Tag: Technology

To what extent can we regard nuclear fusion as the solution to the world’s energy crisis?

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Lochan (Year 9) Editor's note: Lochan, now in Year 10, wrote this essay during their time in Year 9. It was submitted into the annual Perse School Aristotelian Essay Prize. Nuclear fusion is a promising energy source with potential to provide unlimited, low-carbon, and clean energy, but significant challenges hinder its immediate viability as a … Continue reading To what extent can we regard nuclear fusion as the solution to the world’s energy crisis?

Does expanding the gig economy contribute positively to sustainable economic growth?

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Nayonika (Year 12) Editor's note: Nayonika, now in Year 13, wrote this thought-provoking essay and submitted it to the annual Northeastern University London Essay Competition. CPD The “gig economy” refers to the idea of firms hiring freelancers and temporary workers rather than permanent employees. The gig economy currently is expanding at an exponential rate revolutionising … Continue reading Does expanding the gig economy contribute positively to sustainable economic growth?

What role could artificial intelligence play in medicine and healthcare?

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Tanisi - Year 9 Student Editor's note: This excellent essay was the winning entry into GSAL's internal British Science Week Essay Competition, open to all students in years 7-10. According to the judges, Sixth Form student Science Faculty Leaders, "The first essay on AI in medicine effectively uses sources and quotes to eloquently discuss the … Continue reading What role could artificial intelligence play in medicine and healthcare?

Is universal basic income (UBI) a viable solution to inequality in the 21st century?

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Diva (Year 11) Editor's note: Year 11 student Diva entered this essay into the Minds Underground Essay Competition for Economics. The Minds Underground Economics Essay Competition is aimed at students in Year 12 (though younger applicants are welcome). The competition provides students with an opportunity to engage in university-level research, hone their writing skills and … Continue reading Is universal basic income (UBI) a viable solution to inequality in the 21st century?

If you had to undergo genetic testing, would you want AI to help analyse your results?

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Anaiya (Year 12) Editor's note: Year 12 student Anaiya entered this fascinating essay into the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) Annual DNA Day Essay Competition. DNA Day commemorates the completion of the Human Genome Project in April 2003 and the discovery of the double helix of DNA in 1953. This contest is open to … Continue reading If you had to undergo genetic testing, would you want AI to help analyse your results?

Can machines experience emotion like we can?

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Paarshva (Year 12) Editor's note: Year 12 student Paarshva skillfully gets to grips with complex philosophical and functional arguments in seeking to better understand the extent to which machines can/could ever experience emotion like we can. Paarshva suggests that machines are increasingly able to recognize and simulate emotion, but this is distinct from the more … Continue reading Can machines experience emotion like we can?

Should technology be limited?

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Lucy (Year 7) Editor's note: This essay was recently entered into the Minds Underground: Young Minds Essay Competition. CPD According to Oxford Languages, technology is “machinery and equipment developed from the application of scientific knowledge”. This means that ‘technology’ is simply objects that have been developed by humans. However, it is most commonly used to … Continue reading Should technology be limited?

Mental health issues in the modern world

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Anonymous - Year 12 Student Editor’s note: A Year 12 student who wishes to remain anonymous writes here in response to the thought-provoking psychology essay title set for the New College of the Humanities essay competition, 2021. ‘Discuss the sources of mental health issues in the modern world’ – what are your thoughts on this important issue? CPD The … Continue reading Mental health issues in the modern world