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Papers On Technology, Transportation, & Aviation
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Technology Dependency: “The Machine Stops”
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A 10 page paper which examines technology dependency in the United States, based on, inspired by, themes presented in E.M. Forster’s story “The Machine Stops.” Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: RAtchhm.rtf
“Burning Chrome” by William Gibson
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A 5 page paper which examines the emotional and social realities found in the future of cyberspace as seen in William Gibson’s collection of short stories “Burning Chrome.” Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.
Filename: RAchrm.rtf
“How Wireless Works” by Freed and Gralla
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A 5 page report of “How Wireless Works” by Les Freed and Preston Gralla. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.
Filename: RAwirels.rtf
“Human Built World”
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This 10 page paper reviews and discusses the book “Human Built World” by Thomas P. Hughes. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: HVHughes.rtf
“Technologies of Control: The New Interactive Media for the Home”: A Review of the Premises Presented in the Book by Kevin Wilson
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A 5 page overview of Wilson’s premises regarding the incredible capability of modern technology to not only monitor individual and group behavior but to utilize the information collected in that monitoring to change and direct that behavior. Wilson contends that this practice is not simply the collection of general information to be utilized in marketing goods to consumers, but rather as a restructuring of communication practices which will result dramatic changes in practically all aspects of modern society. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPinfoP2.rtf
"Commodifying Bodies" - Man, Machines And Body Parts
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8 pages in length. The writer discusses cyborgs and organ donation/harvesting as they relate to the Scheper-Huges and Wacquant book entitled Commodifying Bodies. No bibliography.
Filename: TLCManMach.rtf
"Cordless Cautions": A Review of an Article Discussing Cordless Power Tool Safety Issues
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A 3 page overview of the November 2001 Tech Directions article titled "Cordless Cautions". In it authors Peter Domeny and Jennifer Uzumcu review the precautions which are necessary to safely and most effectively use cordless power tools. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPtoolPw.rtf
"Levels and Loops: the Future of Artificial Intelligence and Neuroscience"
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A 4 page review of the article by Anthony J. Bell. Utilizing probabilistic reasoning, Bell emphasizes that while we may never achieve the technological future imagined in works of science fiction, we are
likely to achieve a future that is "not as alien as the science-fiction future seems". No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPartIn3.rtf
"Situational Awareness"/Pilots
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This 5 page paper briefly discusses the meaning of the term "situational analysis" and how it assists pilots in making crucial flight decisions. Good situational analysis skills allow a pilot to be prepared to handle any potential problem without emotional over-reaction. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Pilsit.wps
120/208 Electrical Distribution Panel Board
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This 6 page paper considers a purchase decision for a 120/208 electrical distribution panel board. The paper looks at three different suppliers, the boards they can supply and then assesses their potential use. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TE120208.rtf
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