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Technology has brought us so far in life. This time we have come to a slight halt because of the pandemic. But with this pandemic, it does not take much technology to stop the spread of COVID-19. Sometimes it takes common sense. The guidelines set in stone for this pandemic are social distancing and mask mandating. This is not much of a technical solution, but an example of common sense. Sometimes out human instincts can withstand the use of technology.

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I was curious about a question today: Does wearing a mask really protect you from the coronavirus? COVID-19 is airborne and spread by respiratory droplets which enter through the nose and mouth. Wearing a mask will help prevent the spread of these droplets into the air. It is possible for someone to spread the virus even if they do not have symptoms. Just a simple thing or piece of clothing can stop a global pandemic. Not much of a science behind it and a bit of common sense.

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Patients should bring and wear a mask for their appointment as well as observe social distancing in our lobby and waiting areas.

Why wearing a mask helps prevent the spread of COVID-19

COVID-19 is airborne and spread by respiratory droplets which enter through the nose and mouth. Wearing a mask will help prevent the spread of these droplets into the air. It is possible for someone to spread the virus even if they do not have symptoms.

Below are tips on how to wear a mask:

For the mask to be the most effective, it must fit as snugly as possible to the face, covering the chin, mouth and nose up to the nose bridge. The mask should not be below the nose or worn at the tip of their nose.

The mask should fit tightly against the face. This means there should be no gaps or openings along the sides of the mask.

If wearing a bandana, the loose end at the bottom should be tucked inside the individual's shirt.

For individuals who wear glasses, masks can cause lenses to fog up. It is recommended to adjust the position of the mask near their glasses. By pressing the mask tightly to the skin under the eyes (and around/under the frames of the glasses) it will help redirect the flow of exhaled air under the chin and out the lower part of the mask.

It is important to keep the mask on while around people and where it is not possible to social distance (being 6 feet or more away). Wearing a mask can help stop your germs from infecting others. Research has shown that wearing masks reduces the risk of infection, especially when combined with other prevention efforts such as washing your hands frequently and staying 6 feet away from others.

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COVID-19 is airborne and spread by respiratory droplets which enter through the nose and mouth. Wearing a mask will help prevent the spread of these droplets into the air.

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It is great with our latest technology we can work from home. A lot of the scientist and employees working on Moderna and Pfizer vaccinations worked from home. This is to prevent the spread of the virus. The scientist still managed to created these two vaccination. Most people would think you would have to be physically present in the laboratory to fully create these vaccinations.

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Will a Covid-19 Vaccine Change the Future of Medical Research? - Freakonomics Radio - Omny.fm

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We explore the science, scalability, and (of course) economics surrounding the global vaccine race. Guests include the chief medical officer of the first U.S. firm to go to Phase 3 trials with a vaccine candidate; a former F.D.A. commissioner who's been warning of a pandemic for years; and an economist who thinks Covid-19 may finally change how diseases are cured.

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For this discussion, I listened to a podcast from Freakonomics Radio. It is very interesting how the COVID-19 vaccine is shaping the future for future medical research. The science behind the vaccine is magnificent and fascinating. Less than a year the Moderna and Pfizer vaccinations have been created. Then months after, they were administered. This was a big accomplishments for mankind, healthcare and science.

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Will a Covid-19 Vaccine Change the Future of Medical Research? - Freakonomics Radio - Omny.fm

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We explore the science, scalability, and (of course) economics surrounding the global vaccine race. Guests include the chief medical officer of the first U.S. firm to go to Phase 3 trials with a vaccine candidate; a former F.D.A. commissioner who's been warning of a pandemic for years; and an economist who thinks Covid-19 may finally change how diseases are cured.

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Technology has paved the way in our industry, health care, businesses and much more. Especially with dealing our latest pandemic. Technology has helped with keep in touch with the latest news updates on the coronavirus. Two days ago we have found out there is a first case on the Navajo Nation. We will see if the new vaccination can fight this new COVID-19 variant.

Reference: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/coronavirus-daily-news-updates-april-2-what-to-know-today-about-covid-19-in-the-seattle-area-washington-state-and-the-world/

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With science today, we can stay up to date with the latest news about the coronavirus. Science has enhance the testing protocols, social distancing, and mask mandating. The science behind these restrictions are to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. This may be reducing the numbers; there are many pros and cons with these restrictions. However, with the reducing numbers, some states are releasing the mask mandate. This is very interesting and we will see the results.

Reference: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/coronavirus-daily-news-updates-april-2-what-to-know-today-about-covid-19-in-the-seattle-area-washington-state-and-the-world/

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Technology really has been a huge factor on the way we live our present lives. Without the latest technology, we would not be able to continue our education, businesses and communicate with others during this pandemic. Speaking of technology, the Covid-19 vaccination would not have been invent without technology today.

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I found an article on the Navajo Times News, it states that there is no zero cases of the coronavirus on the Navajo Nation. This is astonishing news due to the fact that over one hundred thousand Navajo people have been administered the vaccination. This goes to show that the science behind the vaccination have been proven to prevent the coronavirus.

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In the series Alone on Hulu.com, it shows they tools they use. They are only limited 10 items to bring. The most popular choice of the tool would be a knife and also an axe. These were the biggest life savers in their survival. Pertaining to technology, the axe can be used for multiple purposes. Used to butchers, chop woods, and also hunt prey. The knife can utilized to butcher, hunt prey and cut many objects to be used. It is very interesting for every contestants choice of tools.

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I finally finished the series of Alone on Hulu.com. It is a very interesting series. I enjoyed every episode. I find it interesting of their methods to stay mentally strong and physically strong. The usually method is visualization. Visualization is the key to most inventors, and high level achievers. This is how Alan became success to withstand all the harsh conditions of Vancouver Island.

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Today latest technology would be AI (Artificial Technology), Artificial Intelligence, or AI, has already received a lot of buzz in the past decade, but it continues to be one of the new technology trends because of its notable effects on how we live, work and play are only in the early stages. AI is already known for its superiority in image and speech recognition, navigation apps, smartphone personal assistants, ride-sharing apps and so much more.

Other than that AI will be used further to analyze interactions to determine underlying connections and insights, to help predict demand for services like hospitals enabling authorities to make better decisions about resource utilization, and to detect the changing patterns of customer behaviour by analyzing data in near real-time, driving revenues and enhancing personalized experiences.

From simplilearn.com.

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I got this off of CDC.com, COVID-19 mRNA vaccines give instructions for our cells to make a harmless piece of what is called the “spike protein.” The spike protein is found on the surface of the virus that causes COVID-19.

COVID-19 mRNA vaccines are given in the upper arm muscle. Once the instructions (mRNA) are inside the immune cells, the cells use them to make the protein piece. After the protein piece is made, the cell breaks down the instructions and gets rid of them.

Next, the cell displays the protein piece on its surface. Our immune systems recognize that the protein doesn’t belong there and begin building an immune response and making antibodies, like what happens in natural infection against COVID-19.

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Driving to work, I realize our own vehicles are a part of technology and science. We use our vehicles as our main source of transportation. When cold and rain days are at afoot, we use our heaters in the vehicles and our windshield wipers to clear the rain droplets. Science used in the vehicles would involve gasoline. The gasoline creates a combustion of power to ignite the engine and give it power to run. “A gasoline car typically uses a spark-ignited internal combustion engine, rather than the compression-ignited systems used in diesel vehicles. In a spark-ignited system, the fuel is injected into the combustion chamber and combined with air. The air/fuel mixture is ignited by a spark from the spark plug.” (U.S. Department of Energy, 2005)

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Technology always revolves around us. No matter if you work with agriculture, mining, welding, etc. Some sort of technology and science must be used to get the job done. I started my journal on February 24th, 2021. I work for UNHS, Inc. at Monument Valley Dental. My position there is a sterilization tech which involves machines and proper infection control. This requires the fundamentals of technology and science. To sterilize the instrument, I must first take off any debris and bacteria by washing them with soap and placing them into the ultrasonic. The ultrasonic is a machine that helps shake any debris off the instruments. Then I pack them into pouches that go into the autoclave. “Autoclaves are also known as steam sterilizers, and are typically used for healthcare or industrial applications. An autoclave is a machine that uses steam under pressure to kill harmful bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores on items that are placed inside a pressure vessel.” (Steris HealthCare, 2017)

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In the TV show, Alone, the participants are each able to take 10 different types of tools with them to survive on the Vancouver Islands. The axe and the fire starters seemed like they were the most used and most helpful. They managed to cut down trees to make their shelters, and gather firewood. The fire starter helped with their cooking and also preventing dangerous animals from terrorizing their camp.

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It is interesting how in Alone on Hulu.com, the participants are experience in the wilderness. Well some are experience, the inexperienced ones were the first to tap out. This dealt with science due to the fact that they have to adapt their survival instincts to their environment. In the TV show, they managed to fish, scavenger for food, and find fresh water to survive.

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The TV series, Alone, showed some interesting technology tools used. For instance, the tools used to make a fire. This tool is can a "fire starter" of course but it much like a chisel and a knife to create sparks. The sparks must contact a dry debris like some weeds or branches to create the fire. In the TV show, they also had an axe to cut down trees to accumulate firewood or create their shelter. So far, this has been an interesting TV show.

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It is very interesting how science works with nature. Like on the TV series, Alone, the 10 contestants on that show had to see who will be the last man standing on Vancouver Island. This was an easy task but they set out for the grand prize of $500,000. This show displayed some science behind nature. It should the requirements to make a fire, how to acquire food, and shelter.

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Many developments in technology have been in the process since the pandemic. Of course this is the COVID vaccine. There is also different types of thermometers, face masks, hand sanitizers, etc. Society will always influence technology in many ways. There has even been experiments on different masks being made. I have an idea for an invention on a mask. I thought of a mask that will tell your temperature by showing different colors. It will have blue for a good temperature, green for borderline, and red for a fever temperature. This would be much like the mood rings. I think this would be a great invention.

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Society will always influence science. In the latest news, the COVID vaccine has shown a significant number of the amount of decreasing numbers with the ICU beds being used. The number have dropped since the vaccinations for first responders, nurses, and other front line workers. Society influenced science by showing the decreasing about of COVID cases, which had more vaccinations being processed.

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Similar to my previous post, society influences technology and technology influences society. I work for Utah Navajo Health System, Inc. and I notice they have a new thermometer. This thermometer reads by heat known as a infrared thermometer. With the latest circumstances, infrared thermometer were inspired by society. Due to Covid-19, germs are spread by contact. Therefore, scientist and engineers developed the infrared thermometer. Most clinics and hospitals will not use oral, rectal or any other digital thermometers that will contact the human skin. This is to prevent the spread of the virus and maintain social distancing. In conclusion, society inspired the infrared thermometer.

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Latest news today effects our economy, society, and how we look at certain information coming from news stations. Most people will trust the news station and believe in the reports. Therefore, the research done by the news team will create the audience to believe in the reports. This influences the science to become believable by listening to a large news station on television or radio. For instance, people believe in the new report about GameStop investments. The news stations predicted that GameStop will be a stock to invest in right now. In this case, people invested in this stock and of course it did rise. This is the power of science. Science can influence people to believe and react.

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Technology does have many issues in its nature. Technology is not always precious, accurate or working properly as it should. Technology does have some malfunctions and errors. Lets take the Apollo 1 as an example. Due to the lack of technology in that point in time, the Apollo 1 mission did not go as planned. Technology revolves all around us and will also effect modern society. Present modern society is effected by technology substantially by smartphones, drones, television, streaming device, etc. Technology influences modern society as modern society influences technology.

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What are some issues with science, technology and our modern society? How does science, technology effect our modern society?

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What are some issues with science, technology and our modern society? How does science, technology effect our modern society?

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I believe the issue with science is that most or all hypothesis are never proven. For example, everyone does know there is an outer space. But most people/civilians have never been outer space before. As for science having an effect on modern society, this has a tremendous effect. Modern society is built well around science. Science creates some legal norms for the people. For instance, people will wear masks to prevent the coronavirus.