Pulendran, Bali.

Systems Vaccinology: Probing Humanitys Diverse Inmmune Systems

with Vaccines. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of
America 111.34 (2014): 12300-12306. PMC. Web. 26 Mar. 2015.
This article is focused on vaccinations and how technology has advanced from what it
was to a world that uses vaccines and medicines on a daily basis. This article goes into many
advantages of vaccination and it also talks from the perspective of what is bad about vaccines, so
the reader can get many perspectives. Bali Pulendren, the author and affiliate of the Department
of Pathology, Emory Vaccine Center, Yerkes National Primate Center and Emory University in
Georgia, states Vaccines represent one of the greatest public health achievements of the 20th
Century. He then goes on to explain of its importance not only in the U.S but in poorer third
world countries, and he talks about how much help the vaccines have been for the people there.
Other Quotes: Vaccines represent a diverse range of immunologic stimuli and are administered
to millions of people every year.
Vaccination results in a precisely synchronized perturbation of the immune system.
The physiological states of humans are determined by the complex interplay between genes and
environment.
Recent evidence suggest a very robust connectivity with the metabolic and immune systems.
Analysis: This article gives a deeper understanding between humans and our advancement in
medical treatments. Reading it raises the question of how well off are humans not that vaccines,
treatments and better understanding of the human body are being developed and used. This
article can be quite difficult to read due to the medical jargon that is thrown around throughout

the piece. This article is definitely worth it for those who are studying about medicine or medical
practices along with whoever wants to learn a bit about the human body.

McQUire, Scott. Technology. Web. 26. March. 2015.

Scott McQuire of the University of Melbourne states Technology in the sense I have
begun to use here, referring no only to a particular machine or practical method but also to a
more general and interlocking system, is a relatively recent usage. In this piece of writing
McQuire explores the many uses of technology especially of how it is used today. He talks about
the increasing use of technology not just for work, but also in our social life and networks. He
also talks about the many different changes in thinking related to peoples views on technolofy
and our gradual change in culture to a more technology filled one.
Other quotes: The word (technology) derives from the Greek and Latin root techne meaning
art in the broad sense of skill.
In modern times, technological thresholds have frequently been used to designate particular eras
or historical periods.
The increased centrality of technology became evident in the post-Second World War
discourses as concern shifted to what Haberas dubbed the scientization of technology,
Analysis: This piece offers in depth explanation to the changes on society due to technological
advancement and the effect of these changes. This piece is definitely an interesting piece because
it focuses a lot on the social development side of technology and its effect on society. This piece
is good for my inquiry question because it hits on two points that I have to address in my inquiry.
This piece is recommended for anyone who is reading up on technology or social development
revolved around technology. The writing is a bit difficult to follow die to many technical words,
but a dictionary or google should help anyone who is interested in this piece.