EUREKA Prometheus Project

Can you imagine a car that doesn’t require a driver? The concept of a driverless car may seem simply preposterous to the simple minded folks of the 21st century. However, the concept of a driverless car is becoming a reality and many forms of this technology can be seen on the roads today. Driverless cars are being researched and designed which are based on the ideology that this car will be help the individual users and the economy of a country. Although many are enthusiastic about these cars,…

Using Hand Controls for Disabled Drivers Disabled drivers may have specific concerns that don’t apply to other drivers, but that doesn’t mean that a disability should stop a person from driving. If you’re disabled and wish to drive, the first step you may need to take is to be officially recognized as disabled by the state in which you live. Once you have done this, you might be required to have hand controls installed in your vehicle. Hand controls may enable you to drive independently, and…

During this presentation on the visual rhetoric used in the Rolex advertisement, there were numerous examples brought up. The most striking appeal of the advertisement was the bright image of the Rolex watch towards the bottom of the page. Set against a dull grey background, the watch stands out mostly due to its colors —silver and gold— which have a positive connotation. The color gold evokes thoughts of luxury, wealth and status. The ad makes the eyes travel downward, following the bolded…

Engineering is the thing that makes human’s dream become real. Many children have been fascinated by space, from Star Wars to Star Trek and wondered about space travel. In the movie “ 2001: A Space Odyssey,” it was described that people who were not an astronaut had meal and went to the lavatory in space ship. People at the time of the movie did not believe that space travel became real, but nowadays, people who are not astronaut can go to space travel. Thanks to the development in the field of…

Have you ever seen the movie, “Minority Report”? This movie is set in Washington in 2054, 38 years from now. Even though it was released in 2002, we can envision how Washington could look by 2054. The main character of the movie swung his hand in the air to find information. The laboratory is restricted to members passing automatic iris recognition system. The cars can turn on the engine, steer and stop without a human driver. A lot of cars race through the streets, but we don’t need to worry…

Your car is your lifeline. You use it to get to work, the grocery store, the kids' schools, and all the other places that your busy life needs requires visiting. If your car is damaged or otherwise in trouble, it can set you back both financially and personally, requiring costly repairs and leaving you out of luck with no way to get to where you need to go. That's why it's so important to react quickly when you notice that there is something wrong with your car. Like an injury to your own body,…

The Article "Did My Car Join Al Qaeda?" is a persuasive argument written by former New York Times reporter, Woody Hechswender. It seems that a series of TV commercials had been issued out that some how SUV vehicles are linked to Mideastern terrorism; Mr. Hechswender is in fact a owner of an SUV. Throughout Hechswender's article we can see many ethos, pathos, and logos examples arguing the fact whether or not terrorism and SUVs are linked together. Hechswender shows the use of ethos appeal by…

Drivers who already have commercial truck insurance sometimes overlook the most important insurance policy of all: wearing their seat belts. Seat belts cost nothing to use but can save drivers from hospital and medical bills, lost income, lost careers, and even lost lives. Truck drivers who don't wear seat belts often state discomfort as their primary reason. They often have additional arguments for not wearing seat belts which include: Their large rig will protect them in an accident. Even in…

Similar to the Greek Titan Prometheus, who gives fire to the people of Earth, Victor gives a spark of life to the creature, but only a spark. Prometheus disobeyed Zeus and was punished for his actions. Likewise, Victor’s attempt to defy the laws of nature resulted in several personal losses, including his family, his wife, his hope, and his peace of mind. Based on these parallels, the reader is able to make a connection between Prometheus and Victor in each instance Shelley mentions…

time, sparked all further technical developments, allowing for man to transcend mere animals. The story of Prometheus, tells of how the titan Prometheus gifts fire to man, and all of the beneficial consequences that subsequently arose from this knowledge. Frankenstein draws from Prometheus to develop the topic of god-like knowledge, and even originally titling itself as The Modern Prometheus. On the other hand, Milton designs fire in Paradise Lost as the incarnation of wrath and pain. However,…