privacy

 Throughout my 18 years of living, the internet has grown into one of the most dangerous communications methods ever. Technology is different from what it was 18 years ago. Not only can our privacy be at risk when we use it, but the information we share with others, knowing that we are sharing or not knowing (tracking cookies, etc.) can put us at risk. Tracking cookies can also track your data when visiting websites. They say they are using them to target advertising, but this is not all they are doing.

With the introduction of AI, people are now using it to answer all of their questions, right or wrong. It can also be used to create deep fakes which can mislead people. The scary thing about the internet is that anyone can see anything and anyone can post anything. This happened in one of the TED talks we watched. The speaker was being attacked on the internet by her ex-boyfriend who posted inappropriate pictures of her. When she tried to get them taken down, it seemed that the government was protecting his privacy rights more than hers. It took years for her to get the images removed but it damaged her reputation. She seemed to have no right to her privacy. 

In a TED talk by Catherine Crump, we also learned that police officers can track people's data in various ways. The traffic camera that photographs cars at the light records everything and takes pictures of your car and plate number whether you broke the law or not. It's crazy that these privacy violations aren't a violation of the constitution because our cars are a private location like our homes and if we are not doing anything wrong, why are they tracking us? The Constitution does not directly protect our privacy, so what can we do about it?

The government should not be stalking all 335 million people. A lot of them might not be adults. It can be creepy to stalk children who don't know what is going on, yet the government is doing just that. The government should enact a law or amendment to increase privacy for law-abiding citizens. We haven't had an amendment since 1992, maybe it is time for one that protects us. There is no reason to be looking at someone who is searching for a recipe to make shrimp tacos online. There is no good reason to track a citizen’s movements. They say this lack of privacy is to keep us safe, but having our every move followed does not feel safe to me. 

3d printing

   

Could you imagine that you can print toys at your own home, build a car, or print a printer out of a printer? All of this is possible because of these printers, known as 3d printers. You can literally use your imagination to print whatever going on in life. It's hard to believe it only been around the 1980s but only entered the mainstream in 2008.  nowadays, organs can even save lives.  Let's take a look at how 3D printing has come a long way since its debut. When I was in 7th grade, I was in class when I saw people printing statues and interesting objects for projects and for themselves. I have only used a 3d printer once in my life, and it has been a good experience.   

3d printing is when an object starts with nothing and adds more materials. The 3D printing began in the 1980s by Japanese inventor Hideo Kodama. A student in 1987 named Carl Deckhard licensed SLS, another step in forming 3d printing. SLS stands for selective laser sintering.  It is used for powering a laser to center powder material into an object. In 1988, the first 3d printer was sold.  In 1997, after ten years, Carl deck-chard filed his Patton for the SL AeroMate to produce its first 3d printed Laser adaptive manufacture LAM, which was an upgrade to the SLS. In 1999, Wake Forest grew a 3d printed organ for transplant. In 2005, Dr. Adrian Bower invented a RepRAP replicating rapid prototype, which was a project that was a low-cost 3d printer that could print most of their components. In 2008, Darwin became the first 3d printer to be sold commercially. In 2009 maker bot introduced the build-your-own 3d printer the price dropped to 1,000 dollars. In 20011, the University of South Hampton designed and printed the first aircraft. In 2015, Cellink from Sweden introduced the first bio-ink derived from seaweed, which can be used for printing tissue cartilage. By 2019 there are 170 3d printer manufacturers. 

3d printing will be impactful for generations to come. 3d printing could impact auto production due to the ability to make their own car in one place.  Another thing that has been impacted is the medical world. They started printing organs and prosthetics for amputees. These robotic companies will combine with 3d printing to build a robotic arm that is more accurate.  People can produce artwork. So much for painting what happened in the 1500s.  You can even print a house for less than 5,000 dollars. The best part is that it is made out of recyclable materials. Unfortunately, for 3d printing, you can also 3d weapons which could lead to stuff that we would not like to see. Piracy can also be used to make electronics with other property of other companies. It might also create a natural structure that would help support the environment. 

It's amazing how far the 3d printing technology has come within the past 40 years. It will be exciting what else we can see with this technology in the future. We can use it to help the world.

6 ways

timeline

history of 3d printer

8 values of freedom

 

         The First Amendment is more than just freedom of speech. The First Amendment is one of ten amendments in the Bill of Rights. The First Amendment has played many roles in how the country runs as a unit. In the First Amendment, we talked about speech theories. These eight values are what make the freedom of speech so powerful that no one can take it away from you. Everyone has these rights, even if you are of a different race or sex.  The one that stood out to me the most was government power.  

     

Checking on the government is used in a system called checks and balances. With this, this system also creates 3 branches that make sure there isn't too much power. The Legislative branch makes the laws the executive interprets the laws and the judicial executes the laws. If the government has too much power then the country would be running in a mess and people would want to leave. It also protects us from the government making laws that take away our freedom of speech because it is also a part of our Bill of Rights. What's crazy is that journalists can watch the government to see that they aren't using too much power.

In conclusion, the government has limited power is needed. If not, then the country would be acting the wrong way, and it would turn like North Korea. Just follow the rules and remember that you have freedom. 

  sources

https://www.house.gov/the-house-explained/branches-of-government

US Supreme court

 

                                

                            The U.S Supreme Court

We have always had to take history classes in school. Recently, we were assigned to watch two videos about the US Supreme Court. Videos about the US Supreme Court are one of the most important aspects of our country's justice system. This video was uploaded 11 years ago. According to the official Supreme Court Website (https://www.supremecourt.gov/about/faq_general.aspx), 80 cases are argued throughout the year. It must be annoying to hear all those cases and see which one fits the court's material. The Supreme Court is also a part of the Judicial Branch, which interprets the laws. It's the highest court in the branches. It protects civil rights and civil liberty. 

According to the video, there are nine justices in the Supreme Court. Four votes out of nine are required to take the case to the Supreme level. When the Supreme Court first started, the first chief was John Marshall. Marshall made the Supreme Court respected by the court.  In many cases, most of the Supreme Court's early age were Civil rights cases.  Examples were Dred Scott vs Sandford and Plessy vs Ferguson. The Supreme Court is also a part of the Judicial Branch. What is scary to think is that the Supreme Court has much more power than you think. Its crazy that they have the same power as congress.

while watching the video I have learned so much more about the Supreme Court than what I previously didn't know. it surprises me that anyone can appeal to the Supreme Court. it even showed me to appreciate the justice system more now because some of the smaller courts aren't fair compared to the Supreme Court.  At the end of the day, the Judge and jury decide for the future.

        sources

/ https://www.supremecourt.gov/

About the Supreme Court

5 sources

 

Finding information on what is going on in this world is important. Without resources, the world would not be safe, and people would be brainless.

                                                5. Fox News

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Fox is among the most trustworthy places to find and receive information on all subjects. Fox News has kept me watching the whole night of November 3rd to keep me up and to see accurate details of the election. Whenever I decide to go on the news I always rely on Fox because they talk about what is going on with the world in less than 30 minutes. Fox is also more interesting than CNN because it is more entertaining. 

                                                                         4. ESPN 

As someone majoring in sports media, ESPN is one of the most reliable sources in the USA. It covers all of your favorite sports and many people and broadcasters make it so entertaining. ESPN commentators also share their opinion on the games and it can even turn into a whole argument. The commentators also show people who want to be future broadcasters how to talk.

                                                                        3. PBS news

When it comes to news sources that are not involved in being biased it has to be PBS news. They're the best when it comes to learning information across the world. There really good about talking about policy and have great science and health information.

                                                                     2. Family and Friends 

If some of them have knowledge of certain subjects and I don't have access to the TV or the phone. It is also a good way to improve your communication skills. I know that some information may be from the news but at least they are taking notes on the information that is being presented in our world. Friends can also be impactful to news because they can have the same interests.

                                                                   1. Social Media

Everyone knew this was coming. Social Media has taken the world by storm in this generation. Everyone is active on Social Media 24/7. Most news sources have even started more on Social Media. People scroll on it for hours and gather information into their heads and they start to see what is going on in the world. Instagram and TikTok have always been the go-to for information. the length of the videos is what makes it the best because it doesn't make it boring because there can be something on the bottom to keep you entertained.