Despite the hierarchical world it isn’t the technology that stands alone as dangerous to individuals, instead it is the human spirit or lack of it and the desire one has to reach their dreams that have an innate effect on ones future. Body Paragraph 1 The use of technology to enhance individual’s capabilities is what rules Niccol’s society of Gattaca. * The opening scene – the thunderous crash of a fingernail striking the ground in extreme close-up, stresses the weight that is placed in a person’s physical make-up. * Irene steals hair from Vincent’s comb to gain a profile’ a genetic readout from an eyelash makes Vincent and murder suspect; saliva uncovers the real murder. Body Paragraph 2 Genetic discrimination, labelling people forever, is depicted by Niccol as misguided, unjust and dividing within a society.
She states that if we continue to participate we will be a “repressive society” which to me seems very one sided, she speaks to everyone in this essay, because she wants everyone to know that if you participate in the pc, we are not only being ridiculous but we are being a “repressive society.” This essay, or what seems to be an essay, is not an effective argument because of the way she argues, she does not see things from both sides, but she chooses to voice her side and why she thinks it is ridiculous! By just reading the essay once, made me believe that this is not a great essay or argumentative essay why? Because she just argues her point and not seeing it through how other people think of it, just her point of view. As I have stated in my introduction,
The robots are becoming self-aware and technically proficient, enough so to begin to create a new version of themselves, fulfilling the traits of social Darwinism. The genetic engineering that is described as “world’s obscenity” is also considered, if not in a different framing, in “Gattaca”. In Gattaca the world has changed. Its obsession is with biological perfection and as such genetic screening and engineering is so prevalent that it is the norm. Those who are not engineered for conception are discriminated against, and rationalised as acceptable owing to the inferiority of the natural body.
Is it intelligence that determines the animal’s self-worth and right to live, or is it that animals may possess the same if not identical Neuroanatomy of humans? Suzuki’s primary question examines if the rational behind animal testing is that these animals are dissimilar to human beings; therefore, pain can be inflicted upon these animals without guilt. Suzuki purposes, whether or not the animals need be so close to the human species for the results to be meaningful; Suzuki furthers this inquiry, through his demonstration of logos and ethos. When Suzuki explains the research he has conducted on fruit flies as an alternative to the more commonly used mammals;
| | C. that relying on computers negatively affects our intellectual tendencies and capacities | | D. that using technology of any sort affects the way we think. | | E. that the trend to use computers for more and more aspects of our lives is dangerous. | | | | | * Question 5 | | | James Moor's central belief about invisibility regarding computers is | | | | | Answers: | A. that it is too easy for programmers to take advantage of the invisible operations of computers to engage in ethical misconduct. | | B. that there are benefits to the invisibility of computer use but that this invisibility makes us vulnerable | | C. that the invisibility factor of computers is morally wrong and we should strive to make computer activity more visible | | D. that there are only three kinds of invisibility which have ethical significance | | E. that they will become so small that they will be virtually invisible | | | | | * Question 6 | | | In Christine Rosen's article,
Whereas, Pamela Paul’s essay contains information provided solely by her, which can be seen as bias to some readers. The reader may see Pamela Paul as an over protective mother, this will then undermine her valid points on the potential carcinogens in
As Richard Sclove stated in Democracy and Technology, technology has a profound effect on the society is structured. Society however rarely if ever participates in the development of new technology. Another key function of technology that Sclove believes is important is polypotency and how it affects society as a whole. "I'd Hammer Out Freedom: Technology as Politics and Culture" At one time technology was thought of as something simple that produces a standard end result. For example a screwdriver, its primary function is to be used to turn a screw in to or out of an object.
Most psychologists today agree that the concept of mind and body have merit. But, more important is to provide empirical evidence to confirm the relationship between mind and body (The History of Psychology, 2006). The Beginnings of Modern Psychology Rene Descartes (1596-1650), a French mathematician and philosopher, took up the viewpoint that introspection and reflection are investigatory methods superior to observation. Descartes revived the Platonic ideas of mind-body dualism and innate (versus acquired) knowledge. He said that what separates humans from animals is that humans have a non-material, spiritual mind and a material body.
Psychology, as you know, is the scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behavior in a given context (Oxford Dictionary). There, I said exactly why they relate to each other, it’s literally in the definition. Hypnosis affects the human brain in many ways to different people but it doesn’t matter in what ways or who as Psychology just wants to see how it affects our brain. Hypnosis is the maze, Psychology is the Scientist, and the human brain is the mouse. Well what about the cheese you ask, well, the cheese is up to you to decide.
Although the individual may or may not accept these identities which are presented to them. These portrayals of gender norms within video games can affect the players attitude towards women and their expectations about the behaviour of women. This may have substantial consequences in relation to women obtaining gender equality with men in the future, as men will learn to believe that the acceptable roles of women include being weak, dependent of males, and subordinate. According to Bialeschki (1990), “By conforming to gender role expectations, young girls restrict their own potential because so many important skills and activities have been designated as ‘inappropriate’ for them” (Bialeschki, 1990:54). This is mainly due to gender norms which are presented to individuals within the gaming culture, this can have major consequences when it comes to the gender socialisation of individuals within society, as traditional gender roles wherein the female is viewed as subordinate are expected and rewarded.