Konrad Zuse

Aggression, has been the representation of something diabolical, and destructive for humans and animals as we know it. But what is the cause of aggression; is it instinct, the means of self defense, and sexual reproduction (Konrad Lorenz), or is it a trait learned through reinforcement and punishment (E.O Wilson)? Humans have learned to repress their behaviour to comply to the society, does this make them different compared to animals? Pushed to the limits, is when aggression becomes exposed.…

The aim of this assignment is to discuss the long term effects of early social development, looking at two different theories of attachment (the evolutionary theory and the learning theory). Attachment as an infant refers to a unique relationship or bond that develops between the infant and a main caregiver (usually the mother) from a young age and beyond over time (Ainsworth, 1973; Bowlby, 1969). The ability to form attachment is said to be due to two things ‘nature or nurture’…

Introduction: In today’s world, the majority of people have a work computer, home computer, and/or a lap top, because computers have become affordable for the average person. If you look at the history of computers, it has taken us over a century to get to this point. Computers were first used primarily for businesses and government, because they were too expensive and large for personal use by the average person. According to Wikipedia (2016), “a computer is a device that can be instructed to…

Number Calculator (CNC) within Bell Telephone laboratories. This was the first usage of remote access computing because he made calculations over special types of telephone lines from another location. The next year a German computer scientist names Konrad Zuse builds the Z3 Computer. This computer was used for aeronatical calculations until it was destroying in a bombing raid during World War II. In 1942 an Iowan college professor named John Vincent Atanasoff and one of his graduate students…

Have you used a computer today? Well if you have, I bet you thought all the stuff you stored on it was safe. I am going to tell you why it is not. We should not rely on computers so heavily because people store too much personal information on their computers, terrible cyber security, and hackers are too advanced. A computer is an electronic device for storing and processing data, typically in binary form, according to instructions given to it in a variable program. We use these electronic…

Daniel Bollinger 11/26/2014 ENGL-2116-008-Fall Ethics of AI (Artificial Intelligence) The first desktop computers were invented in 1977. Computers have been invented within one hundred years of today, and have become a part of our lives and daily routines. Even in the last decade computers have gotten smaller and more convenient. They can store more memory, have the ability to do more tasks, all taking less time than the previous version. Technology has been ingrained in American culture. The…

Computers have all but replaced humans for doing complex calculations. But computers handle numbers much differently than humans do. At this point, the majority of people use base-10 for their math. The base of a number system refers to the number of number symbols used in that system. In base 10 the numbers used are 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9. Humans use this system because it shortens numbers. Humans have 10 fingers so it is logical that base-10 counting systems developed naturally. But…

The first computer that functioned similar to the modern computer we have today, was created around 1936 by a German man named Konrad Zuse. However, the Turing machine first proposed by Alan Turing became the foundation for our current computers we use today. Early computers were mostly used to solve complex mathematical problems such as assist encrypted code messages and binary math. These computers were enormous machines weighing several tons and essentially immovable. The modern computers we…

Task 1 1.1 Definition of Creativity Creativity is defined as the tendency to generate or recognize ideas, alternatives, on the other hand potential outcomes that may be valuable in tackling issues, corresponding with others, and captivating ourselves as well as other people. Definition of Innovation Innovation means something newly introduced, such as a new method or device. Difference between Creativity and Innovation An organization knows in their business that creativity and innovation are…

Technology in the 21st Century Computers, and technology in general, have undergone tremendous changes since the turn of the 21st century. Computers went from blocky chunks of hardware, to sleek and streamlined laptops and handheld paper thin tablets, which have revolutionized education. Whereas mobile phones have also slimmed down, losing their keyboards and making every aspect of daily life more convenient, however have had caustic effects as a result. However, the advances in technology do…