Computing and Technology Ethics Engaging through Science Fiction
Computing and Technology Ethics Engaging through Science Fiction by Emanuelle Burton, published by MIT Press on February 14, 2023, is a comprehensive textbook that explores the intersection of ethics and technology through the lens of science fiction. This 504-page edition presents a new approach to teaching computing and technology ethics, using engaging narratives to examine ethical dilemmas posed by advancements in technology. The book addresses critical questions surrounding issues such as autonomous weapons, privacy, and artificial intelligence, providing a framework for understanding the moral implications of these developments.
Readers will find that the book introduces major ethical theories, including deontology, utilitarianism, and virtue ethics, and applies them to contemporary technological challenges. The anthology of science fiction stories from acclaimed authors serves as a practical tool to illustrate these ethical quandaries, encouraging students to reflect on their own values and decisions in the context of technology. This edition also includes a suite of instructor resources designed to enhance the educational experience, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the social aspects of computing and engineering ethics.
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A new approach to teaching computing and technology ethics using science fiction stories.
Should autonomous weapons be legal? Will we be cared for by robots in our old age? Does the efficiency of online banking outweigh the risk of theft? From communication to travel to medical care, computing technologies have transformed our daily lives, for better and for worse. But how do we know when a new development comes at too high a cost? Using science fiction stories as case studies of ethical ambiguity, this engaging textbook offers a comprehensive introduction to ethical theory and its application to contemporary developments in technology and computer science.
Computing and Technology Ethics: Engaging through Science Fiction first introduces the major ethical frameworks: deontology, utilitarianism, virtue ethics, communitarianism, and the modern responses of responsibility ethics, feminist ethics, and capability ethics. It then applies these frameworks to many of the modern issues arising in technology ethics including privacy, computing, and artificial intelligence. A corresponding anthology of science fiction brings these quandaries to life and challenges students to ask ethical questions of themselves and their work.
- Uses science fiction case studies to make ethics education engaging and fun
- Trains students to recognize, evaluate, and respond to ethical problems as they arise
- Features anthology of short stories from internationally acclaimed writers including Ken Liu, Elizabeth Bear, Paolo Bacigalupi, and T. C. Boyle to animate ethical challenges in computing technology
- Written by interdisciplinary author team of computer scientists and ethical theorists
- Includes a robust suite of instructor resources, such as pedagogy guides, story frames, and reflection questions
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