Science and technology make up a great portion of the way the world is able to function today. The rate of technological development is to a great extent, a reflection of societal beliefs and norms. The Eastern world has lagged behind in developing technology for a myriad of complex reasons. This 30 page paper proposes a three tiered approach to understanding the differences between the rate of technological development between Western and Eastern cultures, focusing on Eastern, development - India, and Hindu philosophy, in particular. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
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Alan Turing argued that a computer could respond intelligently to a human asking questions. This 5 page paper argues that the philosophical beliefs of Rene Descartes and others of the humanist school of thought present reason to question Turing's conclusion by including an a priori element within the human ability to create and communicate. Bibliography lists 6 sources. This 1o page paper considers the use of algorithms in business use. The way in which they may be used along with examples of programming are included along with one flow chart.