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The Ethics of Technology in America By: Michael Demchak!. Technology And Society. What does the term “Ethic” mean to you?. Ethics…. My personal definition…
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The Ethics of Technology in America By: Michael Demchak! Technology And Society
My personal definition… Ethics: A philosophical code of conduct between people and their society with the concepts of right and wrong, good and evil, justice and virtue. Sometimes well defined (I.E. medical and business ethics). Ethics
Culture, Ethics, Values, Morals? I think I'm confused… Does he mean Essex?
Culture: Socially transmitted behavior patterns, beliefs and other products of human thought that are characteristics of a population. Morals: Often a synonym with Ethic. An individual guiding principle between what's right and wrong. Value: The underlying beliefs and Attitudes that help determine ones actual conduct. Culture, Ethics, Values, Morals?
A Value establishes a moral standard for an individual such that action may be taken to achieve a goal and an Ethic is to ensure that the action designed to achieve a goal will be done without violating a rule. Culture, Ethics, Values, Morals?
Ethics in Technology Ethics in the United States
Early settlers in America had to learn to survive in rough country and in a rough environment. Generations of individuals laboring to survive. In addition, freedom, equality, democracy, individuality, improvement…and more! Ethics in the United States
PWE: Protestant Work Ethic: A belief that places a taboo on idleness, and industriousness is considered a religious ideal, waste is a vice, and frugality a virtue, complacency and failure are outlawed, ambition and success are taken as sure signs of god’s favor. The universal sign of sin is poverty and the crowning sign of gods favor is wealth. Ethics in the United States
Immigration: • Over 55 Million Immigrants traveled to America (over four centuries) • This movement represents the largest movement of human beings to any other place in the history of mankind. • The fact that this is a country who's populous is either directly or indirectly immigrants directly relates to our Culture, Ethics, Values and morals. Ethics in the United States
Secular Humanists: Encourages people to think for themselves and question authority and suggests that the morality of our actions should be judged by their consequences in this world. They don’t rely on Gods or supernatural forces to solve their problems or provide guidance for their behavior. Ethics in the United States
“When negative consequences (of technological innovations) are immediate, stakeholders sometimes can assess costs and negotiate remedies and compensations—although when the costs and benefits accrue to different communities and demographic (ethnic) groups, both analysis and remediation can be difficult. When negative impacts of technological change manifest only after lengthy delay during which the offending technology is thoroughly adopted into commerce, correction becomes much more difficult.” Edward Woodhouse Ethics
The story of Electronics: Youtube Ethics
Another point of view. pro of E-waste Ethics
Ethics in Technology Discussion In Ethics
The Big question… What Ethical Issues in Technology are happening today around the world? Discussion in Ethics
Due: 4/14/2011 Compose a one page paper on any ethical issue in technology. Included should be a debate of pros and cons of said technology and it’s effects. Homework!