Disruptive Technology Office

The terms privacy, consent, and what constitutes as an invasion of privacy seem to, vary from one generation to the next. In today’s culture and climate where a dependency on technology is increasing at a rapid pace. Nearly every individual requires some form of tech or device to complete daily tasks and gain access to information. This in turn allowed for the growth of surveillance to grow beyond merely a tool used for observation. This essay aims at arguing how Warren and Brandeis, the authors…

Dalton Novak Mr. Miles English 1301 10-25-2017 Technology Takeover When was the last time you had to actually research an answer to a question not by using the internet but by book? The answer anyone would give me would most likely be along the lines of, “Man, it has been a while.” Society is becoming so dependent on computers and technology, it is almost to the point where we almost struggle without it. “Scientists were so preoccupied with whether they could that they didn’t stop to think if…

years, the technology around, us has been majorly evolving, we went from horse carriages to cars to self-driving car electric cars. The changes in our technology are so advanced now that we have a large percentage of the world visible or accessible to our eyes. We can communicate, see each other, and share anything with anyone just in seconds. As there are many advantages of the technology we have, however, it has many negative roles too. The most controversial issue of today’s technology is…

October 2017 Does Technology Help or Hinder Our Society? Does technology help or hinder our society? Some people may say that it helps, others may say that it hinders, but technology is everywhere in our everyday lives. Wherever you go, technology is there. Some people choose to accept technology, and others choose not to believe in it. Which is okay, but it’s everywhere, so people might as well get used to it. It’s in schools, cars, houses, pockets, and businesses. Technology can help our…

When I was a child, my impression of what the future would be like was incredibly distorted. Flying cars, robotic housekeepers, and intelligent machinery---something straight out of the Jetsons---comprised my perception of “the future.” The older I got, the better I understood that, frankly, these ideas are unrealistic. Interestingly, Kevin Kelly, author of Why Robots Will---and Must---Take Our Jobs, suggests that automation will be a commonplace process within the century. By “automation,”…

What revolves the world, what makes the world work or light up. Language, Language is what powers up the world, just like a light bulb, that powers up your home. Both James Baldwin, author of If Black English isn't a Language, Then Tell me what Is? Then adding to my list is Sherman Alexie author of Superman and Me. They both emphasize that language could allow or disembowel any person in our twisted world. With their point of views are different from each other, about how they were raised and…

In a world filled with advancements ranging from smartphones to artificial intelligence, the digital age is not something we can shy away from. Technology has wormed its way into every facet of our lives, breaking down barriers and forging the path to new, yet not entirely favorable, human experience. Interpersonal relationships are not to be excluded from the blast radius of the technological explosion of the 1990s. Instant messages and dating apps cloud the minds of the younger generation,…

is extraordinary because it enables us to have more memories than if we don’t revisit places of significance. Although some may say that pictures offer sort of a reminder unless we have technology that can make a copy of everything in that environment then visiting it physically is better than through technology. The recollection of memories is an importance aspect of why physical places are important to us. The connections we hold with these physical places are strengthen by the memories we…

Religion; it has changed the life of billions of people throughout history. Not only does it influence our ideas and morals, but it influences a way of life. The intricate but simple ideas of religion help change the world's thoughts and beliefs as we know it. However, these ideas can construe and ruin the way of life for many people. Though religion plays a role in both Beowulf and The Canterbury Tales, Beowulf’s view of religion while positive and accessible differs from Chaucer’s portrayal.…

all over the world use technology in most aspects of their day to day lives, but it’s not all that beneficial. In Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451, his characters are overwhelmed by the use of technology. Electronics overpower the world and take over people’s thoughts. People don’t take time away from watching TV, listening to “seashells”, or calling others to enjoy the little things in life. The time that they could be spending with family or friends is replaced with technology. People are…