Module 7: Technobiophilia mini assignment

 For this assignment, I used Cathal O'Connell article titled "Technologies inspired by nature." I gave Word Cloud a link to the web page and it generated the image below:

From the image above, one can say that:

1. Word Cloud does a good job highlighting the key concepts discussed in by O’Connell. These include such as "nature," "technology," "inspired," "images." There are also specific examples like "gecko," "termite," "whale," "burdock," and "kingfisher."

2. Also, Word Cloud captures the core idea of the article. The tags generated can be used to paint a picture of the document. This is because the tags show how various modern technologies have been inspired natural features found in plants and animals. Words like "cling," "fins," "skin," "mounds," "bumps," and "agility" relate to these examples.

3. The Word Cloud tags also aligns well with the content of the document. The tags represent the central focus on nature-inspired technologies and the specific cases explored such as Velcro being inspired by burdock burrs.

4. However, the Word Cloud does not capture some of the finer details present in the document. These include tags with names such as that of the researchers, companies, or specific locations mentioned.

5. Overall, Word Cloud is effective at visual representation of the document's content. This is because it highlights the key concepts, themes, and specific examples of nature-inspired technologies discussed by the author.

In summary, the word cloud aligns well with the interpretation and central ideas presented in Cathal O'Connell's article. The tags generated capture the core focus on how some modern technologies have taken inspiration from nature.


Reference

O’Connell, C. (2018, July 9). Technologies inspired by nature. Cosmos. https://cosmosmagazine.com/technology/technologies-inspired-by-nature/




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