Essays and Research Papers on Technology & Society

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 ...

A 10 page paper that defines and examines adaptable intelligent user interfaces developed through computer technology and how these interfaces are used in human computer communications. The first generation of these interfaces and how they were implemented is discussed as well as future visions for the next generation of interfaces. Bibliography lists 12 ...

A 10 page overview of the impacts of technology on natinal sovereignty. The contention is presented that technological innovations in communications, the Internet, and transportation have not only made the world a smaller place, they have facilitated a break down in nationalistic tendencies and, consequently, national sovereignty. Bibliography lists sources.

An 8 page paper on technology and how it has historically helped us make life easier. The writer is very much in favor of progress-- commenting on specific inventions in communications & transportation and how they have improved society as a whole. A discussion of the Internet and its future is included as well. Bibliography ...

A 10 page research paper that examines the three principal systems utilized in cellular phone communication. The writer discusses Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA), Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) and Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA). Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 4 page paper answers two question looking at hw ethics is relevant in the use Information communication and technology. The first part of the paper looks at an ethical issues of globalization and then at the computerizing medical records and issues of privacy. The second part of the paper looks at how ethics will ...

A 6 page paper that presents a basic overview of the wireless communications industry. The writer discusses the evolution of the industry, revenues and projected revenues, major players, driving forces, advances made, and the outlook for the future. 1 graph is included. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 5 page paper looked to emerging trends within the field of electronic communications, blogging and e-learning. The different trends are explained, the way in which they are emerging is explored and why they are important or notable is discussed. The bibliography cites 9 sources.

This 6 page paper looks at the way that technology has facilitated globalization and the ‘flat’ world of Thomas Friedman. The paper looks at the importance and growth of the internet and the way information technology has broken down cultural and social barriers, supported increased communications and changed the way business operates. Subjects discussed include ...

This 6 page paper considers the way that gender may influence the occurrence of computer anxiety. The writer reviews three primary studies where aspects of age, culture and experience were correlated with computer activity in order to identify influencing factors. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This five-page-paper gives a detailed overview of the life and business of Apple Computer, Inc founding father and current CEO Steve Jobs. His life, the company's start and its save by the banished founder are all discussed. Bibliography lists nine sources.

This 5 page report discusses the importance of computers and the undeniable fact that, as a tool, computers transformed virtually every aspect of modern life. However, it must also be noted that the “information revolution” and computers also serve as the basis for a number of significant social problems. Since the advent of information technology and electronic data transfer, virtually ...

9 pages in length. The lure of computer technology spans the globe from China to Germany, Japan to the United States and everywhere in between. Business or pleasure, the computer revolution has been considered one of the most instrumental in modern history as it relates to metamorphosing the very essence of social interaction. ...

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.

This 3 page paper discusses some of the ways in which computers and technology have become intertwined with modern life; it also mentions some of the problems they can cause. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 8-page paper discusses the impact of CGI on animated films. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5 page report is a position paper that discusses the importance of computers in high school education. High school students must have computer expertise, regardless of the work and professional field they choose to enter after graduation. In order to be prepared for success they should be learning the fundamentals of computer use and application as thoroughly as possible. ...

This six-page-paper presents a detailed discussion on the book: The Age of Spiritual Machines, when computers exceed human intelligence" by Ray Kurzweil. Bibliography lists one source.

A 15 page essay in which the writer makes comparisons between the important invention of trains and that of computers. It is argued that both of these creations contributed to radical change in society even though the two could not be any more dissimilar in terms of their technological properties. A number of other good, ...

16 pages in length. There is practically nothing that computers do not influence in one manner or another, which has caused society to render itself dependent upon its constant application. Through Brian Winston's model for technological innovations, the student can readily understand how society has had – and continues to have – a ...

This 10 page paper provides an overview of the topic and relates it to the findings in the current literature. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

Initially, threats to computer security included the use of unidentified floppy disks, easily guessed passwords, and problems related to the spread of office information, but in the past decade, the hazards of using the Internet, increasing numbers of intranet and Internet terminals and modem access through backdoors have created a large number of potential risk ...

In 5 pages the author discusses the Y2K Millenium Bug, which affects computers everywhere. The year 2000 Millenium Bug is a big problem. Why? Because everyone's lives are intertwined with computers and computer usage. A person goes to the grocery store and the scanner is automated. Computers are built in to the cash registers. A ...

This 5 page paper discusses the year 2000 computer crisis. The problem as already resulted in computer shut-downs when merchants attempt to scan a credit card with an expiry date of 2000 or beyond. The problem is real and can result in possible mayhem. Why it is a problem and the possible repercussions are discussed ...

Parents have always wondered what was in store for their children and their children's children. It has been said, 'the Future is Now'. Inasmuch as the world has now entered the age of the computer, this is true. This is the age of the computer and digital technology. Computer technology, the ...