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 problem in the context of human and machine interaction?

Answer 1

A moral problem is any issue with the potential to help or harm anyone, including oneself, such as death, hurt, disadvantaging someone/a group, freedom/restriction, gambling, and social constructs like marriage/divorce.

Question 2

What is an economic issue in the context of human and machine interaction?

Answer 2

An economic issue is a problem or situation concerned with the organisation of money, industry, and trade of a country, region, or society, such as generating income, costs, wealth, and working.

Question 3

What is an environmental issue in the context of human and machine interaction?

Answer 3

An environmental issue is a problem or situation concerned with the protection of the natural world, such as global warming, electronic waste, plastic waste, power generation, fuel/batteries, loss of habitat, and dangerous chemicals.

Question 4

What are some discussion points when considering the implications of human and machine interaction?

Answer 4

Discussion points include good vs bad, positive impacts vs negative impacts, and old vs new.

Question 5

What does HCI stand for?

Answer 5

HCI stands for Human Computer Interaction.