Essays about: "importance of science in everyday life"

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  1. 1. Att utforma utemiljöer anpassade för LSS-verksamheter

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Johannes Godsk; [2020]
    Keywords : LSS; miljöpsykologi; trädgårdsterapi; trädgård; sinnesträdgårdar; autism; vårdhistoria;

    Abstract : Huvudsyfte med arbetet är att utreda hur man utformar en god utemiljö för LSSverksamheter. Närmiljön är ytterst viktig för personer som av olika anledningar behöver hjälp i vardagen. Denna grupp har i olika grad en mer begränsad förmåga att ta sig till andra miljöer än den direkta närmiljön. READ MORE

  3. 2. Visionary Philosophy

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Avdelningen för estetik

    Author : Malin Jörnvi; [2020]
    Keywords : Philosophy; Aesthetics; Plato; Murdoch; Metaphor; Vision; Filosofi; Estetik; Platon; Murdoch; Metafor; Syn;

    Abstract : In this thesis I look at possible implications of the philosophical use of sight metaphors as rendered visible in the philosophy of Iris Murdoch. Through Murdoch’s reading of Plato, and together with the perspectives added by Ludwig Wittgenstein, Paul de Man, Carolyn Korsmeyer, and Mats Persson, I argue that some contemporary philosophy as shaped by science and logic might be partially blind to essential aspects of human life and human awareness. READ MORE

  4. 3. Designing a Trustworthy Voice User Interface for Payments and Transactions- A study in user experience design

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap

    Author : Jessica Lundqvist; [2019]
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    Abstract : Talking to computers originated as a science fiction element but is now becoming a reality with the developments of Intelligent Personal Assistants from big companies such as Google, Apple, Microsoft and Amazon.This thesis aims to investigate the design aspects to get users to feel trust in voice user interfaces with the use case of performing an invoice payment. READ MORE

  5. 4. (Un)knowingly needing support : an exploration into the importance of social support and relations for climate-friendly Danes

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Mette Orup; [2018]
    Keywords : social support; social relations; relational strain; climate-friendly behaviour; grounded theory; sustainability science; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Many studies on how to encourage pro-environmental behaviour have been done. However, they have tended to focus on individual behaviour in isolation of social interactions despite increasing scepticism about the effectiveness of this approach in promoting the necessary transition toward a more sustainable society. READ MORE

  6. 5. Integration of sensors in the smart homes of tomorrow - possibilities and limitations

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Innovation

    Author : Jesper Lindberg; Erik Karud; [2018]
    Keywords : Internet of Things IoT ; Smart Home; Sensors; Human-Machine-Interaction; Smart Devices; IKEA TRÅDFRI; IKEA Home Smart; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : It is estimated that in 2020 there will be more than 20 billion connected devices around the world. Hardware keeps getting smaller and microprocessors and communications modules can be found in all manner of products. READ MORE