Saturday, August 17, 2019
Edgar Allan Poe`s Conception of Death
In this chapter, the detailed analysis would focus on the aspect on different attitudes adopted by Edgar Allan Poe to portray his conception of death in selected poems. Poe himself sees death in various experiences and his transformation of death from one poem to another is noteworthy. The bedrock of analysis would be The Raven, Annabel Lee, Lenore, The City in the Sea, Eldorado, and The Conqueror Worm. Although the theme in these poems is the same, the attitudes and the nature of description is entirely different in all of them. the chapter is allocated to three subtitles, man's attitude towards death of the beloved, man's description of death and the third corresponds to the reasons behind these attitudes adopted based on Poe's biography 3.1 Man's attitude towards the death of the beloved:3.1.1 The RavenThe poem follows an unnamed narrator who is also a lamenting lover of his dead beloved Lenore. Lenore is thought to be the deceased wife of Poe and holds the central element in this poem. The narrative poem begins on a dreary night of December, where the lover is seen as tired and weak. Remembering his dead beloved he experiences ennui and tries to overcome this by diverting his attention to an old book. As the narrator is seen feeling at unease and weak, he hears a tapping on his chamber door. He consoles himself that a visitor may have tapped the door to seek asylum and nothing else. Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary, Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore,ââ¬â While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping, As of someone gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door. ââ¬Å"ââ¬ËT is some visitor,â⬠I muttered, ââ¬Å"tapping at my chamber door;Only this and nothing more. â⬠(The Raven 112)Since the beginning of the poem, the reader can feel the ambience of death surrounding the narrator. The use of ââ¬Å"Iâ⬠is the poem indicates the unnamed narrator being fearful and irritated as he describes the sound in rather negative term ââ¬Å"rappingâ⬠. According to TheFreeDictionary, the word corresponds to a series of rapid audible blows in order to attract attention. This rapping sound generated as the narrator describes makes the narrator aware of his surroundings more and begins to fear for himself. Narrator also uses ââ¬Å"gentleâ⬠which portrays yet another descriptive aspect, the gentle tap made the narrator aware of his situation and so enough was able to respond to it. The narrator also shows his irritated nature: ââ¬Å"T is some visitor,â⬠I muttered, ââ¬Å"tapping at my chamber door / Only this and nothing more.â⬠Narrator now moves on to remembering his lost beloved Lenore. Narrator can be evidently seen to showcase his unconscious, as he portrays a moment of flashback, a specific time that he is reliving again in that chamber. The use of words ââ¬Å"dying embersâ⬠showcases a trigger generated in the narrator about his lost Lenore. It is said that ââ¬Å"we unconsciously tend to run away from our distressing thoughts and painful experiences by believing and convincing ourselves to forget them.â⬠These repressed thoughts and experiences remain in our unconscious in a dormant phase, and as soon as similar situation occurs, these recurring experiences surfaces. The past has surfaced again when the narrator moves into flashback, feeling sorrow for having lost his beloved forever:Ah, distinctly I remember it was in the bleak DecemberAnd each separate dying ember wrought its ghost upon the floor.Eagerly I wished the morrow;ââ¬âvainly I had sought to borrow From my books surcease of sorrowââ¬âsorrow for the lost Lenore,For the rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore: Nameless here for evermore. (The Raven 112-113) Here, narrator uses ââ¬Å"bleak Decemberâ⬠to signify cold, and consequently death. The very first line creates a conception of death as cold and unwavering in the reader's eyes. Nothing lives in the winter, for those who live goes into hibernation till the winter surpasses. December is the month of winter. This symbolizes death as cold, unforgiving and larger in magnitude. The cold of winter wipes out the warmth effortlessly as the narrator explains it as ââ¬Å"dying emberâ⬠. This dying ember generated the flashback of his beloved and this in turn instils the narrator to think about his beloved's death. He calls her the ââ¬Å"fair maidenâ⬠whom the angels took away, leaving narrator sorrowful and mournful in attribute. To surpass his sorrow, he sought refuge in books: ââ¬Å"Eagerly I wished the morrow; ââ¬â-vainly I had sought to borrow / From my books surcease of sorrowââ¬â-sorrow for the lost Lenore. Now narrator moves to open the door, fearing, grieving, and contemplating that it might be Lenore that seeks entrance in his chamber. The depiction of this fear is uncanny, the narrator shows his inner fear which enthralls in him terrible yet fantastic horrors that he has never felt before. This uncanny attitude towards death is evident of the nature of Poe. Poe regards death as an inevitable concept in this narrative poem. The horrors that the narrator faces are portrayed through the musical effect of silken purple curtain, sad, uncertain rustling of purple curtain, narrator is now terrified of this sound and reassures himself that it might be some visitor who seeks entrance at his chamber door. From the initial concept of death as an inevitable phenomena, the transformation has made death generating fear inside narrator. The narrator is now fearful of the ambience around him as it generates the
Friday, August 16, 2019
Foundation for the Study of Religion Essay
a). Discuss some of the issues raised in Meta-Ethics. (17 marks) b). How convincing is the view that, when talking of morality, we are talking about facts? (33 marks) (Total 50 marks) Notes: ââ¬â> Remember, in an exam, you have 30 minutes to choose, plan, and write any essay. ââ¬â> At AS Level, exam questions are twofold [i.e., there will be an (a) section and a (b) section]. ââ¬â> Do not forget to answer both sections of a question! ââ¬â> Usually, the marks appear beside each section of a question. ââ¬â> In each question, section (a) holds 17 marks, and section (b) holds 33 marks. A total of 50 marks per question. ââ¬â> Write your responses to questions appropriately ââ¬â its no good having a detailed (a) section and a brief (b)! ââ¬â> This model essay is structured so that it is realistic in its time expectations. ââ¬â> If you have revised thoroughly, and know your stuff, you should be writing this sort of exam essay. ââ¬â> Remember, do not waffle. An examiner will not assess 65% waffle and 35% real content in an exam essay! ââ¬â> Keep your essay responses thorough, yet concise ââ¬â again, you have very little time to respond to questions! ââ¬â> Finally, it remains for me to wish you very good luck, happy last minute revision, and a most successful first exam! a. Discuss some of the issues raised in Meta-Ethics. Ethics is the study of how people behave, and how they should behave. It is based on ideas of what is morally ââ¬Ëgoodââ¬â¢. But, in order to understand ethics, a definition of ââ¬Ëgoodââ¬â¢ needs to be determined. Here, one sees that such ideas will vary from person to person and from culture to culture. Likewise, such ideas explain why there is such a variety of moral systems in use today and a marked difference in the level of commitment to a personal moral code. Ethics and ethical language, the study of which ââ¬ËMeta-Ethicsââ¬â¢ is part, can be split into three distinct branches: descriptive, normative and meta-ethical. On the one hand, descriptive ethics describes the way we live and the moral choices we happen to make. On the other, normative ethics employs the kind of language which is more openly moral and presents a clearer idea about what is held to be right or wrong; so, a statement such as ââ¬Å"It is always wrong to tell a lieâ⬠is a normative statement. Contrastingly to both, meta-ethics is the study of the meaning of ethics itself, gauging the meaning of ethical language, and taking into consideration the authority of moral claims and the effects of personal preference. Bearing this in mind, it is possible to note that meta-ethical theory poses questions such as ââ¬ËCan we define which action is ââ¬Ëgoodââ¬â¢, ââ¬Ëbadââ¬â¢, ââ¬Ërightââ¬â¢, or ââ¬Ëwrongââ¬â¢?ââ¬â¢ and again, ââ¬ËIs it possible to give a definition to ââ¬Ëgoodââ¬â¢, ââ¬Ëbadââ¬â¢, ââ¬Ërightââ¬â¢, or ââ¬Ëwrongââ¬â¢ in themselves?ââ¬â¢ Admittedly, all four of these words are related from a moral point of view. But, if we could measure ââ¬Ëgoodââ¬â¢ completely and accurately, then we would be able to measure everything else against it. Yet, philosophically, it is impossible to define ââ¬Ëgoodââ¬â¢ so completely. For instance, if one were asked to define ââ¬Ëyellowââ¬â¢, one is able to say what yellow is like (such as ââ¬Å"Yellow is like a bananaââ¬â¢s jacketâ⬠); but, one unable to say completely and accurately what ââ¬Ëyellownessââ¬â¢ is. Thus, in the same way, one is able to say what ââ¬Ëgood ââ¬â¢ is like, yet one is unable to say what ââ¬Ëgoodââ¬â¢ is. Naturally, it could be argued that ââ¬Ëgoodââ¬â¢ actions add to the well-being of all concerned; but, again, ââ¬Ëgoodââ¬â¢ actions depend very much on individual preference and oneââ¬â¢s individual idea of ââ¬Ëgoodââ¬â¢. The puzzle, then, of how to define ââ¬Ëgoodââ¬â¢ has intrigued philosophers for thousands of years. Indeed, the ancient Greek philosopher, Aristotle, defined ââ¬Ëgoodââ¬â¢ as being how far something fulfilled its purpose in life: for example, a ââ¬Ëgoodââ¬â¢ building is one which looks pleasing aesthetically, provides comfort and shelters from the elements. Similarly, a ââ¬Ëgoodââ¬â¢ person is one who fulfils well the role into which he or she has been placed. To illustrate this point further, a ââ¬Ëgoodââ¬â¢ slave works well as a slave; and, again, a ââ¬Ëgoodââ¬â¢ ruler rules the community effectively, maximising everyoneââ¬â¢s happiness. This approach has its origins in the Greek word ââ¬Ëtelosââ¬â¢ meaning ââ¬Ëpurposeââ¬â¢ and is therefore referred to as the ââ¬Ëteleologicalââ¬â¢ approach to ethics, a purpose-based criterion for gauging what is ââ¬Ëgoodââ¬â¢. A differing method is the ââ¬Ëdeontologicalââ¬â¢ approach to ethics, which has its origins in the Greek word ââ¬Ëdeonââ¬â¢ meaning ââ¬Ëdutyââ¬â¢. Unlike the teleological approach, this one is a duty-based criterion for gauging what is ââ¬Ëgoodââ¬â¢: something is ââ¬Ëgoodââ¬â¢ if it fulfils it duty. For instance, Immanuel Kant, bearing in mind the absolute rule of morality ââ¬ËDo not stealââ¬â¢, claimed that one should never steal under any circumstances because it is always wrong in itself. For example, if you came across something that had been abandoned by someone who could not possibly have any use for it, even if you needed it and it would hurt no one to take it, it is still stealing and, therefore, wrong in itself. Thus, to do ââ¬Ëgoodââ¬â¢, one always must do oneââ¬â¢s duty. Meta-ethics, then, attempts to go a long way in explaining the essence of ââ¬Ëgoodââ¬â¢ and ââ¬Ëgoodââ¬â¢ action, combining alike viewpoints yet, likewise, displaying very different perspectives of the real meaning of ââ¬Ëgoodââ¬â¢. b. How convincing is the view that, when talking of morality, we are talking about facts? But, when attempting to define ââ¬Ëgoodââ¬â¢, and certainly when considering ethics as a whole, is it actually possible to say that moral systems deal with ââ¬Ëfactsââ¬â¢? Some ethicists would claim not. GE Moore, for example, in his book Principia Ethica (1902) claimed that ââ¬Ëgoodââ¬â¢ is impossible to define because it entirely depends on the moral codes a person brings to a particular situation. This would suggest that, owing to the wide range and variety of personal preference in ethical systems, it is impossible to talk of facts when dealing with morality. Moore, though, did suggest that ââ¬Ëgoodââ¬â¢ was an entity in itself and that it was something which human beings intuitively sought. Indeed, human beings do a thing that is ââ¬Ëgoodââ¬â¢ in order to achieve some long-term goal. However, he stated that in doing so, people commit what he coined the ââ¬ËNaturalistic Fallacyââ¬â¢. Namely, that in finding oneself in a particular moral dilemma people assume it is natural and logical to shift immediately from dilemma to solution, treating moral conclusions as if they were absolute. For instance, imagine a 15 year old girl having her drink spiked by a much older man who then makes her pregnant. Indeed, the girl did not want a sexual relationship with the man and was horrified when she realised what had happened, particularly because she was a devout Christian with high moral standards. Many people would say that the girl ought to be offered medical treatment such as the morning-after pill or an abortion. Here, using the principle known in moral philosophy as ââ¬ËHumeââ¬â¢s Lawââ¬â¢, Moore would claim that people have committed the ââ¬ËNaturalistic Fallacyââ¬â¢ because they have moved from an ââ¬Ëisââ¬â¢ statement to an ââ¬Ëoughtââ¬â¢ statement. In other words, they move from a description of how things actually are, to how they ought to be. Put in a simpler form, (A) A teenage girl is pregnant against her wishes; (B) She ought to be offered an abortion. ââ¬ËAââ¬â¢ is the ââ¬Ëisââ¬â¢ statement, ââ¬ËBââ¬â¢ is the ââ¬Ëoughtââ¬â¢ statement; yet, to move from one to the other, Moore claimed that an intermediate (or, midway) proposition is needed. This could be as follows: ââ¬ËA woman should only carry a child to full term when she has chosen to be pregnant.ââ¬â¢ This is known as a ââ¬Ëvalue propositionââ¬â¢ and it is this element of the equation that gives the conclusion (B) its moral force. But exactly why does Moore refer to this straight shift from an ââ¬Ëisââ¬â¢ to an ââ¬Ëoughtââ¬â¢ a misleading notion? It is because (B) is simply a blind, naà ¯Ã ¿Ã ½ve opinion without any value whatsoever. The intermediate proposition gives it moral value and force because it establishes that the pregnant girl is neither a ââ¬Ëwomanââ¬â¢ nor one who has ââ¬Ëchosen to be pregnantââ¬â¢. Thus, it states that she is a teenage girl who is pregnant against her wishes and, because of the intermediate proposition of women only carrying a child to full term when she has chosen to be pregnant, the girlââ¬â¢s situation goes against the moral code. Naturally, using a different moral value in the intermediate stage would produce a different outcome, which suggests that, when talking of morality and moral codes, we are not always talking about facts. Like Moore, whose claims reject the idea of morality being factually-based, RM Hare developed a theory for ethical language called ââ¬ËPrescriptivismââ¬â¢, in which he claimed that in prescribing a particular course of action for others, people ought to ask ââ¬ËAm I prepared to prescribe that somebody else should do it to me if the roles were reversed?ââ¬â¢. (Interestingly, this idea is parallel with the golden rule of Christianity that appears in Matthew 7:12 ââ¬â ââ¬ËDo unto others as you would have done unto you.â⬠) Although this gives the impression that all people should be treated equally, it does not suggest that morality is factually-based because such moral rules can be accepted or rejected. Moral statements, then, according to Hare, are more than mere signs of the personal preference of the speaker; for him, they prescribe a course of action. But, just as he claimed moral rules are hugely important in influencing lives, he also added that one cannot say moral rules are true or false. Thus, it is untrue that ââ¬â when talking of morality ââ¬â we are talking about facts. In morality, then, there is a difference in how language is used. In everyday communication, language can be used in either ââ¬Ëcognitiveââ¬â¢ or ââ¬Ënon-cognitiveââ¬â¢ ways. Used cognitively, language states fact and reasoning and is non-moral; in other words, it has no moral values attached. However, used non-cognitively in a moral setting, language aims to express attitudes, exercising an influence over people. In morality, this influence is to persuade people of the moral rightness or wrongness of an action. Indeed, CL Stevenson, a philosopher closely associated with ââ¬ËEmotivismââ¬â¢ ââ¬â a system of morality based on feeling ââ¬â claimed that, when used non-cognitively, the word ââ¬Ëgoodââ¬â¢ is very persuasive because it has a moral tag which tries to draw the listener into taking a moral stance. It pulls on the emotions. Certainly, Stevenson suggested oneââ¬â¢s moral code is an emotional response ââ¬â one simply ââ¬Ëfeelsââ¬â¢ something is good or bad. Again, then, it is impossible to say that when we talk of morality, we talk of facts because, as ââ¬ËEmotivismââ¬â¢ shows, individual feelings differ and, therefore, individual moral codes influenced by ââ¬Ëfeelingsââ¬â¢ similarly are going to differ. Thus, in conclusion, it is unconvincing to say that, when we are talking of morality, we are talking about facts: Moore, would agree because his ââ¬Ëvalue propositionsââ¬â¢ in moral dilemmas can easily be altered to produce a different outcome and, therefore, a different moral force; Hare claimed one cannot say moral rules are true or false, therefore failing to deliver morality to the territory of ââ¬Ëfactââ¬â¢; and, finally, Stevenson claims that individual moral codes are influenced by individual ââ¬Ëfeelingsââ¬â¢ about the rightness or wrongness of an action, thus rendering factually-based morality a nonsense owing to the rich diversity of individual emotion. Indeed, the highly influential philosopher, AJ Ayer would agree with such an avowal because he suggested all moral statements are ââ¬Ëmeaninglessââ¬â¢ statements. For example, how could one prove that it is wrong to cheat? He insisted that such statements as ââ¬ËIs it wrong to cheatââ¬â¢ are totally without meaning or provable sense because, logically and empirically, they cannot be shown to be true. All one can do is show that lots of people believe it is wrong to cheat. All they can do is express a personal dislike of cheats, cheating, and its consequences; they can express how they consider it to be unfair. That is, they can express how it does not coincide with what they believe to be fair and right ââ¬â but that is all. Moral statements, then, are reduced in this way to personal preferences and are not concerned with ââ¬Ëfactââ¬â¢.
Thursday, August 15, 2019
Plans for expansion of The new 3G technology
1. T-mobile already has a wide range of mobile phones available on different payment tariffs. Phones are always being updated and new innovations. The latest invention in the mobile world is 3G enabled mobile phones. Mobile phones have evolved a lot since the first 1G analogue phone. After the 1G mobile phone 2G phone was next this included GSM, TDMA and cdmaone. After the 2G phones came the 2.5G phones this included the ideas of the 2G phones but at a faster rate and the EDGE technology. The 3G phone will have wireless technology which will enable enhancements to current applications, including greater data speeds, increased capacity for voice and data and the advent of packet data networks versus today's switched networks. The new 3G mobile phones will enable users to access the internet. 2. The production processes will need to be carefully managed when manufacturing the new 3G mobile phones. There are three different types of production methods which could be used batch, flow and job production. I believe the best production method for this product would be batch production as this would suit the type of product well. The advantages of using the batch production system would mean increased output of the product. The costs of production would be reduced. Some flexibility is retained so that different types of the product can be made 3. I think that patents/trademarks/copyright would be a good idea to use for the new 3G technology of mobile phone however to enforce this business would need expensive court action. 4. The new product will need a good marketing strategy which keeps in theme with the other products available from the company. The marketing mix technique which is a combination of product, price, promotion and place. The price of the product is a very important factor to consider there are 2 factors that affect the price of a product the elasticity and supply and demand. If the product is price inelastic then it is not very sensitive to changes in price. If the product is price elastic then the product in very sensitive to changes in price I believe that the new 3G mobile phone is a price elastic product and if you changed the price the demand would vary a lot. Promotion is another important factor when introducing a new product. There are two types of promotion above the line and below the line promotion. Above the line promotion is through media such as TV, radio, and cinema. Below the line promotion is a range of promotional techniques such as personal selling, direct marketing in which the firms have control over as they are usually led by them not outside agencies. I believe that the new 3G mobile phone will benefit from promotion on the television, through direct mail shots and newspaper promotions. 5. Some of the advantages of the new 3G technology. The new 3G technology will improve communication skills due to the widespread access to information it will allow more sophisticated communication. The new 3G mobile phones will be better quality and the customers will have more choice. Some of the disadvantages with the new 3G technology would be the cost of the new technology is quite high there are also some risks involved in integrating the new product. There may also be some resistance to the change in the new mobile phone technology. Overall I think that the advantages out weigh the disadvantages. 6. For managing the change I would suggest recording how the sales of the original products are selling before the 3G mobile phones are introduced and then also recording the sales when the new 3G mobile technology is introduced. If the sales of the old product falls new marketing techniques could be used to increase the sale sof this product and to maintain the sales of the new product. 7. In conclusion I have found that the new 3G technology would be a good new product for the company to introduce alongside the other wide range of mobile phones t-mobile has on offer. My advice would be to introduce the new 3G technology for a trial and see how the product sells and what marketing techniques need to be used for the product.
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Americanized or Europeanized? Essay
Do I see American sports becoming more Europeanized or the European Sports becoming more Americanized? In my opinion everything comes down to making money. I feel if a sport is popular then someone will find a way to make money off of the sport. In the United States the four major sports are football, baseball, basketball, and hockey. The three main sports in the European culture are soccer, cricket, and rugby. In my opinion the first sport that I can see becoming more and more popular in America is Rugby. With Rugby becoming an Olympic sport and with more people becoming familiar with it I can see Rugby becoming very popular. According to Santo (2010), ââ¬Å"The sport of rugby offers many contrasts to the pattern of how other sports developedâ⬠(p. 27). Rugby was brought to the rest of the world from England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales. The main reason why I feel that Rugby will become popular in America is due to the fact that athletes that participate in football who do not make it in the National Football League would be perfect for Rugby. Rugby is built on players that are not too big but not small but can move. The perfect positions in football to find these types of players are Linebackers, Tight Ends, bigger Safeties, and Running backs. Like anything else the more publicity and advertising anything get the more popular it will become in a culture. In my opinion I think that we as a culture need to do a better Job of exposing the rugby, which I feel will be a great sport for us as Americans to become accustomed too. Which American sports could I see becoming more Europeanized? My first response would have been football simply because in my opinion it is the best sport out of all of them but my logical nswer is basketball. Basketball has become more popular in Europe and Asia in the past 20 years then any other sport. The first non- American person drafted in the National Basketball League was Yao Ming out of China in the 2002 draft. That night a record was set with 17 international selections, with six coming in the first round. According to Nichols (2012), ââ¬Å"Since 1995, 50 players who played their basketball outside of the United States have been taken in the 1st roundâ⬠(p. 12). Now there has always been a stereotype on international players. The stereotype you will hear the ost was they are not physical enough to contribute to a whole season due to their ââ¬Å"lack of aggressionâ⬠. Dirk Nowitzki (plays for the Dallas Mavericks) who battle against the Miami Heat to overcome the stereotype by playing the finals with a severe sprain to his right knee, led the Dallas Mavericks toa World Championship. In my opinion basketball is the more American sport that has became more popular in European cultures. Another reason why I feel that it is popular in Europe is due to the point that outside of America Europe and Spain are the most competitive to America. Both countries also have very competitive associations that people from America go to participate in, who did not make the NBA. In conclusion there are two main sports that I can see becoming more popular in each country. Rugby in the America and Basketball in Europe has already become Just as popular in Europe then it is in America. With more advertising and publicity you can really make any sport popular just by talking about it.
Centralized and decentralized research analysis of United States and Essay
Centralized and decentralized research analysis of United States and Japan's educational system - Essay Example o the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act, a number of education scholars and practitioners assert that the federal government is pursuing, or possibly already fulfilling a significantly greater function. In the meantime, although the Japanese education espoused the education paradigm of the United States after the Second World War, k-12 education is far more centralized in Japan than in the U.S. Curriculum responsibility is concentrated on the national Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology.iii The United States and Japan are two countries that are ranked in the top four for best educational systems in 2010, even though each country uses a different teaching style to achieve success with faculty and students performances.iv However, both nations are lacking key factors to sustain success with students in todayââ¬â¢s changing economy. Based on the present government reformed acts in both the United States and Japan educational systems there is a need for (1) more technical skills in basic education, (2) a need to help support teachers and parents to renew the value of education into students, and (3) remove violence from the education environment in order to achieve success in each countryââ¬â¢s educational system. In 1856, the United States formed its first kindergarten. Compulsory education, by the 1950s, had become institutionalized, yet the current k-12 education remains in its formative years.v Ever since the establishment in 1979 of the US Department of Education, the structure of k-12 education has been identical to that of at present, but has experienced a chain of modifications to address the evolving requirements of education.vi The education structure of the United States is distinct from several other developed nations. Education is mainly the duty of local and state government, and hence, for instance, there is modest standardization. The independent states have substantial power over the curriculum and over the prerequisites that
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
Secure Computer Systems Essay Example | Topics and Well Written Essays - 1500 words
Secure Computer Systems - Essay Example The press release from OCABR made it amply clear that the new amendments are to be applicable to all the big and small businesses that possess or have licensed personal information of any resident of Massachusetts (Mondaq Business Briefing, 2009). The primary purpose of these amendments is to upgrade the existing data security standards, while taking into cognizance the emerging risks to data, to bring them in consonance with the Federal Trade Commission's Safeguard Rule (Mondaq Business Briefing, 2009). This risk-based approach to data security takes into consideration the overall size and potential of a business, resources accessible to a business, the nature and the magnitude of data collected by or in the possession of a business and an appraisal of the requisite security needs to implement a worthy information security program (Mondaq Business Review, 2009). As per the OCABR, the compliance to security standards to any business is not to be standardized, but is to be accessed on the basis of the data risks inherent in a business (Mondaq Business Review, 2009). The hallmark of these statutory regulations is that they do acknowledge that the choice or application of any data security and privacy program cannot be standardized for each business (Kairab, 2004). Hence, the lawmakers are aware of the glaring reality that every business is unique so far as its needs for consumer information and data is concerned and thus the businesses should be left free to decide as to what kind of data security program and guidelines they need to put in place. Even if the governments do not interfere into the arena of data security, the consumers today are more then concerned about the sanctity of their personal data. Thus, the purpose of any statutory arrangements should be more in the nature of the guidelines and awareness drives, whose purpose should be to sensitize the individuals and businesses as to the possible threats to data and the consequences and repercussions of any instance of data theft or loss (Matsura, 2001). The thrust of any government activism ought to be on the corporate and consumer education and not regulation. Aware corporations will certainly take the appropriate steps to retain competitiveness, while well-informed consumers will naturally gravitate towards businesses that they can trust with their personal information and data. A state policing of the corporate compliance to data security is not only pragmatically impossible, but also oblivious of the essential principles governing free markets. Total Words: 525Works Cited Kairab, Sudhanshu (2004). A Practical Guide to Security Assessments. NewYork: Auerbach Publications. "Privacy and Security Alert: Analysis of Amendments to Massachusetts DataSecurity Regulations". Mondaq Business Briefing. Mondaq Ltd. 2009.Retrieved Sept. 20, 2009, from HighBeam Research: http://www .highbeam.com Matsura (2001). Security, Rights, and Liabilities in E-Commerce. Toronto: Artech House Publishers.
Monday, August 12, 2019
Nanotechnology Assignment Example | Topics and Well Written Essays - 500 words
Nanotechnology - Assignment Example In the 1980s, K. Eric Drexler popularized the word nanotechnology by talking about building machines on the scale of molecules like robot arms, motors, and even computers into those far smaller than a cell. In the traditional sense, nanotechnology means building things from the bottom up, with an atomic precision. This theoretical ability was envisioned in the early 1959 by the renowned physicist,à Richard Feynman. A laymanââ¬â¢s understanding of nanotechnology has evolved considerably since the progression of mainstream films like Star Wars and Science Channel documentaries, whereas before, these concepts were little known to the public and were considered to be of science fiction and in the far distant future (Johnson 103). It represents the manufacturing system which has the ability to make enough manufacturing systems implying factories can be built rapidly, cleanly and cheaply. This enables means of production to reproduce exponentially, so that in just a few weeks few nanofactories conceivably can becomeà billions. Nanotechnology offers great potential for benefit to humankind, and also brings severe dangers. While it is appropriate to examine carefully the risks and possible toxicity of nanoparticles and other products of nanoscale technology, the greatest hazards are posed by malicious or unwise use of molecular manufacturing. CRNs focus is on designing and promoting mechanisms for safe development and administration of MM effectively. This technology is suspected to cause cancer. Nanoparticles are tiny enough to penetrate cell membranes and defenses and they are able to cause problems by interfering with normal cell processes. Researchers at the University of Massachusetts record that such nan oparticles are presently in use in cosmetics, electronics, and chemical manufacturing, and others industries. Pacheco and her colleagues examined how two different types of nanoparticles could damage DNA in the MCF-7 line of the breast cancer cells.
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