Arc 211 american diversity and design edwin biju

University at Buffalo- State University of New York
ARC 211-American Diversity and Design-Spring 2017
Online Discussion Question
Edwin Biju
Spring 2017
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At first I didn’t think much of Diversity and design class, it was just a class with a few homework’s due at the end of the week
but as the weeks went on the readings and discussions have shown new ideas and values from my classmates. The reading
assignments and videos have given me new perspectives on old ideas, and introduced me to new ideas. For instance, the advancements
that have been made to genetic engineering and modifications is staggering as development grows exponentially. What I really learned
from this class was the impact design has on a person’s life. When looking at the elderly or poor I never took the chance to consider
what impact design plays in helping or hurting their situation. The course’s most compelling aspect was the dissuasion questions as
some weeks had very interesting topics. Reading the response to other students was very interesting granted few people often
answered to me. Finally, I don’t think that my viewpoint has changed as I have always been a very open and understanding person to
new ideas.
The following pages document my responses to the online discussion questions in the Spring 2017 version of ARC 211 American Diversity and
Design at the University at Buffalo – State University of New York.

For this discussion, let’s move away from 246 B.C. China, and into the U.S. Describe an innovation or invention (can be current or
historical) that gave advantage to a group of people in the U.S. or to the population as a whole. What were the social impacts of this
innovation? Were any groups negatively impacted by this innovation? For example, the telegraph, developed and patented in the
United States in 1837 by Samuel Morse, permitted people and commerce to transmit messages across both continents and oceans
almost instantly, with widespread social and economic impacts. This heightened communication speed allowed business persons to
make decisions with up-to-date information, often resulting in big profits. Those without access had to rely on out-dated information,
which put them at a disadvantage.
I would say that power plants or use of natural resources to create energy has had the greatest impact on human society. Energy
sources and usage is constantly going through innovation as more power is demanded to light up civilization and allow us to function.
Without the first engines and power plants humanity would be stuck to the light of candles and stars. We are now an organism that can
function 24/7 without our genetic fear of the dark. Everything that exists must utilize some form of energy and finding the cleanest

and richest form of energy will always be a necessity so that civilization can keep up with the technological advances made daily.
Power through clean energy is the direction everyone should look towards.
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Now it’s your turn. Describe a design that was impacted by a diversity group. How and why did it change form and/or
circumstances? (Note that a design can be anything requiring planning and development prior to the production of an action, system,
visual, material object, or environment. Also, keep in mind that, for our purposes, a diversity group is a group of individuals who are
underrepresented in society in some way—children, older adults, the economically disadvantaged, those with cognitive disabilities,
etc.)
The design of the mental health care system is an issue not often brought up. The system itself is failing as many of the Asylums or
mental health hospitals have been shutting down due to a lack of funding. People who need help can’t get the care they need, instead
they are sent to prison and then forced back on the streets to continue suffering. The design is a lack of worry for people who were
born with mental disability and may hurt themselves or people around them. The Government has not created or focused on its own
people but instead worry about other nations. People with mental disabilities have very few resources for help and unless they have

money they won’t find much useful help. The design choice is negligence, they are ignored and turned away, the system seeks to save
as much money as it can to spend elsewhere.
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Where would you place the images shown in Photos That Changed the World into Croteau and Hoynes' diagram entitled “Model of
Media and the Social World”? Identify a mass media photograph taken in your own lifetime that has served as an icon of an event.
(Feel free to add an attachment.) What roles does this photo play in the communication of the event?
I would classify photos as a form of media messages as they are utilized to convey emotion and scenes of significance that words
cannot. Words and quotes can only convey so much emotion. Photos taken of children covered in ash, and a building destroyed and
bodies lining the floor will have a stronger impact on the viewer rather than an article without lacking the images. A photo that was on
an iconic event was the scene of the BP oil spill where animals were covered in oil. The scene shows the destructive capability of
humans without destructive ordinance. Animals are shown covered in oil chocking in the sludge and attempting to free themselves.
Birds are desperately flapping their wings to break free from the oil sludge. The image shows that when humans have an accident it
can utterly damage the world. The scene while full of despair for the helpless animals also shows compassion from the countless

volunteers who came to help at the beach and save these animals from their death. A photo can show despair and hope all in the same
panel and this is a very powerful ability. To convey such contrasting images and to show the best of a dark situation is a quality of
photo's.
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Typically, we do not think of hats as elements of mass media or social media. However, the two hats (red and pink) discussed in the
articles certainly have taken on that role. Why are the two hats (red and pink) mentioned in the articles vehicles of communication
design? What meanings do each of the two hats carry? In terms of communication design, how are they similar? And how are they
different from one another?
Both hats have grown to symbolize very different ideologies. Trumps hat helped him establish a person of the common man. The
common American worker has stood up in this recent election and Trump has sided with them as they have a very loud voice and
represent a huge portion of the American voting public. The hat shows his allegiance and his dedication to the common worker who
has been ignored by the government for so long. The pink hats and other such accessories seemingly oppose Trump and his "racist and
oppressive ideals". The pink attire is meant to symbolize women and their rights and protesting a misogynistic society and

government. But ultimately these pieces of clothing are symbols to each side, it represents their side of the fight for equality and
representation in this world.
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Your readings and viewings this week present different ways of thinking about architecture. Mies Van der Rohe describes architecture
as “The will of the epoch translated into space.” Andrew Ballantyne describes architecture as the background for life. Jeanne Gang
describes it as the act of building relationships. All agree that architecture can change based on context and culture. Choose two works
of architecture from any of your materials this week—one with sensibilities about the past and one with sensibilities about the present
and/or future. How do each of these buildings either reflect or challenge their cultural contexts? (Use the SEE-IT method to respond to
this question.)
The first building I choose that I believe changed America was the Frank Lloyd wright Robie house as it and many of Wrights designs
were very different for the times. Having been to the Darwin Martin House which was designed by Wright and found in buffalo, his
design matched none of the other houses in the area. The Robie house follows the same aesthetics of modern house design instead of a
traditional house. The martin house and Robie house have a lot of similarities when it comes to the exterior and this can be seen with
many of his works. Frank Lloyd Wright set out to set away from the traditional house design but was unable to find anyone able to

fund the house's he wanted to design. So when his ideas came to reality the world saw a new form or architecture that could step away
from the traditional tall box house style. Wrights designs are one of many inspirations for many modern houses found now as they
follow the very symmetric and cube like shape of Wright. The second building i would like to talk about is Trinity church as it is a
step back in time to a more cultural and religious time. Aspects of the building like the Gothic arch ways or the stained glass
scream out for a time long ago when religion was the center of society and as such churches were very extravagant buildings that were
the main attraction of many the city. Trinity church took people back a European church with its tall and overbearing structure and
took awe for its beautiful and intricate stained glass. This is a very large step back from what Wright was doing for his designs which
aimed to be new and different while still maintain a homely feeling for the family
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Andrew Ballantyne and Peter Zumthor present ideas about architecture that seem to value the sensorial and material elements of
life. How are Ballantyne’s and Zumthor’s viewpoints on architecture alike? More importantly, how do they differ? (Use the SEE-IT
method to respond to this question.)
Architects often share ideals when it comes to designs, whether it is the aesthetic of the outside or the functionality of the inside.
Ballantyne and Zumthor both very prominent architects shared similarities of what the building should mean something to the people
living inside and it should be a representation of the culture of the time. The building should be inhabitable with comfort for the
inhabitants as the most important design choice. Where these men differed in architecture was the style of design that each used in
their buildings. Ballantyne focused on more ancient and traditionally classic buildings which opposed Zumthors more modern
building designs.

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John Levy’s article, “An Overview: The Need for Planning,” discussed ways in which planning can determine the characteristics of a
place. For example, some smaller towns restrict the heights of buildings to maintain a certain scale. How did planning define the
character of the place in which you grew up?
Having grown up in a few places that were very different from each other planning has a deep and profound impact on where I grew
up. I was born and lived in India for the first six years of my life and I can remember how odd the world was for me. In the village, I
grew up in there were a few houses that were quite large then immediately next to them was a small city with many shops, and even a
group of taxi drivers waiting to take people around. All of that was about 2 minutes from my house and this was a common theme in
most villages where I grew up. When I moved to America i was confused as to how the area worked. I ivied in Queens for a year and
city life has not left much of an impact on my life, granted I was a young child at the time so it would be difficult to remember. When
i try to recall the memories of the Queen’s area the only things that come up are two parks i used to visit. The other buildings did not
stand out for me. The buildings did not standout to me even though they were like giants to a child, so even for my age it didn’t leave
much of a mark on me.I believe that it was due to the random placements and lack of aesthetic appeal that I forgot the area. Next i

moved to Mineola a place on long island and i could remember the community, it had a church it had business, and shops and it had
homes. It was more familiar or as familiar as it would get to what i was used to. I fondly remember driving past homes on my way to
school or passing by small buildings with interesting designs and this diversity in architecture is what i attribute to remembering that
area more. Finally, i moved to my permanent home for a while and that was New Hyde Park. It was a rural area very homely, the
planning behind it was simple, put a bunch of homes down and build stores and buildings away from it but still within walking
distance. While my Mineola had shops business and homes next to each other the New Hyde Park home had sections where
everything belonged. The area felt right everything about it felt right. It was a good place to get a home and it is what I will look for
when i desire an area for a home. Things fit together like a puzzle and so the area was very inviting and homely. The area felt safe and
warm. India was my first home but in my visits back it does not hold the same significance. I have not returned to my apartment in
queens, but i do drop by my apartment in Mineola as it has fond memories for me. Nothing however will compare to how i feel about
my final home.
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Displaying his plan at the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, Frederick Law Olmsted stated that "Buffalo is the best planned
city, as to its streets, public places, and grounds, in the United States, if not in the world." What was the basis for this claim? Would
Olmsted still make that claim today? Why or why not?
Pruitt Igoe was an ambitious public housing project aimed to remove slums. Because the project was so ambitious it collapsed
as it was impossible to maintain the buildings. The first strategy to properly build up Pruitt is to limit the congestion and
crowdedness. Part of the problem of slums was that people lived on top of each other and had no space to themselves. This will
lead to a dirtier environment which must be avoided. As the buildings lose their shimmer so do the people and as the
buildings wear down so will the people. Keeping up the aesthetic view of the buildings is very important and it will be easier to
maintain that beauty by not piling everyone on top of each other. As well there must be a coexistence of races in the community.
Part of the problem of the original Pruitt Igoe was that it became more of a ghetto for blacks then a housing community for
people. Segregation and racism caused whites to leave the area and in turn the area to become poorer. This idea of coexistence
is very possible from this era so it will be possible. Something that Larson would agree with is the idea of
incorporating technology into the community, as well as incorporating nature. I would highly agree with incorporating nature

into the community as it is an easy was for the workers of the community to lessen stress and relax to a beautiful environment.
So while Larson would incorporate tech and nature, Talen would incorporate diversity, and i would incorporate smarter and
more economically efficient spending. While the dream may be to provide housing for everyone, that is just too expensive of a
dream to manage with the current economic standing. Without money, nothing will happen and all the planning will go to
waste. Mistakes cannot be repeated and as such funding must be available.
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Displaying his plan at the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, Frederick Law Olmsted stated that "Buffalo is the best planned
city, as to its streets, public places, and grounds, in the United States, if not in the world." What was the basis for this claim? Would
Olmsted still make that claim today? Why or why not?
During the early 1900s Buffalo was a booming city fueled by industry and was a very promising city of The Future. It has elegant
buildings and street designs that are unique to buffalo. Frederick Law Olmested said that "Buffalo is the best planned city..." because
of the unique design of the city that incorporated nature into its city life. Buffalo was a wealthy city with lots of space to build upon
and so when Olmested was invited to create the cities park he had lots of resources at his disposal. Likewise, the work of Joseph
Ellicot resonated with Olmested as this was a major influence in how the roads were designed to flow with the parks. This allowed
nature to flow with human ingenuity and gave the city a natural beauty. I do not believe that Olmested would make the same claim
today as buffalo has lost some of its shine over the years. Likewise, it would be impossible for him to obtain the funding for a project
so extravagant in this day and age as parks are not a large concern for governments.

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Identify something that should be memorialized either on UB's campus or in your hometown. Imagine that you are the person who
will oversee this project, and that you are using Walter Hood's 'triad of investigations' as your approach to the project. What would
your landscape intervention commemorate/memorialize? How will you use Hood's 'triad of investigations' to design a new landscape
intervention? What do you imagine that the design will be? (Either written or visual descriptions are acceptable).
Something that i believe should be memorialized is the village sign for my home town. It is a personal sign that i am home and
that i know the area that I’m entering. I see the sign every time drive into my village from any outing. The sign for me and many
of the people in my neighborhood represent their area there home. The project would have to exemplify the feeling of home, or
comfort for the people living in the village. Every village has this sign and it represents their area, it shows where their
community beings, where their home and their safe environment beings so the sign should be preserved.

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How do you interpret the graphic? What is its meaning? Now imagine that someone from a racial and cultural background different
than your own is looking at the same graphic. Briefly describe this person. How might s/he interpret its meaning? How might this
differ from your interpretation? What are the possible reasons for these differences? (Consider the three assessment principles
mentioned in the article to help you: a technology of vision, an instrument of empathy, and a symbol of control.) (NOTE: Limit your
response to less than 250 words.)
The image i have Chosen is one that not a lot of people consider in American history. During World War 2 no one talked about
the racism that Japanese Americans faced in America. The Land of the free did not share the same freedom to their citizens
when they were Japanese. The people in the image are well dressed and look like ordinary citizens who are well off for the time,
but because they were Japanese are left homeless and hated. The person that I think would look at this image is a Japanese
citizen who has a deep connection to America. Someone who had an ancestor during the time. I believe that the person would
agree with my view that the rights of Japanese citizens were completely infringed but that this event never received as much
publicity as any other tragedy at the time. America’s past and present are filled with racism and segregation which just has a

new spin on it so that no citizen will notice. Its frankly upsetting to come to the realization that the land of the free isnt as free
as we were led to believe.
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First, let’s start with your own home. Describe a place in your home (indoors and/or outdoors) that you think of as representative of
your own ethnic background and discuss why you consider this place to be ‘ethnic’. –OR-- Describe an object in your home that you
think of as representative of your ethnic background and discuss why this object is considered to be ‘ethnic’. (If possible, add photo/s.)
Is this object or place something that you will keep or continue when you establish your own home? Why or why not?
Now let’s move into your community. In “Landscape Stories,” the authors show how landscape architects develop a historical
narrative that sifts through and interpets the culture and material of underrepresented groups. Think about the community where you
grew up. Describe and discuss any evidence of cultural influences on the physical environment in your community. If possible,
describe evidence of the cultural influence of an underrepresented group. (If possible, add photo/s.) Is this cultural influence being
acknowledged or preserved from future generations? Why or why not?
My house does not really show off my ethnic background, unless you consider the food found in the kitchen nothing really
shows off that I am Indian. The food is really the only ethnic object as it is ethnic food. The only other object that i can think of
which would be ethnic but would be a stretch is this picture of Jesus that almost every Indian Christian house has. This however

is a stretch as any Christian house could have this no matter the cultural background. Being Christian when I have my own
house I would probably get a picture very like the one found in my parents’ house. My neighborhood is predominantly white
with mostly the elderly, while finding other ethnic groups is possible they are far and few and very few African Americans live in
my community. While there are African American students in my school they are from other communities and came to high
school by a bus. There is nothing stopping African Americans from moving into the community considering other groups are
present but for some reason not many move in. In my 7 years living there and walking around almost all of my community i
haven't seen anyone of the African American community in my neighborhood and I can’t really explain the reason.
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Recent controversies about sports branding focus on ethnicity. The Washington Redskins team is just one example of the larger
controversy, but it receives the most public attention due to the name itself being defined as derogatory or insulting in modern
dictionaries, and the prominence of the team representing the nation’s capital. Should sports team branding designers use ethnic
references (Fighting Irish, Boston Celtics, Atlanta Braves, etc.)? Why? Why not? What are some of the complexities of this issue?
As the times change so does society, and what we believe is socially acceptable to say changes through the generations. Terms used to
describe people from the 50's are not tolerated in this century. The situation with the sports teams requires a second look so that we do
not offend other cultures and people. I do not believe sports team branding designers should use ethnic references just so everyone can
avoid the back lash that the team will inevitably face. While in the past no one paid any mind to the meaning behind names like the
Washington Redskins, we live in a world where a lot fewer people will stand for branding like this. The current world is one that is
trying to include everyone, new groups are constantly arising after decades of silence and so the backlash now is quite violent. No one
wants to be offended, this is something everyone can agree on I believe so for now the best option is to rebrand. This isn’t fair to the

loyal fans of the team but at the same time racism shouldn’t be glorified through a team’s name. I do find it interesting that all of this
has only recently emerged with such ferocity, it seems to be the age of change which can be a good or bad thing.
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In their chapter “Communicating Gender,” Maya Ganesh and Gabi Sobliye discuss two primary visual advocacy approaches: 1) get
the idea, and 2) stories in data. Find a new example of either of the two visual advocacy approaches to gender issues, and post it in this
thread. Cite the source.
First, identify the approach. Then explain how the designer uses the approach to communicate a gender issue. Is the approach effective
in this example? Why or why not? How could this graphic be improved?
The designer of the info graphic is straight forward with their message without a lot of filler information. The designer presents
the fact that women are making leaps into primarily male occupations. Government position have always been a difficult for
women to enter to and this statistics shows that the world is changing. While the change is clearly not enough it is something, as
doubling the number of women in parliament is a clear a sign of a progressive government. The designer is calling for more

women to take seats in government and asking the U.N to step up for equality. 20 years haven't seen a drastic change but any
type of change will take time.
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Should people be required to use the bathroom that corresponds with the biological gender written on their birth certificate? State why
AND state why not. In other words, to receive full credit for this question, you need to present an argument for both sides of the issue.
As a designer, how would you solve this gender dilemma?
Knowing someone who is transgender I believe that a person should be allowed to use which ever bathroom they identify with.
Not being transgender I can’t understand what it would feel like for someone who identifies as a woman and looks like a woman
but was a man has to use the men’s bathroom. It must be humiliating and uncomfortable for that person. To someone who
hasn't gone through such a change, it would be easy for them to exclaim that a person should go to the bathroom genetics
defined for them. If someone has a lack of understanding about such a situation, making such claims isn’t going to help anyone.
On the other side if such a law was passed what stops a pedophile or a rapist from entering a woman’s bathroom pretending to

be a woman. As well why should something like what bathroom a person use have a law. Genetics is the law of nature so why
not follow what nature defined for a person. Having a lack of understanding and ignorance is what leads to most of the racism,
segregation and hate. We each live in our worlds where everything is adjusted to us but we must coexist with one another. On
the other hand, enforcing such ideas of equality are very tough as anything of this nature will be. There isn’t much as far as
design goes to protect people in the bathrooms. Faith in people is the only design choice that can be utilized in the situation.
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Imagine this scenario. You are a designer who works at the well-known firm, iPD (Integrated Planning and Design). You work on a
team with planners, urban designers, policy designers, architects, and social designers. You have been tasked to develop/design a way
for Tammy Crabtree and her family (and others with situations similar to Tammy’s) to move themselves out of poverty. What will
your team to do to help Tammy and her family achieve their goals? What approach will your team take to address this difficult
problem?
First challenge to overcome for someone in poverty is to obtain a roof over their head. The bare minimum with a price model
that isn't looking to exploit the people living there. Second is reducing expenses such as food, water, and electricity, the

essential living conditions must be met so people like Tammy can have that road block removed. Next is education as having
competent experienced work force can have a positive impact on society. The education system must be available to everyone
who wants a chance but must be gradually more challenging. Funding for this will have to come out of taxes and while the poor
in this situation are not immune to taxes they will have a fair amount to pay. The most important part to this is the people living
here having a sense of community and understanding one another's struggles. With education, food, a place to live and other
necessities people can slow make their way back to a comfortable living style, and the most important part of all of this is having
it all be affordable so that the family or individual doesn't have to worry monthly if they have humane living arrangements. The
sense of community and common understanding of each other’s pain is a huge key as they must be willing to help one another
out and hopefully when they recover come to help another family. Understanding of each other’s pain is the key.
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The development of Regent Park is phased, and there are several more phases to the project. What actions could be taken to ensure
more social integration for the older people living in the ‘new and improved’ Regent Park?
Homes for the elderly will always have a negative stigma towards them, and this is because at the end of the day everyone living in
such homes understand that they are probably not going to leave there alive. Their families don't have the time to take care of them
and so pushing them to a home is the easiest thing to do but you don't often hear about families coming back to take their elderly from
the home. Priority must be to improve the living conditions and make their stay as comfortable and lively as possible. They must have
a range of activities and not just be huddled in front of a tv. The resort must come off as a community, where everyone has each
other. They need to be offered programs like visits around the town and landmarks, the elderly doesn’t need to be cooped up for the

last years of their life. Visits around the town and special events at the home like a basketball game from the local team or any sports
event would be nice. As well giving them a way to skype or video call their families would mean a great deal, as its something simple
that can mean a lot to these elderly folks.
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For this question, we will focus on Juan Enriquez’ Life Two civilization, which alters fundamental aspects of the body.We are living
longer than ever before in human history. Enriquez argues that, because of advances in bio-medical technology, the possibility of
living to 120 years of age and beyond is quite possible for many of us in this D+D class. Assuming that his assertion is accurate, how
do you think extended life spans will change our societies and built environments? What new issues might designers face because of
extended life spans?
A large issue that will always be present for any civilization that is rapidly growing is resource availability. While there are
innovations being made to increase the amount of food and water available this will not be able to meet the demands. As well
there is only so much space on the planet and unless humanity can master vertical farms and homes the space available will

only decrease. If the rate of birth continues to out range rate of death then nations need to figure out a better sources of food
energy. For instance we need to utilize solar power much better then what is available. The current environment has no way to
meet the demands for the rate of birth and death and eventually there will be a very large resource problem. The biggest issues a
designer will face is the availability of space and resources. If human lifespan only gets longer and ratio of birth and death
grow farther apart designers will need to look at designs in a vertical aspect.
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For the Module 12 Thread 1, please select one of the seven universal design principles, and post photographs that show both a positive
and a negative example of the principle. Then address the following question: How do your examples empower or disempower
various people? Describe the specific features of the positive example and the specific features of the negative example. Discuss ways
that the positive example could be even further improved.
I first chose flexibility in use as the multi tool is the epitome of flexibility with what it can do. It is designed to be a very
versatile piece of equipment designed for many different situations. For many handy and outdoors people multi tools are
something they always keep on hand as it can make any dangerous situation easier. It can be used in any hand and is a very

precise and accurate tool. A negative of it would be that because everything is attached to each other it isnt very structurally
stable and the individual tools will be much better then found on a multi tool.
The second principle i chose is Simple and intuitive use as the burger terminals found in some McDonald's provides a simple
way to cut the lines and helps people make the food they want without having to stand in a line wasting other people’s time. As
well the system is very intuitive and simple to create the burger a person wants as I've used it before and really enjoyed the
options it gave me. The only issue is that people who already have a tough time with tech won’t find this any easier as well there
should be more options added to the system to make the food more personalized.
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What lessons do you think we should learn from history when thinking about emerging enhancement technologies and reproductive
technologies? What are some of the possible consequences (both positive and negative) of being able to design our bodies and the
bodies of our children? What ethical quandaries do these technologies pose?
I watched an interesting episode of Bill Nye Saves the World on Netflix about the same topic of designer babies and the ethical
issues they present. The topic is interesting as it presents a way to remove the chance of a child suffering any disabilities or
genetic deficits and allow a child to live a healthy long life yet many people find issue with this. One negative i could see is this
being a tool for the wealthy who already have a lot of resources available to them. Genetic screenings themselves are very

expensive so this isn't something the average person can take part in. As well history shows that when society rushes into
anything it will only lead down a slippery slope. Diversity has alway been challenged by society in the past, as everyone wants to
be similar to everyone else and that cant be an issue faced in the 21st century. As far as science is concerned this type of
procedure is safe and healthy but people have the right to be cautious, and many people being religious will argue that scientists
are looking for more ways to play God and they have a point. On the positive side this can help remove genetic defects that no
one had control over. This gives a person a chance at a normal healthy life where they aren't stricken by some disease they had
no way of preventing, something they were born with and just cannot fight to win. My personal opinion is that people should
not design the physical characteristics of their child, they can but they shouldn't. They however should have the ability to help
remove any genetic deficits present.
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Should Wiseman have been allowed to film the residents of Bridgewater Massachusetts Correctional Facility? Why or why not?
How might this film be of value to designers (communication designers, product, designers, architects, interior designers,
planners, landscape designers, systems designers, and/or social designers)? In other words, what might they gain from this film
that they could use in their work?
I believe Wiseman should have been allowed to film the residents of the Correctional Facility, but as the Judge made his verdict
through the eyes of the law. These patients are not being treated like humans, and many atrocities like this are hidden from the
public so that someone else's interests can be protected. Journalists should have the right to uncover dark truths like this, and
since Wisemen had evidence to prove the mistreatment of these people his actions are justified. This also means that if he went
in and found nothing out of the ordinary and had legal permission from the facility like he did then there would have been no

issue. What a designer needs to understand from this is the idea that people need to be treated like people, whether they have a
mental disability or not. Designing comfortable safe and humane living conditions are very important and as these people cant
really function on their own, secrecy behind these walls about what happens to these patients isn't acceptable. They can easily
be abused and no one would be wiser to it.
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