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Future Technology #3 **Requirements:** Create a new page on your wikispace, and name it "Future Technology 3. Video #1 List three pros about the computer: 1. Watson can diagnose patients faster. 2. The doctors can checkWatson's work. 3. The doctors can get information that they don't have about particular patients. List three cons about the computer: 1. It can give you false information if you type in an error and then the patient will be misinformed. 2. It could be inconsistent or have malfuntions. 3. It could not cooperate and make the process a lot slower. List one con from a classmate:  1) It does not have the common sense of a human being. List one pro from a classmate: 1) It can store medical information a lot easier. WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) –Would you trust a computer to diagnose your medical problem? What if it were a supercomputer that beat out the Jeopardy superstar Ken Jennings? Although IBM’s supercomputer Watson may not completely replace a doctor’s diagnosis, it will soon be helping some of them diagnose and choose among treatment options and medicines. Experts say this will help give patients confidence in their doctor’s decisions. Watson will be combined with WellPoint Inc., which has 34.2 million members, this year, integrating Watson’s lightning speed and deep health care database into its existing patient information. The WellPoint application will combine data from three sources: a patient’s chart and electronic records that a doctor or hospital has, the insurance company’s history of medicines and treatments, and Watson’s huge library of textbooks and medical journals.
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Video #2 List three pros about the invisible tank: 1) The tank will be able to do a lot more secret missions. 2) The tank is able to blend into it's surroundings. 3) The tank can receive a lot of information that cound not be found otherwise with a visible tank. List three cons about the invisible tank: 1) If the tank is seen, a lot of speculations would arise which would not be good for any country. 2) It could have malfunctions and not be invisible at all.  3) The tank could not have strong artillery because the main focus is stealth. List one pro from a classmate: 1) Less soldiers are in risk when they are in these invisible tanks. List one con from a classmate:  1) There would have to be a lot more training for these tanks which may stall possible missions.

BAE Systems, a defense company, recently developed a ‘cloak’ — literally, a covering of panels — that reduces visibility of tanks in the infra-red spectrum.

Video #3 List three pros about interactive technology: 1) The technology is easy to use and it is very convenient. 2) This technology could be great for monitoring your health and other daily things like calorie consumption. 3) This technology could be a stepping stone for other innovations that could help the human race even more. List three cons about interactive technology: 1) This technology could make us too lasy or dependent of it. 2) The technology could be ill-programmed and have malfunctions.  3) There could be a scientist that programs the technology to be for evil and then we will be brain-warped! List one pro from another person: 1) It keeps you interacting with yourself. List one con from another person:  1) The technology could get lost pretty easily and it could be very expensive.

CNN takes a loot at the future of interactive technology.

Video #4 List three pros about the human assisting robot: 1) It would help the handicapped to be able to walk again. 2) The robot will be able to carry more weight for handicapped. 3) This technology will be very beneficial for soldiers for carrying more weight. List three cons about the human assisting robot: 1) The robots could have malfunctions and with the importance of their job, that can't happen. 2) The expenses could be way too much.  3) The suit looked pretty complex and could be very hard to make properly and then duplicate.

List one pro from a classmate: 1) It does not hinder the persons motions. List one con from a classmate:  1) The suit is very bulky.

HULC a human assisting robot will be available to the handicapped in 5-10 years and will alllow them to walk again!!!

Video #5 List three pros for the future cruise ships: 1) The new hull design will increase stability with the ships. 2) The new generator could be very eco-friendly and more efficient. 3) This ship could be very big which could hold more passengers to go on cruises. List three cons for the future cruise ships: 1) This ship could be very expensive to create and put on the water. 2) If the ship is expensive to make itself, passengers will most likely have to pay more for their cruise.  3) The cruise ship could have problems with the generator to start out.

List one pro from a classmate: 1) The ship will have more power. List one con from a classmate: 1) If the sails break. the power of the ship will have a major decrease. Cruise ships have been in the news a lot in the past year. Many are hoping that this future cruise ship will be able to bring a needed change.

Evaluate Choose one movie/link from above that you want to write about. Which one did you choose? I chose the technology with the robot, //Watson.// How will this technology impact our society and/or environment? This technology will impact our society greatly if people are able to be diagnosed and be treated easier than people will be a lot healthier and live longer.

Are you for the new technology or against is? Explain why. (3-4 sentences) I am definitely for this new technology. Number one, it would be great if this new robot could discover new diagnoses and cures like the cure for cancer. Also, people will be able to discover what's wrong with them, as an individual, a lot easier and they will be treated a lot better. After awhile, people will be healthier and live longer!