Technology
Neil Postman warns against a full-scale embracing of technology and technological advancement in his article "Five Things We Need to Know about Technological Change." While the author agrees that new and emerging technologies do not necessarily pose truly unique problems for society, Postman does acknowledge that technology plays an increasingly powerful role in the world. Technology affects all aspects of human existence, from politics to education to religion. Postman presents the "five things we need to know" to encourage a prudent and balanced perspective on technological growth. The first of his five adages outlines thee disadvantages that each technology brings. For example, automobiles pollute the environment and television has dulled many minds. Postman asserts that the most powerful and influential technologies often bring the deepest dangers. The second thing on Postman's list addresses the social injustices and inequalities that technology often evokes in a culture. The rich and powerful are…...

The article presents a harsh reality meant to raise public awareness and make people understand that they need to have a complex understanding of smartphones and wireless connectivity if they want to experience as little negative effects as possible as a result of being connected on a constant basis.
By studying two families in Orange County and their relationship with their smarphones Kim wants to prove that one does not necessarily have to be connected to the internet all the time in order for the respective person to be able to work effectively and refrain from offending people who he or she is collaborating with. The informatics assistant professor hopes that her work will influence the masses and companies in particular to accept that it is important to concentrate on making people feel less attached to their smartphones and to technology in general. Kim believes that some of the time…...

In his Allegory of the Cave, Plato depicts a world where prisoners are held in a cave for their entire life (Cohen). The puppeteers cast shadows on the wall of the cave, and the prisoners see the shadows as reality. Upon breaking free from the cave, the prisoners come to the realisation that their entire existence has been a lie. They discover how others have controlled their life. This allegory has a great deal of relevance today, particularly in the age of technology. Today's human beings can be likened to the prisoners. Technology controls us -- from television to computers, phones, and cars, technology does everything for us. In spite of its advantages, it distracts us from the truth; it blinds us to the inherent dangers. Even when outside the cave, we can see how technology easily hides the truth from us. This paper discusses how the internet, computers, and…...

array of reasons why corporations need to invest in IT. First, the dynamic economic environments in which businesses operate today "have helped create a challenging business environment and an 'economic imperative' for information technology" (Bakos & Treacy, 1986). Secondly, technology increases a corporation's capability, while significantly reducing costs (Bakos & Treacy, 1986). Third, the fact that the technology-utilization abilities of businesses are improving due to globalization necessitates a corporation's investment in information technology (Bakos & Treacy, 1986).
Strategic planning is crucial to the success of any organization because i) it enables organizations to respond to the dynamic business environment by providing platforms through which adjustments regarding organizational directions can be made (ASCO, 2009); ii) it instills a sense of direction within the organization and contributes towards the creation of milieu whereby employees aim their focus on a common goal (ASCO, 2009); iii) it is promotional to the creative and open…...

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References

ASCO. (2009). Strategic Planning: Why it Makes a Difference and How to Do it. Journal of Oncology Practice, 5(3), 139-143.

Bakos, J.Y. & Treacy, M.E. (1986). Information Technology and Corporate Strategy. MIS Quarterly, 10(2), pp 107-119.

Cascella, V. (2002). Effective Strategic Planning: Processes, Measurements and Accountabilities are the Keys to Success. ASQ. Retrieved from  http://texas-quality.org/SiteImages/125/Reference%20Library/Effective%20Strategic%20Planning%20-%20Cascella.pdf 

Microsoft. (2014). Enterprise Architects. Microsoft. Retrieved from  http://www.microsoft.com/casestudies/Microsoft-Business-Productivity-Online-Standard-Suite/Enterprise-Architects/Consultancy-Connects-Workforce-with-Sw

To visit a friend no longer requires a long day's journey. It also enables people to live farther away from their place of work, often opening up our employment opportunities. However, the creation of the car also created an expanded labor pool in certain areas. Thus, modern life is constructed in such a way that traveling long distances are required to get to work or to get basic goods. Some neighborhoods are designed so walking even to the corner store is impossible. This has generated a poorer state of physical health amongst the populace. People walk less. They are dependent on technology, simply to move -- even to drive to the gym.
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As the result of the creation of the automobile, people have fewer face-to-face social connections. They do not know our neighbors and often talk to loved ones over the phone, on a long commute. The automobile has created…...

Technology - Definition
There is much controversy with regard to technology, as its complexity makes it difficult for some to have a proper understanding of the concept. Technology is behind the evolution of humankind and it would be safe to say that it is an essential part of humanity in general. In order to be able to understand technology, one would first have to consider humanity's background and a series of events that made it possible for people to achieve impressive goals. By following this process, the respective individual would gain a more complex understanding of the triggers that encourage people to pursue technology and the degree to which it can help humanity thrive.

One of the first things one would have to consider when discussing with regard to technology would have to be the actual word "technology." The contemporary understanding of technology has its roots in Ancient Greece, with the Ancient…...

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Works cited:

"History and Functions of the Global Positioning System," Nov 29, 2011, Retrieved March 21, 2016, from "Philosophy of Technology and Engineering Sciences." (Elsevier, 27 Nov 2009)

Banks, F. "Teaching Technology." (Psychology Press, 1994)

Dhanjani, N. "Abusing the Internet of Things: Blackouts, Freakouts, and Stakeouts." ("O'Reilly Media, Inc.," 13 Aug 2015)

Wang, S. "Technology Integration and Foundations for Effective Leadership." (IGI Global, 31 Dec 2012)

Technology- M-Commerce
Research lan: Mobile Commerce (m-Commerce)

Outline of Research lan

The introduction of mobile commerce (or m-Commerce) demonstrates the invasiveness and interactivity of technologies today and the extension of the 'virtual self' through business transactions made through m-Commerce.

m-Commerce in the worldwide and national context

Characteristics of m-Commerce: Technical

As an information service

As an information technology

Applications of m-Commerce: Business and Social

Financial services

Entertainment

Retail shopping

Social Impact of m-Commerce technology in the U.S. And to the World

erceived benefits of m-Commerce

Risks and challenges associated with m-Commerce

Conclusion

Annotated Bibliography

Ngai, E. And Gunasekaran, A. (2007). "A review for mobile commerce research and applications." Decision Support Systems, Vol. 23, No. 3.

The authors provided an intensive review of current literature on the topic of m-Commerce, exploring the different concepts and dimensions in which it is associated as far as scholarly studies about it are concerned. Findings from the meta-analysis of m-Commerce studies showed that more journal articles focused on the applicability and usefulness of…...

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Provides a primer and detailed description of the advent of m-commerce, specifically focusing the discussion in the case of mobile banking (m-banking). As one kind of application of m-commerce, the article would be helpful in understanding the benefits, challenges and risks that accompany the use of m-commerce.

Tiwari, R. And S. Buse. (2007). The Mobile Commerce Prospects: A strategic analysis of opportunities in the banking sector. Hamburg: Hamburg University Press.

The book provides a comprehensive overview of m-commerce from the perspective of banking/financial services. It contains a detailed discussion of the technical, business and social dimensions of m-commerce, with suggestions for future directions in terms of policy-making (regulatory framework) and further research on its usage and receptivity as a new business technology.

Tristan HarrisTristan Harris makes the point that everything in our world has been downgraded as a result of our technology addictionour attention spans, our empathy, our sense of truth, of having a common connection with others. Because of technology, smart phones, social media, and infinite scrolling, our self-control has been obliterated and we no longer know when to stop.In \\\"Transforming the Attention Economy,\\\" Harris argues that technology companies are using persuasive techniques to capture and hold our attention, leading to negative consequences for society and democracy. He suggests that we need to re-examine the way technology is designed and used to ensure it serves the public interest. Harris suggests that technology can be made to better align with human values and reduce the negative effects of attention capture, such as the spread of misinformation, polarization, and addiction. He calls for greater transparency and accountability from technology companies, as well as…...

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Works CitedHarris, Tristan. \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"Transforming the Attention Economy.\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\" WHICH EDIS FO HISTORY? HOW TECHNOLOGY IS RESHAPING DEMOCRACY AND OUR LIVES, ed. James P. Steyer, Chronicle Books, 2020, pp.239-248.

Technology in Film
Fred Ott was the very first movie star that every existed. His brief starring role in the five-second film that showed him sneezing started the use of technology to make films. Since then, technology both in and out of film has changed immeasurably and what technology is used and is said about technology in these same films has evolved quite a lot and the statements sometimes made are profound. A summary of the Fred Ott principle and how it pertains to three films in particular in the early 1900's will be covered in this report. Those films are Modern Times, The General and Lonedale Operator. It will then be answered what technology allows the director to do from a narrative and technical level standpoint as well as when/how/where/why the new technology appears. It will be answered whether there are particular characters that are associated with the technology and…...

Technology in Education
Assessing Three Emerging Technologies' Contribution to Learning

There are a myriad of new technologies emerging that have the potential to completely re-order and increase the level of learning effectiveness and performance of students. With so many new technologies emerging as diverse as mobile-based learning systems on smartphones to the ability to tailor online learning systems and complete networks, the opportunities for educators to innovate has never been more full of potential. What unifies the highest performing technologies in the area of learner involvement and performance are those that allow for students to define the pace, depth and repetition possible for a given subject. All of these technologies share a common characteristic of being able to align and support learner's specific goals and objectives, creating a highly effective educational scaffolding platform in the process (Najjar, 2008). The best technologies can be quickly tailored to each individual student's needs, while also…...

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References

Bernoff, J., & Li, C. (2008). Harnessing the power of the oh-so-social web. MIT Sloan Management Review, 49(3), 36-42.

Custin, R., & Barkacs, L. (2010). Developing sustainable learning communities through blogging. Journal of Instructional Pedagogies, 4, 1-8.

Downes, S. (2004). Educational blogging. EDUCAUSE Review, 39(5), 14-26.

Fontana, A. (2011). Making an app. EDUCAUSE Review, 46(6), 108.

Technology and Social Change
The Industrial evolution completely changed the way that human beings live and work. Before the Industrial evolution, society was dominated by agrarian economies. The Industrial evolution created a new way of life in which an increasingly large percentage of the population either owned or worked in factories involved in mass production. Populations became increasingly concentrated in urban areas; fewer people worked on farms or owned farms. Instead of making their own goods and services, people now bought the majority of the items they needed in stores.

The current Knowledge evolution is technologically driven, just like the Industrial evolution. It is fueled by the Internet and radically expanded accessibility of information to everyone who has an Internet connection. In some ways, like the Industrial evolution, it is extremely democratic -- just as many people made their fortune through capitalism, the knowledge economy of World Wide Web has fueled revolutions…...

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Gouras, M. (2003). Bulking up for a hardware battle. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved:

 http://articles.latimes.com/2003/dec/26/business/fi-hardware26 

How women use the web. (2013). Mashable. Retrieved:

 http://mashable.com/2010/07/28/women-on-the-web/

The modeling environments was so accurate it could deliver results that aligned at a 95% accuracy rate with the actual results achieved. Another advantage was the use of knowledge management to orchestrate multichannel selling, marketing and service scenarios across the client's specific requirements and needs. The analytics and knowledge management systems were also combined successfully to create a constraint-based engine as well. All of these factors were critical to the success of the system.
The cons of this modeling approach were the lack of precision on pricing ands the ability to model the more finely-tuned aspects of the programs. There was not enough data to create a profitability measurement and the use of constraint modeling at times could leave out the more unpredictable aspects of the marketing mix. hile the virtual marketplace proved effective for testing message, media and defining audience, it lacks the precision necessary for making long-term, highly…...

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Works Cited

Ball, Leslie D. "IT Education Success Strategies for Change Management." Information Systems Management 17.4 (2000): 74-7.

Benamati, John, Albert L. Lederer, and Meenu Singh. "Information Technology Change: The Impact on IT Management." The Journal of Computer Information Systems 38.4 (1998): 9-13.

Bordum, Anders. "The Strategic Balance in a Change Management Perspective." Society and Business Review 5.3 (2010): 245-58.

Eastman, Doug, and Claire McCarthy. "Embracing Change: Healthcare Technology in the 21st Century." Nursing management 43.6 (2012): 52.

Technology Evolution
Many of the electric gadgets we use today like the cell phones and the home computers were invented in the 80s. Many multinational corporations came into existence in the 80s this spur the growth to a record 3.2% per year (Bellis, 2012). This was the highest nine-year rate in American history. This was occasioned by a number of factors some of which were economic, financial, legislative, and regulatory frameworks. This unprecedented growth led to failure of a number of banking institutions. From these failures, a term "corporate greed" was coined. This essay seeks to enumerate how technology advanced in the 80s (Coppens, 2012).

In 1980, Hepatitis B Vaccine was invented by Baruch Blumberg. This research physician discovered an antigen that provoked antibody response against Hepatitis B Other took queue from this discovery to develop a vaccine against this viral hepatitis. Baruch together with Irving Millman invented a vaccine against viral…...

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References

Bellis, M. (2012). The 80s -- the technology, science, and innovations. Retrieved October 3, 2012 from  http://inventors.about.com/od/timelines/a/modern_4.htm 

Coppens, T. (2012). Major Inventions Timelines: 20th Century. Retrieved October 3, 2012 from  http://teresacoppens.hubpages.com/hub/Major-Inventions-Timeline-20th-and-21st -

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Kotelinkova, S. (2012). History of Genetic Engineering. Retrieved October 3, 2012 from http://sgugenetics.pbworks.com/w/page/47775520/The%20History%20of%20Genetic%2

Technology in Training of Employees
In what ways has technology impacted the way(s) we train employees?

The changing nature of the workplace environment brings with it a vast field of challenges in the organization. The aspect of the change being rapid makes the situation require adverse and quick reaction from organizations to ensure they remain on course towards their objectives. Thus, rapid change in the workplace brings with it the necessity for skilled and knowledgeable workforce, encompassing employees who are adaptive, flexible and focused on the future of their careers and the organization (Wentland, 2007). Among the most, significant duties of the manager in the workplace are the development of the staff. The manager has the mandate to facilitate employee growth and development if the organization is to achieve maximum gains from its ventures and transactions.

The concept of learning management incorporates the management of employee training. Traditional approach to administration entailed on-site…...

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References

Jehanzeb, K., Rasheed, A., & Rasheed, M.F. (2013). Organizational commitment and turnover intentions: Impact of employee's training in private sector of saudi arabia. International Journal of Business and Management, 8(8), 79-90. Retrieved from  http://search.proquest.com/docview/1362611096?accountid=458 

Noe, R.A., & Winkler, C. (2009). Employee training and development: For Australia and New

Zealand. North Ryde, N.S.W: McGraw-Hill.

Noe, R.A. (2010). Employee training and development. New York: McGraw-Hill Irwin.

This is necessary to provide a seamless platform on which health solutions can be effectively integrated and deployed. Without using such a platform, the development of electronic health care facilities will be more difficult to deploy. In other words, Tele-health is part of the overall healthcare ICT (Information Communications Technology) solutions that enables healthcare to be pushed out to the edge, for local delivery, and to be more evenly, efficiently and effectively distributed.
Broadband communication is the underlying technology of choice when discussing electronic applications. It is certainly important for inter-healthcare provider communications delivering sufficient bandwidth capacity between sites. The delivery of home care electronic should not rely on the broadband technology is not universally accessible, particularly in rural and remote areas, and it can also be prohibitively expensive. Some broadband technologies can be delivered to remote locations, such as satellite-based technology, but this is impractical and too costly to…...

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Goldberg, a. (2002, April 29). Internal Report: Telehealth, Privacy, & Health Care: Review, Expectations & Proposals. Goulston & Storrs, Boston, MA.

Lovata, F. (2000, May 21-24). Telemedicine via the Internet: Successful Program Strategies. American Telemedicine Association Conference,

Puskin, D., Mintzer, C., & Wasem, C. (1997). Chapter 14, Telemedicine: Building Rural Systems for Today and Tomorrow. In P. Brennan, S. Schneider, & E. Tornquist (Eds.), Information Networks for Community Health. (p. 276). Computers in Health Care Series. Springer-Verlag.

Telecommunications: Protecting the Forgotten Frontier. (2001, August). SC Magazine-Info Security News, 12 (8), 36-40.

Apple vs. Microsoft: A Comparative Analysis of Impact on Technology
Apple and Microsoft, two industry titans, have revolutionized the technological landscape, shaping the way we interact with devices, software, and the digital world. While both companies have made significant contributions, the question of which has had a greater impact remains a subject of debate. This essay will delve into the subject, examining the key areas of influence and their respective contributions to technological advancement.
1. Operating Systems and User Interfaces:
Apple: The introduction of the Macintosh in 1984 marked the dawn of modern graphical user interfaces (GUIs). Apple's intuitive and user-friendly OS,....

Thomas Edison's inventions revolutionized the way we live in several ways:

1. Light bulb: Edison's incandescent light bulb brought light into homes, businesses, and streets at all hours of the day, making it easier for people to work, study, and travel after dark.

2. Phonograph: Edison's invention of the phonograph allowed for the recording and playback of sound, transforming the way we listen to music, the radio, and other audio recordings.

3. Motion picture camera: Edison's development of the motion picture camera laid the foundation for the film industry and revolutionized entertainment, communication, and advertising.

4. Electrical power distribution: Edison also played a key....

1. Imagine a world where the roar of engines is replaced by the quiet hum of electric motors, while still feeling the adrenaline rush of off-roading.

2. As climate change becomes a pressing concern, could electric dirt bikes be the solution to reducing carbon emissions in the world of motorsports?

3. With advancements in technology, electric dirt bikes offer a cleaner and quieter alternative to traditional gasoline-powered bikes.

4. The combination of eco-friendliness and high performance may just make electric dirt bikes the future of off-road adventures.

5. Could electric dirt bikes strike the perfect balance between environmental responsibility and....