Technology As A Social Force: A Comparative Critique.
This paper discusses the technology of the machine gun and its effect on civilization. The negative effects of technology such as the machine gun is addressed. 5 pgs. 1 f/c. 4b.
Pages: 5
Bibliography: 4 source(s) listed
Filename: 2054 Technology Social Force.doc
Price: US$44.75
4.2055 Comparative Book Review.
In The Social History of the Machine Gun, John Ellis shows the awesome impact that machine guns have had on civilisation and society. The creators, and initial users, of the machine gun believed that their creation would end all wars, since it instituted a form of mutually assured destruction. They also believed it would bring about a certain amount of order to society, since unruly people would be put under control by elites that had exclusionary access to machine guns. But this reality did not materialise. Greater weapons were ultimately made, and these also failed to end war, just as they came up short in bringing about social control. 5 pgs. 7 f/c. 3b.
Pages: 5
Bibliography: 3 source(s) listed
Filename: 2055 History Machine Gun.doc
Price: US$44.75
5.2074 Life Expectancy And Technology: The Effects Of Prolonging Life.
This paper discusses the effects of prolonging life expectancy. Issues addressed are the effect on the economy and future growth. The increased demand for resources as well as the ethics of the matter are addressed. 2.5 pgs. 12 f/c. 5b.
Pages: 2.5
Bibliography: 5 source(s) listed
Filename: 2074 Life Expectancy.doc
Price: US$22.38
6.2086 The Machine-Gun and the Human Cost.
This paper will have a dual purpose, the first will be to discuss briefly the advances made in weaponry. The second purpose will be to place that technology in a human context by using the works of two writers, Erich Maria Remarque and Siegfried Sassoon, both experienced first hand the effect of this burgeoning weapons technology. 5 pgs. 9 f/c. 4b.
Pages: 5
Bibliography: 4 source(s) listed
Filename: 2086 Machine Human Cost.doc
Price: US$44.75
7.2124 Strong Artificial Intelligence: A Functionalist Stance.
In Searles criticisms of Strong Artificial Intelligence many revelations appear. He quite handily dismisses the very Functionalist arguments supporting Strong Artificial Intelligence Firstly, the Systems Reply (Berkeley & M.I.T.) is discarded since the person is the system and still does not understand Chinese. Secondly, with The Robots Reply (Yale), Searle notes the weakness of the argument through its concession that cognition is not only about formal symbol recognition. Thirdly, The Brain Simulator Reply (Berkeley & M.I.T), is suggested to be weak since it needs for knowledge of how the brain works. Even so, the brain shall fire the wrong 'synapses' or causal and the production of intentional states. Finally The Combination Reply is of all three arguments supporting each other to conclude that artificial intelligence is possible. 6 pgs. 7 f/c. 1b.