Alexandra H

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[Alexandra H @Alexandra_T1GER]

@KyleR_2001 I read about this tech already quite a few years ago and the fact that it hasn’t gained too much publicity since seems to show that it may only be available to a select few at a high price. Hopefully advances in tech will make aids such as these more widely available. #mchslang19

[Alexandra H @Alexandra_T1GER]

@KyleR_2001 I think this robot’s abilities for speed and accuracy are becoming a large part of manufacturing as they are more efficient and cheaper to run than manual labor (though expensive to install). Although the machine learning proposed in this article is likely a ways off. #mchslang19

[Alexandra H @Alexandra_T1GER]

@DrumGeek7 This is definitely an interesting dilemma. They separated men and women in the sport due to biological differences to promote fairness, so I can understand their motives, but this cannot be the best solution. At what point has the quest for equality gone too far? #mchslang19

[Alexandra H @Alexandra_T1GER]

This alarming yet not altogether unexpected headline makes me wonder how Uber, and other ride sharing companies, can ensure the safety of their riders while maintaining their open, flexible image and popularity. #mchslang19 https://t.co/0bfnhhwfTt

[Alexandra H @Alexandra_T1GER]

(2/2)... could create between those who can afford it and hide who can’t, do you think these ‘revolutions in healthcare’ are has positive and imminent as they seem? #mchslang19

[Alexandra H @Alexandra_T1GER]

(1/2)This article looks at all the positive implications of faster, cheaper genome sequencing, but in the light of recent articles about the use of genes to identify the Golden State Killer as well as the divide this technology... #mchslang19 https://t.co/RIHvKwxdWL

[Alexandra H @Alexandra_T1GER]

@swimmingscoobs @_sleepykat_ (2/2)...governments and organizations can both profit AND help preserve nature. This will increase incentives with our current societal values and make the transition of change smoother. Monetary profit is the first step to recognizing the profit of saving nature. #mchslang19

[Alexandra H @Alexandra_T1GER]

@swimmingscoobs @_sleepykat_ (1/2)Of course it would be ideal to make saving the environment be an incentive in and of itself, I think using profit as an inspiration for change is much better than exploiting the environment for profit. In my opinion it is more of a win-win situation if... #mchslang19

[Alexandra H @Alexandra_T1GER]

@roborussian Yes, that was my concern about this method as well. However, I think trying to counter the underlying cause is much more difficult than providing support, likely making them go with this solution. I think the deepest cause is engrained in our culture. #mchslang19

[Alexandra H @Alexandra_T1GER]

Is handing out fliers and creating a hotline for harassment victims the right approach to ensure safety at the Cannes Film Festival and beyond? Will the fliers be followed and will people report abuse when and if they see it happen? #mchslang19 https://t.co/78qlBBHox5

[Alexandra H @Alexandra_T1GER]

@whatbearisbest0 I agree. Although it may be more likely for the victim to report the incident, the presence of a hotline won’t prevent the bystander effect where witnesses don’t step in either because they expect others to help or because they think they misunderstood the situation. #mchslang19

[Alexandra H @Alexandra_T1GER]

We’ve talked a lot about unconscious biases, but this article brings up its interesting involvement in the appeal to authority fallacy. What can we do to avoid associating certain traits with authority and trust? #mchslang19 https://t.co/XtVumrdYXO

[Alexandra H @Alexandra_T1GER]

@cherrycerise__ I have definitely heard and experienced that blue light makes one feel more awake. It is alarming to see it’s link to cancer. Although this evidence may alter the temperature of outdoor lighting used, I don’t think it will impact smartphone and tablet use at all. #mchslang19

[Alexandra H @Alexandra_T1GER]

@bananapaper3 I don’t think that the ‘cry closet’ is in any way meant to replace the changes necessary in our education system. It is a student project to symbolize the stress the school environment creates. I believe it’s purpose is to call for action, not be the action. #mchslang19

[Alexandra H @Alexandra_T1GER]

@bananapaper3 I believe this is a positive step. Although those pesticides are currently a key tool in farming, this change will pressure farmers into looking for different, more environment friendly alternatives. This could have the same outcome as chlorofluorocarbons and DDT. #mchslang19

[Alexandra H @Alexandra_T1GER]

Ford is discontinuing most of its passenger cars due to drops in sales. What do you think makes Americans drawn towards larger trucks and SUVs? Does this reflect on the materialism advertised in our culture? #mchslang19 https://t.co/nFQuBo3Pa6 via @NBCNews

[Alexandra H @Alexandra_T1GER]

@itssobadforyou I think that this verbal reward isn’t going too far. I think those kinds of positive feedback are quite common in normal conversation, not anything exclusively Alexa, and they’re a better alternative to the aggressive commands that critics worry about kids developing. #mchslang19

[Alexandra H @Alexandra_T1GER]

@FailingLang @BBC_Future (2/2) ...extinction. I believe this technology has more power in saving endangered species, or contributing to our knowledge of evolution. Extinct species should be brought back to learn from them, not just for the sake of bringing them back. #mchslang19

[Alexandra H @Alexandra_T1GER]

@FailingLang @BBC_Future (1/2)From one side, many animals went extinct because the habitats on earth were no longer suitable for them. This means it likely would be difficult to reintroduce them for the same reason. And reintroducing them to the wild might push other current species into... #mchslang19

[Alexandra H @Alexandra_T1GER]

@austinr2019 This is definitely a good question. In this case, many would probably argue that using DNA evidence and genealogy was beneficial, but not limiting the extent to which it can be used brings up many ethical questions about the privacy of our genome. #mchslang19