Final Project Part One Submission: Mobile Devices Critical Analysis Portfolio

Mobile Devices Natural and Social Sciences
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Analyzing Mobile Devices Under the Lens of Natural, Applied, And Social Sciences
Antonio McClan
IDS-403-H4675 Technology and Society 21EW4
4/10/21

Analyzing Mobile Devices Under the Lens of Natural, Applied, And Social Sciences

There is a combination of both caution and curiosity when it comes to talking about mobile devices and the interaction between the usability prospects and actuality to human activities. As mentioned earlier, there is a versatile application that is helpful and also provides a certain way of exposure that hasn’t been seen throughout history. The advancement of technology to be mobile is such a simple yet very impactful manner that became a catalyst for the change in the way interaction could be perceived. The mobility of communication has not only provided accuracy in communication without geographical inhibitions but it has also created an opportunity for precise data collection and habits. This paper discusses an analysis of the cell phone, as a representative mobile device, through natural, applied, and social sciences. As such, the focus of the discussion will be on the institutional impact by taking into account the social constructs that heavily depend on mobile devices.
In natural, applied, and social science, the interaction of mobile devices is crosslinked in the most basics of ways. A good example is considering the impact on astronomy. Should the public understand astronomy and if so, why? This is a question that brings to attention public interests and the evolution of this field. Since man landing on the moon, there is has been a growing interest in filming rocket launches or showing them on TV for everyone in the world to participate in the realization of man’s journey past the confines of Earth. This is relatable with the shift from geographical barriers to virtual realities especially in communications which is brought on by mobile phones.
a mark that has brought the idea of outer space much closer to the intended audience creating an environment of conscious information sharing in this field. Considered as miniature devices, the mobile phone can house multiple apps that can be used to track and follow key discussions, understanding of the solar systems, and critical discoveries (Clark, 2015). The popularity of “apps” transcends the idea of expertise by simplistically explaining the sky using GPS, astronomical clocks, image displays, and simulators that may seem futuristic in their endeavor. However, by putting the information on an easily accessible platform, the mobile devices create a channel of communication that raises unique questions that lead to deductive reasoning through informal “unscientific” questioning of the validity of that information for the public.
Why should the public be interested in learning astronomy is a question that has risen from the implication that astronomy, away from the expert level is a strong social interest. As a result, we have seen technological experts like Elon and NASA finding different ways to ask whether there is a market niche for the experiences to be given to the public. The result has been a collaborative investment in improving the journey to space. This opportunity is seen in partnerships like NASA and Tesla on the Tesla Model X. According to Carter, 2020, the reusability of SpaceX and the futuristic look of spacesuits is a commendable effort of the merging of the new and the old that is very interesting to the general public.
So, over the years, there is an increasing interest in getting the public to directly participate in the observation of milestones in this area. The blend of the old and new gives a new perspective to the direction of change by promising that innovation across the board will be more inclusive in modern steps. As such, there is an open avenue insinuating that the public view of astronomy as a subject is as much as a key interest in its development as well as investment in the area. In consideration of this., apps provide an avenue on which the showcasing of the experience introduces a new way of participative thinking that always raises the question of why and when. This is in some way provides an active platform for weighing the milestones of growth in the area.
The shift from actual TV watching and in-person participation to experience through apps is certainly a very conscious decision that has shifted mainly due to the mobility of devices that makes accessibility of information in the sector easy and quick to get. In recognition of this, there is an active growth that sees a growing shift into active incorporation of Artificial intelligence as a technology on the social front that imports the aspect of usability traffic as integral in sophistication or simplicity of the information. This is critical especially when it comes to the responsibility attained in information acquisition for improvement of the technology or to create efficiency in its usage. Considering for example the GPS used in the apps for astronomy. The user traffic is important as it gives the data and metadata necessary to determine the algorithms if the difficulty or simplicity of certain features. By understanding this, the implementable aspect can be the features of the device.
One key area that this will be important is health, wellness, and information technology. In health and wellness, the improvement of GPS and multisectoral collaboration to improve it can help in portable devices that can help with wearable technology (Farmer & Tarassenko, 2015). The sensors being able to track where a person is can be useful especially for patients suffering from Alzheimer’s or other memory loss. The capability becomes endless and a conscious management habit cultivates with increasing need and effectiveness. This interaction can be seen to improve the integration of these processes to the day-to-day activities and thus completeness in the way behavior and utilization are used.
Let’s consider another scene that takes into account the information that is collected in the wearable devices. The birth of information as theory is said to begin in the 1940s and indication that communication as a tool is critical for the growth of society. In the recent past, the issue amounting from this is the dilemma of security versus privacy. The conception of information requires that much of that information is available for analysis (Currie & Galliers, 2011). As such, we cannot isolate the idea that it is necessary to define the new boundaries of social consciousness as a big factor in both privacy, efficiency, effectiveness, and “implementability”. Therefore, we recognize a shift in the regulatory frameworks that change as a result of the gathering of this information during usage of the growing technological advancements.
Therefore, in argument, when we consider the growth in one area, there is a recognizable ripple effect across the board through participatory investment through times and interest, and actual investment through putting money and expertise. This causes a shift in the behaviors of the public that the regulatory frameworks resulting is systems that better accommodate the changing environment. As a result, we see, a circular relationship rotating around natural, applied, and social sciences.

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