Name: Mollie Bower Class time: 12
1. Explain data mining:
Data mining is the process of gathering mass amounts of information from different websites that a person has accessed to analyze patterns. Data mining can be used to find background information on a person. This background information can include photos, credit card numbers, and also information that is not true. Joel Stein looked at his data mining and found multiple false accusations about him. Data mining is and invasion of privacy and does not always collect true information.
2. Relate data mining to privacy issues, specifically citing something you read in Baase, Orwell, etc.
Data mining has many privacy issues because it gathers mass amount of information to show patterns and new development of information. Privacy issues have been increasing due to social networks, Google, blogs and other websites that have information on account. Baase states that “A privacy-protecting default, from both an ethical and a legal prospective, could specify that the company may or may not store or use the information, beyond this immediate purpose for the search in a way that could disclose a person searches.” Baase’s statement explains that companies should include that the information you state will be used publicly and they cannot be accountable for public access of the information.
3. Explain Ashley Paynes’s situation:
Ashley Payne was a high school teacher that took a trip to Europe and posted pictures to her Facebook account. Not only did she post pictures to her account, but there were 10 of these 700 photos that showed her drinking alcohol. Also along with her Facebook photos she played a game called “Bitching Bingo”. A parent of the school emailed the principal in late August to discuss how unprofessional Payne’s Facebook was. When Payne was called into the principal’s office she did not know that any students could have access to her Facebook page because it was private to people who weren’t her friends. Payne was shocked that the principal gave her the choice to resign or they would further look into this case. Payne resigned because she did not want to have an investigation. After Payne had resigned she had followed up with investigating herself. Payne now believes that it was not a parent who emailed the principal, it was one of her colleagues that did not like her and wanted to get Payne fired. Payne now has a lawsuit out in the state of Georgia because she was falsely accused of being an unprofessional teacher.
4. Were Ashley Payne’s rights violated? Did the school district have just cause for asking for her resignation? Base your answers off of what you have learned about privacy, show connections to Baase, Orwell, etc and support your opinion.
Yes, Payne’s rights were violated because the school wasn’t even able to research further into her Facebook account and basically gave her an ultimatum to resign or she would be fired. The email came from an unknown email account that did not exist when Payne tried to look into the email. The school district should have asked her to resign; they should have looked at all possible problems. If there were major issues on her Facebook site then they should have asked her to resign. Payne should not have had to worry that her Facebook site would be looked at my parents and students because it was private. Although her profile was private people were obviously allowed to access it. In Orwell’s novel 1984 he writes “BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU…” this statement means that even when you think your information is private there are still other ways to access it.
5. Summarize the video “Police surveillance cameras are stopping crime or invading their privacy by Alex Dunbar.”
The video "Police surveillance cameras are stopping crime or invading their privacy" by Alex Dunbar summarizes the fact that sometimes these cameras set up by the government can invade our privacy. Alex Dunbar does not agree with these cameras and thinks that they are invading his privacy. Although, these cameras can invade privacy there have been positive aspects to these cameras. A lot of crime in cities has decreased since the cameras have been put up. However, the cameras may take away some of our privacy, but in the long run mostly just protect our citizens. This video relates back to "Big Brother is Watching You" by George Orwell because in his book, he says big brother is watching you, which in whole could mean that society is always watching you.
6. Are police surveillance and traffic cameras are stopping crime or invading your privacy? Base your answers off of what you have leaned about privacy, show connections to Baase, Orwell, etc and support your opinion.
Traffic cameras somewhat invade our privacy, which many people do not like. Since the installation of these cameras have increased the crime rate has severely dropped. The more people think they are being watched the less likely they will be to do something against the law. Not only do these traffic cameras protect the roads we drive on from reckless drivers, but they also stop other crimes that could be going on in a neighborhood. In Orwell's story "Big Brother is Watching You", he emphasizes that someone somewhere is always watching you even if you think you are in privacy. This relates to the traffic cameras because there is a chance that you are being watched if you're walking or driving the streets. Surveillance cameras are a positive factor to our society, even if everyone does not agree. These cameras are able to protect us from crime, which can make our lives better and more safe.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Chapter 1: 1.3 1.4
1. (Knowledge)Tell three interesting elements of this chapter:
a. There are many problems that are caused by the internet like cyberbullying and fraud.
b. People have to be aware of how safe the websites are that they are browsing on. The advance of technology has changed life for the better, but also has negative effects.
c. “Ethics is the study of what it means to ‘do the right thing.’ It is a complex subject that has occupied philosophers for the thousands of year.” Ethics are our rules that people follow when interacting with other humans.
In sections 1.3 and 1.4 Baase discusses the effects of the Internet and how it has spread widely across the world. She also discusses how important it is to have an ethical approach on life. Baase evaluates the rights that are given to all Americans. For example freedom of speech is a right that some people can take advantage of. Baase demonstrates an important point that when people use the Internet they are trusting that it will protect their credit card, emails, social networking sites, etc. Since technology is constantly changing people always need to adapt to it. It is also important to have an ethical background when you are talking to people and expressing whom you are. People are supposed to know the difference between right and wrong, but not everyone does. It is expected as a human being to know this ethical way of living. Sometimes ethics can be broken when you tell a lie to save a life or to save someone who is in trouble.
When people use their credit cards at an ATM or at an online site they should be absolutely reliable. People should be more ethical and not be tempted to steal money from one another. Practicing basic morals like the Ten Commandments can improve society. Society is portrayed as a scary place because there are people in the world that have no moral background. When someone commits a crime it should be seen to everyone that it is not ethical. The philosopher Immanuel Kant stated, “We should follow rules of behavior that we can universally apply to everyone.” Kant’s theory demonstrates that all humans should act like humans and not commit crimes, unless it is for self-defense.
4. (Analysis)Address ANY that apply. How can you compare one of the situations in this chapter to something that does not relate to computers, technology, or the Internet? Be sure to reference the chapter and your solution. What ideas NEW can you add to the issue that is being presented within the reading? Try to connect what you have by reading this article and how it applies to the stages in Bloom's taxonomy in 2 full sentences.
People do good things because it is socially acceptable; there are many humans that do hatred acts. For example, there have been many hate crimes recently and one that stands out is an act that was done by homophobics. Two straight guys approached a gay man and beat him practically to death and left him outside to die. Mostly all humans know that they should not act this way but they are unable to determine right from wrong. In section 1.4 behaving ethically is the main topic. A website produced by the National Defense attorney defined what ethics is. “This level involves the most difficult ethical choices, because it concerns making moral judgments about public policies. The responsibility is to make moral policies; the difficulty is in determining how moral a policy is. Public policies almost always deal with very complex issues, where ethical choices are rarely clear, and it is often difficult to determine if a policy is right or wrong.” These two kids made an unethical decision, which shows that not every person follows this ethical code that is expected of society.
I agree with both of the topics that Baase discussed. It is morally right to practice what is known as “The 10 Commandments.” The Ten Commandments are a set of laws that are known by people worldwide. By following these commandments you are known to be a good person. Not every person has the mind set to follow these worldwide laws. There are criminals because they can’t follow the ethical code. Baase also discusses the importance of freedom of speech, which has been abused now more than ever. People have the ability to write whatever is on their mind on a social networking site. What people need to think about is that this statement can be seen by basically anyone with an account. Baase also focuses on the importance of weighing out two sides of an argument. Most of the time when someone sees two sides of an argument it helps this person to be more conscious.
This topic is completely relevant in todays society. It is becoming more popular for people to do unethical things because it can be easy to steal, cheat, lie, etc. I have always been taught to do things to other as you would have done to yourself. This statement shows the ethical values that I have and that I use in every day life. The ethical evaluations that were made were the importance of acting as a civil human being. The new ideas that I made were many people do unethical things but that does not make them a morally wrong person. As stated previously someone could lie to protect himself or herself or another life. Also, it is importance to see both sides of a topic because it can further your knowledge on a topic and give you a different point of view.
References
http://www.au.af.mil/au/awc/awcgate/ndu/strat-ldr-dm/pt4ch15.html 2/18/12 4:32PM
Monday, February 13, 2012
GMO's
1) Remember when you were a tour guide for an Alien? The Alien is back and wants to understand what a
GMO is. Explain this information to the Alien.
A GMO is a genetically modified food. Genetically modified food means that products such as plants, bacteria and animals are injected with what could be considered a steroid. The injection increases the rate of production for these goods. In the 21st century people are more interested in the amount and the look of the food they’re eating. “Technologies for genetically modifying foods offer dramatic promise for meeting some of the 21st Century's greatest challenges. Like all new technologies, they also pose some risks, both known and unknown” (http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/elsi/gmfood.shtml).
2) State the controversy associated with GMO’s.
Since GMO’s do not have to be listed on the products that have these hormones in them it increases the risk of people eating unhealthy foods. Although America is all about producing the best product the fastest way, GMO’s are not always the greatest decision. GMO’s do have their benefits because they decrease the amount of pesticides and CFO’s that are extracted into the earth and the environment. In Europe GMO’s are banned from their products. Europe is smart by doing this because they would rather have all healthy products. In an article Europe discusses why they are going to continue to avoid using GMO’s. “The Parliament's report seeks to provide member states with "a solid legal basis" for banning GM crop cultivation, and to give them better legal protection in the event of challenges from trading partners opposed to bans”(http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2011/jul/06/europe-gm-crop-bans). Europe wants to ban GMO’s and make sure that the people of Europe will not be eating this kind of food.
3) Are people’s reactions to GMO’s different in various regions of the world?
Explain with references.
Yes people’s reactions are different in conutries all over the world. Even in the United States not every person is for GMO’s, which is why there has been an increase in farmers markets and organic food. The reason people are choosing organic and farmers markets over food with GMO’s are because GMO’s do not have to be listed on foods that are in grocery stores. It is believed that in America people do not want to read extra labeling because it confuses them. “Extra labeling only confuses the consumer," said David Edwards, director of animal biotechnology at the Biotechnology Industry Organization. "It differentiates products that are not different. As we stick more labels on products that don't really tell us anything more, it makes it harder for consumers to make their choices”( http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/18/AR2010091803808.html). This is not an appropriate way of producing food because it is false advertisement. People in America are consuming GMO’s and don’t even realize it, while in Europe GMO’s are completely banned so that minimizes their exposure to GMO’s.
4) What’s your reaction to this topic? Explain with references.
GMO’s are a way of falsely producing food for people worldwide. If I knew that GMO’s were contained in most of the food I eat, I would begin to buy organic foods to decrease the risk of eating these hormones. The fact that the government tries to avoid controversy with GMO’s shows that they are obviously unhealthy. If these GMO’s are good for us they would be stated on the manufactured product. The FDA does not feel that it is necessary to label these kinds of food because American’s will become more confused. “The FDA defends its approach, saying it is simply following the law, which prohibits misleading labels on food. And the fact that a food, in this case salmon, is produced through a different process, is not sufficient to require a label”(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/18/AR2010091803808.html). Americans should be aware that the food they are eating is genetically altered.
5) Can GMO’s be changed? Should they be changed? Explain with references.
Yes, GMO’s can be changed and by changing them more people should start to focus more on buying their
foods from organic or farmers markets. GMO’s should not be contaminating our foods. Although, most people do not even realize there are GMO’s in their products they can be detrimental to our health. GMO’s like in Europe should be banned from our country. The only people that benefit from GMO’s are the producers and the people selling the goods. “These GMOs are key targets for critics and general unease among Europeans. Several EU states, therefore, invoked a safeguard clause or national decrees to prevent their cultivation on their territories”( http://www.euronews.net/2010/07/13/gmos-divide-europe/). People are at unease for GMO’s because they don’t seem to have any benefit to the consumers.
6) While reading "
http://www.responsibletechnology.org/gmo-basics/the-ge-process
This website increased my knowledge of how the process of GMO’s is used. GMO’s. “Because living organisms have natural barriers to protect themselves against the introduction of DNA from a different species, genetic engineers must force the DNA from one organism into another”. Anything that is being forced into another animal, plant, etc. should not be done. Replicating DNA is creating identical products of one another but they are only a clone and could possibly not have the same benefits that an organic fruit would have.
http://www.responsibletechnology.org/gmo-dangers/dangers-to-the-environment
This website talked about the toxics of GMO’s and how farmers try to make sure that nothing is cross pollinated. Crosspollination means two plants come in contact with each other and they don’t always have a positive impact. Some farmers try as hard as possible to stop crosspollination. “No one knows what might happen if DNA containing pharmaceutical properties are spread to wild plants.” Pharmaceutical properties are what GMO’s are contained with, they can be misleading and many people do not realize that they are using GMO’s.
7) Typing out the exact quote from any of the readings (and referencing it) list one powerful statement that you read.
Put the statement in context and explain why this statement was powerful enough to remember. (What made you react to this information?)
"Extra labeling only confuses the consumer," said David Edwards, director of animal biotechnology at the Biotechnology Industry Organization. "It differentiates products that are not different. As we stick more labels on products that don't really tell us anything more, it makes it harder for consumers to make their choices."( http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/18/AR2010091803808.html)
This quote stood out to me because the FDA believes that extra labels are confusing to Americans. Most Americans have somewhat of an education and almost all Americans know how to read. The FDA comes up with an inexcusable answer as to why we don’t know when GMO’s are in our food. This quote angered me because the FDA will come up with any excuse to not have GMO’s labeled. If GMO’s benefit us then they surely would be labeled. Not labeling GMO’s shows that they are not safe and should not be injected into any of our foods.
References
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/18/AR2010091803808.html
http://www.responsibletechnology.org/gmo-dangers/dangers-to-the-environment
http://www.responsibletechnology.org/gmo-basics/the-ge-process
http://www.euronews.net/2010/07/13/gmos-divide-europe/
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/18/AR2010091803808.html
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2011/jul/06/europe-gm-crop-bans)
http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/elsi/gmfood.shtml
GMO is. Explain this information to the Alien.
A GMO is a genetically modified food. Genetically modified food means that products such as plants, bacteria and animals are injected with what could be considered a steroid. The injection increases the rate of production for these goods. In the 21st century people are more interested in the amount and the look of the food they’re eating. “Technologies for genetically modifying foods offer dramatic promise for meeting some of the 21st Century's greatest challenges. Like all new technologies, they also pose some risks, both known and unknown” (http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/elsi/gmfood.shtml).
2) State the controversy associated with GMO’s.
Since GMO’s do not have to be listed on the products that have these hormones in them it increases the risk of people eating unhealthy foods. Although America is all about producing the best product the fastest way, GMO’s are not always the greatest decision. GMO’s do have their benefits because they decrease the amount of pesticides and CFO’s that are extracted into the earth and the environment. In Europe GMO’s are banned from their products. Europe is smart by doing this because they would rather have all healthy products. In an article Europe discusses why they are going to continue to avoid using GMO’s. “The Parliament's report seeks to provide member states with "a solid legal basis" for banning GM crop cultivation, and to give them better legal protection in the event of challenges from trading partners opposed to bans”(http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2011/jul/06/europe-gm-crop-bans). Europe wants to ban GMO’s and make sure that the people of Europe will not be eating this kind of food.
3) Are people’s reactions to GMO’s different in various regions of the world?
Explain with references.
Yes people’s reactions are different in conutries all over the world. Even in the United States not every person is for GMO’s, which is why there has been an increase in farmers markets and organic food. The reason people are choosing organic and farmers markets over food with GMO’s are because GMO’s do not have to be listed on foods that are in grocery stores. It is believed that in America people do not want to read extra labeling because it confuses them. “Extra labeling only confuses the consumer," said David Edwards, director of animal biotechnology at the Biotechnology Industry Organization. "It differentiates products that are not different. As we stick more labels on products that don't really tell us anything more, it makes it harder for consumers to make their choices”( http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/18/AR2010091803808.html). This is not an appropriate way of producing food because it is false advertisement. People in America are consuming GMO’s and don’t even realize it, while in Europe GMO’s are completely banned so that minimizes their exposure to GMO’s.
4) What’s your reaction to this topic? Explain with references.
GMO’s are a way of falsely producing food for people worldwide. If I knew that GMO’s were contained in most of the food I eat, I would begin to buy organic foods to decrease the risk of eating these hormones. The fact that the government tries to avoid controversy with GMO’s shows that they are obviously unhealthy. If these GMO’s are good for us they would be stated on the manufactured product. The FDA does not feel that it is necessary to label these kinds of food because American’s will become more confused. “The FDA defends its approach, saying it is simply following the law, which prohibits misleading labels on food. And the fact that a food, in this case salmon, is produced through a different process, is not sufficient to require a label”(http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/18/AR2010091803808.html). Americans should be aware that the food they are eating is genetically altered.
5) Can GMO’s be changed? Should they be changed? Explain with references.
Yes, GMO’s can be changed and by changing them more people should start to focus more on buying their
foods from organic or farmers markets. GMO’s should not be contaminating our foods. Although, most people do not even realize there are GMO’s in their products they can be detrimental to our health. GMO’s like in Europe should be banned from our country. The only people that benefit from GMO’s are the producers and the people selling the goods. “These GMOs are key targets for critics and general unease among Europeans. Several EU states, therefore, invoked a safeguard clause or national decrees to prevent their cultivation on their territories”( http://www.euronews.net/2010/07/13/gmos-divide-europe/). People are at unease for GMO’s because they don’t seem to have any benefit to the consumers.
6) While reading "
http://www.responsibletechnology.org/gmo-basics/the-ge-process
This website increased my knowledge of how the process of GMO’s is used. GMO’s. “Because living organisms have natural barriers to protect themselves against the introduction of DNA from a different species, genetic engineers must force the DNA from one organism into another”. Anything that is being forced into another animal, plant, etc. should not be done. Replicating DNA is creating identical products of one another but they are only a clone and could possibly not have the same benefits that an organic fruit would have.
http://www.responsibletechnology.org/gmo-dangers/dangers-to-the-environment
This website talked about the toxics of GMO’s and how farmers try to make sure that nothing is cross pollinated. Crosspollination means two plants come in contact with each other and they don’t always have a positive impact. Some farmers try as hard as possible to stop crosspollination. “No one knows what might happen if DNA containing pharmaceutical properties are spread to wild plants.” Pharmaceutical properties are what GMO’s are contained with, they can be misleading and many people do not realize that they are using GMO’s.
7) Typing out the exact quote from any of the readings (and referencing it) list one powerful statement that you read.
Put the statement in context and explain why this statement was powerful enough to remember. (What made you react to this information?)
"Extra labeling only confuses the consumer," said David Edwards, director of animal biotechnology at the Biotechnology Industry Organization. "It differentiates products that are not different. As we stick more labels on products that don't really tell us anything more, it makes it harder for consumers to make their choices."( http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/18/AR2010091803808.html)
This quote stood out to me because the FDA believes that extra labels are confusing to Americans. Most Americans have somewhat of an education and almost all Americans know how to read. The FDA comes up with an inexcusable answer as to why we don’t know when GMO’s are in our food. This quote angered me because the FDA will come up with any excuse to not have GMO’s labeled. If GMO’s benefit us then they surely would be labeled. Not labeling GMO’s shows that they are not safe and should not be injected into any of our foods.
References
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/18/AR2010091803808.html
http://www.responsibletechnology.org/gmo-dangers/dangers-to-the-environment
http://www.responsibletechnology.org/gmo-basics/the-ge-process
http://www.euronews.net/2010/07/13/gmos-divide-europe/
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/18/AR2010091803808.html
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2011/jul/06/europe-gm-crop-bans)
http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/elsi/gmfood.shtml
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Assignment #4: Critical thinking #2
Name: Mollie Bower Class time: 12
KEEP THIS TO 1-3 – PAGES LONG (excluding reference page)
Author: Levi Rickert
Date of Publication:
Book: Menominee Seventh Grader Suspended for Saying “I Love You” in her Native Language
Sections read:
1. (Knowledge)Tell three interesting elements of this chapter:
a. Miranda along with 60% of the students in her class were American Indian and spoke Menominee.
b. Since the Indian reservation was so close to Shawano, Wisconsin, teachers and coaches should understand and realize that students do know a different language.
c. The teacher should know her students and if she had thought that Miranda was threatening in a way she would have stated so before accusing her of saying a bad word. The teacher should know that the students know other languages and should not punish them for speaking that way.
2. (Comprehension) Summarize what is being discussed within this chapter?
Miranda was suspended and benched from her basketball game because a teacher over heard her speaking her native language. The teacher was not aware that she was only saying “hello” and “I love you”. Since the teacher should know her students on a personal level, since it is a Catholic school she should understand that students know different languages. The Menominee tribe is located six miles from Sacred Heart Catholic Academy. Since the tribe is so close to the school, teachers should know at least a few words of this language so they don’t accuse someone innocent like Miranda.
3. (Application)Name a specific example or NEW solution for this type of problem/similar situation in society or that you have experienced – be specific and explain?
A new solution to this problem would be to have an educational meeting and have the teachers learn some of the Menominee tribe language. If teachers and higher authorities learned some of the language teachers and students can avoid problems such as the one Miranda and her Mother dealt with. It is discriminating that like Miranda’s mother stated about there being a Spanish prompt answering machine you can chose from, but not Menominee. Since 60% of the schools population is American Indian they should offer an option of Menominee and not just Spanish.
4. (Analysis)Address ANY that apply. How can you compare one of the situations in this chapter to something that does not relate to computers, technology, or the Internet? Be sure to reference the chapter and your solution. What ideas NEW can you add to the issue that is being presented within the reading? Try to connect what you have by reading this article and how it applies to the stages in Bloom's taxonomy in 2 full sentences.
This article is discrimination of American Indian tribes. Students in school located six miles from the Indian Reservation spoke the native language of Menominee. Since this language is so widely spoken teachers and principals should at least be familiar with some words. The teacher discriminated against Miranda because the teacher believed that she was saying a bad word and then accused her of having a bad attitude.
5. (Synthesis) Address all that apply. Do you agree with what is being said within the article (Why/Why not? Back up with FACTS)? What new conclusions can you draw about this (or other topics) after reading this material?
This article is very discriminating and demonstrates the lack of trust teachers have for their students. Another teacher taunted Miranda even after she got in trouble the first time. The other teacher said she did not appreciate her getting the other teacher upset because “she is like a daughter to me.” The students were never told that they could not speak this language, which is why it was a shock to Miranda and her mother that she was being punished this way. The teachers should know that 60% of their students are American Indian therefor they may know a different language and teachers should be familiar with it.
6. (Evaluation) Address all that apply. Judge whether or not this topic is relevant in today’s society? Evaluate why you are viewing the topic in this manner based on your experiences. What ethical evaluations (see Chap1-1.4 for exp of Ethics) or decisions were made/can be assumed from this chapter? What new ideas will you make after reading this chapter?
This topic is highly relevant in today's society because it is becoming increasingly popular to know more that just the English language. Teachers at the Sacred Heart Catholic Academy should be proud that their students know a different language. In this case a student was punished for knowing more about something than her teacher did.
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