Technology and the Public Interest
Technology and the Public Interest by Haochen Sun, published by Cambridge University Press on April 21, 2022, is a comprehensive examination of the ethical challenges arising at the intersection of technology and public welfare. This new edition, spanning 350 pages, delves into the increasing influence of technology companies and their often inadequate consideration for the public good. Sun argues for a reevaluation of the right to technology, advocating for its recognition as a human right under international law and a fundamental right within domestic legal frameworks.
In this work, readers will find an in-depth analysis of the responsibilities that technology companies hold towards society. Sun introduces the concept of fundamental corporate responsibility, emphasizing the need for these companies to compensate users for their contributions and actively engage in promoting the public interest. The book addresses critical subjects such as intellectual property, human rights, and the philosophical implications of technology, making it a significant contribution to discussions in law and political science.
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In this groundbreaking work, Haochen Sun analyzes the ethical crisis unfolding at the intersection of technology and the public interest. He examines technology companies’ growing power and their increasing disregard for the public good. To tackle this asymmetry of power and responsibility, he argues that we must reexamine the nature and scope of the right to technology and dynamically protect it as a human right under international law, a collective right under domestic civil rights law, and potentially a fundamental right under domestic constitutional law. He also develops the concept of fundamental corporate responsibility requiring technology companies to compensate users for their contributions, assume an active role responsibility in upholding the public interest, and counter injustices caused by technological developments.
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