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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: Can improve health. Doesn't guess like a doctor might. Could be worth the money to pay for it. List three cons about the computer: It might break down and not work. It might not be accurate. The computer might be really expensive. List one con from a classmate: The computer could advance medicine more. List one pro from a classmate: Could get the wrong diagnosis.
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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.

Video #2 List three pros about the invisible tank: It blends into the background so no one would see it. It has the same materials used over and over again. It has advanced disguise capabilities. List three cons about the invisible tank: Someone might find it if they are walking around. Could cost a lot of money to make. Might be easily destroyed if something hits it.

List one pro from a classmate: Could help the military a lot. List one con from a classmate: Might not blend in as well as they think.

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: New form of entertainment that people might enjoy. Tracks your health and whether you're stressed or not. Sees how well you are sleeping. List three cons about interactive technology: Might not be as accurate as you thought it was. Could be really expensive. Could freeze and not work.

List one pro from another person: Good to help with your health. List one con from another person: Might not be as helpful as seeing your doctor.

CNN takes a loot at the future of interactive technology.

Video #4 List three pros about the human assisting robot: Help soldiers carry heavy loads. Allow the handicapped to walk again. Prevent injuries that are caused by heavy loads. List three cons about the human assisting robot: Could still be heavy when you use it. Could be a lot of money to purchase it. Could break down and you might then hurt your back.

List one pro from a classmate: Could help carry what you need to your destination. List one con from a classmate: Could break your back trying to put it on.

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: The ships will save energy by using the sails on them. They will help with recycling water. The waste that is on the ship will be turned into energy. List three cons for the future cruise ships: Might have to use other kinds of energy besides the waste. Might be really expenisive to make this. The ship might not be as efficient as other cruise ships.

List one pro from a classmate: Could be a good investment. List one con from a classmate: The ship could be slow and not get anywhere.

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? Video #3 How will this technology impact our society and/or environment? It will impact our health and help us to use our brain more. It will impact how we monitor our health and what we need to do in order to be healthy. Are you for the new technology or against is? Explain why. (3-4 sentences) I'm for this because it will help us be more productive in what we do. It will help us make good, healthy choices and show us what to do to make those choices. I'm for it because these technologies could advance our brain and help us to use it more. Playing those games that you use your brain for will help us with concentration.