Hello Everyone + Philosophy of Technology (Help)

[JustifiedReflections]

Hello all, I am a new member to the forum as you can all see. Before I get into the questions I have for you all, I'd like to tell you a little about myself since I plan to use these message boards in the future. Call me Trap, I am a twenty year old undergraduate studying in Virginia. I'm currently in my second semester of my third year of studies. (Really it's my fourth year... lost a semester of class credits when I transferred schools earlier in the fall. I'm a double-major in Philosophy & Political Science, initially I planned to attend law school but more recently I've been considering teaching Philosophy. Now that all that's out of the way, let me get into my questions regarding Philosophy of Technology: It's Nature and Significance - This is my first Philosophy class regarding technology in general. We've been learning about Martin Heidegger, although he's extremely hard to grasp. Phew... I keep getting off topic, my apologies... I'll post my questions now. Also can someone direct me to where I could get a better answer within the forum?

For this course, were encouraged to write four papers. You can earn up to 50 points per paper. Here's an abbreviated version of his grading scale, 1150-1900 words (maximum of 16 possible points), 2600-4000 (maximum of 33 possible points), etc. The class has no tests, no exams, no quizzes, no requirements. We have to create our own assignments up and in turn receive points for the work. (To get an A in the class you must have 220+ points by the end of the semester) Were supposed to come up with our own topics, they must relate to the class, and/or Philosophy of Technology (generally speaking)

My goal of this post is to receive some topic/paper ideas. You can post a specific paper idea, general ideas (which I can in turn build off of), or possibly current events worth writing about. Just really struggling to find something that interests me. My one and only requirement is that if you decide to post an idea, topic, etc. Just be certain it relates to Philosophy of Technology, and try to avoid social networking of all kinds (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) I have 18 days to write two of these four papers, My goal is to have both being 15+ pages.

I'd like to thank anyone that took the time to dissect my post, remember to share with me what interests you (in regards to Philosophy of Technology) Never stop seeking the truth... Peace to all. Simply looking for some fresh ideas

[The Voice of Time]

hmm... okay.

Well, technology is a pretty huge thing.

First thing which comes to my mind is the questions of whether we should aid the countries of the 3rd world reach our technological sophistication or whether they should develop in their own phasing by their own means.

Second thing which comes to mind is a similar question of technological development, of whether the state should take an active part in incentives and investment to push their own country in technological sophistication or whether the economy as a free market should be allowed to develop in its own phase.

[JustifiedReflections]

Appreciate the response, any particular place on the forum where I can post this question? Trying to gather as many different ideas as I can. Planning to have a very nice night of reading after class

[The Voice of Time]

General Philosophical Discussion

Philosophy of Science

and The Lounge

Those should do you well

[Impenitent]

examine the Turing test

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turing_test

-Imp

[JustifiedReflections]

examine the Turing test

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turing_test

-Imp

Thanks for this, Actually wrote a paper last year on Turing.