Essay on Mysteries of Science and Technology

Understanding Science Fiction as a genre, as well as a device to tell stories that consider a potential future, begins not with understanding science but rather understanding the ways in which humans have and continue to perceive and govern the world. We are a curious species, one that has been innovating existence since the first anthropoid apes and questioning our place in the larger universe since the first remnants of religion. Currently we are at a point in history where we believe our…

as people get more interested in how they work. Most of this technology has come from things that we use. Like phones, typewriters and other technology that has contributed to the functions and the innovations of computers. However, as this piece of technology continues to grow, so does the desire of people trying to crack the codes of this innovation. A general amount of people think computers are full of different kinds of mysteries, which cause them to lose their self in their own self lust…

of his thinking and could have been fearful of making heretical statements that would contradict the church. After considering the points that Aquinas makes, one must then deliberate the modern scientific arguments that might explain just these mysteries, as well as the flaws that remain in Aquinas’ logic. Richard Dawkins explicitly refutes Aquinas when he points out two very compelling arguments. Specifically, he notes that Aquinas regresses establishment of all things to end with God, yet…

into a state of euphoria as they do. They even fight disease. This description might bring to mind some amazing new medicine, some exciting new technology, or even some magical spell, but in reality these wonderful miracles have been around for thousands of years, and you have used them. Stories are the magical spells, the written word the exciting technology, and reading the panacea to cure our ills. For me, reading is the ultimate escape. Diving into a good book is so immersive that the rest…

people would assume that poorer schools would do worse than rich schools. However, a recent study between Northern Virginia school’s wealth and SOL passing score percentage shows otherwise. The study was conducted with the intent truly uncovering the mysteries of North American education. The team of researchers in the study were a professional analysis and consulting organization hired by FCPS. The organization was also hired to recommend improvements to the system. As shown in the…

Isms The world is revolving. It may seem ridiculous to reiterate this rudimentary fact of science, but it is important in noting that, like the earth, all life upon its surface is in a state of perpetual spin, turning from one phase to another. Human beings are carried through evolution through continuous revolutions of heart, mind, and expression as witnessed in the unending attempts to better oneself, or all selves, through political, religious, and artistic mediums. Furthermore, these…

Throughout history, the public has been entertained by stories written and performed by artists visually. The creation of the moving picture gave an outlet to visual art performers to reach brand new audiences of enormous sizes. The cultural and artistic differences that influenced art prior to the film industry also made an imprint on films from around the Western world. Because of the emphasis on capitalism in America and England, the films of English speaking directors tended to be aimed at…

writes a thought provoking article about the possibility of an accident and delay free commute made reality by a ground breaking invention, Google’s driverless car. This revolutionary idea stemmed from Google X, a semi-secret lab for experimental technologies. Burkhard states that someday a self-driving car may “save your life” (par7) as Americans drive nearly three trillion miles annually with statistics revealing that of those many miles traveled, ten million motor vehicle accidents will…

Science has revolutionized our world with unimaginable advancements in technology. From the brilliant minds of William Whewell (who coined the English word “science”) to the modern day scientist like Stephen William Hawking (who contributed to the vast amount of today’s knowledge on cosmology and quantum gravity). Furthermore, science has become so advanced in this day-in-age that it has been split apart into different sections that each cover a broad range of technological information,…

We as a society are currently living in a very exciting time in regards to understanding the complexities of our own human brain. The brain, which is the most complex organ in the human body in still very much a mystery to the world’s best medical and scientific professionals. The documentary states, that we have learned more about the brain in the last five years than we have in the last 5000. With each breakthrough of understanding we’re left with more questions than answers. With increased…