Future+Technology+Oct.+15

Future Technology

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List three pros about the 3D guitar. You can have the guitar in any shape you want. You can change the sound of it. This can create new businesses therefore creating new jobs and opportunities. List three cons about the 3D guitar. It doesn't sound good yet. It costs a lot of money to make one. It'll probably cost a lot to buy one because they need to make a profit.

Will this change the future of the guitar? Why or Why Not? Yes. I believe it will because if many people do like this idea and start buying them for their own, wood guitars would go out of business.

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List three pros about ipad waiters/waitress: you can order whenever you want(you don't have to wait for the waiters/waitress to come). it's more efficient or you won't have communication problems. You spend less time in a restaurant. You can eat, get your receipt, and then go.

List three cons about this idea: Some people will lose their jobs because of this technology. It costs a lot of money to buy & install multiple ipads. They can break or get stolen by customers or may have technical difficulties. List one pro from another person: There is a lower percentage of mistakes. List one con from another person: It can take the customer service aspect away from the workers which some enjoy. How do you think this technology will change food service? This will change food service in a big way. There will probably be less face time with the waiters but ordering will be a lot faster and quicker. You will have less time waiting for waiters and getting receipts so you can go on with your day or life.

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List three pros about this robotic suit. 1) It's very safe to use. 2) It will help us learn more about planets because this suit will allow them to walk on them. 3) It's not that heavy. List three cons about this robotic suit.  1) There is a good chance that it will cost a lot of money. 2) Businesses making wheel chairs or things that help people walk will go out of business. 3) It will take a while to build and make this suit.

Do you think that this technology will make a difference in the world? Why or Why not? Yes. It can help paralyzed people walk again and because of this, they can have regain opportunities that they lost like jobs.

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List three pros about the roller coaster: 1) The roller coaster will make a lot of money.2) You can feel what it feels like to be in outer space. (for 8 seconds at least) 3) It will satisfy or be enjoyed by many people. List three cons about the roller coaster:  1) It has a weird or not very pleasing name.2) It costs a lot more money than the average roller coaster. 3) People might get sick after riding this roller coaster. List one pro from another person: Tourism will rise creating a lot of money for the city and amusement park.

List one con from another person: People could get prone to dangerous symptoms if they were not supposed to go on the ride and they went on it anyway.

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List three pros about this robot. 1) It is very stable. 2) It can carry a big load. 3) It can walk in any environment like snow or rocky land.   List three cons about this robot. 1) It will probably be very expensive. 2) It's very noisy. 3) There's no certain use for the robot at this time. List one pro from another person. It can move on its own. List one con from another person. It's extremely loud.

What could this robot be used for in the future? Name 2 practical uses for this technology. 1) It can be used as mechanical bull ride for recreation or for fun. 2) It can be used in the war to send weapons, ammunition, or supplies to soldiers.

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List three pros about discovering new planets similar to earth: 1) It can be a new place to live if our planet becomes impossible to live on. 2) We can learn more about space, other planets, or stars. 3) There is a chance of discovering new species.  List three cons about discovering new planets similar to earth: 1) It costs a lot of money. 2) The money they are using might be wasted if they find out that the planet is uninhabitable. 3) Some of these planets are too far to examine up close with a robot, space ship, or probe. List one pro from another person: If there was a worse case scenario, this would somewhat be a back-up plan. List one con from another person: We can't send out space orbitals yet.

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Choose one movie/link from above that you want to write about. Which one did you choose? The iPad waiters/ waitresses How will this technology impact our society and/or environment? This technology will impact our society and environment in a momentous way. If this technology is used, we will probably be seeing less waiters and waitresses wherever we go to eat. Are you for the new technology or against it? Explain why? (2-3 sentences) I am definitely for this new iPad waiter thing. There will be less time waiting for the waiter to come to get your order and give you your receipt. Having said this, there will be less time starving to death. I have also used this technology in Japan at restaurants and it really is efficient and quick.