Advances in Computer Science
Moores Law
In 1965, Intel Co-Founder Gordon Moore looked at trends in computing power and noticed a trend that has continued until this day. This trend has become known as Moores Law and it stated that Computing Power will double every 18 months. The following diagram shows that this trend has not slowed down and it shows now signs of stopping.
Moores Law
In 1965, Intel Co-Founder Gordon Moore looked at trends in computing power and noticed a trend that has continued until this day. This trend has become known as Moores Law and it stated that Computing Power will double every 18 months. The following diagram shows that this trend has not slowed down and it shows now signs of stopping.
Kurzweil’s Law of Accelerating Returns
So what does Moore’s Law mean for the future. Ray Kurzweil talks about the power of future computing:
An analysis of the history of technology shows that technological change is exponential... So we won’t experience 100 years of progress in the 21st century — it will be more like 20,000 years of progress (at today’s rate). The “returns,” such as chip speed and cost-effectiveness, also increase exponentially. There’s even exponential growth in the rate of exponential growth. Within a few decades, machine intelligence will surpass human intelligence, leading to The Singularity — technological change so rapid and profound it represents a rupture in the fabric of human history. The implications include the merger of biological and nonbiological intelligence, immortal software-based humans, and ultra-high levels of intelligence that expand outward in the universe at the speed of light. http://www.kurzweilai.net/the-law-of-accelerating-returns
So what does Moore’s Law mean for the future. Ray Kurzweil talks about the power of future computing:
An analysis of the history of technology shows that technological change is exponential... So we won’t experience 100 years of progress in the 21st century — it will be more like 20,000 years of progress (at today’s rate). The “returns,” such as chip speed and cost-effectiveness, also increase exponentially. There’s even exponential growth in the rate of exponential growth. Within a few decades, machine intelligence will surpass human intelligence, leading to The Singularity — technological change so rapid and profound it represents a rupture in the fabric of human history. The implications include the merger of biological and nonbiological intelligence, immortal software-based humans, and ultra-high levels of intelligence that expand outward in the universe at the speed of light. http://www.kurzweilai.net/the-law-of-accelerating-returns
Advancements in CS - The Assignment
Clearly, the world is changing and Computer Science is at the forefront. Your goal is to learn about and synthesize some of the research and advancements in computer science. You may focus on a topic of the choice but you are to seek out research that amazes you.
Step 1: Read three full articles from any online technology news source. Any you choose must be written in the last year.
Step 2: Create a ‘Presentation’ called Advancements in _________ that includes the following:
a) An introduction to your topic.
b) For EACH of the three articles, you must (likely 1 or 2 slides for each of the 3 articles)
c) Write a mini-essay discussing the future of your topic as YOU see it in 200-300 words. (I will do a word count.) Your essay should include:
d) Create a slide with links to at least 2 videos that profile interesting advancements in your area. These videos should be appropriate for (and interesting to) high school students.
Clearly, the world is changing and Computer Science is at the forefront. Your goal is to learn about and synthesize some of the research and advancements in computer science. You may focus on a topic of the choice but you are to seek out research that amazes you.
Step 1: Read three full articles from any online technology news source. Any you choose must be written in the last year.
Step 2: Create a ‘Presentation’ called Advancements in _________ that includes the following:
a) An introduction to your topic.
- Include at least one visual
- explain why this particular topic is of interest to you. (Likely 1 slide in your presentation)
b) For EACH of the three articles, you must (likely 1 or 2 slides for each of the 3 articles)
- Explain who did the research (person, company, institution, etc. - include as much as you can find
- When and where the research is taking place
- Summarize the research in your 100ish of your own words. YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO COPY AND PASTE FOR THIS PART OF THE PROJECT. Include in your summary:
- A simple, ‘lay-man’s terms’ description of the research
- An explanation of who the research most directly effects
- Explain why the researchers and/or you think this is a breakthrough or important advancement.
- An applicable visual
c) Write a mini-essay discussing the future of your topic as YOU see it in 200-300 words. (I will do a word count.) Your essay should include:
- Where do you think research is going?
- If you were to engage in research in this area, where would YOU go? Explain fully.
- Are there any ethical concerns
- Include at least one reference to what you learned in your research. (likely 1 slide)
d) Create a slide with links to at least 2 videos that profile interesting advancements in your area. These videos should be appropriate for (and interesting to) high school students.