Scholars against Internet Piracy

The article that I found from the Texas A&M library database is written by Fabienne Oguer over the topic of internet piracy. The article is scholarly for a couple of reasons. The first is a perk of using the A&M database, if you search an article and then click on show full text there is a box to the right that tells you if it is a scholarly source or some other type of source. The second reason you can tell is because it is peer reviewed and in the "Review of European Studies" journal. I also did some research on the author and he is a reputable source.

The article compares embracing the HADOPI Act rather than to continue to support the theft of online materials through the digital medium of a file sharing website. The author analyzes the credibility of using enacting such a thing and offers a number of justifications in instances when it would be applicable in employing this act and some when it is not. Basically the conclusion he came to was that if the actual person committing the piracy is "sufficiently guilt averse" then is would be germane to apply this act. This article is successful in its rhetorical approach because the author presents sufficient evidence for both arguments and in the end he leaves the reader with the conclusion that under the certain set of circumstances the act is not applicable, but otherwise it is.

Technology thats out of this world

As I type this there is an asteroid that is hurtling in Earth's direction. It is the closest a cosmic rock has come to Earth since 1976 and it is bigger than an air craft carrier. There is no reason to fret though because, even though it will be in closer proximity than the moon, this rock will pass right by Earth. Scientists are taking this opportunity to research the characteristics of this rock in all new ways. The fact that we have the technological capabilities to be this creative and study things outside of Earth is just incredible. This opportunity is not limited to only scientists either, but anyone with a telescope that has an aperture wider than 6 inches. Scientists have already been examining this rock using radio waves but tuesday, when its at its closest distance, they will get the best data for their records.

Science has come such a long way in the past ten years, let alone the past 50. Ever since the first lunar landing in '69 people have never ceased to amaze the world with the advent of new technology. Much of this is due to the creativity that people express in making technology. Then with that technology that was so revolutionary, say a computer, people once again use technology and creativity to make another thing even more impressive, a space station. Its quite interesting to see how one days technological marvel can be tomorrow tool of invention. I hope this article and blog has inspired you as much as it has inspired me.