Unit 1 – Computer and Information Ethics Flashcards
Ethics 101
Study of general nature of morals and moral choices
Ethics
Ethics 101
What’s considered right and wrong
Morals
Ethics 101
Formal, written standards interpreted by the courts, enforced by government
Laws
Ethics 101
Morals and standards you set for yourself, developed due to upbringing, surrounds, friends, environment, religion, culture, experiences, etc.
Personal Ethics
Ethics Systems
No universal moral truth
Example: Believe eating
dogs in is wrong in Canada
Relativism
Ethics Systems
God is all-knowing and sets moral standards
Example: Ten Commandments
Divine Command Theory
Ethics Systems
Actions are judged by the consequences
Example: Torture for interrogation
Utilitarianism
Ethics Systems
We have rights and moral duties that apply to all
Example: Freedom of speech
Deontology (Duty-Based)
Ethics Systems
Morals are internal, goodness that comes from within you is better
Example: Volunteering vs. forced community service
Virtue Ethics (you)
Breaches
- Isn’t necessarily illegal
- Doesn’t conform to standards
Unethical Behavior
Breaches
- No sense of right or wrong
- No concern for moral outcome
Amoral Behavior
Solutions
Looking to happiness as a driver for action instead of treating dysfunction and problems
Positive Psychology
Solutions
People who report unethical business practices
Whistle Blower
- Technology is changing quickly; faster than rules, law and ethics can adapt
- We don’t have past experience to help in the new scenarios that happen
- Ethics is never clear-cut
- People have different opinions
Ethics in Computing
Ethics in Computing
Keywords: Internet of Things, Embedded Computers, Robotics
Individuals vs. Government
Issue 1: Social Justice – What’s right for AI?
Ethics in Computing
Keywords: Printed products, copyright, copying other companies
Regulated vs. Unregulated
Issue 2: Intellectual Property – 3D printing
Ethics in Computing
Keywords: Implanted microchips, tracking humans, personal privacy
Benefit society/security vs. Invasion of privacy
Issue 3: Privacy – Human Microchips
Ethics in Computing
Keywords: Outer space, country ownership, private ownership, asteroids, the moon
Belongs to humans vs. Private entities (if launched something to space,
Issue 4: Property Rights – Outer Space Tech
Ethics in Computing
Keywords: Free speech, Chinese Government, censorship, basic human right, international laws
Comply with local laws (unethical) vs. Stand for what’s right
Issue 5: Electronic Information Access – Business Abroad
Ethics in Computing
Keywords: Hacktivism, civil disobedience, social injustice personal data protection, hacking
Illegal (any type of hacking) vs. It’s just civil disobedience (Anonymo
Issue 6: Computer Abuse – For the greater good
