Technology That Might Change the World in the Next 20years

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Name: Isaac Filani Course: Problem Solving Theory (GS 1140) Instructor: Mrs. Valerie Brittman Assignment No.1 Questions - Select a technology currently in use and write about how it might change how we will live in 20 years. - Think of three different impacts it will have. - Write ONE paragraph describing the technology and THREE paragraphs discussing THREE different impacts. Computer A device, usually electronic, that processes data according to a set of instructions. The digital computer stores data in discrete units and performs arithmetical and logical operations at very high speed. The analog computer has no memory and is slower than the digital computer but has a continuous rather than a discrete input. The hybrid computer combines some of the advantages of digital and analog computers. Impacts: • Hands free computing with thoughts • Digital surveillance technology • Integration of Biology and Computer Hands Free Computing With Thoughts Karl’s article on using your webcam to control your computer with your face, or James’ article on cool Kinect hacks, but what those articles hint at is how computer interfaces may be moving away from the old mouse and keyboard. Given some of the latest developments in mind-reading technology that now allow toys to be sold where kids can control a floating ball with their mind, just consider the applications that are available in the world of computing. In 2012 there have been news reports about discoveries in neuroscience that allow scientists to start mapping brainwaves with spoken words. What if you can simply go to your computer, think your search term, and there are your results. For years, science fiction has offered us the possibility of being in a room and saying, “Computer” followed by a command, in the next 20years this technology might go beyond science fiction by allowing you to sit in

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