Hyperloop

Transportation of the Future

The Hyperloop. It sounds like some crazy invention from a fictional future in a science fiction novel, but this revolutionary form of transportation might just change the world, in typical Elon Musk style.

The Hyperloop

Hyperloop Competition

1. Who is Elon Musk and what does he do? (Explain in detail)

2. What is the Hyperloop and what is your opinion on it? (Why)(Explain in detail)

3. What is the Hyperloop competition?(Explain in detail)

Robot Jobs

I Want My Robot's Job

Elon Musk on Income                 Rise of the Machines              Humans Need Not Apply

As there is more automation in our jobs, there will be less for humans to do for jobs.

1. Do you think that Robots will replace humans in the workforce? Why? (Explain in detail)
2. How do you think that our government will deal with this? Why?(Explain in detail)
3. What jobs do you think robots will replace? Why?(Explain in detail)

Snapchat

Snapchat Spectacles

Snapchat Spectacles are Snapchat’s first physical product, that connects wirelessly to your Snapchat account. They can send videos and pictures to your story through Bluetooth, and have been released through randomly placed vending machines, where Snapchat releases their location, for purchase. They have been reselling through sites like eBay, for nearly 10x the retail price.

Spectacles Snap Spectacles

1.Would you use these if you have a Snapchat?

2. On a technical standpoint, how do you feel about these camera glasses?

3. How do you feel about devices like the Snapchat Spectacles and Google Glass, in terms of the concept, and the issue of privacy?

Data Privacy

The NSA and Data Privacy

Snowden Links    Carriers Working for NSA   

How the NSA Spies on Data    Why the NSA isn't bad

1. Out of all the Snowden leaks, which one was the most shocking and why? (Explain in Detail)

2. What is your opinion of phone carriers giving customers information to the NSA? Do you agree or disagree? (Explain in Detail)

3. How does the NSA gather and find information?

4. Do you think safety outweighs people’s privacy? Is the NSA doing the right thing?

Tech Ecosystems

Tech Ecosystems

In the biological world, you can see many different ecosystems across the planet, and it is no different with the tech world. Platforms provided by Google, Microsoft, and Apple give users the ability to seamlessly conduct business and personal matters in one cooperative ecosystem.

Here are some articles about each of these main tech platforms:

Google

Microsoft

Apple

1.Each of these companies platforms that are different in many ways, yet still serve the same function overall. Either out of your personal experience or from what you have read in these articles which ones are best for what purpose and why? (i.e. Google ecosystem is best for business while Apple is better for personal use)

2. Again, from either your own experience or from what you have read in these articles, which one seems to be the most compatible and universal with other platforms?

3. Which ecosystem do you personally use or prefer and why?

Digital Democracy

A Digital Democracy

In the past election, it was no secret that technology played a large role for all candidates. From emails to Twitter wars, politicians are becoming more involved online. Technology, social media, and digital news have already started to change the political landscape.

Political Accessibility

Technology in the Political Climate 

1. What new tool or website from the “Political Accessibility” link did you find most interesting? Why?

2. Compare and contrast the use of technology in past and modern elections.

3. What technology do you believe will be the most influential in future elections? (Social media, news, digital polls, and analytics, etc.)

EEG Headset

The Next Generation of Input

Keyboards, mice, now hand and voice control -- what’s next for telling our devices what to do?

Emotiv

EEG Overview

1. What is this device? What does it do?

2. What are three applications you can see for this sort of device?

3. Would you want to use something like this?

4. What are some dangers you can foresee with this sort of device?