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    Technology in the purest sense of the word, is the application of knowledge in order to develop or enhance something. From this definition, we can see that the development of technology dates back to ever since Homo-Sapiens were alive. From the creation of fire, to pencil and paper, all these are considered technologies. Although, in recent times there have been debates on whether or not the development of innovations in technology have been impacting us as a culture and as a society. Some argue

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    Modern Technology has had a great deal of influence on how we process information in the twenty-first Century. Business flourishes with the use of e-mails to send for conferences or important information in seconds, while the use of Skype has vastly increased how they interact in conferences from all over the world. News was once posted once a day only through the papers and television, if the information was not seen then it was not known to have happen whereas today, anytime of the day, current

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    connected with the future of technology and science. This style of writing is often seen in graphic novels, fiction novels, television series, and in film. Some common portrayals of science fiction include time and space travel. At times, these stories feature life that is found on other planets apart from Earth. The tales are usually based on new technologies, different social systems and scientific discoveries. Science fiction may seem to be a fantasy because the technologies involved sometimes look

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    Introduction Technology affects human life at a staggering rate, so The method of communication has been significantly transformed by technological advances. Some people think technology promotes communication and gives more access to information. People are able to obtain information in various ways. Digital technology communication helps people overcome geographical barrier so that they can enhance efficiency and make an contact. On the other hand, others take the view that technology leads to the

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    Held and Hirst, explain that contemporary globalization is the way the entire world is connected via high-speed technology, increasing trade and investment between countries, migration. Thanks to the high-speed technology we can connect with businesses across the globe. Increasing trade between countries provides economic benefits and migration introduces us to the new culture. The authors see the process as a new world order that requires new rules and regulations, how to govern between the national

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    Dangerous Driving Habits

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    In today’s world, many drivers have become complacent in the fact that the vehicle in which they are operating can be a deadly weapon. A two-ton hunk of metal flying down the freeway at speeds excess of seventy miles an hour carries much potential for catastrophe. Dangerous driving habits result in the death of thousands of people each year; however, by taking steps to educate young drivers on dangerous habits behind the wheel; countless lives could be saved. Distracting driving is a common

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    deducted from questionnaires which have been distributed to youth , in order to determine the level of individuals’ obsession with technology , neglecting the importance of face-to-face communication. In both, clues have proved that the increased usage of technology has negative effects on interactions and conversation quality. KEYWORDS: Face-to-face interactions , technology, lack of communication ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: This research would never have been accomplished without the guidance and

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    “There Will Come Soft Rains” 1. Both the video and the story depict nature and man made structures after mankind’s destruction as independent. The video shows that over time, the earth will be able to break down and destroy structures made by humans. Also, the video states that animals will revert back to the predator and prey roles completely. Nature will return to how it was millions of years ago. The story shows how, even though humans have gone extinct, Earth’s other organisms are relatively

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    The complexity behind humans’ relationship with technology is further revealed in the portrayal of the spaceship, “Mother.” The spaceship is considered an organic item because it seems to have a mind of its own. The crew calling the spaceship “Mother” also attributes human characteristics to it. It is organic because its own decision-making betrays the crew. First, it changes the course of the route and leads them to danger. What was supposedly a distress signal was soon revealed as a warning signal

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    To begin, it is much easier to list the benefits of technology. Some of these benefits are easy to point out and seem relatively obvious; cars, planes, cell phones, and a multitude of other electronic devices that serve us in our day to day lives. But technology is not simply the material products that we use. Technology helps us in the background of our lives by simplifying means of production, providing us with things oft taken for granted. Consider our chairs, our buildings, our streets, our clothes

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