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	Station Information - Technology
		The notion of appropriate technology developed in the 20th century to describe situations where it was not desirable to use very new technologies or those that required access to some centralized infrastructure or parts or skills imported from elsewhere.
		Intermediate technology, more of an economics concern, refers to compromises between central and expensive technologies of developed nations and those which developing nations find most effective to deploy given an excess of labour and scarcity of cash.
		In fiction, fictional technology often plays a role in the story, especially in science fiction, which depends on such ideas.
	www.stationinformation.com /encyclopedia/t/te/technology_1.html (291 words)

	Fictional technology - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Exploratory engineering seeks to identify if a prospective technology can be designed in detail, and simulated, even if it cannot be built yet - this is often a prerequisite to venture capital funding, or investigation in weapons research.
		Advertising which emphasizes some amazing potential of some technology that is "under development" (usually without any specific timelines) by a company that is seeking simply to present itself as being competent with technology.
		Science fiction which explores the social or political or personal impact of some technology through storytelling.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Fictional_technology (383 words)

	CONK! Encyclopedia: Category:Technology (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		One of the definitions is:"the development and application of tools, machines, materials and processes that help to solve human problems." As a human activity, technology predates both science and engineering.
		Technology can also be used not only for machines, but for biological purposes such as stem cell researching.
		In export situations, technology is often defined in terms of information.
	www.conk.com /search/encyclopedia.cgi?q=Category:Technology (410 words)

	Fictional technology -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Pro-technology (Information that is spread for the purpose of promoting some cause) propaganda often emphasizes a speculative potential of a specific technology in order to stimulate investment in it, or a counter-technology.
		There are also technologies that have been proven to work beyond question, but currently are not practical given the alternatives, i.e., there is a more (Click link for more info and facts about appropriate technology) appropriate technology for that purpose:
		One could argue that the (A nuclear weapon in which enormous energy is released by nuclear fission (splitting the nuclei of a heavy element like uranium 235 or plutonium 239)) atomic bomb, given the consequences of its use, also belongs in this category.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/F/Fi/Fictional_technology.htm (683 words)

	MAD SCIENTIST FACTS AND INFORMATION
		The prototypical fictional mad scientist was Victor Frankenstein, creator of Frankenstein's monster, who made his first appearance in 1818, in the novel ''Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus'' by Mary_Shelley.
		As an example, of all science fiction before 1914 which dealt with the end of the world, two-thirds were about naturalistic endings (such as collision with an asteroid), and the other third was devoted to endings caused by humans (about half were accidental, half purposeful).
		Mad scientists, and the relationship between man and technology in general, are the focus of the current webcomic A_Miracle_of_Science http://www.project-apollo.net/mos/.
	www.abait.com /Mad_scientist (1736 words)

	Foresight Update 8 Page 2 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Mainstream fiction is often represented as valuable to its readers because it deepens our insights, heightens our sensitivities, sharpens our perceptions, and broadens our understanding of the human condition in the world as it is today.
		Nanotechnology is a technological revolution not yet here, an evolving technology that has not yet come to fruition, a series of breakthroughs waiting to unfold from the presently exponentiating progress in molecular biology, in microelectronics, and in nanometer-scale microscopy.
		The intelligence and personality integration of fictional characters cannot be much higher than that of the writer, yet enhanced intelligence may be an important aspect of the nanotechnology revolution to come.
	www.foresight.org /Updates/Update08/Update08.2.html (2602 words)

	SPT v8n2: "Societal and Ethical Implications of Nanotechnology": Meanings, Interest Groups, and Social Dynamics by ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Science fiction writers are the most professional group engaged in writing visions on the impacts of technology on culture and society, and many are used to making a living out of that.
		For the majority of nano-science fiction authors, "societal and ethical implications of nanotechnology" is an experimental field of composing social contexts with visionary technologies (mostly computer technology) that more or less radically change humans and society, from using new tools to achieving a state of transcendence.
		The rapid growth of the nano-science fiction book market suggest that their meaning has a growing impact on the public, although that is not yet discernable in the brief media analysis of Section 2.6, so that the impact might still be limited to specific groups, like the community of science fiction readers.
	scholar.lib.vt.edu /ejournals/SPT/v8n2/schummer.html (10842 words)

	ReadWriteThink: Lesson Plan
		By exploring the fictional technology, students are urged to think more deeply about their own beliefs and to pay attention to the ways that technology is described and used.
		This lesson plan asks students to think about their own opinions about technology as well as the representation of technology in fictional readings and to draw conclusions about the failure to pay attention to technology.
		If formal assessment of the piece is desired, share the Taking a Position on a Fictional Technology Rubric to establish the expectations for the activity then use the document to guide your response to student work.
	www.readwritethink.org /lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=323 (2415 words)

	Knowledge King - Fictional technology (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Many technologies are fictional for a long time before they become real.
		There are also technologies that have been proven to work beyond question, but are simply not practical given the alternatives, i.e.
		there is a more appropriate technology for that purpose:
	www.knowledgeking.net /encyclopedia/f/fi/fictional_technology.html (352 words)

	Ex Astris Scientia - The Physics and Technology of Warp Propulsion
		The technology of Star Trek, albeit usually governed by the drama and sometimes "misused" as a mere plot device with arbitrary characteristics, may be more scientifically correct and consequential than it seems at the first glance.
		It is trivial but important to note that suspending disbelief is the key to accept and understand fictional technology.
		This will be a comprehensive treatise on all the effects seen in the show, the underlying Trek-specific principles as well as related real science.
	www.ex-astris-scientia.org /warp.htm (353 words)

	Animorphs 6-2000
		The children fight these Yeerks by using the morphing technology to become fierce animals, simply because they are children and could not possibly convince the government that the earth is being invaded, so they have to use the technology because otherwise all humans will be enslaved.
		The problem that you have with this series is that you're trying to relate a science *fiction* story's plot and characters to the word of God (which you, not everyone, holds as true) and factual life situations.
		Might you be suggesting that since "this is a science fiction," you don't have to match the fictional definition for Christianity to its Biblical meaning.
	crossroad.to /text/responses/Animorphs.htm (11085 words)

	Analog neural net takes switches to warp speed - vnunet.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The fictional technology used in Star Trek to control android officer Data may soon become a reality after recent developments by Scottish scientists.
		The project, a collaborative effort between BT Laboratories and Herriot-Watt, is moving into its second development phase to produce a next generation prototype because the current model is too bulky for commercial use.
		It will also be fabricated in smart-pixel rather than discrete technology, leading to a remarkably small footprint and a considerable performance increase," he said.
	www.vnunet.com /networkitweek/news/2056686/analog-neural-net-takes-switches-warp-speed (522 words)

	reviews @ tengrrl.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Whether we are exploring the vision of technology included in these texts ourselves or we are asking students to analyze the technology, the process begins with asking specific questions about how technology is presented in the book.
		Class discussion focuses on the overarching question “What is the author of this story saying about technology?” By exploring the fictional technology, students are urged to pay attention to the ways that technology is described and used.
		Readers with more technology experience may recognize that the machine is dated—more modern representations would probably show a flat-panel monitor, a CPU with a smaller footprint, and at the very least a two-button mouse (if not a three-button or scroll-wheel mouse).
	www.tengrrl.com /reviews/2005/06/from-danny-to-raisin-close-readings.shtml (856 words)

	PCWorld.com - Government Uses Color Laser Printer Technology to Track Documents (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Laser-printing technology makes it incredibly easy to counterfeit money and documents, and Crean says the dots, in use in some printers for decades, allow law enforcement to identify and track down counterfeiters.
		Although the technology has existed for a long time, printer companies have not been required to notify customers of the feature.
		Crean says Xerox pioneered this technology about 20 years ago, to assuage fears that their color copiers could easily be used to counterfeit bills.
	www.pcworld.com /news/article/0,aid,118664,00.asp (727 words)

	Ohio Academic Content Standards Technology Standards Curriculum Guide Grades 9-12
		Technology Blackout Day The lesson plan, activities and supporting materials within this Website will help you and your students take a journey through time that examines the impact of technology on our society.
		As a result of this activity, students will be able to apply their knowledge of advanced and emerging technologies and the understanding of the role of technology to a variety of careers.
		is a central source for information dealing with technology and innovation, and serves as an electronic roadmap to connect users, such as teachers, professors, students, museum staff, and parents with information about the human built and innovated world.
	www.trumbull.k12.oh.us /teachers/COS/Technology/testguide9-12.htm (3054 words)

	Fictional Technology Encyclopedia Article, Definition, History, Biography (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
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	www.karr.net /encyclopedia/Fictional_technology (561 words)

	The Random Times - Art, Religion, Science, Technology, Faith, Philosophy & Quantum Thought
		It has been said, "Art is an expression of one's soul." The statement is especially true when art is produced to fulfill a personal creative need and is not simply a project for hire.
		This doesn't diminish the child's idea of creating an image, but somehow the product seems less genuine than a cute, albeit crooked, drawing that he or she would produce using crayons and paper...
		The fictional technology of that 2002 film is so close to reality now that a "real" and convincing virtual Simone-like actor may appear soon.
	www.g-site.com /random_times/21.html (869 words)

	Best of Both Worlds: Students on Opposite Coasts Learn Collaboration in Second Year of Microsoft's ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Not all students start with the same level of technical know-how, and for those who have little to no experience with technology, Washington2Washington has taken away the intimidation factor when it comes to computers.
		Lloyd explains that because of the "education pendulum" -- wherein schools take a while to catch up to current standards -- educators may not be able to fully recognize or take advantage of the technology skills these students possess; however, their social skills are another matter.
		Lloyd was born in the same neighborhood where he now teaches, and says that beyond skills in technology, Washington2Washington is exposing his students to a larger world that they might otherwise have never known.
	www.microsoft.com /w2w (1629 words)

	The Cell - Review - Stumped? - Stumped At the Video Store is a Magazine About Movies, DVD releases, actors, filmakers, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Using pioneer technology, Catherine and her compatriots have discovered a way in which to transport a human into the mind of another human.
		This technology has been mostly used to try and awaken patients who are in comas.
		There were a lot of smoke, mirrors and flashy objects in The Cell and they almost camouflage the vacuous nature of Mark Protosevich's most uncomplex screenplay.
	centerstage.net /stumped/Reviews/cell.shtml (101 words)

	Articles - Mad scientist (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Whether insane, eccentric, or simply bumbling, the mad scientist is often working with some utterly fictional technology in order to forward his or her evil schemes.
		His monster is essentially the homunculus of a new form of literature, science fiction.
		Mad scientists, and the relationship between man and technology in general, are the focus of the current webcomic A Miracle of Science [1].
	www.lastring.com /articles/Mad_scientist?mySession=a8aab0108a56047c0e27d6d326f72b33 (1770 words)

	Mad scientist (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		A mad scientist is a stock character of popular fiction, either villainous, or benign and scatter-brained.
		Whether insane, eccentric, or simply bumbling, the mad scientist is usually working with some utterly fictional technology in order to forward his or her evil schemes.
		Mad scientists, and the relationship between man and technology in general, are the focus of the current webcomic A Miracle of Science.
	www.worldhistory.com /wiki/M/Mad-scientist.htm (1596 words)

	Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Brain at Epinions.com
		What I find fascinating about this book, aside from the excellent suspense story, is that at the time this was written, so much of the medical technology described was in its infancy, or in some cases, pipedreams.
		Computer technology in the early 80's was much different as well--consider that the average PC hard drive of the mid 1980's was 20 megabytes and you begin to get some idea.
		The development of "organic" technology, that is, technology with a living component (for you Trekkies, that would be the Borg) at the time this book was written was beyond what was feasible.
	www.epinions.com /content_45477039748 (637 words)

	Foresight Update 8 Page 2
		Thomas Furness, Director of the University of Washington's Human Interface Technology Laboratory, sees VR interfaces as an important component in developing and controlling nanomachinery.
		Technology Fiction (Part I) by John G. Cramer
		While there have been numerous SF treatments of various aspects of biotechnology and genetic engineering, the vast potential of nanotek as fiction was largely ignored until the publication of K.
	www.islandone.org /Foresight/Updates/Update08/Update08.2.html (2660 words)

	The Science of Star Trek / Fictional technology has long been the inspiration for real-life scientists (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Fictional technology has long been the inspiration for real-life scientists
		And magnetic resonance imaging, cell phones and the Internet appeared in real life long before the 23rd century, when early episodes projected such technology would be available.
		Dashing the dreams of legions of science fiction fans, Scientific American concluded that ``the teleportation of large objects or humans remains a fantasy.''
	www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2000/11/13/MNC1072.DTL&type=tech_article (1749 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		It rapidly mutated into Rec.arts.sf-creative when it was realized that a newsgroup solely for Star Trek fiction was, for various reasons, not appropriate.
		The proposal went through five revisions (the final one dated almost exactly one year ago) before coming to a vote.
		It was then brought to my attention that the Rev Five charter, in explicitly PERMITTING the use of non-licensed non-original characters (read: fan fiction), was a potential source of trouble for myself and site administrators.
	www.faqs.org /usenet/news.announce.newgroups/to.file/rec.arts.sf-creative (1849 words)

	sciforums.com - The Holadeck.
		The teleporters and the replicators use the same principles in thier operation, except that rather than teleporting something, a replicator uses rearranges stored matter to create "earl grey tea with english muffins." There's work being done on a teleporter, though I doubt they'll be able to make it work on a human.
		I think by the time that technology becomes a reality there will be no christians or jews.
		In the bible (rev.) it states that unless one pays alegiance to the beast by accepting its mark (hand or forehead), one will not be able to buy or sell, in modern society.
	www.sciforums.com /showthread.php?t=16526 (1730 words)

	Learn more about Fictional technology in the online encyclopedia. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Learn more about Fictional technology in the online encyclopedia.
		You are here: Online Encyclopedia > Fictional technology
		Hint: Play with putting spaces before and after your words to see the different results you get.
	www.onlineencyclopedia.org /f/fi/fictional_technology.html (439 words)

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		As I said previously, time travel is impossible with current technology, so in order to make it possible in science fiction, some liberty must be taken to allow a means.
		By creating the “flux capacitor”, without any description of what it is, Zemeckis has created a fictional technical device that the ordinary person, without any knowledge of electrical physics, could accept as feasible.
		Although science has allowed for us to create something new and exciting, doesn’t mean that there is a moral use for it, or that its potential for dangerous abuse far exceeds any moral use it may have.
	www-scf.usc.edu /~claunch/backtothefuture.html (1017 words)

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