Artificial limb

The ethics of uploading the human mind to a computer and transplanting it into something else is something that humanity will need to figure out eventually in our world. With the advancements in computer technology and enhanced artificial intelligence, the age of robots like synths is closer than we think. Francis Fukuyama, a philosopher that sat as a member of George Bush’s Council on Bioethics, believes that humans and human dignity have a “Factor X.” This Factor X is described as “Some…

On the question whether machines can think, Descartes and Turing are in Strong disagreement. Evaluate the arguments on either side. Does Searle's 'Chinese Room' argument help resolve the debate? The question of the potential of thinking machines has both been addressed by Descartes and Turing. At the heart of the debate, the question of language and how thought can be constructed, remains the major point of difference. The essay will look at Turing’s argument for machines thinking and…

On the question whether machines can think, Descartes and Turing are in strong disagreement. Evaluate the arguments on either side. Does Searle's 'Chinese Room' argument help resolve the debate? The ‘thinking machine’ debate raises numerous philosophical questions on the nature of thinking and how a machine could replicate the way our brains think. With advances in technology, the idea of building a machine that can replicate a brain is somewhat plausible, but this still may be a long way off.…

An artificial heart is an invention that is saving many lives worldwide. The idea was created by Paul Winchell and later changes by Robert Jarvik. The artificial heart is ran by a pacemaker, and if only two chambers are working you will need an artificial heart pump. There are many risks and disadvantages to living and having an artificial heart. Making the heart is very complex and takes a while to make. Also in the medical field, artificial hearts are useful because they help people live…

Lombardo writes in “The Future Evolution of Consciousness” that consciousness as “an evolutionary phenomenon embedded within an evolutionary universe” (322). Such a statement spurs the thought that during all stages of Homo sapiens evolution, consciousness will follow. Homo sapiens in 2001: A Space Odyssey are presented in three different stages of evolution: man apes, modern day humanity, and sentient beings without a need for flesh. Emergence of consciousness led to the discovery of tools,…

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The anatomy of the human body is constantly being studied and new information on ourselves will continue to be revealed as we research more and more. There are many structures and systems in the human body that allow us to function, the human foot and hand for example. The hand and foot are a symbol for the ability to work for many people. Without these structures on the human body, the human race would not have had the ability to be where it is today. But what makes up the hand and foot,…

Iontophoresis Tennis Elbow is a condition that commonly affects professional to recreational tennis players. Tennis elbow is referred to as lateral elbow tendinopathy (LET) in clinical practice. This study was conducted to test the effectiveness of iontophoresis treatment on patients with LET. Iontophoresis is defined as a treatment that uses an electric charge to move liquid medication into the body or specific targeted area of a muscle or inflamed area. The liquid is known as dexamethasone…

Movement analysis is a major key in sports as it dissects the certain movement of muscles and joints to perform a certain action in the sport. A basketball jump shot uses all of the movement phases, from the stance phase, preparatory phase, movement phase, follow-through phase and recovery phase. The jump shot has gradually evolved in the NBA, and is considered one of the most important and most commonly used shot in basketball. There are many sharpshooters in the NBA, like Kevin Durant, Stephen…

A volleyball serve is one of the most important movements when playing the game of volleyball. Without the proper techniques, the serve can ultimately make a difference in a win and a loss. The detailed science of a volleyball serve can best be described using kinesiology, or the study of anatomical principles and physiological mechanics of movement, and biomechanics, the study of forces and there effects on living things. Once the kinesiological aspect is understood for this particular movement…