In the melting Arctic, the lines between species are disappearing. Polar bears and grizzlies, once separated by climate and terrain, now share overlapping ranges, resulting in a new hybrid known as the pizzly. This paper explores the ecological, genetic, and ethical implications of this
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This project examines how artificial intelligence can be used not just to optimize or forecast environmental outcomes, but to rethink humanity’s connection with the planet. It considers the ethical, social, and ecological effects of deploying AI in climate mitigation and adaptation, from carbon monitoring to
Read MoreThe Social Construction of Technology: Understanding the Human Shaping of Digital Trust
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Technology is often viewed as an independent force shaping society. Still, the Social Construction of Technology (SCOT) framework shifts that view: human contexts, not machines, determine how technologies develop and what they mean. This essay explores SCOT’s core idea that social groups define and
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