Hour of Coding Reflection

The art of coding is one that is very interesting and constantly growing each day. An hour of coding is a program that takes you through a series of steps to teach you how to code. For most people this takes an hour or longer. A brief video we watched in class, expressed that it is good for everyone to know how to code. Coding is basically using different symbols and keys to make things on the screen move in a way that you would like. My experiences with coding was a very stressful one. It was difficult for me to understand how to get particular movements to work as well as how to code in a concise way. After the class experience I am not exactly a fan of coding. Although it is a growing field, I think it should be left to the people who have a true passion for it and understanding of it.

Exam 2: QR Code

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The Real Cyborgs

The Real Cyborgs

Today in class we discussed articles that described the ways in which we can manipulate our bodies using technological gadgets to maintain or enhance or way of living. Many studies and experiments to find new ways of becoming things known as cyborgs. By doing such, technological devices are used as parts of the body to help the ways they function.

I think this is great technology but I'm not sure if I agree with it 100%. I believe much more work should be done to prove that these things truly work and that they are also safe. Technology always has the possibility of malfunctioning, and when someones life is involved, that can become very dangerous. For those who have successfully taken advantage of these advancements, that is great. However, it may not be as successful for others.

I also do not think that financially, our society is ready for such technology. Although it sounds great to use technology to manipulate the body in positive ways, I still believe that such a process will be very expensive. People are currently struggling to pay hospital bills for standard procedures. To introduce this to the public may not be realistic at the moment. I also do not think the government is ready to allow this. What does it mean for the lifespan of the population? How much will all of these things cost? Will insurance be able to cover it?

All of these questions have yet to be answered. I am impressed with the progress that technology continues to make, but I don't think the rest of the world is quite ready to hop on board with the new advancements.

Artifacts From The Future

After viewing the future museum in class, it was quite interesting to see the many predictions of the past and their presence in today's world. One item that stood out the most was the Lexus Slide. It is a hover board that relies on liquid nitrogen to keep it afloat. Years ago it was predicted that we would have hover boards and now Lexus has made it happen in a way we never expected.

Another pst prediction that is now being put into action is the Nike shoes featured in the Back To The Future film. They light up and the laces tighten by themselves without someone having to tie the shoe. It's amazing how many things started as ideas but have now become reality. However, as great as these things may seem, they have not become financially realistic. New developments take time but I feel that technology will always progress but may never be financially suitable for all people.

The future museum put a new perspective on viewing artifacts. By using QR codes we could simply read a brief description, scan the code, then our phones would lead us to many other videos and links with a wide variety of information about the products. This makes it easier to show a wide scope of information and takes full advantage of the use of technology. I think many museums and exhibits should take on the use of QR codes to allow viewers to see more information than just what they have listed in a description.