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  1. 1. What’s the Point of State-of-Nature Models?

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för filosofi, lingvistik och vetenskapsteori

    Author : Adam Nyman; [2024-03-20]
    Keywords : theoretical philosophy;

    Abstract : Practical explanations are tools which aim to clarify the evolution and function of our conceptual practices. There is current discussion about how we ought to construct and interpret practical explanations, and more specifically if state-of-nature models are useful when doing this. READ MORE

  3. 2. TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE? Narrative policy analyses of the EU’s Circular Economy policy framework

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Beatrice Engman; [2023-09-13]
    Keywords : European Union; environmental policy; circular economy; sustainability; sustainable development; efficiency; dependency; competitiveness; economic growth;

    Abstract : The thesis uses narrative policy analysis to explore how the EU’s circular economy action plan and its related strategies incorporate and use the concepts of sustainable development and sustainability. This exploration enables consideration if the EU’s circular economy policy framework is made fit for the sustainable future the EU is projecting. READ MORE

  4. 3. Learning for better safety : A case study of a large industry company’s learning organisation and how a stronger learning organisation can improve safety.

    University essay from KTH/Lärande

    Author : Cornelia Holm; [2023]
    Keywords : Learning Organisation; Safety Culture; Production Safety; Knowledge sharing.; Lärande Organisation; Säkerhetskultur; Produktionssäkerhet och Kunskapsdelning.;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to examine the learning organisation with regard to safety within Stora Enso’s division Packaging Solutions. This aims to identify areas where improvements can be made and provide suggestions on how to achieve this. The study also explores whether an improved learning organisation leads to better safety and productivity. READ MORE

  5. 4. Ethical Hacking of a Smart IoT Camera : A Penetration Test on D-Link DCS 8515-LH Smart Camera

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Chunyu Zhuang; [2023]
    Keywords : Cybersecurity; IoT security; IoT camera; IoT devices; Penetration testing; Ethical hacking; Threat modeling; Cybersäkerhet; IoT säkerhet; IoT Kamera; Penetrationstestning; Etisk hacking; Hotmodellering;

    Abstract : The trending usage of IoT devices raises serious security concerns. IoT devices have complete access to users’ network environments. In the eyes of hackers, the value of IoT devices is exceptionally high. From minor disturbances to major crimes, all could happen in no time with compromised IoT devices. READ MORE

  6. 5. Akrasia and Addiction in the age of Social Media

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Filosofiska institutionen

    Author : Benjamin Engström; [2023]
    Keywords : Akrasia; Weakness of will; Freedom of the Will; Addiction; Social Media Addiction; Dopamine; Dual system theory;

    Abstract : The concept of weakness of will, or Akrasia, relates to questions regarding the rationality of our choices. Philosophers such as Richard Holton and Alfred Mele have spearheaded the debate since the turn of the century, but quite recently arguments put forth by Nick Heather and Edmund Henden have catapulted the question into a subgenre between the medical, psychological, and philosophical fields. READ MORE