1.2.16 - Discuss the moral, ethical, social, economic and environmental implications of the interaction between humans and machines.

Question 1

What is a moral issue?

Answer 1

A moral problem is presented as any issue with the potential to help or harm anyone, including oneself.

Question 2

Give 6 examples of moral issues.

Answer 2

1) Death
2) Hurt
3) Disadvantaging someone/a group
4) Freedom/restriction
5) Gambling
6) Social constructs (marriage/divorce)

Question 3

What is an economic issue?

Answer 3

An economic issue is a problem or situation that is concerned with the organisation of the money, industry and trade of a country, region or society.

Question 4

Give 4 examples of economic issues.

Answer 4

1) Generating income
2) Costs
3) Wealth
4) Working

Question 5

What is an environmental issue?

Answer 5

An environmental issue is a problem or situation that is concerned with the protection of the natural world of land, sea, air, plants and animals.

Question 6

Give 7 examples of environmental issues.

Answer 6

1) Global warming
2) Electronic waste
3) Plastic waste
4) Power generation
5) Fuel/batteries
6) Loss of habitat
7) Dangerous chemicals

Question 7

What does HCI stand for?

Answer 7

Human computer interaction.