Technological Determinism and Technological Somnambulism. Introduction Technology is a broad term referring to the process by which tools, instruments, services, and machines are created on invented by use of skills, knowledge, and techniques that manipulate the environment to meet the needs of people and make work much easier and more efficient (Olohan 270). Technology has both negative and positive effects on society. The adverse effects are often overlooked, and people focus mainly on the positive side. Several theorists such as Langdon winner have come up to exploit the effect technology has on the social, democratic, and environment that are not taken into consideration. Winner considers technology as a humanmade aid to human activities. The assistance can be instrumented, such as computers and guns, techniques, and systems such as educational and agricultural systems that work hand in hand to make work and life easier and comfortable for a man (Winner 13). Winner looks into the effects and nature of technology on society. Most of the people who use technology are not so much interested in criticizing it because advancement in technology…
The ecosystem management of mountain gorillas Mountain gorillas are found in two different locations. There are found in Virunga range located on the borders of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and Rwanda and in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park situated in Uganda (Seiler, Boesch, Stephens, Ortmann, Mundry & Robbins, 2018). The mountain gorilla’s habitats are in the montane, and bamboo forests found high in the mountains. They live at high altitudes ranging from 2500-4000 meters above sea level. Their bodies are covered with thick, far to be able to survive in a natural environment where temperatures sometimes fluctuate to below freezing point. Despite the growth in the populations of mountain gorillas, they were classified as endangered by (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species in 2018. There continued survival and existence rely on the effort put forward to conserve and protect them from various threats. The threats include poaching activities as they get killed by traps set for other wild animals and their infants captured for pets, loss of natural environment due to human encroachment and isolations caused by fragmentation…
What is Instagram and Why to Use it Inside this article we will talk about, what is Instagram? And we will read, how many imports do Instagram celebrities have in today’s freelancing world and in the social media era? Many of you may not have heard Instagram’s name before. But there is no need to panic. Instagram is a very popular social media platform like Facebook. Which is rarely used in Pakistan. Because we mostly use Facebook. Facebook is also the company that installs Instagram. And the integration between Instagram and Facebook is also very strong. You are sharing most of the videos and photos on Instagram, through photos and videos. You tell the whole story of your life or the whole day to your followers. It also has news feeds like Facebook. On top of which your things are visible, to your followers. And whoever likes your Instagram page is reaching for all your posted videos and photos. Hashtag is the most frequently used Instagram site. For what reason should Instagram be used the most? Let’s take a look…
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Games of Thrones review In all the eight seasons of the Games of Thrones, the stories give significant life lessons. Although the scenes depict plots on sexuality, gore, twists of life, there are undoubtedly good teaching moments from the film. The movie shows different characters and their quest for power and ways to survive in a somewhat chaotic and unpredictable life. One essential life lesson that we can gather from the film is the psychological insight into why we should embrace our identity. Tyrion quoted, “Never forget what you are the rest of the world will not wear it like armor, and it can never be used to hurt you.” The phrase was to demystify the fact that we should embrace our cultural heritage as it is the best thing to do. Tyrion was advising Jon Snow that he needs to remember his royal roots and disregard the notion that he is a bastard. Similarly, the quote applies in my life about not forgetting my culture, beliefs, and traditions. The experience of watching the movie and seeing how the quote…
Anthropology: Columbia Plateau and Willamette Valley Introduction Significant cultural and environmental changes have taken place in the northern and southern areas of Oregon in the past decades. However, there have been limited attempts to search for more excellent scale temporal changes in settlement, substance, technology, and cultural complexity. It is necessary to study the archaeological facts that give evidence of conflict, the social organization of early people Columbia plateau, and Willamette valley. Exploring these areas make it easy to understand the changing conditions in the natural environment as well as the social life of the ancient people. Columbia Plateau Evidence of Conflict and Defense The Columbian plateau has traces of human existence. However, the earliest artifacts defined eras presently known in this region as Clovis fluted projectile indicators. These projectile points comprised of long-stemmed and leaf-shaped forms transferable to the following defined Win dust type. There is a huge and theatrical representation pecked into and decorated on basalt projection at the extended constricted of Columbia. According to one Wishram account, it signifies a traditional chief turned to stone by trickster…
The 2002 film, Chicago The 2002 film, Chicago, is an American musical crime comedy-drama movie that shares some similarities with the 1933 42nd Street movie, and this is mainly because the two are from the classical Hollywood music genre. The film is mainly about being a celebrity in the showbiz industry and the scandals and corruption that these celebrities are involved in their chase for the American dream. Additionally, the two films have some elements of the Horatio Alger myth, which essentially is about the belief that anyone can achieve their desired dreams and climb to the top from being a “nobody” to becoming a “somebody.” In 42nd Street, Peggy Sawyer starts from being a nobody when she moved to New York and eventually becomes a huge sensation in showbiz when she got a role in one of the major plays, The Pretty Lady Musical. In this film, Sawyer shows hard work and persistence in her journey towards stardom. This is different from the Chicago film, in which, in relation to the Horatio Alger myth, the movie depicts that the…
Coney Island Image Analysis In the title Amusing the Million, Kasson takes a peek at an island that is now quite famous, the Coney Island. The author borrows the title from a manager of the lunar park which happens to be among amusement parks in the island. In writing the book, the author aimed at disseminating the facts on the advancement of fun shows at the beginning of the 20th era captured the variation in the character of the typical American and ethics throughout the liberal period. This notion is very well reinforced in the manuscript, illustrating on various facets of the nature of the average American and by what means Coney Island as well as fun grounds in totality transformed. Earlier efforts to fashion a delighted similar to Coney Island is stated, much like Columbian Fair of 1893 not forgetting Central park, and he describes these illustrations likewise signify variations in culture possessed by the Natives of America, or in the slightest tries to alter them. Kasson uses a variety of sources and as well as indications all…
‘Toy ‘R’ US’ The name ‘Toy ‘R’ US’ tends to take people back to when they were still kids leaving a store made of mortar with your mother’s firm grasp in one hand and a toy in the other. Toy R US is an American based company founded in the year 1948 that deals with children’s toys, games, and products. The company began when Charles Lazarus, who was 25 at the time, realized his lifelong dream of opening a child-oriented store. At first, the company dealt with children’s furniture before slowly incorporating toys. In 1957, the company opened its first toy store, motivated by customer demand. However, the company had to wait for another 12 years before introducing Geoffrey the Giraffe, its famous mascot, although it took a while before its popularity hit the roof. Geoffrey became a celebrity starring in various TV commercials with hundreds of children. By the 1980s, the company had diversified and had ventured into children’s’ clothing before being joined in 1996 by the Babies ‘R’ Us. Upon the introduction of the internet in 1988, the…
Gilgamesh Tablet 6 Overview The victory of Enkidu and King Gilgamesh over the gigantic Humbaba at the great Cedar Forest brings them to new encounters. After cleaning himself up, the beauty of Gilgamesh gets noticed by Princess Ishtar, who ends up proposing marriage to him. Gilgamesh, astonished by the Princess’ request, recounts the countless despicable deeds she did to her former lovers. The Princes goes to her father, Anu, and manages to convince him to give her the Heaven Bull to kill Gilgamesh. However, Enkidu and his friend Gilgamesh manage to kill it. This action made the Princess angry and left a curse for them. Enkidu added insults telling her, “If I could only get at you I would do the same to you.” The two went and celebrated their victory in the palace, dozed off and Enkidu dreamed. Biographical Context King Gilgamesh was the ruler of Uruk, the city-state of southern Mesopotamia, around 2700 B.C. He is remembered for the monumental city walls of Uruk. From the statement “an awe-inspiring, sparkling hero,” describes best Gilgamesh was. With his friend…