DESMA9 PATTY T.

After watching lectures and reading the materials this week, I came to a realization that Nanotechnology is very complex and is important to our world. With its contribution to the field of technology and science, it has been a huge impact to that extent. It all began with Richard Feynman, he quoted “The principles of physics as far as I can see, do not speak against the possibility of maneuvering things atom by atom”(Feynman). He also claimed that how could one possibly move an atom, or let alone even touch one, in Dr. Gimzewski’s lecture. (Gimzewski)   Richard Feynman As crucial as nanotechnology impacts science technology, it is an uprising in nano-robotics. Introducing the nanobots, or a reduced size robot. This became a massive advancement in both science and medicine technology. NOVA lecture explained that a tiny device like micro-robots, are capable for saving lives in the future.(NOVA) Technology will mainly depend on tiny gadgets that will possibly probe human bod...

For this week's topic, Neuroscience and art are depending on each other. Without the mind, imagination or brain, we are not able to create and classify the subject of art. As bizarre as it sounds, the brain is what construct art in our mind, while art fascinated the brain. In the field of neuroscience, the brain is being separated into parts and we can see that it allow humans to do incredible things that we are meant to. Brain in sections Carl Jung is a terrific example for investigating the brain. Religion is important because it produces a place of safety for a person to process their characteristics. I agree with Jung for the most part, but somehow it seems like an important point. As he unhurriedly processes from religion, he seemed off to another materials. Moreover, Jung examines psychology of "modern man" vs. "medieval man". Meanwhile, he degrades the actions of the modern man although he feels guilty of being one. It is unusual to explain this sor...

ME awkwardly taking selfie with the Museum's sign  On May 12th, I decided to go to the Museum of Jurassic Technology in Los Angeles for my second event. I wanted to go to this one in particular because I have heard this place from TA Kit. My experience was insightful and totally different than my first one. However, I could not collect any photographies because visitors were asked to turnoff their phone while visiting. The experience was much more interesting, but at the same time tempting. The museum was set up was very dark, which made it really hard to see. The walk way was very narrow in a square maze-like feature. Some of the stuff that was shown seems very gothic, yet it was put in the dark with only a flash of light shining. A sneak peak of what it looks like at the entrance I have listed two things that amazed me most during my visit, and that they are somewhat applicable regarding to out class materials: 1. The Micromosiacs of Henry Dalton This piece of art ...

I would say that this week's topic is a very thought provoking concept among any other that we have covered so far. It is somehow controversial with the impression that biology and art emerge with each other to create an ethical beliefs disturbance, as well as advancing itself in both fields With the fusion of art and biology, animals are going through their gene altercations. A very surprising fact, I did not come to a realization of how and when does rats became a testing subject for human in the medical studies. It is what we called Transgenic rats or "Test" rats (the rats that are being inserted with foreign DNA into their genome). The altercation of natural species brings up the serious ethical question, and the sophistication generates the controversy in today's society. Also, it does not allow for natural selection because artists and scientists urge to be knowledgable about this subject that potentially lead to a world dilemma. Furthermore, Professor Ve...

It's week 4 and here we are learning about Medicine, Technology and Art. Professor Vesna mentioned how the technology merge into the relationship between the two categories of medicine and art. It is very fascinating for me to find out that MRIs is a form of art, because I never imagined something so technical could potentially be seen as an art work.  A picture of a MRI scan representing different characters In my research, I wrote one of Casini's work, "Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)  as Mirror and Portrait: MRI  Configurations between Science and the Arts ". It is the explanation of how MRI can be viewed as a work of art, and more specifically a portrait. The author describe how MRIs are providing us the access to the inside of the brain, "the holiest sanctum of human body". This is very compelling to me, and I come to a realization that people can see the parts of the brain and relate it to the person's character by the usage of MRIs. It can ...

For my first event of DESMA9 class, I attended Dr. Daniel Navon's "The Gene Didn't Get the Memo" presentation. Dr. Navon expands his research about the social studies of science and medicine, relating them to comparative-historical sociology and social theory. He wrote a book that will be published next year called "Mobalizing Mutations", which are the new kinds of people in genetics and patient advocacy, said the introduction for his presentation. Dr. Daniel Navon preparing for his presentation Dr. Navon first introduced his concepts using back-up statements and his beliefs through powerpoint slides. He mainly talked about mutations as the main topic, and extend his research into claiming that genetic mutations are difficult to interpret, and what's the solution for this unclearness as our generation is moving forward into an era of genomic, as known as precision medicine. Dr. Daniel Navon explaining through his PPT slides The unique par...