With the recurrent expansion of scientific knowledge and technology in today’s society, new inventions, theories, and ideas are frequently brought into practice. All though new technologies and advancement in understanding of the world around us is crucial to scientific expansion, the outcomes of these ideas aren’t always positive. Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and the original practices of Eugenics both serve as correlations to vast and ever-growing scientific universe. These two works can be related in their ability to serve as sources of caution during innovation of science. Nevertheless, both Frankenstein and Eugenics can also be dissimilar from that of one another.
Google has “[served] to spread information, spur fresh ideas, and expand human knowledge” today in the same way that the development of writing expanded the mind of an individual in the first century (Carr 8). If our technological advancements have changed the way we think, they haven’t done it without controls. Some of the attributes associated with the way we process knowledge may change in our society, but we develop it the way we
The scientific method is used by researchers all around the world to discover new theories and ideas. Science in itself is a compilation of explanations about objective actuality that is derived from observed or hypothesized phenomena and then tested through experimentation. Human ability to make more accurate qualitative and quantitative observations has allowed for greater knowledge acquisition. However, the knowledge acquired through observation in the field of science is in a constant state of change, possibly due to the fact in the majority of testing in the world is viewed only through a scientific evolutionary lens (J. Morris, n. d.). Although there are always new discoveries, theories that were once thought to be unchanging are being challenged.
“I think people change a great deal between 18 and 22” – Dr. Neuhauser, president of St. Michael’s College. Not only could such courses open doors to this ‘self-discovery’, but also having a larger set of skills is going to make one a more knowledgeable, credible, and interesting person. Colleges want to prepare an individual for the ‘real world’ and are putting their best foot forward to help develop certain tools to help the students. If you are a person who can communicate well with writing and also orally, that alone will help you in any situation, not just a focused major. Also brought up in the article is being able to make a choice, or an argument and being able to defend your side of that argument.
Pink has presented sharp scientific evidence in his book “A Whole New Mind” that comes as common knowledge to the majority of us in our society. He also stressed the several capabilities of right-brain thinking such as creativity, artistry, empathy, and overall big picture viewpoints. Therefore, he claims that our new era requires a right-brain thinking which included essential senses as story, symphony, empathy to prepare for, and be successful in the future. New ideas were presented in a new way of thinking that believes right brainers will rule the future. Pink points out the roles of the two hemispheres of our brains: the left hemisphere is logical, sequential, mathematical, etc., and the right hemisphere is intuition, creative, artistic,
Processor speeds, storage capacity, slimmer/sleeker computer cases, new keyboards designs, software advances to name a few, are all extremely important to potential customers. It is imperative that we at GCI not only keep up with these trends but be the leader in research, development, product implementation, advertizing, and selling. Product lifecycle strategies will become a major factor as new technologies
Thus, the cycle of information continues with past research informing new research efforts. The overall result is the total body of knowledge that comprises all of science. Over time, scientists have developed a global approach to research that has informed investigative methodology. This method had its roots in the inquiry-driven teachings of Socrates and developed more formally as a logical approach to critical thinking-driven research during the Age of Enlightenment. Although today scientists and theoreticians argue about variations applicable to specific problems, the scientific method has been accepted as the basis of scientific inquiry.
“Four Stages of Progress and Fear of Decay: The Intellectual Atmosphere of the Age of Enlightenment” The 17th and 18th centuries (1600s and 1700s) saw huge changes throughout the Western world. A “Scientific Revolution” occurred and science began to dominate most intellectuals’ thoughts. This started in the late 16th century and spread and grew throughout the 17th and 18th centuries. Major changes that led to this revolution included the development of new methods of observation and data collection and advances in printing which made it easier for scientists to share their work. Empiricism became the buzzword as more and more people began to agree that things must be observed in order to be understood.
The new leadership skills must encompass, amongst other things: · Empowering the middle level managers and other staff members of the organization. This will result in flatter organizations; · Encouraging the learning process and promote the transfer of knowledge, by ensuring proper training and feedback. Leaders must become constant learners (Ref: Chapter 4 – The Changing Context of Leadership, by James G. Clawson); · Promoting a bottom-to-top communication, while enhancing the top-to-bottom one; · Ensuring that new leaders are trained and given new opportunities within the organization. Essentially, the new millennium, meaning: globalization, climate changes, instant access to information around the world, automation of many tasks, the rise of China, the decline of oil, and many more elements have forced a major paradigm shift, where leaders will have no choice to adjust to the Information Age, if not, they will fail as time goes by. 3.
Being part of the Walden University has completely changed my thought, personality, and my perspective. Walden has given me the opportunity to expand my knowledge. The professors and educational resources have helped me to continue this beautiful career and turn on the passion that I have