Jul 27, 2021Analyzing the Challenges and Implications of Applying AI for Diagnosing Autism Spectrum DisorderAuthor: Priti Rangnekar Originally written for Stanford University’s Program in Writing and Rhetoric, Winter 2021. Introduction: Cogniable and the Era of AI for Diagnosis As an educator at Learning Skills Academy, an intervention center in Haryana, India, Dr. Swati Kohli was no stranger to children with learning disabilities. Naturally, when…Autism20 min readAutism20 min read
Jul 27, 2021Decoding the “Encoding” of Ableism in Technology and Artificial IntelligenceAuthor: Priti Rangnekar Originally written for Stanford University’s Program in Writing and Rhetoric, Winter 2021. In May 2018, Microsoft pledged $25 million over the next five years for individuals and organizations developing AI tools for those with disabilities (Protalinski). At its I/O conference in 2019, Google revealed three efforts —…Disability12 min readDisability12 min read
Nov 3, 2020Perception Hacks in the 2020 ElectionExploiting the Line Between Vigilance Regarding Cybersecurity Threats and Distrust in the Democratic Process Author: Priti Rangnekar As Justice John Paul Stevens wrote, “public confidence in the integrity of the electoral process has independent significance because it encourages citizen participation in the democratic process.” With concerns about foreign interference stemming…Election 20207 min readElection 20207 min read
Oct 6, 2020Genetic Technologies as a Tool for Biological InnovationAuthor: Arthur Hu Introduction In our modern world, many issues have emerged regarding the production, distribution, and nutritional value of the food we eat, both in poorer countries that are at risk of starvation and in the USA, where pesticide overuse and resistance threaten crops. To find a solution to…Genetic Engineering7 min readGenetic Engineering7 min read
Oct 6, 2020Smart Cities: Urban SensingAuthor: Veda Kamaraju Smart Cities Think of the human brain. The complex network of neurons forms the fundamental architecture, as each set of neurons communicate to different parts of the brain. These bustling connections of information map to those in a smart city. With digital technologies working together to collect…Urban Planning6 min readUrban Planning6 min read
Aug 29, 2020Artificial Intelligence and Ethical Decision-MakingAuthor Credit: Priti Rangnekar With advancements in self-driving cars, political chatbots, and artificial intelligence platforms, humans must now reexamine obscure ethical standards and program them as universal principles into robots. In the article “Can We Trust Robots to Make Moral Decisions?” …Ai Ethics4 min readAi Ethics4 min read
Aug 25, 2020Environmental Politics: Nonfiction Book Analysis — The Republican ReversalAuthor Credit: Priti Rangnekar In our last post, we provided an overview and summary of The Republican Reversal: Conservatives and the Environment from Nixon to Trump by Turner and Isenberg. This article will discuss specific historical themes and arguments presented by the authors in their book: Analyzing Historical Evidence Argument…Environment16 min readEnvironment16 min read
Aug 22, 2020Environmental Politics: Nonfiction Book Summary — The Republican ReversalAuthor Credit: Priti Rangnekar In traditional history courses, students often become familiar with events in the political, militaristic, and economic realm — memorizing election outcomes, names of battles, and years of stock market panics is a regular task. However, one area of analysis that is often neglected is that of…Environment8 min readEnvironment8 min read
Aug 18, 2020The Philosophy of ScienceAuthor Credit: Rutvik Marathe F=ma, E=mc². The mitochondrion is the powerhouse of the cell. Many people have heard these famous formulas and facts before. For some they can be the source of great inspiration; for many, a source of fear and anxiety (relating to the complex topics around them). This…Science6 min readScience6 min read
Aug 18, 2020The AND Gate Project: IntroductionAuthor Credit: Priti Rangnekar Just one week after President Trump mentioned hydroxychloroquine in a press conference, prescriptions for the drug increased by 200% compared to the previous year, causing hundreds of Americans to face risks of drastic side effects and many more to lack access to the drug they genuinely…Interdisciplinary4 min readInterdisciplinary4 min read
