4. Robots of War (TED video 16.09)
Vocabulary: drones (unmanned bombers or surveilance planes)
unmanned ground systems
Moore's Law: short explanation is that technological abilities expand expotentially
non-state actor: political groups seeking autonomy (frequently terrorist groups)
PTSD: post-traumatic stress syndrome
Discussion/journaling questions:
a. How would removing humans from risk in a war affect a society's willingness to start a war? Or do you think societies be less likely to being a war?
b. In the speech, Mr. Singer states that other societies may feel Western nations are being "cowardly" or "cold hearted" by using robots in war. Why do you think Western nations are developing robot warriors?
c. What do you feel about using robots in war? Why do you feel this way?
3. LAPD website
A lot of great stuff. Preview to pick and choose.
Join LAPD website
This has webisodes and info. Very good. You may want to download the videos ahead of time, in order to show them full screen; otherwise, the films play in a box.
2. LA Sherrif Dept. Volunteer Opportunities
LA County Sherrif Website
1. Join LAFD website
LAFD website
There is so much good stuff on these two websites, you should preview to pick and choose!
