DSL100 Florida Atlantic Future of Humanity Technology vs Humanity Report

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What i need you to do exactly are to write a journal about “future of humanity” and write a summary combining the 5 journals including “future of humanity” into one essay.


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Future of Humanity: Technology vs. Humanity

"We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them."

"I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones."

"Technological progress is like an axe in the hands of a pathological criminal."

Explore the connections between ethics, science and technology covered in the Journal essays.

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Running head: Technology – science in action. Technology – science in action. Mazen Alamri Lynn University 1 Technology – science in action. 2 Technology – science in action. Technology has come to define each and every aspect of our lives, with various innovations and invention technology has made human life easier by each day. It is then true that plays a critical role if we are to achieve a sustainable human growth and development. Everything from the energy industry, public infrastructure, water, food, manufacturing and mining to information technologies heavily relies on the ever changing landscape of technological invention. One of the areas that has significant transformation over the last decades in the information and technology industry. This is the case especially when considering the smartphone revolution. Not many years go communication over long distance was next to impossibility. In the 60s phones were pieces of large equipment that were bulky and unreliable. But with recent innovation as you can walk and talk at the same time your can work on your phone, it is impossible to get out of touch with your cell phone. To efficiently function, smartphones incorporate technologies from a wide range of field. These include communication technologies since they use radio waves and antennas to transmit commutation signals, electrical engineering and energy-based technologies, because to work the smartphone needs to be powered. To use it as a communication tool the cell phone requires mouth pieces and earpieces to ensure connectivity. Interestingly, modern smartphones come with powerful cameras. You no longer need to go to the photo shop to get a picture of yourself. To incorporate all these technologies into a single gadget requires a great deal of innovations. Of course, these innovations and invention need to be sustainable to minimise costs and wastage. Journal 2. We live in a world sustained by chemicals. Have you ever imagined a day without using water, or what about going a whole week without taking shower? Life on earth is unimaginable without the use of chemicals. But what are the impacts of chemicals on the environment? There is a lot to mention when talking about chemicals and environmental sustainability. However, in recent years scientist have raised concern over chemical manufacturing its effects on climate change and its implication for the international community. Talking about climate change, there is not much that can be said with mentioning technological advancement. Especially the one relating to energy and fossil fuel emission is the cause for detrimental climate changes. This implies that, in as far as chemicals are good for human sustainability, they also have negative effects on the environment but should we run away from these problems? To achieve global environmental sustainability, we have to rely on technology. Take an example in manufactured chemicals, chemicals can sometimes be harmful to the environment if not well handle and disposed. As noted, early manufactured chemicals are an essential part of our lives for a preview, our planet consist of chemicals, we eat drink foods containing minerals we dress in clothes made of synthetic fibre manufactured from minerals and chemicals. The most accessible chemical we have is water. Water supports life on earth without water life on earth, just as is with other planets will be impossible. Every aspect of our lives on earth is dependent on chemicals without which we could otherwise be living a stone age type of life. So, it is upon as to choose use the resources we have responsibly or risk losing everything. Sustainable production should be the new wave if we are to sustain life in the future. This should include improvement in resource productivity, that is in energy, materials, land and water. It should be our collective responsibility to conserve the environment. Running head: CURRENT RESEARCH IN SPACE SCIENCE Current Research in Space Science Mazen Alamri Lynn University 1 Running head: CURRENT RESEARCH IN SPACE SCIENCE 2 Current Research in Space Science Hubble project has made a significant impact in the scientific world by enabling scientists to develop a comprehensive understanding of the galaxy, the planets, and the universe. Hubble advanced the Hubble Space Telescope (HST), which changed the scientific view of the Cosmos. This invention simplifies the study of Galactic collisions. Hubble is remarkably the first optical telescope that operates in space. Astronomers in the early centuries could not manage to observe the universe from space. Space exploration of HST exceeds atmospheric distortion since it is far above light pollution and rain clouds to enable unhindered outlook of the world. Scientists use Hubble to spot the most distant planets, galaxies, and stars of the solar system. In this regard, its launching marked a tremendous growth in astronomy and transition from Galileo’s telescope. Telescope technology has made remarkable contribution in the study of astronomy. The history of astronomy dates back to when Galileo invented the first telescope to enhance understanding of the Earth in the cosmos. Early astronomical studies focused on the earth-bound investigation of military tactics and surveying. Galileo managed to study the moon, Jupiter and the sun but could not explore the entire solar system. Therefore, telescope technology has led to the revolutionization in the field of astronomy. Hubble enables the study of baby galaxies, exoplanets, moons, and other products of the cosmos. Figure 1: Hubble Space Telescope Nonetheless, human inventions cannot operate successfully without encountering challenges. When HST was launched in 1990, its central mirror was ground inaccurately. This challenge enabled an orbicular abnormality that hindered the capabilities of the telescope. Hubble could not manage a sharp focus. Later in 1993, NASA’s servicing mission corrected the optics to their anticipated quality. CLASS DISCUSSION 1 Class Discussion Mazen Alamri Lynn University CLASS DISCUSSION 2 Class Discussion The Environmental Problem Addressed In "Silent Spring" The 1962 book by Carson et al (2002) advocates against the use of chemical pesticides like DDT on farms, which led to the Environmental Protection Agency banning the use of the substance in 1972. According to Carson et al (2002), the unsafe use of chemical pesticides could create a ripple effect leading to the extinction of many plant and animal species. The “Silent Spring” condemns businesspersons and scientists who put monetary profit ahead of the welfare of humanity. The book acknowledges the reality of effects caused by the accumulation of chemicals in ecosystems. According to Carson et al (p 103, 2012), “Over increasingly large areas of the United States, spring now comes unheralded by the return of the birds, and the early mornings are strangely silent where once they were filled with the beauty of bird song”. “Silent Spring” questioned whether the government was in league with the agricultural chemical industry for permitting the use of unsafe pesticides. Examine the work of Rachel Carson Rachel Carson was among the first renowned environmental activists following the publishing of various books, which brought her to the public limelight. Before writing the book “Silent Spring”, Rachel conducted marine research and wrote of undersea adventures to the ocean floor. Rachel Carson marveled at the Earth’s diversity and beauty but feared safety and ecological effects from the misuse of chemical pesticides. Rachel Carson warns of unintended consequences coming from the use of new technologies and argues over the issue of scientific responsibility for the welfare of the environment and all living organisms. Rachel Carson warns about making progress, which has underlying disastrous effects. Nonetheless, the activism efforts CLASS DISCUSSION 3 from Rachel to ban DDT had far-reaching consequences because scientists used the compound to manufacture pesticide used to kill mosquitoes and prevent malaria. The ban on DDT did not just help in the preservation efforts of the environment, but affected DDT used to combat malaria. The “Law of Unintended Consequences” The YouTube video by Seeger (2008) depicts ‘the law of unintended consequences’ where a small town suffers from an infestation of fleas because they poisoned all the rabbits. When the townspeople poisoned the rabbits (so they do not infest their farms), the town dogs ate the dead rabbits. Hawks also ate the dead rabbits. Mice increased in the town because of the absence of hawks to eat them. The townspeople decided to poison the rats, but their cats ate the dead rats and died too. In the absence of dogs or cats, fleas went to the human population, showing how unintended consequences stem from direct actions. According to Carson et al (2002), DDT in pesticides would trigger a chain reaction leading to unintended consequences, like the death of many species down the food chain. If DDT pesticides killed all earthworms in a town, ‘the law of unintended consequences’ dictates numerous effects down the food chain, affecting other organisms diversely. Does this fit into the scientific method? The ‘law of unintended consequences’ fits into the scientific method where an action yields a direct and equal reaction; the elimination of one species due to environmental degradation would affect other species down the food chain. Examine one of these issues: bottled water, antibiotics, plastics for packaging, pet snakes, pet pigs in Florida, subsidized corn sugar, the drug Thalidomide, beach nourishment, opioids, cell phones or any similar topic. CLASS DISCUSSION 4 The use of single-use plastics such as straws, plastic cups, and polythene bags carries devastating effects on many ecosystems, albeit their continued use and legality in many countries. Single-use plastics usually end up in sewers and waterways leading to clogging, while others end up in oceans, affecting marine diversity. Single-use plastics also pollute landfills, because of their non-biodegradable nature. Countries like India, Rwanda, and Kenya banned the use of single-use plastics but large polluters like China and the U.S. are yet to realize the effects of plastics for packaging. Compare the actual results with theoretical expectations Theoretical expectations do not hold plastics for packaging as a serious environmental concern but the actual results show the devastation done to oceans and land from plastic packaging. Theoretical expectations could downsize the seriousness of an issue but actual results reveal the damage done by plastics for packaging. Theoretical expectations of environmental damage do not reveal any unintended consequences, unlike the actual results. CLASS DISCUSSION 5 References Carson, R., Wilson, E. O., Lear, L. J., Darling, L., & Darling, L. (2002). Silent spring. Boston: Houghton Mifflin. Seeger, P. (2008). The people are scratching, as performed by Pete Seeger. YouTube. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyGYXjyrvhY&feature=youtu.be Mazen Alamri Darwin Lynn University 1- Explore how a scientific breakthrough can change society, as well as a field of science. Scientific discoveries and breakthroughs can not only alter the field of science but the society as a whole. Scientific advances change the orientation of a community when they are controversial and go against prevailing beliefs. For instance, Darwin's scientific discovery about the evolution of plants and animals went against the common belief of the people about the origin of life. Therefore, it altered the science community and disrupted society's beliefs. A scientific breakthrough changes a culture when the discovery articulates new ways of doing things and comes with further information for the people. 2- Why is Darwin such a divisive figure in science and society? Darwin is such a divisive figure in the scientific community and the society because of the controversial nature of his study about the origin of life. Darwin argues that life began in simple forms and later evolved into more complex forms. The view was divisive to society because most people in society believed that life was created by a superior being. Also, Darwin is a divisive figure in the scientific community because not all scientists agree with his findings. 3- Describe the research covered by Darwin's lifetime of work. Connect with the scientific method. The research covered by Darwin in his life revolves around the concept of evolution. Darwin observed the evidence that suggests evolution and discovered evidence to support the possibility of some species thriving over others. For instance, natural selection denotes only the species that can survive best lives long. The research is in line with the scientific method, which requires careful observation and criticism of any work. 4- Review the definition of "eugenics." The concept of eugenics entails allowing populations with positive and admirable features to reproduce and preventing those without the commendable features from reproducing. Eugenics aims to ensure that the people that reproduce are those that compete successfully in society. 5- Can we use Darwin's ideas to improve human society? Using Darwin's ideas in an attempt to improve human society will result in division and social strife. The ideas of having been used to justify elements such as racial supremacy, hence racism, eugenics, and other factors that cause high levels of inequality in society. Therefore, instead of improving human society, applying the ideas of Darwin can result in undue division of the society.
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Breakthroughs in the field of science have had a significant influence on society going
against it beliefs. An example of this instance is when Darwin's evolution theory went against the
common beliefs of the various cultures about the origin of life. Darwin's theory was so different
from the creation theories of the society had lived to believe for generations where they had
beliefs that a superior being created people. Darwin researched the concept of evolution by
collecting evidence to support his theory. He used applied careful observations and criticism in
his studies. Darwin's ideas cause more divisions, and thus they cannot be used to improve human
society.
We live in a world that is sustained by chemicals, and without them, we cannot survive.
We should, however, work towards achieving environmental sustainability by applying
technolog...


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