3 research outputs found
The Algorithmic Horizon
No full textThis course outline was provided for student use. For a more detailed instructor version, and slide show presentation, please reach out to Mark Whitman at ([email protected]).In an era when decisions move faster than our ability to fully question them, The Algorithmic Horizon offers a timely call to pause and reflect on the systems we are building. Algorithms do not arrive preloaded with empathy or conscience; they come with logic, code, and the often-unexamined imprint of human priorities. This book is an invitation to examine those priorities, to challenge assumptions built into data-driven systems, and to lead with foresight and moral clarity. It asks us to slow down in our rush toward automation and consider the human stories behind the numbers. Dr. Whitman was indoctrinated in the Futures Research during his course of study at the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy, then as a police chief. The history and forebearers of futures research were introduced. Since then, Mark Whitman has reviewed much authors’ research on the topic. Diedra Cardamone is a skilled success coach in the CITE Center at Alfred State College. She has embraced methods through which she can engage students using practical applications of math. Diedra is a graduate from the Merchant Marine Academy and furthered her education at Harvard University achieving her graduate degree in Education. She underscores a key principle in education through her refrain to students, “We can’t make you good, you are already good, you are in college. We can only make you better!” Mark Whitman’s humility in the face of advanced technology is striking—he never forgets that behind every algorithm are the humans who designed it and those affected by it. In this work, Mark and his co-author Deidra Cardamone emphasize values often overlooked in technical texts: empathy, ethics, and curiosity. These principles are woven through every chapter, reminding even the most data-driven among us that successful innovation is as much about understanding people as it is about understanding code. The author’s motivation for writing this book shines through in its accessible tone and inclusive approach. This work, The Algorithmic Horizon, frequently recounts how many students and professionals are intimidated by statistics or years removed from the classroom, may shy away from learning about algorithms. That is exactly who this book welcomes. Mark and Deidra have crafted The Algorithmic Horizon to be a guide for the wary as well as the curious—a book that demystifies predictive analytics without ever talking down to the reader. By combining Mark’s expertise in AI and anomaly detection with Deidra’s experience in coaching and education, they have built a resource that meets learners where they are. This hypothesis is coupled with the team-teaching concept; in fact, multiple teachers may engage in the same course to provide horizons of thought not conceived during daily life. Second, as educators, the authors felt this may also provide deeper avenues of understanding between instructors of topical materials and engage thoughtful enthusiasm for student and instructor at the same time. What makes this book special is its heart. The Algorithmic Horizon does more than teach forecasting models or anomaly detection techniques; it encourages a mindset of thoughtful inquiry. The authors consistently highlight the importance of asking why and for whom an algorithm is designed. They prompt future leaders to be curious, to interrogate patterns rather than accept them at face value. In a world increasingly defined by automated decisions, this book asserts the importance of human judgment and ethical reflection at every step. I believe this book will be a beacon for students and professionals alike. It carries a message that our relationship with technology must be guided by understanding and responsibility. As you read on, you will find yourself equipped with new tools and frameworks—but more importantly, you will find the confidence to use them wisely. The Algorithmic Horizon hands you both the compass and the moral map for navigating a data-driven future. Enjoy the journey and prepare to see that the future of algorithms is not just about machines—it is about us.SUNY Alfred State CollegeMathematics and Physic
International Adoption, Dyadic Belonging, and the Liminal Self: The Case of a Korean American Adoptee’s Return to South Korea
No full textThis paper examines the social location and conflicting identities of Korean American adoptees often referred to as KADs. Utilizing participant observation and interviews conducted in South Korea, the author discusses how Confucian ideology, which stresses consanguineal relations, affects and shapes the ways in which the Korean government and society view KADs in the context of international adoption. The author also draws upon personal field experiences in South Korea to highlight the expectations placed upon KADs in a Korean context, and how this can result in identity confusion and reconfiguration upon their return to a country that has been historically ashamed of them
Death and Madness in the Works of Edgar Allan Poe, Horacio Quiroga, and Alfonso Hernandez-Cat
No full textIn this dissertation, I analyze the representations of the theme of horror in the short stories of Edgar Allan Poe, Horacio Quiroga, and Alfonso Hernandez-Cat. In my research, I have also analyzed the representation of the themes of death and madness that are germane to the works of Edgar Allan Poe, Horacio Quiroga, and Alfonso Hern-ndez-Cat. My analysis of their works explores psychological horror, domestic horror, madness, and death, in the works of the aforementioned authors. This dissertation proceeds from the premise that the narratives of writers such as Alfonso Hernandez-Cat are obscure in the research foci but remain germane to the topic of study in the linkages that seem to exist between madness and death in literature
