Critical Thinking Blog Post #6

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Einstein is one of the most well known and venerated scientist of the 20th century. Einstein has been responsible for creating many scientific theories. His most notable are the discovery of general relativity and special relativity which later lead to the discovery of the world famous e=mc2 equation. Through my research I have conducted I was very surprised to learn that Einstein had a slow start in life. He showed very little progress compared to most children his age and could barely speak until the age of 3, and still spoke poorly at the age of 9. He showed little to no motivation in school and didn’t excel. Its hard to believe someone with his intellect didn’t always excel academically. However, as resistant he was to most subjects he always had an interest in philosophy and science. It was a struggle but he did end up graduating. After he graduated he had a lot of temp jobs and had difficulty landing a job in his field. He then began writing papers for science programs, the first two were unsuccessfully submitted. He didn’t let the rejection stop him! He finally had a break through in the year 1905 also known as his ‘ wonder year’ and his first paper Electrodynamics of moving bodies on his theory of relativity. This paper was the start to a long successful journey in the scientific world. Einstein received numerous awards in his lifetime he received the noble peace prize in physics in 1921.  Einstein proposal were initially rejected. He preserved and kept working on his theories. I admire not only his intelligence but his determination to succeed and have his voice heard on the scientific front.

"Critical Thinking Blog Post #4"

Chloe Chiappetti

“ In touch Bionics i-LIMB Hand:Ray Edwards” the Man receives a new I limb ultra prosthetic hand and described it as being “re born and incredibly special.” It was very touching to hear of all the ordeals the man had faced in his lifetime, losing both hands and after receiving this limb he felt hopeful to the start of  living a normal life. He was eager to learn how to maneuver his new hand and be able to grab and hold objects. The I limb moves and looks similar to a natural hand, is able to move and shape all of the objects, and grasping objects to strengthen  their grip. This clip was positive and I believe as this technology continues to advance it will be beneficial to the disabled.

In contrast, “In Robots With Real Faces” I was intrigued and terrified. It was very interesting to see how advanced these robots have become that in Japan they have robots working as a receptionist and might be able to even advance to secretary work. “They don’t get old, they are forever young and beautiful, above all they are tough, unlike humans they can work 24 hours.”  Infant robots have even been developed to learn like a real child. In Japan robots are viewed as these wonderful creations and I believe are the future of the work force. It is interesting to see how far we have come with the development of these robots but also terrifying in the sense that robots might start to push out a lot of people of their jobs. They are even able to resemble humans which can make them more appealing to the eye and taken more seriously. If this technology continues to move forward my prediction is that robots will take over majority of jobs which will be a huge burden in our society.  

While watching “The Terminator” clip I found it terrifying. The terminators are unstoppable and fearless and have one mission which is to kill. Before watching some of the clips and learning about the advancements of robots I was terrified of robots but I now have a different outlook on them. I believe they have their pros and cons but as a whole they can be beneficial to us.

Lib 200 Critical Thinking Blog Assignment #3

Chloe Chiappetti

Of the topics from the research paper idea number 3 has caught my eye. The fight between Creationist and Darwinism is a widely debated topic due to Christianity being the major religion in the world. Some people believe that Creationism that has no scientific proof should be taught in schools and has been shot down on numerous occasions. There is even a creationist museum, that is backed by a small percentage of scientists, where people learn the fundamental truths of the bible “the earth is only 4 thousand years old.” Evolution is just a theory not a proven fact. Noah was able to take two of every animal om the ark. “A recent debate done by William Sanfurd Nye or Bill Nye and Ken Ham can show you blatant ignorance religion can cause. The reason this topic peaks my interest because I was brought up in a religious household and I’m a practicing Christian. Science vs. religion can make a person question their beliefs.

Albert Einstein is considered to one of if not the most brilliant man to have ever lived. Even nearly 100 years after his death we are still are proving some of his theories correct. I’m interested to learn in great detail of his theory of relativity which is a backbone of modern day physics and explains much about how our universe works. This topic interests me and I look forward to exploring it further.

After doing some research on both topics I have made my decision to write my research paper on Creationist and Darwinism. This idea has been spoken about a great deal in recent years. I’m eager to learn about all the different arguments on this controversial topic !

"Critical Thinking Post #2 - Popular Science Today." Lib 200

Chloe Chiappetti

According to statistics, the average Us citizen is not knowledgeable of science. I feel that math and science have always been more challenging and difficult to understand. I was always intimidated of the long words and the complex formulas that are apart of even the most basic of science courses. That intimidation has prevented me from fully committing myself to the sciences and maths of today. The last core college course I have to pass for my major is chemistry. For the past year in a half, that I have attended LAGCC, I have avoided taking chemistry, in fear that I would not succeed and validate my belief that I'm incapable of passing a science class. As the final semesters approach, I have come to terms that this is a requirement for my degree and it will not be avoided. On the bright side, due to a good support system, I have been motivated to diligently study, attend, and complete all of my class work and labs.  Thus far, the semester is off to a good start. Soon I hope to completely erase my fear of the maths, science, and the complexities that incorporate both.

Star trek is a popular Science fiction television show a lot of American people are familiar with. With a wide fan base, and devoted fans named "Trekker" whilst "Trekkie" is actually considered derogatory, according to Google. For the most part the television show is portrayed as a possible avenue of future technologies. NASA has even designed a prototype of a possible solution of light speed travel after the "Enterprise" the main ship of the series. Star trek has potential to be a path of technology humanity can take. The series portrays possible technologies while some “impossible” others are plausible as humanity progresses in science. Examples of this are teleportation, space exploration and light speed travel. The series portrays science and scientist in a positive light that makes you fascinated by some of their findings and experiments. In this way Star Trek is a positive point for science. However,  we now know some technologies are impossible. Star Trek, while showing some amazing works of science and technology, is still a fictional television show. Throughout the years the show has not accounted to variables that we currently know about today. Depicting some inaccurate information about science. example: “For instance, there was a show in which Dr. Crusher and Mr. Lafarge were forced to let all of the air escape from the part of the ship they were in, so that a fire would be extinguished. The doctor recommended holding one's breath to maintain consciousness as long as possible in the vacuum, until the air was restored. But as underwater scuba divers know, the lungs would rupture and very likely kill anyone who held his breath during such a large decompression. The lungs can't take that much pressure, so people can only survive in a vacuum if they DON'T try to hold their breath.” While my example addresses the oxygen issue it does not address other numerous  problems of being in a vacuum while not being protected by a space suit. One prime example is that the liquid in your body would boil because humans are hot blooded and there is nothing to transfer your body heat too. Meaning your insides would boil and your saliva would literally evaporate off of your tongue. You would lose consciousness in an extremely short period of time so I imagine the thought of your lungs would be a mute point. In this way Star trek might not be the greatest television show depicting science and technology but the fact that it brings interest to the subject should not be overlooked.

Introduction

My name is Chloe Chiappetti. Im currently a liberal arts major and will graduate in the fall. My plan is to transfer to the University of Scranton and obtain my masters in special education. I want to teach middle school and work with children with disabilities and I hope to  make a positive impact on their lives and teach them certain learning strategies that will be effective in helping them further their education. From an early age I’ve always had an interest in people and the arts. Ive always tended to flourish in English and practiced ballet and tap for many of my adolescent years. Culture is very diverse and always changing. I enjoy watching the trends as they evolve.  Science has never peaked my interest throughout my education.. I’m currently taking a chemistry class while intimated, I plan on putting my best foot forward. Thus far, I have a solid grasp on the basics.