27.4.08
The Turing Test
A computer that could pass the Turing test would first of all need the ability to communicate with humans and understand language and grammar. It would have to know how to respond appropriately to commonly asked questions someone. A super intelligent computer would be able to identify certain common slang terms or street language. It could answers the questions eloquently, without stiff or unnatural responses. In order for a computer to pass, the tester shouldn't be able to tell the difference between the computer and a human. Therefore the computers answers must be as natural as possible and mimic human intelligence as much as possible. It would be necessary for a computer to have some sort of sense of humor or understanding of humor, because most humans value humor and use it in their everyday conversations. If a computer simply mimics the tester, it is not truly intelligent, therefore a genuinely intelligent would have the appropriate intelligence and responses programmed inside them. The human mind is extremely complex therefore the amount of complexity in computer programming that must go into an extremely artificially intelligent computer would also have to be very complex, something that was an extremely simplified version of the thought processes of a human mind. Technically, a computer would not have to correctly answer every single question correctly because most humans could not correctly answer every single questions posed to them. Humans ability to make errors are what make them genuinely human therefore if a computer is mimicking human intelligence, it could be allowed to make mistakes too!
13.4.08
The electronic divide
The digital divide seems to tear the division of social classes even farther apart. Those who can afford computer and other technological perks have so much more access to an endless amount of information that those without access to technology could never try to keep up. The digital divide is becoming more and more evident through the advance of technology and the realization of how big of a role it plays of the life of a person living in the 21st century.
Education: The divide is apparent is apparent in many school throughout the U.S. Most privileged and privatized schools are lucky enough to have computer labs, full equipped with brand new computers. The very privileged and private school i work at has multiple computer labs all filled with brand new Mac computers. This is contrasted with lower income public schools that cant afford these resources. I think the lack of computers do affect a child's learning because computers offer more interactive learning; children will may be more interested in the material and therefore get more excited about learning and even learn more. Children that aren't exposed to the Internet and technology won't benefit from the abundance of knowledge on the web and wont be able to learn more topics that interest them.
Government: I think a very apparent example of the digital divide is when FEMA told victims of hurricane Katrina to access their website in order to receive their benefits. This show a lack of understanding and sympathizing of the part of the U.S. It goes to show that the digital divide has grown so large from the upper ranks of the government to the low-income southern homes of the south that government officials cant even relate to the diversity of its citizens. It is ignorant to assume that those homes would have Internet access in their, let alone Internet access after a major hurricane. Modern day government has become so dependent upon technology they are becoming unable to function without it.
Work: The odds of getting a job or exponentially increased with access to the Internet. The job oppertunities a person can have access to through websites like Monsterjobs.com and bayareajobs.com can change someones life and expose them to oppertunities they wouldn't normally receive or normally wouldn't be exposed to. The odds of getting any job are increased with the use of the internet because it is much easier and time efficent to apply online and can therefore apply to many more jobs. Even if you do try the old fashioned way of handing out your resume or going into places to fill out applications, many of those places will just tell you to apply online. The age of technology has raised the standards for job placement and has made the work world so much more competitive.
Entertainment: The media has probably blossomed and benefited the most through the age of technology. Without access to a computer or the internet, you miss out on all sorts downloadable media, the latest trends or bands, the newest movies coming out, latest gossip digitization of most major media outlets. The teenage culture has almost become completely dependent on technology and the internet and anyone who isn't exposed to this sort of media may feel out of touch with their peers.
Health:
The advance in medicine is mostly dependent upon the advance of technology. With newer technologies we are able to fight so many illnesses and invent extremely complex and expensive machines to analyze and remedy anyones body. Hospitals that don't have access to these machines or the funds to purchase them is directly reflected upon the health of the community.
Education: The divide is apparent is apparent in many school throughout the U.S. Most privileged and privatized schools are lucky enough to have computer labs, full equipped with brand new computers. The very privileged and private school i work at has multiple computer labs all filled with brand new Mac computers. This is contrasted with lower income public schools that cant afford these resources. I think the lack of computers do affect a child's learning because computers offer more interactive learning; children will may be more interested in the material and therefore get more excited about learning and even learn more. Children that aren't exposed to the Internet and technology won't benefit from the abundance of knowledge on the web and wont be able to learn more topics that interest them.
Government: I think a very apparent example of the digital divide is when FEMA told victims of hurricane Katrina to access their website in order to receive their benefits. This show a lack of understanding and sympathizing of the part of the U.S. It goes to show that the digital divide has grown so large from the upper ranks of the government to the low-income southern homes of the south that government officials cant even relate to the diversity of its citizens. It is ignorant to assume that those homes would have Internet access in their, let alone Internet access after a major hurricane. Modern day government has become so dependent upon technology they are becoming unable to function without it.
Work: The odds of getting a job or exponentially increased with access to the Internet. The job oppertunities a person can have access to through websites like Monsterjobs.com and bayareajobs.com can change someones life and expose them to oppertunities they wouldn't normally receive or normally wouldn't be exposed to. The odds of getting any job are increased with the use of the internet because it is much easier and time efficent to apply online and can therefore apply to many more jobs. Even if you do try the old fashioned way of handing out your resume or going into places to fill out applications, many of those places will just tell you to apply online. The age of technology has raised the standards for job placement and has made the work world so much more competitive.
Entertainment: The media has probably blossomed and benefited the most through the age of technology. Without access to a computer or the internet, you miss out on all sorts downloadable media, the latest trends or bands, the newest movies coming out, latest gossip digitization of most major media outlets. The teenage culture has almost become completely dependent on technology and the internet and anyone who isn't exposed to this sort of media may feel out of touch with their peers.
Health:
The advance in medicine is mostly dependent upon the advance of technology. With newer technologies we are able to fight so many illnesses and invent extremely complex and expensive machines to analyze and remedy anyones body. Hospitals that don't have access to these machines or the funds to purchase them is directly reflected upon the health of the community.
10.4.08
Web 2.0
http://www.wishpot.com/
Combines: Amazon +ecommerce + shopping.com
This website lets you save and share your favorite items that you find in any online store. You can collect things you like and the Mashup stores the product name, image, price and website link. You can also add personal notes and tags about each item. you can use this list for yourself to save and buy later or you can also share the list with friends and family. I like this mashup because i love online shopping and its helpful to be collect all my favorite items and put them in one place online to compare and decipher what to buy. This site would also help me remember those rare bargains i occasionally find online.
http://tokyostage.haru.tv/
Combines:Last.fm+YouTube+lyricWiki
This mashup allows you to search for music videos from you tube and also access information from last F.M. and also get lyrics from Wikipedia all at the same time. The site has up-to-date music charts from all over the world and has some downloadable Mp3s. This site centralizes most of the crucial information about your favorite music artist or band.
http://Gruvr.com
Combines:Google Maps + Myspace.com
This handy mashup shows you most the live music shows currently going on in your selected area via the information provided on MySpace. You can also save your favorite bands and Gruvr will track their shows all across the country for you. Users can also rank artists and shows in the Gruvr rankings. This mashup is great for music lovers like myself that love live music; Gruvr users will never face another boring Saturday night.
Combines: Amazon +ecommerce + shopping.com
This website lets you save and share your favorite items that you find in any online store. You can collect things you like and the Mashup stores the product name, image, price and website link. You can also add personal notes and tags about each item. you can use this list for yourself to save and buy later or you can also share the list with friends and family. I like this mashup because i love online shopping and its helpful to be collect all my favorite items and put them in one place online to compare and decipher what to buy. This site would also help me remember those rare bargains i occasionally find online.
http://tokyostage.haru.tv/
Combines:Last.fm+YouTube+lyricWiki
This mashup allows you to search for music videos from you tube and also access information from last F.M. and also get lyrics from Wikipedia all at the same time. The site has up-to-date music charts from all over the world and has some downloadable Mp3s. This site centralizes most of the crucial information about your favorite music artist or band.
http://Gruvr.com
Combines:Google Maps + Myspace.com
This handy mashup shows you most the live music shows currently going on in your selected area via the information provided on MySpace. You can also save your favorite bands and Gruvr will track their shows all across the country for you. Users can also rank artists and shows in the Gruvr rankings. This mashup is great for music lovers like myself that love live music; Gruvr users will never face another boring Saturday night.
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