Essays on Technology

Introduction The advancement in mobile technology has led to the introduction of smartphones which can be described as more comprehensive and offer additional uses. Besides making phone calls and messaging, the smartphones offer access to the internet, sites of social networking and other numerous mobile applications which did not exist before....

Predictors and/or Outcomes of Problematic Smartphone Use The advancement in mobile technology has led to the introduction of smartphones which can be described as more comprehensive and offer additional uses. Besides making phone calls and messaging, the smartphones offer access to the internet, sites of social networking and other numerous mobile...

Ethics in Engineering Ethics refer to the general code of conduct or principles required in a specific field or that which a person has set to govern their lives. Just like any other field of study, engineering also requires specific set of rules to ensure that there is proper sailing in...

Turing’s test for machine intelligence is a test developed by Alan Turing to identify the ability of a machine to produce intelligent behavior almost similar to that of a human being. The Turing Test is used more generally to refer to some kinds of behavioral tests for the presence of...

The advancement in the technology has put people’s privacy at risk because now personal data can easily be accessed by the public as a result of the use of technologies like unmanned aerial vehicles that can carry out surveillance in people’s private residence without their consent. The emergence of technologies...

The debate on whether inanimate objects can or cannot hold any type of conscious state has been around in the modern world for a while now. Rene Descartes is amongst scholars who have questioned the capability of non-animals to hold reasoning faculties same as the ones for humans. To prove...

Accidents relating to self-driven cars have led to many debates among the public. This paper explores the subject of self-driven vehicles by identifying people that disagree and reasons for their disagreement in the given case study. Thereafter, an exploration of any philosophical principles applied in this case will be analyzed...

The Effect of Technology on Human Welfare The effect of technology on human welfare has been a historical debate over the years. With the rise of globalization and technological innovation, the adoption of various types of technology has been witnessed across the globe. Today, many people use communication technologies including social...

Wireless Router Encryption and its Importance Many homes today have internet connectivity as a basic requirement, making wireless routers and other internet-sharing devices vital in providing the infrastructure needed to avail internet services. For wireless routers, encryption allows for the communications between the router and the end-devices to remain secure and...

The chief engineer contracted to build a bridge connecting the island of Manhattan, and the City of Brooklyn passes on due to an infectious wound after sustaining an injury. His son, William Roebling, also an engineer takes over to get the job done. In an unfortunate twist of fate, he...

This paper explores the solutions for distracted driving. It elaborates the problem and gives statistics with regards to the number of drivers who are like to be using their phones while driving. The key concern is to discuss why distracted driving is a problem and why a viable solution is...

Since I already have another Facebook account, I did not have to open another one. However, I vividly remember the steps I used when opening my first account. When creating a facebook account, the first step will be using the search engines to identify the Facebook page. After reaching the...