Analysis & Critical Thinking
The following three papers align with the competency of analyzing, synthesizing, thinking critically, solving problems, and making evidence-informed decisions in a complex and dynamic environment. The first paper analyzes the functionality and effectiveness of governmental websites in communicating with citizens, emphasizing the importance of usability and accessibility. By evaluating various features and communication channels of websites from three different entities. The second paper examines the potential impact of technological innovations, particularly robots, on human labor. Drawing on historical contexts and contemporary economic perspectives, the paper looks at diverse viewpoints to analyze the implications of technological advancement for human workers. The third paper delves into the landscape of cybersecurity within governmental and private organizations, using the Equifax data breach as a main case. By evaluating the failures and challenges of cybersecurity measures, the paper portrays critical analysis to propose solutions for mitigating cybersecurity risks.
Website Research Project
This paper explores the functionality and effectiveness of three different governmental websites in communicating with citizens, using the examples of the County of Santa Barbara, California; the state of Massachusetts through mass.gov, and the CIA's website, cia.gov. It discusses the importance of these platforms being useful, informative, and easily navigable for users, addressing issues such as accessibility to services and information. The paper also analyzes the organization and accessibility of each website, highlighting different features such as contact information for officials, and multilingual support. It also considers the communication channels available, including social media integration, and evaluates the overall informative value of the websites. The paper aims to understand the challenges and opportunities of digital tool through an analytical lens.
Will New Technological Inventions Replace Humans?
This paper examines the prospect of technological innovations like robots replacing human la-bor, drawing insights from both historical contexts and contemporary economic perspectives. It investigates an article by Michael Jones, an assistant professor in economics at the University of Cincinnati, which focuses on historical resistance of the Luddites to technologies during the in-dustrial revolution. The paper goes through different viewpoints presented by various experts, including Martin Ford's concerns about a jobless future and Jones complex economic side. The paper analyzes the implications of human and robot interactions and its limits. By critically examining both the economic and existential dimensions of the issue, while offering a nuanced perspective on the potential consequences of technological advancement for human society.
Personal Data in the Hands of the Government
This paper critiques the complex landscape of cybersecurity within governmental, non-profit, and for-profit contractor organizations, using the Equifax data breach as a case study. Despite Equifax's status as a global informational solutions company with extensive resources, its failure to prevent a massive data breach affecting millions of American consumers brings to attention the urgent need for cybersecurity measures. The paper looks at the implications of federal and state government agencies contracting out services to private organizations. By analyzing the complexities of cybersecurity in a contracting environment and proposing evidence-informed solutions, the paper aims to contribute to informed decision-making processes to mitigate cybersecurity risks.