Essays and Research Papers on Technology & Society

A 3 page discussion of the hazards inherent in our dependence on foreign oil. This paper suggests utilization of waste vegetable oil systems and wood gas systems for the family vehicle. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page overview of the various types of energy. This paper delineates renewable energy from non-renewable energy. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 8 page paper explores the contention that Facebook is profiting from accessing our private information. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5 page paper examines the new direction Obama has been taking in respect to NASA. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page paper considers the potential impact of the digital revolution is how to on Ireland in social and commercial terms. The paper starts by considering what is meant by digital information and determining whether or not an information revolution is taking place. After this the different potential impacts are discussed. The bibliography cites ...

This 6 page paper describes ten ways a person can verify the credibility of information found on the Internet. It also uses these techniques to determine the credibility of articles that say global warming is real. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 13-page paper discusses emerging technologies of future cars and WiMAX and how these will impact business and society. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 3 page paper argues that airline passengers should expect to give up privacy for security. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper explores the way in which the various types of media have impacted society. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper considers some of the difficulties faced by management in trying to bring 3D TV to the market and the way that the challenges were overcome, including the need for changes in consumer attitudes and choices in technology. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses some of the positives and negatives of cell phones. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper considers the concept and protection of intellectual property in order to assess whether it is a good and beneficial concept or one that has too many negative aspects and should be abandoned. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 3 page paper argues that today, almost everyone can afford a cell phone. It also examines the cells and phones offered. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This four-page-paper gives a solid and understandable explanation as to how Compact Disc Players read the material on the CD and produce sound, or visuals. Bibliography lists three sources.

This 5-page paper discusses internet censorship in foreign countries and the ethical quandary U.S.-based companies have for installing firewalls in other countries. There are 4 sources cited.

This 10 page paper discusses the Data Protection Act of 1998 and argues that it is much less effective than it needs to be. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 7 page paper discusses the dangers of using a cell phone while driving. Annotated bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7 page paper considers the way in which security challenges are dealt with is gradually shifted from a threat-based approach to a risk based approach. The concept of both approaches is discussed along with the way in which they may be perceived in terms of approaches to dealing with issues such as terrorist threats. ...

This 5 page paper reviews the 2010 Newsweek article by author Andrew Zolli who considers the question of whether all online information should be free or fee-based. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper argues the thesis that this type of cloning might actually imperil humans and the world. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

The advent of the internet has been accompanied by a social phenomena; the increased occurrence of online relationships. The reasons behind this increased are considered from a social perspective in this 4 page paper, looking for some of the causal factors. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 15-page paper provides an overview on the iPhone's impact on society. Bibliography lists 17 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the evolution of social networking, illustrating the development by picking out several key milestones, starting with the development of the bulletin board system (BBS) and looking at Fidonet, Friendster, Facebook and Twitter. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 2.5-page paper discusses how kitchen display systems are used and how they can be used in the future. There is 1 source cited.

This 3 page paper reviews the online article by author Natalie Moore. The etiquette of texting is still evolving. No additional sources are listed.