Make a case for or against the constitutionality of not allowing a corporation to promote one political candidate over another Make a case for or against the constitutionality of not allowing a corporation to promote one political candidate over another (for example, through campaign funding, advertising, compelling votes from employees, etc.). As part of the Read more about Make a case for or against the constitutionality of not allowing a corporation to promote one political candidate over another[…]

The effectiveness of affirmative action – and the fairness of it – was the subject of this week’s reading. For this week’s written assignment, write a paper making a case for or against affirmative action for women in the military. In addition to the arguments on affirmative action in the text book, use at least Read more about The effectiveness of affirmative action – and the fairness of it – was the subject of this week’s reading[…]

We read this week about whistleblowers and the writers made their case that whistleblowers were good for government or bad We read this week about whistleblowers and the writers made their case that whistleblowers were good for government or bad. What about college students who cheat? How important is it to turn in another student Read more about We read this week about whistleblowers and the writers made their case that whistleblowers were good for government or bad[…]

What is the most important lesson this course has taught you about science or technology? Answer both of the following questions: What is the most important lesson this course has taught you about science or technology? Which specific ideas or arguments from the authors we have read have taught you this lesson? Exactly why do Read more about What is the most important lesson this course has taught you about science or technology?[…]

In “Nine Challenges of Alternative Energy” (pp. 386-397), David Fridley argues that the growing cost of and demand for energy, along with the growing concerns of the global climate Please write a three to five page (900- 1,500 words) response to the  following question: In “Nine Challenges of Alternative Energy” (pp. 386-397), David Fridley argues Read more about In “Nine Challenges of Alternative Energy” (pp. 386-397), David Fridley argues that the growing cost of and demand for energy, along with the growing concerns of the global climate[…]

In “Preventing a Brave New World” (pp. 331-343), Leon Kass concludes that reproductive and therapeutic cloning of human embryos is unethical Please write a three- to five-page (900-1,500 word) response to the  following question: In “Preventing a Brave New World” (pp. 331-343), Leon Kass concludes that reproductive and therapeutic cloning of human embryos is unethical. Read more about In “Preventing a Brave New World” (pp. 331-343), Leon Kass concludes that reproductive and therapeutic cloning of human embryos is unethical[…]

In “Final Jeopardy” (pp. 234-242), Stephen Baker expresses an interesting look at the way technology, especially in terms of machines Please write a three- to five-page (600-900 word) response to the  following question: In “Final Jeopardy” (pp. 234-242), Stephen Baker expresses an interesting look at the way technology, especially in terms of machines, could dramatically Read more about In “Final Jeopardy” (pp. 234-242), Stephen Baker expresses an interesting look at the way technology, especially in terms of machines[…]

In “In Praise of Big Brother” (pp. 203-215), James Stacey Taylor argues for the optimistic conclusion that, with the right legal and procedural safeguards Please write a two to three-page (600-900 word) response to the following question: In “In Praise of Big Brother” (pp. 203-215), James Stacey Taylor argues for the optimistic conclusion that, with Read more about In “In Praise of Big Brother” (pp. 203-215), James Stacey Taylor argues for the optimistic conclusion that, with the right legal and procedural safeguards[…]

In “Technological Subversion” (pp. 145-156), David Strong questions “the good life” that modern technology seems to afford us Please write a two to three-page (600-900 word) response to the following question: In “Technological Subversion” (pp. 145-156), David Strong questions “the good life” that modern technology seems to afford us. What point is Strong making here, and what Read more about In “Technological Subversion” (pp. 145-156), David Strong questions “the good life” that modern technology seems to afford us[…]

I’d Hammer Out Freedom: Technology as Politics and Culture (pp. 69-77), Richard Sclove argues that we should do more to acknowledge technology’s polypotency Please write a two- to three-page (600-900 word) response to the following question: In “I’d Hammer Out Freedom: Technology as Politics and Culture” (pp. 69-77), Richard Sclove argues that we should do Read more about I’d Hammer Out Freedom: Technology as Politics and Culture (pp. 69-77), Richard Sclove argues that we should do more to acknowledge technology’s polypotency[…]