AI: Our Friend or Enemy?
by Within the past few decades, the usage of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has drastically increased. AI has streamlined many tedious tasks that would otherwise be done …
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GMOs: An Unethical Travesty
Following the Green Revolution, GMOs were adapted and used in farming and other food producing sectors. GMOs have streamlined the process of growing and producing …
Science and Democracy: Conflicting or Coexisting?
Science and Democracy have been able to coincide and exist, however, the two often conflict with each other. Science deals with finding truths to questions …
The Influence of Charles Darwin’s Theory of Evolution
Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution had many unintended consequences. His theory states that society has limited resources and that there aren’t enough goods to be …
Technological Advancements of WWI, WWII, and the Cold War
World War I (WWI), known as the “war to end all wars” was a conflict that saw immense destruction and also introduced new types of …
Two Cultures at Colby College
People are often grouped based on their preferences. Whether this is done purposely, society sets a standard around how we are viewed by our peers. …
The Modern Prometheus: The Fault of Victor Frankenstein
In the novel Frankenstein, written by Mary Shelley, the author conveys that actions have consequences. Victor Frankenstein, a scientist who sets out to create a …
Ushering in a New Age of Scientific Thought
Between the 16th and 18th centuries, many new ideas and inventions were developed, however, it was not until the 20th century that the term “Scientific …
Science and Technology: Intertwined within Society
Science and Technology both play important roles within our society, however, defining the two terms has become difficult. The topics are so complicated that in …
Opening the Door to Autonomy
#WhenIWasYourAge: We had to open all doors by ourselves. None of them knew we were coming. ~Neil deGrasse Tyson, 2014 Neil deGrasse Tyson, …