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Lesbian Use of Artificial Insemination Technology, 2002.
This paper looks at the history of artificial insemination as well as current policy issues as they pertain to the lesbian community.
1,500 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 49.95
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This paper consists of a brief history and explanation of various methods of artificial insemination. It discusses the current policies of government and health institutions on this form of reproduction and how these specifically effect the lesbian community's wish to conceive.
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"Everyday in America, countless couples become pregnant without planning to. The results of these unplanned pregnancies range from abortion, to families maintained by teenagers, to abusive situations for the children brought into the world as a result of these unplanned pregnancies. The irony of this is that while many people are starting families that they don't even want, there are thousands of lesbians that would give anything to have a child of their own. For many, their only option is to artificially inseminate. In this paper I will discuss the process of artificial insemination and the policies surrounding it in regard to lesbians. In addition I will discuss what the future could hold in terms of reproductive technology."
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Same-Sex Marriage and Artificial Insemination, 2008.
This paper argues against same-sex marriage and the related issue of artificial insemination.
2,075 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 65.95
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In this article the writer looks at same-sex marriage and at the artificial insemination of lesbians with an eye towards asserting that both are offensive on religious, moral, and sociological grounds. The paper first points out that the Holy Scriptures provide a number of compelling justifications for the elevation of heterosexual marriage. Proceeding further, the writer argues that there are moral reasons why artificial insemination (and gay marriages involving children) are unacceptable. Finally, the writer maintains that there is sufficient evidence decrying the effects of households headed by homosexual couples upon children for our society to re-examine its glib acceptance of the idea that homosexual couples (perhaps couples inseminated by artificial means) should automatically be given carte blanche to be parents.
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"The reasons why homosexual union appears to be frowned upon by the Church ties into the notion of complementarity; that is to say, pairs of men and pairs of women cannot conceive children via natural means. In short, the procreative process, at least if it involves natural means, is only possible if one man and one woman are involved. As May understands the matter, natural fertility is a blessing of God and demands the active participation of both genders. More than that, the ability to have progeny invests in human couples the creative power that would otherwise be limited to God alone; thus, the natural process of mating is an act that should not be trifled with inasmuch as man and woman - in their natural states as God designed them - have been rendered in God's image, or at least man has been rendered in God's image and have been given the responsibility of carrying out a procreative act sanctioned by the Almighty. Clearly, man and woman have been designed the way they have for a reason, and it would be unwise to alter this complementary state by allowing lesbians to become pregnant via artificial insemination."
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Artificial Donor Insemination, 2002.
An examination of the issues concerning donor insemination and the rights of donor insemination-born people.
1,856 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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This paper aims to provide background information about a particular assisted reproductive technology, which is donor insemination. It discusses the uses, techniques, screening tools and confidentiality practices. It also analyzes the long-term effects of donor insemination, particularly the psychological, physiological, emotional and social effects on people born out of donor insemination procedures. Its stance is that couples/parents who subsisted to donor insemination procedures should tell their children about their biological origins (i.e., real parent) in order to avoid the negative effects that may result in the child?s psychological, physiological, emotional and/or social being.
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"In the period of human civilization wherein most of the medical ills and problems that people usually encounter can be cured, the advent of assisted reproductive technology (ART) as a result of genetics and technological advancement led to the formulation of procedures that aim to solve problems of genetic disorders and infertility. Examples of these assisted reproductive technologies are In Vitro Fertilization, Gamete/Zygote Intrafallopian Transfer, Blastocyst transfer, Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection, Assisted Hatching of Embryos, and Donor gametes. The last enumerated reproductive technology, donor gametes, is one of the most prevalent techniques used in assisted reproductive technologies."
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Artificial Insemination and Judaism, 1992.
Discusses the Jewish views on religious, ethical, legal and adulterous aspects as they relate to the halakhic mandate.
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 111.95
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"Artificial Insemination is a relatively new issue for religious scholars to consider. Ancient commentators certainly could not be expected to predict that human sperm would one day be refrigerated, treated with glycerol, and be made available to women wishing to become pregnant. Predictably, the Jewish Written Law does not specifically address artificial insemination. Therefore, the varied problems of religion, ethics, and law must be considered in the attempt to recognize a halakhic answer based on halakhic sources yet recognizing modern technologies.
Although artificial insemination gives rise to many halakhic problems,1 the most critical issue, and the one which this paper addresses, is whether artificial insemination with sperm not belonging to the husband of the woman impregnated2 constitutes an ..."
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Artificial Insemination, 1993.
Discussing the following topics related to AI - Infertility problems, sperm donorship, U.S. & Canada compared, social & emotional aspects, legal issues and surrogate motherhood.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 5 sources, $ 63.95
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" With the technological and sociological advances of the latter part of the twentieth century have come new and exciting methods of increasing an infertile couples chances of having a baby. In fact, there are now sixteen ways to conceive a child (Baran & Pannor 1). The purpose of this paper will be to discuss the process of artificial insemination, the most popular means of conceiving in an "unnatural" state. This review will include the social and legal implications for all parties involved including the child born, the sperm or egg donor and the husband and wife. Further, the research will provide background on artificial insemination as well as surrogate Motherhood, a variation of the process. In addition, legal and judicial findings in both America and Canada will be presented. These will address such issues as divorce and custody, consent, and legitimacy of the.."
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Artificial Fertilization, 2002.
An overview of three different artificial fertilization procedures.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 8 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper explains three types of artificial fertilization - in vitro, artificial insemination and GIFT - and discusses some of the social and psychological implications that accompany these technological advances in reproductive science.
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Artificial Intelligence, 2002.
An overview of the definition and use of artificial intelligence.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper is on the topic of artificial intelligence. What is artificial intelligence? Computers use artificial intelligence. There are many ways that artificial intelligence has been used in many different fields ranging from farming to the President. Artificial intelligent is not a thought or philosophy, but it is something that makes a difference in people lives.
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Artificial Intelligence, 2002.
An insight to the concept and theory of artificial intelligence through the works of the theorists Allen Turing and Sherry Turkle.
2,462 words (approx. 9.8 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 75.95
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This paper presents an examination of artificial intelligence, the ability of computers to 'think' like humans. The writer looks at the works of famed theorists Allen Turing and Sherry Turkle and using their ideas, beliefs and works, creates a viable belief that artificial intelligence is a possible and positive occurrence. It shows how although many argue that artificial intelligence is an impossible concept because it takes humans to program the computers, artificial intelligence is already here to stay and is being improved every day.
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"Turkle presents her belief that artificial intelligence is really nothing more than the marriage between biology and parenting. When those who do not believe in artificial intelligence capabilities debate the issue they argue that it will never been a reality because no matter how much a computer can do it still has to be programmed. Turkle and other advocates of the topic argue that even intelligent beings have to be programmed. Many times the example is brought up that the programming of children by the parents is similar to the programming that occurs with computers and their programmers."
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Artificial Intelligence, 2005.
A look at the implications artificial intelligence has for humanity.
2,241 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 69.95
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This paper examines the philosophical and scientific implications of artificial intelligence for humanity. The paper traces the original connection made between human thought and computer processes and then goes on to explain how the question of artificial intelligence then became not whether an advanced computer can be built, but rather what is intelligence. The paper also looks at the evolution of computer capabilities and how they are now more capable of intelligent thought than ever before, but are still not capable of common sense or an understanding of what they are for or the limits of their applicability. The paper concludes with the observation that, while newer and more advanced technology will bring major changes to the level of artificial intelligence, whether these changes will actually approximate human intelligence is still an unknown.
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"Not even a century ago?in fact, not even a half-century ago--few people could have imagined the present-day world with computers operating most of the government and business processes and the Internet running in millions of homes. Thus it would have been nearly impossible to comprehend artificial intelligence (AI) and that scientists would try to create a machine (AI) to learn, adapt, reason, correct or improve itself. Whether or not this will become a reality is still unknown. AI pioneer Chris Langton says that this ?intelligent entity? will never be possible. He believes, ?when scientists are faced with the choice of either admitting that the computer process is alive, or moving the goalposts to exclude the computer from the exclusive club of living organisms, they will choose the latter.? Is this true? Will humans never admit that a computer can actually function as real life? Or will they instead decide there is nothing special about life, and humanity can therefore be designed, built and replicated? At least for the time being, there is no answer to this dilemma."
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Artificial Intelligence: The Present and the Future, 2005.
The paper looks at the issue of artificial intelligence.
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The paper discusses the affects of artificial intelligence on future businesses. The paper examines how the arrival of artificial intelligence ushers in an era of improved business efficiency and an era of heightened job insecurity and unemployment. The paper further reviews the background behind artificial intelligence and analyses some of the "every-day" consequences it has produced in this generation. The paper concludes with the pros and cons of this science and engineering of making intelligent machines.
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"Artificial Intelligence will affect the next generation of businesspeople even more so than it has affected this generation of businesspeople. In the pages that follow, this paper will examine how the arrival of artificial intelligence ushers in an era of improved business efficiency - and an era of heightened job insecurity and unemployment. In contextualizing the issue, the paper will review the modern history of artificial intelligence as well as some of the "every-day" consequences it has already produced. In the final analysis, what should emerge out of all of this is the recognition that technology giveth, but it also taketh away."
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Artificial Intelligence - Is the Church For or Against?, 2007.
A discussion on artificial intelligence and what possible threats it presents to Christianity.
1,467 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper discusses the position of the Christian Church in relation to artificial intelligence. The paper begins by exploring the issues concerning the progress of artificial intelligence (AI), which has made incredible advances throughout the past couple of decades. It then discusses the potential implications of AI for the human race, and what, if any, threats it poses towards Christianity.
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"Throughout two thousand years of church history, believers in Christianity have tried, often over-zealously, to defend and protect the Christian faith. Throughout each era of world history contemporary issues have been addressed, challenged, or defended, with the intent and worthy purpose of guarding Biblical truth, moral and social standards, and a 'correct' image of God, through the outworking of personal faith in the believers life, and through the Church's position on these various issues."
"This, however, has often led to confusion and misunderstanding among those who do not believe, due to the often mis-informed opinions by those within the Church, who sometimes do not have a full understanding of the subject matter."
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How Artificial Intelligence Can Help Us, 2006.
An in-depth look at artificial intelligence derived from computers.
3,102 words (approx. 12.4 pages), 16 sources, MLA, $ 90.95
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In this paper the author centers on the progress that has been made in computer technology, allowing the computer to make decisions for its user, more commonly known as artificial intelligence. He examines the three main applications that are being used to advance artificial intelligence; neural networks, fuzzy logic and chaos theory, looking at the advantages and disadvantages of each one. The author details very clearly the limitations of each system and how, in his opinion they can be developed further. In conclusion, the author reminds us that computers are the future of the world and time needs to be spent experimenting with them in order to reap the benefits.
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"Now that each type of implementation of AI has been discussed, how do we use all this technology? Foremost, neural networks are used mainly for internal corporate applications in various types of problems. For example, Troy Nolen was hired by a major defense contractor to design programs for guiding flight and battle patterns of the YF-22 fighter. His software runs on five on-board computers and makes split-second decisions based on data from ground stations, radar, and other sources. Additionally it predicts what the enemy planes would do, guiding the jet's actions consequently (Schwartz 136). Now he and many others design financial software based on their experience with neural networks. Nolen works for Merrill Lynch & Co. to develop software that will predict the prices of many stocks and bonds. Murry Ruggiero also designs software, but his forecasts the future of the Standard & Poors index. Ruggiero's program, called BrainCel, is capable of giving an annual return of 292%. Another major application of neural networks is detecting credit card fraud."
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Artificial Intelligence: Are Men Machines and Vice Versa?, 2002.
A philosophical discussion of the the issue of artificial intelligence and a comparison of the human mind and body to machines.
2,166 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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This paper examines the contemporary issue of "artificial intelligence" by looking at potent arguments provided by leading philosophers of the mind and body question. It explains the personal position and philosophy of the author concerning the question of artificial intelligence and whether, in the end, men and machines are more alike or are in fact different living machines running on a kind of evolutionarily-advanced software or indeed something much more than that.
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"This contemporary issue, the question of humans and beings and machines, has a tendency to pull at me from both sides in the debate. On the one hand, I want to believe that humans are wholly physical beings and a kind of living machine. I see the work of writers like Hugh Elliot and Christopher Evans, who make me feel better by giving me special status as a physical being due to the complexity of the trillions of interconnected neurons that make up my brain, and it all seems so logical. I add my own scientific, concrete mind and non-religious background, and the comparison of man and machine seems clear. On the other hand, these philosophers are really just guessing when they explain how our mind and consciousness work, for the real problem is that despite scientific progress we still do not understand enough about ourselves."
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Artificial Flavors, 2005.
This paper examines the manufacturing and utilization of artificial flavors.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper about artificial flavors gives examples of different chemicals and the flavors they produce. The author also relates how McDonald's got their french fries to have a distinctive taste. The paper includes the dangerous side effects of some of the chemicals used in artificial flavors.
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"Artificial flavors are added to manufactured foods to change or augment its taste. Flavouring Nature-identical flavorings are the chemical equivalent of the natural flavor but, instead of being extracted from the source, they are synthesized chemically."
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Artificial Intelligence, 2005.
This paper provides an analysis of moral and ethical implications of artificial intelligence.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 5 sources, $ 97.95
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This paper examines why as computer technology continues to advance towards the development of artificial intelligence, it is inevitable that human society will ultimately find itself confronted with profound and unprecedented moral and ethical issues. The paper maintains that these issues, which have thus far been confined to the plots and themes of speculative science fiction films and novels, will no longer be abstract; they will be real. The paper explains that the philosophical implications of artificial intelligence will be impossible for society to ignore, for intelligence has always been equated with life.
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"As computer technology continues to advance towards the development of artificial intelligence, it is inevitable that human society will ultimately find itself confronted with profound and unprecedented moral and ethical issues. These issues, which have thus far been confined to the plots and themes of speculative science fiction films and novels will no longer be abstract; they will be real. The philosophical implications of artificial intelligence will be impossible for society to ignore, for intelligence has always been equated with life."
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