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This essay by Maria Sheherazade Giudici, is a part of the collection of essays in the book Landscape and Agency Critical Essays. The Concept “Biopolitics is about micromanaging life, starting with the body” (Giudici 65) “Arcadia is the promise of a peaceful coexistence of man and nature ─ first and foremost
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This design conjecture responds to articles in my Science and Technology section: The Biopolitics of Jade Eco Park and Hormonorium Installation, and Public Outrage Against Flock Cameras. Both articles address infrastructure encroaching on public agency and privacy. While I find the purpose of Jade Eco Park and Flock cameras off-
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It's no shock that there are so many articles about the distaste for Flock cameras and the public taking action into their own hands. However, this article was the first I found that framed the destruction as a way to organize and make the public's voices
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In this article from Popular Science. Sara Van Note outlines the progress the Motus Wildlife Tracking System has made in aerial wildlife conservation research. Motus is a system of radio receiver stations across the globe that track the movement of tagged flying animals, the data is then uploaded to the
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Terlingua, Texas, a town located in the Big Bend region, is an astrotourism destination where locals and tourists alike protect the night sky. Over the summer, a new fight began against the further development and upward expansion of the border wall. By the time this article was published, locals had
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With the evolution of social media, it is no longer just a place to post pictures and share your thoughts. It has now evolved into spaces where users can track and encourage each other's personal development. Applications like Strava and Nike run club allow you to build community
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The article “Rehabilitation Beyond the Clinic: How Autonomous VNS Could Accelerate Stroke Recovery” by Battelle paints a clear picture of how one of Battelle’s case studies is developing autonomous technology to improve patient care. In this specific use case, Battelle is looking at creating a system to autonomously stimulate
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Health information technology has become a potential steppingstone to improve informed patient autonomy with one’s own healthcare treatment. Patient-facing technology like online portals and mobile applications aid in this process by providing people easier access to health records, provider selection, and health care management. With this technology, people
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With the usage and capabilities of artificial intelligence surging, people have continually found new ways to adapt it to their needs. One growing use in recent years has been in providing counsel for those struggling with self harm and suicidal ideation. According to ChatGPT, more than a million users discuss
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As technology has evolved throughout time, so has medicine. With the integration and development of new technology into the medical field, healthcare can become more effective, versatile, and cost effective. This integration could help eliminate systems or tasks that might hinder or limit excellent healthcare practices. Current technology that the
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Emergency care is still a relatively new concept in healthcare, with plenty of room for growth and development. This article outlines some existing and potential applications for technology to enhance care in this sector. One thing that I found very interesting in this article was the difference in treatment practices
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This article explores the relationship between the rapid spread of modern technology and the impact its integration is having on national parks within the United States. While many people hold the belief that nature and screen time are a disingenuous combination, there are actually a surprising number of benefits, ranging