Comments for Ruth Stalker-Firth http://www.ruthstalkerfirth.com docteur es sciences techniques (EPFL) Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:29:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 Comment on Bad design: Fresenius Applix Smart food pump by Jasmine Stalker-Firth » Blog Archive » Neil: Clinic - PTH problems http://www.ruthstalkerfirth.com/fresenius-applix-smart-food-pump#comment-6514 Jasmine Stalker-Firth » Blog Archive » Neil: Clinic - PTH problems Sat, 18 Jul 2009 11:36:00 +0000 http://www.ruthstalkerfirth.com/?p=53#comment-6514 [...] of dialysis fluid and we should get the new food pump from Abbot, which is going to replace the Fresenius [...] [...] of dialysis fluid and we should get the new food pump from Abbot, which is going to replace the Fresenius [...]

]]> Comment on User motivation: Maslow’s hierarchy of needs by “Can’t Come. Don’t come. Won’t come.” « Geevor Tin Mine Museum’s Weblog http://www.ruthstalkerfirth.com/user-motivation-maslows-hierarchy-of-needs#comment-6513 “Can’t Come. Don’t come. Won’t come.” « Geevor Tin Mine Museum’s Weblog Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:38:08 +0000 http://www.ruthstalkerfirth.com/user-motivation-maslows-hierarchy-of-needs#comment-6513 [...] of the triangle.  I was looking at a blog post about Maslow’s hierarchy a couple of days ago (http://www.ruthstalkerfirth.com/user-motivation-maslows-hierarchy-of-needs) it was brilliant because it used an example of the Scottish Crannog Centre (where I used to work [...] [...] of the triangle.  I was looking at a blog post about Maslow’s hierarchy a couple of days ago (http://www.ruthstalkerfirth.com/user-motivation-maslows-hierarchy-of-needs) it was brilliant because it used an example of the Scottish Crannog Centre (where I used to work [...]

]]> Comment on Are computers making us stupid? by moses http://www.ruthstalkerfirth.com/are-computers-making-us-stupid#comment-6506 moses Sat, 09 May 2009 18:08:48 +0000 http://www.ruthstalkerfirth.com/are-computers-making-us-stupid#comment-6506 computers are indeed destroying our mental capacity to think and reason. we constntly rely more heavily on computers to solve our problems which were at the past, solved by human intelligence; not computer-inteligence. computers are indeed destroying our mental capacity to think and reason. we constntly rely more heavily on computers to solve our problems which were at the past, solved by human intelligence; not computer-inteligence.

]]> Comment on Is the future of techology to be found in fiction? by Chris P http://www.ruthstalkerfirth.com/is-the-future-of-techology-to-be-found-in-fiction#comment-6500 Chris P Sat, 14 Mar 2009 11:39:21 +0000 http://www.ruthstalkerfirth.com/is-the-future-of-techology-to-be-found-in-fiction#comment-6500 Well I think we can see this partly because fiction gives us an idea of what technology can be used for. With the idea of satellite tracking from Jules Verne, I'm sure it inspired a generation to dream of how they could realise this, influencing science to an extent in fuel of this dream, until we got where we are today. Fiction like using genetic modification to bring back the dinosaurs may have been "out there" at the time, but it gives us ideas as to what we can do with technology, and sort of creates a concrete goal to work towards. Just the thoughts I had whilst reading. BTW: totally out of date comment, but I found this blog entry whilst scouring the net for something completely unrelated, and it caught my eye. Great article! :D Well I think we can see this partly because fiction gives us an idea of what technology can be used for. With the idea of satellite tracking from Jules Verne, I’m sure it inspired a generation to dream of how they could realise this, influencing science to an extent in fuel of this dream, until we got where we are today.

Fiction like using genetic modification to bring back the dinosaurs may have been “out there” at the time, but it gives us ideas as to what we can do with technology, and sort of creates a concrete goal to work towards.

Just the thoughts I had whilst reading.
BTW: totally out of date comment, but I found this blog entry whilst scouring the net for something completely unrelated, and it caught my eye. Great article! :D

]]> Comment on Bad design: Fresenius Applix Smart food pump by Doreen Fletcher http://www.ruthstalkerfirth.com/fresenius-applix-smart-food-pump#comment-6498 Doreen Fletcher Fri, 20 Feb 2009 09:52:06 +0000 http://www.ruthstalkerfirth.com/?p=53#comment-6498 I was extremely angry to read your so-called analysis of the shortcomings of the applix smart pump and fresenius Kabi. I am a 'chronically ill patient' who is entirely dependent on intereal feeding following cancer of the oesphagus two years ago. I cannot even swallow my own saliva. However I would like to point out- I do not have a carer. I have a very responsible full-time managerial position in a tough inner- London FE college. Yesterday I did 7 mile rough hill top walk along the cliffs of northern Cornwall. I am 57 years old attractive female with a very active sex life. I only googled fresenius kabi to find their phone number because they contact me two weeks before a delivery to check the supplies I need and I need to reassure them. Once, when my machine broke, a replacement was ferried to London by taxi late on Sunday night so i could complete my feed and attend an important meeting the next day. I find the company courteous and helpful to its clients, whatever you as patronising health professionals might hink. Sure the machine has its faults but without it i and many thousands would not be living full and normal lives. Please take note of this last. There's much more I woulds like to say but I have a life to live! I was extremely angry to read your so-called analysis of the shortcomings of the applix smart pump and fresenius Kabi. I am a ‘chronically ill patient’ who is entirely dependent on intereal feeding following cancer of the oesphagus two years ago. I cannot even swallow my own saliva. However I would like to point out- I do not have a carer. I have a very responsible full-time managerial position in a tough inner- London FE college. Yesterday I did 7 mile rough hill top walk along the cliffs of northern Cornwall. I am 57 years old attractive female with a very active sex life.

I only googled fresenius kabi to find their phone number because they contact me two weeks before a delivery to check the supplies I need and I need to reassure them. Once, when my machine broke, a replacement was ferried to London by taxi late on Sunday night so i could complete my feed and attend an important meeting the next day. I find the company courteous and helpful to its clients, whatever you as patronising health professionals might hink. Sure the machine has its faults but without it i and many thousands would not be living full and normal lives. Please take note of this last. There’s much more I woulds like to say but I have a life to live!

]]> Comment on Bad design: Fresenius Applix Smart food pump by Jasmine Stalker-Firth » Blog Archive » Your time is cheap http://www.ruthstalkerfirth.com/fresenius-applix-smart-food-pump#comment-6497 Jasmine Stalker-Firth » Blog Archive » Your time is cheap Sat, 07 Feb 2009 16:04:33 +0000 http://www.ruthstalkerfirth.com/?p=53#comment-6497 [...] the community nurses who expected us to sit in ALL DAY and wait for them. It always happens with Fresenius the rubbish food pump people who can’t even deliver giving sets, all the time with our local Primary Care Trust (PCT), and [...] [...] the community nurses who expected us to sit in ALL DAY and wait for them. It always happens with Fresenius the rubbish food pump people who can’t even deliver giving sets, all the time with our local Primary Care Trust (PCT), and [...]

]]> Comment on Design using function, behaviour, structure by Ruth Stalker-Firth » Blog Archive » Function-behaviour-structure for website design http://www.ruthstalkerfirth.com/design-using-function-behaviour-structure#comment-6238 Ruth Stalker-Firth » Blog Archive » Function-behaviour-structure for website design Mon, 29 Dec 2008 17:39:11 +0000 http://www.ruthstalkerfirth.com/design-using-function-behaviour-structure#comment-6238 [...] Related links http://www.ruthstalkerfirth.com/pdf/CC02.pdf (academic paper) [...] [...] Related links http://www.ruthstalkerfirth.com/pdf/CC02.pdf (academic paper) [...]

]]> Comment on Bad design: Fresenius Applix Smart food pump by Jasmine Stalker-Firth » Blog Archive » Jasmine posts a letter http://www.ruthstalkerfirth.com/fresenius-applix-smart-food-pump#comment-5854 Jasmine Stalker-Firth » Blog Archive » Jasmine posts a letter Sat, 06 Dec 2008 11:25:52 +0000 http://www.ruthstalkerfirth.com/?p=53#comment-5854 [...] and the chemist so that I wouldn’t strangle the Fresenius delivery person. I have finally reviewed our food pump and I have even suggested improvements at no charge. It normally costs companies a lot of money for [...] [...] and the chemist so that I wouldn’t strangle the Fresenius delivery person. I have finally reviewed our food pump and I have even suggested improvements at no charge. It normally costs companies a lot of money for [...]

]]> Comment on Why my coffee machine is so sexy by BL http://www.ruthstalkerfirth.com/why-my-coffee-machine-is-so-sexy#comment-5838 BL Mon, 08 Sep 2008 08:37:16 +0000 http://www.ruthstalkerfirth.com/?p=12#comment-5838 Great article - spot on on the "coolness factor" of the La Pavoni! Great article - spot on on the “coolness factor” of the La Pavoni!

]]> Comment on Are computers making us stupid? by Ruth Stalker-Firth » Blog Archive » Augmented or virtual: Is your reality working or wearing? http://www.ruthstalkerfirth.com/are-computers-making-us-stupid#comment-5631 Ruth Stalker-Firth » Blog Archive » Augmented or virtual: Is your reality working or wearing? Sun, 30 Dec 2007 18:14:53 +0000 http://www.ruthstalkerfirth.com/are-computers-making-us-stupid#comment-5631 [...] and more, it seems that humans cannot move forward with technology without there being a loss. As Mann demonstrated at the airport, augmented humans or cyborgs, can no longer function after [...] [...] and more, it seems that humans cannot move forward with technology without there being a loss. As Mann demonstrated at the airport, augmented humans or cyborgs, can no longer function after [...]

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