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Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Discussion Questions 4/6/11

Do computers increase or decrease efficiency?
They do both. Computers can increase efficiency when the user is hard at work and doing everything he is asked to do. However you can also take it the other way and say if a user is distracted by the vast world of the internet, then a computer would only do harm and decrease his efficiency.

What are some fears generated by the use of tech/computers in the work place?
Using a computer at a work place will more likely than not mean using private information that you do not want people getting into such as email information or credit card info. When at a work place, you risk exposing this information to others if you forget to sign out or clear your history.

List 3 jobs/skills that have become obsolete in the 21st century and 3 jobs/skills that have taken their place.
Blue print makers (hand-drawn), have been replaced by blue print makers using a computer
Map makers (hand-drawn), have been replaced by map websites such as Google Maps
Elevator Operators, have been replaced by pressing buttons (originally they were manually controlled by humans)

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