Name Kayley Cartwright Class time: MWF 12pm
KEEP THIS TO 1-3 – PAGES LONG (excluding reference page)
Author: Sara Baase
Date of Publication: January 2008
Book: “A Gift of Fire”
Sections read: 1.1 p.2-3, 1.2 p.4-5, 1.3 p. 21-27, and 1.4 p.28-34
1. (Knowledge) Tell three interesting elements of this chapter:
a. One interesting statement that Baase made was that “Bloggers demonstrate influence by digging up information before mainstream media. They detect and report errors, bias and digitally falsified news photos.” This can be found in section 1.1 p.6.
b. Another interesting topic that Baase talked about was the pros and cons of Automated Teller Machines (ATM) and the decline of going into the bank and having physical contact with a bank teller. The discussion of the pros and cons can be found in section 1.3.
c. Baase also states “ethics is the study of what it means to “do the right thing.”” This quote can be found in section 1.4 p.28.
2. (Comprehension) Summarize what is being discussed within this chapter?
The first chapter of “A Gift of Fire” talks about the development of technology over the years and what is going to happen to technology. Beside just the advancements in technology, Baase talks about ethics and how ethics are about doing the right thing. Baase talks about what she feels is going to happen to technology in the future and the many advancements that will happen.
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?
Baase uses ATMs and online banking as an example of advancement in technology. We use ATMs and online banking because it is more convenient (p.21). With ATMs and online banking we are able to check our balance and make a withdrawal at anytime of the day (p.21). Although the convenience of ATMs and online banking there are many disadvantages such as the increase unemployment of bank tellers, increase of crime, and increase of error. Anyone is able to take a stolen credit card or ATM card and try to withdrawal money from that account. If you went to a teller they might be able to tell that the person withdrawing money was not you and stop theft (p.22).
Here is a link to mns.com talking about ATM and banking crime: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3607110/ns/dateline_nbc-consumer_alert/t/atm-fraud-banking-your-money/ - .Tnl4KK5zwnQ
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.
The textbook is called “A Gift of Fire”, and the author Baase talks about Prometheus who brought us the gift of fire (p.2). Fire is helpful but can also be destructive. We have gradually learned how to use fire productively, safely, and respond effectively to disasters (p.2). Computer technology is sort of the same as fire (p.2). With the new technology that is coming out there is bound to be many difficulties and disadvantages that come with it. We need to learn how to adapt to the change and to deal with the bad thing that may happen as the technology grows.
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?
I agree with many of the statements that Baase has made. With changes in technology come pros and cons that include unemployment, crime and loss of privacy (p.22). Also ethics are about doing the right thing and apply not only to computers and technology but companies and everyday life (p.28.)
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?
Ethics is a topic in chapter one that does not only apply to computers and technology but to businesses and everyday life. No matter what company you work for they end up putting the employee through ethics training. Even though companies go out of their way to teach their employees about ethics when they may not be doing ethical things when it comes to the business. They may not be doing the right thing with people’s money or the payment of employees but they still expect the employees to make ethical decisions (p.34). For example: A bank employee may have access to the customer’s accounts and personal information. If a person comes in asking the bank employee about another customer and their information the bank employee needs to make an ethical decision about giving the information. Most of the time the bank employee will keep that information private and only available to the customer that the information belongs to.
References
Baase, Sara. A Gift of Fire. 3rd. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall, 2008. 1-34. Print.
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