Final Course Reflection
My way of thinking about science and humanities has definitely changed after taking up this course. Even though this course was a requirement for me, I have gained plenty of information and have taken a new look into technology and the advances that have happened. I can say that I have made new connections with science more than humanities since humanities is my field of interest, I never really paid science that much of mind. I am more optimistic when it comes to science just by learning a lot form this course alone makes me want to learn more and stay tuned into whats the next big thing to happen with technology and science.
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Blog Assignment # 7
Rosalind Franklin
Chemist
Franklin has been the only women scientist to have the most controversy surround her at the time when she discovered the structure of DNA ( the double helix) and the x-ray diffraction.
Looking at Franklin's biography and life story, she was fully into her work and she never gave up with her research. When many of her coworkers left work and went out, Franklin had stayed in and did her research trying to come to conclusions. Many also saw Franklin as mean and not sociable. Becoming a successful scientist, one has to be dedicated and has to put in a lot of time along with effort into their work such as Franklin did. Franklin of course did face many challenges and this is why she faced so much controversy in her lifetime. One of the challenges Franklin faced was the obvious which is her being a female and doing work in the field of science. The other major challenge which Franklin faced was the the amount of credit that was given to Franklin for her discoveries. That was by far the most biggest controversies that she faced. One of the many pictures Franklin had taken of the DNA, only one of them was most important which was called Photo 51. That photo had fell into the hands of Maurice Wilkins which had used the photo and had credited himself and his peer for discovering the DNA structure, when it was Franklin. Franklin did not get recognition towards her discovery until after she passed at he age of 37. The Noble Prize was given to her peers: Wilkins, Watson & Crick. 25 years after the fact Franklin was given credit to the work and they have done research that Franklin was part of this discovery and she did have the highest rank of education rather than the rest of her peers.
Chemist
Franklin has been the only women scientist to have the most controversy surround her at the time when she discovered the structure of DNA ( the double helix) and the x-ray diffraction.
Looking at Franklin's biography and life story, she was fully into her work and she never gave up with her research. When many of her coworkers left work and went out, Franklin had stayed in and did her research trying to come to conclusions. Many also saw Franklin as mean and not sociable. Becoming a successful scientist, one has to be dedicated and has to put in a lot of time along with effort into their work such as Franklin did. Franklin of course did face many challenges and this is why she faced so much controversy in her lifetime. One of the challenges Franklin faced was the obvious which is her being a female and doing work in the field of science. The other major challenge which Franklin faced was the the amount of credit that was given to Franklin for her discoveries. That was by far the most biggest controversies that she faced. One of the many pictures Franklin had taken of the DNA, only one of them was most important which was called Photo 51. That photo had fell into the hands of Maurice Wilkins which had used the photo and had credited himself and his peer for discovering the DNA structure, when it was Franklin. Franklin did not get recognition towards her discovery until after she passed at he age of 37. The Noble Prize was given to her peers: Wilkins, Watson & Crick. 25 years after the fact Franklin was given credit to the work and they have done research that Franklin was part of this discovery and she did have the highest rank of education rather than the rest of her peers.
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Assignment t#6
Sharing and Reflecting on Two Research Sources
My topic for my research paper is: The Ecstasy and the Agony of Technology: The Promise of Apples Products vs. the Realities of Factory Labor Used to Create Them. I agree that the peril and real human cost of manufacturing ideal Apple products need to be considered as well as the conditions in which they are being built within.
Source #1:
(YouTube Link)
“Mike Daisey: Why Apple Is Committing a Great Sin”
My topic for my research paper is: The Ecstasy and the Agony of Technology: The Promise of Apples Products vs. the Realities of Factory Labor Used to Create Them. I agree that the peril and real human cost of manufacturing ideal Apple products need to be considered as well as the conditions in which they are being built within.
Source #1:
(YouTube Link)
“Mike Daisey: Why Apple Is Committing a Great Sin”
Author of this you tube clip is Mike Daisey, Title of the clip is "Why Apple Is Committing a Great Sin".
I found this source off of YouTube. This clip is very helpful and the information which I obtained from this clip is someones own experience from visiting Foxconn one of the major factory which makes Apple products. Mike Daisey which is talking about his own curiosity of where Apple products come from and where they are produced at, actually took a trip out to Shenzhen, China. He had read and done research before heading out to China, but when reaching there he spoke to some of the factory workers, observed their working conditions and even seeing their physical appearances which he described as many having physical damages to their hands and medical injuries. His first reaction as he stated when reaching this plant was shocked! Foxconn Company having 400,030 workers but no medical treatment to them and their the "machines" to the company in which they are producing and making these Apple products.
Source#2:
Duhigg, Charles and David Babosa, Duhigg. “In China,
Human Costs Are Built Into an iPad.”
The New York Times 25 January 2012. A1. Lexis Nexis Academic. Web 11 April 2012.
Authors of this article are: David Babosa and Charles Duhigg. Title is "In China, Human Costs Are Built into an iPad". This article is from The new York Times, I found this article online. This article touches upon alot of parts of the Apple products and how they are being made, working conditions, regulations and laws and explosions which have occurred in two of the factories which produce Apple products. Chengdu plant in China is one of the plants which experienced an explosion first hand. One of the workers which this article focuses mainly on is someone of the name: Lai Xiaodong. The article elaborates on his story along with background and how even ends up working for one of the factories that produce Apple products. This article gives alot of information on Apple, two of the factories which produce their products and even someones story first handed.
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Critical Thinking Blog-Assignment #5
The Promise and Peril of Robots in Film, Tv and Real Life: friends or Foes?
When looking at The Terminator and the trailer for this movie, Terminator is actually after this one women who he is trying to kill and he is determined to do so no matter what. Terminator in this trailer is described as: "as machine, underneath he has a micro processing controlled system, hes fully armed, tough,outside its human living tissue skin". Also it is stated how is it possible to make something like this?? Something of this sort shouldn't be made until the next 40 years they imply, they think its something of the future that was sent to there time. The main reason for them to come is to fight and to save the one women which can save their future meaning the robots future! How ironic is that ? This indeed is something that is very terrible, seeing that robots do not have a future such as humans do, and terminator is coming to fight for his own? Its so interesting because I see it as robots are trying to be as much as humans in several ways but reality is that robots differ from humans.
Now Looking at ELEKTRO The Westinghouse Motor Man, all you have to do is speak into this microphone and Elektro does as he is told. He then tells Elektro to tell the audience his own story: "he is a smart fellow, as he has a very fine brain, of 48 electrical relays, it works just like a telephone switch board" He than counts on his finger just as a human would and also smokes!? He also states how Elektro is only two years old and still learning. This on the other hand is very appealing to me, seeing that this occurred during the New York's Worlds Fair of 1939, where they have a robot that does what you tell him by speaking into the microphone. Very interesting and appealing.
I can say that today during the 21st century most people are acceptable of robots. Most people have given their fear up of robots seeing that now today robots are be portrayed as something that will benefit the human race, such as helping out around the house or make the simple things in life more easier for us as Americans. The one thing that people do not realize is the down size of it all, what happens when robots are fully productive and can work on their own without humans telling them or directing them what to do and how to act? I personally see that as one of the down falls of robots, also the fact that robots are being made to now do things such as much would do in there everyday life, just looking at Elekrto for example he is smoking a cigarette? Since when are robots capable of doing such a thing? The difference between robots of the past and future robots are that future robots are being portrayed as a benefit to humans and to accommodate our lifestyles, unlike robots of the past which were evil and killed.
When looking at The Terminator and the trailer for this movie, Terminator is actually after this one women who he is trying to kill and he is determined to do so no matter what. Terminator in this trailer is described as: "as machine, underneath he has a micro processing controlled system, hes fully armed, tough,outside its human living tissue skin". Also it is stated how is it possible to make something like this?? Something of this sort shouldn't be made until the next 40 years they imply, they think its something of the future that was sent to there time. The main reason for them to come is to fight and to save the one women which can save their future meaning the robots future! How ironic is that ? This indeed is something that is very terrible, seeing that robots do not have a future such as humans do, and terminator is coming to fight for his own? Its so interesting because I see it as robots are trying to be as much as humans in several ways but reality is that robots differ from humans.
Now Looking at ELEKTRO The Westinghouse Motor Man, all you have to do is speak into this microphone and Elektro does as he is told. He then tells Elektro to tell the audience his own story: "he is a smart fellow, as he has a very fine brain, of 48 electrical relays, it works just like a telephone switch board" He than counts on his finger just as a human would and also smokes!? He also states how Elektro is only two years old and still learning. This on the other hand is very appealing to me, seeing that this occurred during the New York's Worlds Fair of 1939, where they have a robot that does what you tell him by speaking into the microphone. Very interesting and appealing.
I can say that today during the 21st century most people are acceptable of robots. Most people have given their fear up of robots seeing that now today robots are be portrayed as something that will benefit the human race, such as helping out around the house or make the simple things in life more easier for us as Americans. The one thing that people do not realize is the down size of it all, what happens when robots are fully productive and can work on their own without humans telling them or directing them what to do and how to act? I personally see that as one of the down falls of robots, also the fact that robots are being made to now do things such as much would do in there everyday life, just looking at Elekrto for example he is smoking a cigarette? Since when are robots capable of doing such a thing? The difference between robots of the past and future robots are that future robots are being portrayed as a benefit to humans and to accommodate our lifestyles, unlike robots of the past which were evil and killed.
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Assignment #4- Midterm Practice
Prompt #1: The Vision of the Future in the New York's Worlds Fair of 1939: Utopia vs Reality
When looking at the worlds fair that occurred during 1939, the vision that was being portrayed to the people was a "perfect" tomorrow, where the advances of technology will heavily impact the future which was to happen in the next 20 years. The worlds fair portrayed this picture to the public of a perfect lifestyle with superhighways, advances in technology and suburbia a perfect tomorrow. The two text which I will be referring to are: The Gm "Futurama" and David Gelernters 1939: The Lost Worlds Fair. Even though the Worlds Fair portrayed this vision of the future being "perfect",I do agree with this vision because myself living during the 21st century I have eye witnessed these advances.
Taking a look at the 'Futurama" text the main message from this text was simply all about General Motors and them persuading the public with their idea of increasing car sales which will benefit them as a company but also the public since the future was going to consist of superhighways and suburbia. General Motors made superhighways the answer to all the problems of the future which was to occur. Things such as traffic, people rushing to and from work seeing that people were going to be living in the suburbs which meant people were going to live in one place and commute to another. Mutilates on highways which will allow people to travel faster and get to where there going as quick as possible. Looking at this text, it backs up my agreement because in todays world we now have suburbia areas, superhighways/ expressways and a advances within technology on a daily basis.
Now looking at 1939: The Lost Worlds Fair by Gelernter, this story basically is told through diary entries and is describing ones experience of the Worlds Fair. The building of the Futurama exhibit was to show the public the promised tomorrow.
Monday, April 21, 2014
Critical Thinking Blog- Assignment#3
Research Paper Topic Brainstorming:
The Promise and Peril of a Science and Technology.
"The promise of new computers vs the problem of e-watse"
I chose this topic for my research paper because its something I want to personally gain more information about and I think this topic will not only give me a better look on e-watse vs new computers but also to my peers and who ever reads my paper. Its something that is definitely a current issue in today's world. Seeing how companies keep coming out with new models of computers and there are so many advantages with technology, where do all the old ones go? And my job is that I'm going to figure this out and see the real issue behind e-waste.
The Promise and Peril of a Science and Technology.
"The promise of new computers vs the problem of e-watse"
I chose this topic for my research paper because its something I want to personally gain more information about and I think this topic will not only give me a better look on e-watse vs new computers but also to my peers and who ever reads my paper. Its something that is definitely a current issue in today's world. Seeing how companies keep coming out with new models of computers and there are so many advantages with technology, where do all the old ones go? And my job is that I'm going to figure this out and see the real issue behind e-waste.
Critical Thinking Assignment #2
"Popular Science" in a nutshell is basically about outer space and the universe outside of earth. Many people think about what is space, what is really out there, is there life outside of earth. All of these questions we all ask everyday. The tv show "Cosmos" basically describes space and our reactions and emotions towards the outside universe. The tone of this show is very optimistic because it makes the viewer feel as if they want to know more about the universe. This show definitely argues a science point of view because it explains and gets right into every detail of the universe and outer world. The tv show does in a way offer a different view on science, in the way that they explain the different theories and founders and really explain things from a different perspective. Perfect example is like Giordano Bruno, I mean he discovered that the earth was not in the center of the universe. Even though many criticized him, and he read books which were banned from his church he still discovered something and his story isn't told as much. Watching this show "Cosmos" has really opened my eyes and made me even feel I should get into learning more about our world and universe. This show I can definitely say has made me see that there is more behind every story from which we have known since childhood. I mean not having seen this show I would have never known about Bruno and what he has done.
Sunday, March 23, 2014
Critical Thinking Blog Assignement #1
Hello All,
My name is Nicole Lalla and I'm a psychology major here at LaGuardia and this is my last semester. As far as my educational goals, I am continuing my education by attending a 4 year school, either Lehman or John Jay College once I finish up here. As far as my career plans, I'm still undecided what field of work I want to go into. Even though I still have time to think about what I want to do with my career, I still need to make a choice and at least narrow down my options to at least two. As of right now my choices include either becoming a social worker or a guidance counsoler or even doing police work and becoming a cop or a correctional officer.
Prompt: "In 1959, the British scientist and novelist C.P Snow argued that there was almost an unbridgeable divide between "the two cultures" of the humanities and the sciences" ("The Two Cultures" 9).
In reply to this prompt looking at myself, I would say I lean more towards the humanities side versus the science side. I have always been interested in the way of the "human being", as in why do we do the things we do as Humans. The study of the human being from different traditions, beliefs and aspects of life all interest me. Humanities also deals with the study of literature, art and philosophy. For example, the reason for me choosing my major as psychology is because of the thought of the human mind and how it functions. Seeing the reasoning behind someones behavior and the way the mind works is absolutely amazing to me. Humanities in general deals with the human being and the state of being human so with that being said psychology has a part within that.From experience and what I have experienced so far throughout my life, this is what makes me more humanities. From a everyday point of view and what I go through deals more along the lines of the humanities than the science.
Just over looking Humanities and the meaning behind it, it basically deals with the state of being human. In other words dealing with an interest in human-centered values and understanding, along with a divinely-ordered universe according to the handout which was given to us the first week of class. Just by even taking classes here at Laguardia (psychology classes) it has an affect towards me and why I am considered a more humanities type of person. As I stated earlier everyday life can have a huge effect on a person and what life hands it them self.
My name is Nicole Lalla and I'm a psychology major here at LaGuardia and this is my last semester. As far as my educational goals, I am continuing my education by attending a 4 year school, either Lehman or John Jay College once I finish up here. As far as my career plans, I'm still undecided what field of work I want to go into. Even though I still have time to think about what I want to do with my career, I still need to make a choice and at least narrow down my options to at least two. As of right now my choices include either becoming a social worker or a guidance counsoler or even doing police work and becoming a cop or a correctional officer.
Prompt: "In 1959, the British scientist and novelist C.P Snow argued that there was almost an unbridgeable divide between "the two cultures" of the humanities and the sciences" ("The Two Cultures" 9).
In reply to this prompt looking at myself, I would say I lean more towards the humanities side versus the science side. I have always been interested in the way of the "human being", as in why do we do the things we do as Humans. The study of the human being from different traditions, beliefs and aspects of life all interest me. Humanities also deals with the study of literature, art and philosophy. For example, the reason for me choosing my major as psychology is because of the thought of the human mind and how it functions. Seeing the reasoning behind someones behavior and the way the mind works is absolutely amazing to me. Humanities in general deals with the human being and the state of being human so with that being said psychology has a part within that.From experience and what I have experienced so far throughout my life, this is what makes me more humanities. From a everyday point of view and what I go through deals more along the lines of the humanities than the science.
Just over looking Humanities and the meaning behind it, it basically deals with the state of being human. In other words dealing with an interest in human-centered values and understanding, along with a divinely-ordered universe according to the handout which was given to us the first week of class. Just by even taking classes here at Laguardia (psychology classes) it has an affect towards me and why I am considered a more humanities type of person. As I stated earlier everyday life can have a huge effect on a person and what life hands it them self.
Monday, March 10, 2014
Welcome to Nicole's Blog
Hello all and welcome to my Blog....
I hope my blog entertains you all and I'm looking forward to see what everyone else has to say within their own blogs..
I never blogged before so this is a first for me, I'm excited to see where this goes and where it can take me...
I hope my blog entertains you all and I'm looking forward to see what everyone else has to say within their own blogs..
I never blogged before so this is a first for me, I'm excited to see where this goes and where it can take me...
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