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      The Accidental Discovery of the Pacemaker   Colorado Technical University     CS875: Futuring and Innovation     Prof. Calongne     September 25, 2023     The Accidental Discovery of the Pacemaker In the field of medicine, one of the most fundamental discoveries was made by an electrical engineer. The accidental invention of the pacemaker has been a game changer. This remarkable story illustrates how scientific curiosity and providence can lead to life-changing innovations. The pacemaker, a device used to regulate and stabilize heartbeats, has saved countless lives since its discovery. Backgrounder The cardiology field of Medicine faced significant challenges in the treatment of irregular heart rhythms and bradycardia in the 19 th century. Doctors had limited options to manage these conditions, and the available treatments were often invasive and, to the best, ineffective. There wa...

  When a group or multiple individuals get together to make choices or decisions by reaching a consensus on an issue or a set goal, it is referred to as a group decision-making process. There are various methods of group decision-making with their own advantages and disadvantages. Examples of group decision-making methods include the Delphi method, the majority vote, brainstorming, Pareto analysis, nominal group technique, and consensus decision-making. The Delphi method The Delphi method was developed by the RAND corporation in the 1950s and is known for its structured and iterative group decision-making technique. The Delphi method is designed for making consensus decisions or forecasting future outcomes and is often characterized by anonymity. It uses a systematic technique to collect and aggregate input from a panel of experts or stakeholders. The Delphi method involves the selection of experts and individuals from diverse backgrounds with relevant knowledge and expertise i...

  Think tanks - featuring tomorrow today. A think tank method refers to the study of  particular policies, issues, or ideas  by a  gathering of a group of interdisciplinary scholars. In think tanks, a wide range of t opics are addressed, including social policy, public policy, economic policy, political strategy, culture, and technology (Caliva & Scheier (1992).  It also refers to the techniques, processes, and approaches used by think tanks to conduct research, analyze data, and generate policy recommendations or insights on various issues. Think tanks are organizations or institutions conducting research and analysis to inform and influence public policy and decision-making. These methods are essential for producing high-quality research that contributes to informed public discourse and disseminating findings that promote evidence-based decision-making. Activities in a think tank method are characterized by research design, data collection, analysis, and e...

  The future resides here - Remote learning. Remote learning, also known  as online learning or e-learning,  is defined  as educational or learning activities that mostly take place online  or through the internet among the many available formats and methods. It emphasizes a platform in which both the student and the educator, or source of information, are not physically present in a traditional classroom environment. Information is passed across through technology, such as discussion boards, video conferencing, and online assessments ( Becker et al., 2020) . It could occur in a synchronous, asynchronous setting, or a mixture of both. In a synchronous setting, learning involves real-time peer-to-peer interaction or participation, while an asynchronous setting is characterized by self-paced learning activities independent of the instructor. Among the many technologies and trends that have encouraged the popularity of this form of learning are accessible and affor...

  I am having the time of my life as this seems to be the first class I am taking that allows me to be as creative as I can be. There seem to be no wrong or right answers, and I can set up an imagination that may become true in my lifetime, beyond my lifetime, or never at all come true, and I will still not be wrong or right. And the blog? This blog is going to be about health and IT. It may cover cybersecurity also, but it will mainly be an avenue to pour my thoughts out about health in sub-Saharan Africa and solutions. Africa is plagued by many diseases, and most of these have perennially lived with the people. Treatments are expensive, unaffordable, and sometimes not available at all. The challenges of a ddressing poverty and diseases in Africa are complex and multifaceted. They require a combination of innovative approaches, policy changes, and international collaboration. Because of the diversity of the sub-Saharan Africa region, the specific solutions that prove most effe...