Technological Determinism
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This 11 page paper explores the theory of technological determinism and finds support in three articles. The focus is on economic ramifications. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Techdet.wps

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

"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

"Philosophy is irrelevant; all we need is technology"
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This quote begins a 10 page paper that examines our reliance on technology and our value of philosophy. The discussion looks at the technocracy movement of the 30's, yet strikes a more moderate resolution than the quote suggests. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: BBptech.doc.

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

19th Century Graphic Design and the Gutenberg Galaxy
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“The Gutenberg era...is a consistent series of static shots or 'fixed points of view' in homogenous relationship. Homogenisation of men and materials will become the great programme of the Gutenberg era, the source of wealth and power unknown to any other time or technology” [Mcluhan, M, The Gutenburg Galaxy(1962)]This 5 page paper looks at this quote and uses three examples of graphic design from the 19th century to show how the era of print ushered in the concept of 'the static or fragmented shot' and 'homogenisation of men or materials'. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
Filename: TE19guten.rtf

A Brief Outline of the Evolution of Computer Technology
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A 10 page outline of the changes which have overtaken the computer industry since the invention of the first analog computer. This paper concentrates on changes in storage mediums such as tape drives, floppy disks, and CDs as well as changes in CPU technology. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PPcmpGui.rtf