Anger and Grief
From what I understand, the hospital staff did not neglect him on purpose, they were just severely understaffed for the number of patients that were staying in the hospital. It is important to note that while India is usually known as a country that treats its elderly with respect, there has been a growing elder abuse problem in the country.
A Desire to Exist
I think that the message of humanity's unrelenting desire to exist is powerful today and certainly inspiring during its broadcast.
Nothing About Us Without Us
It is incredibly important to let individuals with disabilities determine their own fates; taking away their voice really undermines the fact that they are also human beings who deserve to be treated with respect.
Implementing Metal with Flesh
I always attributed rather positive concepts to the idea of transplants. I thought of a life being saved, the gratefulness of the receiver, and the generosity of the giver. I didn't, however, think of the true psychological impacts a transplant might have.
The Inherent Good or Bad of Technology
This makes me wonder why we tend to naturally associate power, economic growth, and technological advancement with good. World leaders use these motives to justify starting wars and committing other acts harmful to human lives. So where does this narrative come from? Does the government or corporations condition us to think this way?
Diversity in Tech
I think many people take these types of share experiences and communities that we create in college for granted, especially once we have graduated and find ourselves in the corporate world with very few people we know or who are similar to us.
A False Sense of Moral Progress
When our governments hide actions and information from us, we cannot vote informatively and therefore are bound to make mistakes. Even in today’s world, what is written in our textbooks and what is taught in school is only a fraction of the truth and it is only the story that the US wants to give.
What is Truth?
I’d like to believe that there is a singular truth out there in the world tangled up in the web of the Internet and our memories, but even if some of us in the world found it, is there a way for us to determine whether it is the truth?
Our Inability to Sit with Our Thoughts
I did a mediation this morning that explained that mindfulness is not about paying attention to everything, but being careful and considerate in the things we deem are important to pay attention to.
Social Media is No Place for Intricacies
While many of us use social media to keep in touch and interact with friends and family, the platforms do not lend themselves to thoughtful discussion or sharing ideas. I think this is partly because the audience when posting on social media like Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, is typically large, and most people simply do not share deep aspects of their lives with hundreds of people at a time.
Can We Regain Control of Our Data and Digital Identities
The humans in Wall-E represent human over-indulgence that is facilitated through technology. Americans haven't only been getting more physically obese, but more intellectually obese as well. Our declining test scores and sheer mental laziness can be traced back to numerous culprits- all of them relating to the unmitigated development of digital technology.
The Future of Androids and Their Humanity
It was kind of funny to watch a trial determining a beloved character’s humanity take place in a small room with only a couple of people in the room. An incredibly grandiose, philosophical debate is taking place, with dire consequences for Commander Data on the line, and it’s taking place in what appears to be a tiny storage room of the ship.
The Machine Evolves
The machine that man build up now houses and provides utility for its people. But, not only does the machine just provide that utility, it gives everyone what they need on their request. With a press of a button, the citizens can request new air, get medicine on the spot, make the room dark or light, or even just hit the “Do Not Disturb Button” for some peace and quiet.
How Much Privacy Are We Willing to Give Up?
"The Circle" is a terrifying look into what our world could come to and the consequences of it. This book was originally published in 2013, when technology was nowhere near where it is today, at that point in time social media was fairly new and our lives were not so public as they are now.
A Love-Hate Relationship with Science Fiction
This week, our two class sources that I was most invested in were The Circle by Dave Eggers and The Machine Stops by E.M. Forster, and they definitely have not eased my anxiety. I have a love-hate relationship with fiction like these. Let me explain why. In stressful times like ours, with a pandemic and a historic election happening in parallel, we just want to escape. But alas, we are also stuck inside and relegated to being in front of our screens all day.
Are Companies People? A Look at Public Perception of Companies
The public perception of a company will influence how and if it is used. Unfortunately, the standards we hold companies to are not very high. We might know of heinous acts a company does but the public opinion of the company is not tarnished much. The current perceptions of companies seems highly resistant and does not change even if we know they treat their employees unfairly or exploit child labor to manufacture their products.
The Moral Loss of a Country
If everyone has a different concept of what is right and what is wrong, then does any "moral compass" truly exist? I think there is a majority consensus on what is right (do not murder, do not hurt, etc...), however, how is it that these so called wrong doings keep showing up in our society, and people get praised for them?
Controlling AI While We Still Can
In this day in age, and especially with everything that is happening in the world right now, it is difficult to find information that is credible and unbiased. The fact that computers and phones have the ability to control what we see by selectively putting forth things we mention or that we have an interest in, it gives us a positive reinforcement when we see something that intrigues us and that we agree with.
When Current Events Come Full Circle
It's the final days leading up to the election everyone! If you're anything like me that reminder probably stressed you out but at the same time, it's all you can think about. As of last night, Amy Coney Barrett was sworn in as a Supreme Court Justice shattering the faith in our justice system of people everywhere.
The Profound Impact of Biotechnology on “Self”
The implications of Biotechnology and humanities are multifaceted. George Eistreich has a unique and personal connection to the way technology affects people with disabilities. The Harvest, a play by Manjula Padmanabhan, discusses the underbelly of organ harvesting in third-world countries. L'Intrus, by Jean-Luc Nancy, shares a personal narrative of how a heart transplant transformed his sense of self and perspective of the world.