Essays on Information Science and Technology

Artificial Intelligence is commonly known as AI, contrary to the common belief that dates back to as early as the 1930s. The technology wasn’t as advanced enough then, when several scientists were thoroughly exploring the idea of “What if machines could think”, it makes sense…

Artificial intelligence is the process by which machines (especially computer systems) simulate human processes. Some of the human processes that computers simulate include reasoning, learning, and self-correction. These processes are made possible by installing vision capabilities, speech recognition capabilities, and expert systems into the machines….

Smartphones have become a very big part of our everyday lives. However, it has always been a disagreement when it comes to the usage of smartphones. Many teachers and parents feel that this continuous addiction to technology will be a serious takedown of their children…

 We live in an era when a large amount of information becomes available to mankind, and every day our world becomes more and more advanced. One of the most magnificent inventions is the Internet. I cannot imagine how people lived without it. There are many…

Video games have been spreading worldwide lately and especially among kids, and they are games developed by profit international companies and they can be played either online or offline. Many kids can get addicted to it, and video gaming addiction is defined as a pattern…

At school, in society, and families, there are often discussions about what is more in computer games: harm or good? Today, many children are passionate about computers and especially computer games: in the game, they cease to be passive observers and get the opportunity to…

I have studied the information literacy course at my university. I studied four subjects during this semester, and it was one of them. Looking back over this semester I feel that I have learned a lot of new and interesting things during this semester. It…

Imagine going to a wedding where people tweet about the moment before exchanging their vows. Envision a world where people rely on technology, instead of their brains to communicate. Dream of a future where we are so depressed but so addicted that we simply can’t…

Did you know that by the time a child graduates high school, they will have spent more time on a screen than in a classroom? Society today does not know what it would do without technology, as it has been incorporated into every aspect of…

Social media has played an important part in today’s youth. With all the new technology being invented it is almost impossible to stay away. Social media being the hardest to stay away from. Despite social media playing a positive role for some, social media is…

Social media can be used for both good and bad. Social media can be used to find out about current news, talk to your friends, and watch a funny video about a cute cat or an educational video about a certain type of math skill….

Social Media is a huge part of our everyday lives. There is no doubt that it has enhanced and heavily influenced recent generations. However, the real question is: has it helped us, or harmed us? Social Media sites have a large impact on us. Many…

“Unless and until our society recognizes cyberbullying for what it is, the suffering of thousands of silent victims will continue”. In present world, Technology has a strong influence on human beings. Humans are not living in a real world, they are living in a technological…

Mental Health: “a person’s condition with regard to their psychological and emotional well-being”. The verdict is still out on whether social media is damaging to the mental health of teens. This is in part due to the lack of research. Some studies show that online…

In this modern era, with advanced technology such as the internet, smartphones, the world’s knowledge is right on our doorsteps. We now have access to unlimited and unsolicited information due to these tools. Even though these gadgets facilitate our daily lives, questions of their effects…