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RESPONSIBLE TECHNOLOGY

RESPONSIBLE TECHNOLOGY. Steven McCrary. Learning Objective. Define Normative Biblical Principles for Responsible Technology. List and explain Monsma’s Normative Biblical Principles. Write moral standards for using these principles. Modalities of Reality.

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RESPONSIBLE TECHNOLOGY

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  1. RESPONSIBLE TECHNOLOGY Steven McCrary

  2. Learning Objective • Define Normative Biblical Principles for Responsible Technology. • List and explain Monsma’s Normative Biblical Principles. • Write moral standards for using these principles.

  3. Modalities of Reality • What governs the areas of the Arithmetic, Spatial, Kinematic, Physical, Biotic, Sensitive, Logical?  NATURAL LAWS • What governs formation of history, lingual, social, economic, aesthetic, juridicial, moral, pistic? • “NORMATIVE” PRINCIPLES

  4. Defining Normative Biblical Principles: What they are not. • Legalistic • Tidy or simple • Based purely on experience

  5. Defining Normative BiblicalPrinciples: What they are. • Based on our obedience to the character of God. • Revealed to us through prescription, reason, and relationships. • “Comports well” with Biblical revelation. • Assumes 15 modalities of realities: • Natural Laws • Normative Biblical Principles

  6. Our Case • Mrs. Plass is seven months pregnant with twins. She is considering having an abortion, because she has decided that she does not want to have any more children. She is forty-five years old and does not want to have a high school age children when she is in her sixties. In addition, Mrs. Plass has complications due to her diabetes and early onset of arthritis, so her doctor advises that her health is in danger. Plus, due to her age and health, the twins are in real danger of birth defects as well. She has been thinking about the decision for five months, but has just now decided that she wants to have an abortion. She has also just won a free cruise to the Caribbean, and she will miss it if she does not have the abortion. Is it morally permissible for her to have an abortion?

  7. Cultural Formation • Scripture: • Luke 14:28-32 "contemplate and count the cost.“ • Genesis 1:28-rule the technology, do not let it get out of control. • Genesis 1:29-39; Genesis 11:7-8—God intends for diversity to exist. • Principles: • Incremental (benefit>>risk), • Respects God’s created diversity • minimal • NONTECHNICISM -- TECHNICISM • continuous -- discontinuous • differentiated -- integrated • decentralized -- centralized • plurality – uniformity • small scale -- large scale • Example: nuclear power • Our Case

  8. Lingual & Social Formation • Scripture: Proverbs 25:13 • Principles: Openness; Clarity; Honesty • Examples • publication of needed consumer information; • Respect for “whistleblowing.” • Our Case

  9. Economic Formation • Scripture: Matthew 25:14‑30; I Timothy 6:6‑10 • Principles: Stewardship; Contentment; Satisfaction • Example: “sweat-shops” of clothing manufacturers, manipulative advertisement. • Our Case

  10. Aesthetic Formation • Scripture: Genesis 1:12,25 • Principles: “delightful harmony”, i.e., sensitive to effectiveness, to simplicity, to use, and to harmony & beauty • Examples • Simple: Shovel; • Useful: pen; • Harmony: ergonomic keyboard • Our Case

  11. Juridicial Formation • Scripture: Hosea 12:6, Genesis 2:15 • Principles: • For individuals--practice equality for all • For creation--show respect deserved • Examples • Avoiding stereotypes and prejudice • Respect endangered species • Waste physical resources (leaving lights on) • Our Case

  12. Moral Formation • Scriptures: Luke 6:27-31; Philippians 2:4; Job 31:13‑14 • Principle: caring • Practice service • Promote correct relationships among humans and God‑‑Humane • Protect and safeguard • Examples: • Avoid violent erotica in lyrics • Saving large and beautiful trees • Our Case

  13. Pistic Formation • Scripture: Leviticus 19:36 • Principle: Trustworthy, dependable, safe • Example: dependable tires, safe lawnmowers • Our Case

  14. Review: The Seven Step Model • 1. Write the Case • 2. Identify the Issues & Stakeholders • The Decision Audience (and decision-maker) • Ethical, Factual, Conceptual Issues • 3. Outline the Options • 4. Determine Applicable Moral Standards (if...then) • Egoism, Utilitarianism • Natural Law, Respect for Persons • Monsma’s Normative Principles • 5. Evaluate the Arguments • 6. Numerically Weighted Values • 7. Make a Decision

  15. Conclusion

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