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Summary
The article I have chosen to summarize is Technology, as it fits the nature of this class. The article defines the word technology itself, and provides examples of technology, as well as their applications in the world. It houses an overview of the beginning of technology, how it has evolved over time, and where it stands today. The main goals of this article seems to be to educate readers on the usage, history, and meaning of technology, which is done quite well. The 'Definition and Usage' section explains the applications of the term and how technology has been used presently. The 'History' section gives the reader an overview of how technology has evolved since it's invention. The 'Philosophy' section provides an understanding of how technology can be interpreted differently by people, and provides an insight into views such as skepticism.

Assignment 6
The title of the article I have chosen is Technology. Key ideas of the article include defining the term Technology itself, explaining its applications, and providing a history of its uses and evolutions through human history. The article addresses the problems of developing technology, inventions, and issues resulting from technological advancements. I feel this topic was worth choosing because it is broad enough to have plenty of information and give a balanced summary of technology. The technological standpoint of this article is neutral, in the sense that the purpose of the article is to educate. The ethical standpoint of this article is that technology is an ethical way to advance human knowledge and improve quality of living. The article's societal standpoint is that technology is massively beneficial to the way that our society functions. The audience influenced by this article is anyone doing research on technology, and those studying the development and application of said technology.

Assignment 7 (final contribution)
This future revolution has been explored in films, novels, and video games, which have predicted the creation of many inventions, as well as foreseeing future events. Such inventions and events include a government-controlled simulation that resulted from massive robotics advancements, (The Matrix), a society that has rid itself of procreation due to improvements in genetic engineering (Brave New World), and a police state enforced by the government using datamining, nanobots, and drones (Watch Dogs). Humans have already made some of the first steps toward achieving the GNR revolution.

Recent discoveries and ingenuity has allowed us to create robotics in the form of Artificial Intelligence, as well as in the physical form of robots. Artificial intelligence has been used for a variety of purposes, including personal assistants in a smart phone, the first of which was Siri, released in the iPhone 4s in 2011 by Apple. Some believe that the future of robotics will involve a 'greater than human non-biological intelligence.' This concept can be compared to that of a 'rogue AI,' an Artificial Intelligence that has gained self-awareness, and tries to eradicate humanity. Others believe that the future will involve AI servants creating an easy and effortless life for humankind, where robots have become the primary work force. This future shares many similarities with the concept of planned obsolescence, however, planned obsolescence is seen as a "sinister business strategy.' Man-controlled robots such as drones have been developed to carry out tasks such as bomb defusal and space exploration. Universities such as Harvard are working towards the invention of autonomous robots to be used in situations that would aid humans, such as surgery robots, search and rescue robots, and physical therapy robots.

Genetics have also been explored, with humans understanding genetic engineering to a certain degree. However, gene editing is widely divisive, and usually involves some degree of eugenics. Some have speculated the future of human engineering to include 'super humans,' humans who have been genetically engineered to be faster, stronger, and more survivable than current humans. Others think that genetic engineering will be used to make humans more resistant or completely immune to some diseases. Some even suggest that 'cloning,' the process of creating an exact copy of a human, may be possible through genetic engineering.

Some believe that within the next 10 years, humans will discover nanobot technology, while others believe that we are centuries away from its invention. It is believed by futurists that nanobot technology will allow humans to 'manipulate matter at the molecular and atomic scale.' This discovery could pave the way for many scientific and medical advancements, such as curing new diseases, or inventing new, more efficient technology. It is also believed that nanobots could be injected or otherwise inserted inside the human body, and replace certain parts, keeping humans healthy for an incredibly long amount of time, or combating organ failure to a degree.

The 'GNR revolution,' would bring a new age of technology and advancement for humanity like none that has been seen before.

Assignment 9
I did not receive any comments or advice on my contributions, so I will continue to revise and change my writing based on my personal insight.