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Professor Robert (Bob) Deemer

Technology’s InfluenceFrom Mars to 7500Feet Underground

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• As we explore the impact of technology on all of our lives, lets think about the enormous impacts technology has in changing how we see and understand the world us and changing role in this world.

As we interact this week lets focus on 4 areas for our discussions, the are:

1. Productivity2. Human Exploration of Space3. Cost4. Advancement in Human Understanding

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• Following are a number of images linked to technology’s impact on all of our lives -- from human capability and understanding to increase productivity creating completive advantages.

Each image is briefly explained – but study the images, then pick one or two and talk about them from one or more of the focused areas previously noted:

1. Productivity2. Human Exploration of Space3. Cost4. Advancement in Human Understanding

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Mars Rover Vehicle “Opportunity”Image from Mars

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Mars Science Laboratory (MSL)Mars Vehicle “Curiosity” Now on its Way to Mars

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7500 Feet UndergroundBringing New Technologies to Mining

7500 Feet Underground

Miner Working in 20 Miles of Catacombs

7500 Feet Underground

Computer Driven Convey Equipment

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7500 Feet Underground

Heavy Duty Repair Center

7500 Feet Underground

Ore Crushing Equipment

7500 Feet Underground

Professor Deemer

at the Bottom of the Mine

7500 Feet UndergroundBringing New Technologies to Mining

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