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BY Whisby Brown

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1. The Importance of ethical contributions from a famous philosopher 2. The Importance of ethics in business 3. The Importance of ethics in media sharing 4. The Importance of ethics in science 5. Bringing it all together How you will use what you have learned about ethics affect your technology career

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The Importance of ethical contributions from a famous philosopher

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Lived: 384 322 B.C. From Stagira in North East Greece Ethical theory Aristotle wrote Nicomachean Ethics, Eudemian Ethics Theories cause controversy Influenced by Socrates and Plato influences Engineers

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Educated at Platos academy Tutored Alexander the Great He created a school called Lyceum Studies a wide range of subjects (math, science, biology )

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His son is Named Nicomachus Difficult application better suited for research and development. Human interaction with technology

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Aristotle s ethics is important because: Effects lives Technology/Businesses Financial Industry Careers Products that are created or destroyed

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Left Athens out of safety concerns Died in Euboea in 322 B.C. Left lots of documented work behind 31 surviving documents

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Ethics = Virtue + experience Short falls his use of language Most of his work is lost Limited view of human nature Studied all subjects during his time

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Kraut, Richard, "Aristotle's Ethics", The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (Winter 2012 Edition), Edward N. Zalta (ed.), http://plato.stanford.edu/archives/win2012/entries/aristotle- ethics/ Shields, Christopher, "Aristotle", The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (Summer 2012 Edition), Edward N. Zalta (ed.), URL = http://plato.stanford.edu/archives/sum2012/entries/aristotle/

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The Importance of ethics in business

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Encouraged by Better Business Bureau Increased Cyber Security Disclosures New laws enforcing business rules Better Safety standards Improved products Better customer visibility Stronger reputation

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ETHICALUNETHICAL Cisco Systems Aramark Ebay Inc. Enron Arthur Anderson Halliburton Chevron Philip Morris

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Damaged or Destroyed Consumer confidence Business reputation is impacted Possible legal action - Law suits - Investigations - Loss of contracts Scandal Reduced Competitiveness

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Look at marketing campaigns Deliver what you promise No misguided or open interpretation of products. All contracts should be open to scrutiny and be above reproach. Voluntary safety or product recall if necessary

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Look at how the surrounding community is effected. Encourage balance in peoples lives. Policy creation Alter Management mindset Encourage ethics punish failure Policy enforcement and rules for termination

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Stronger company foundation Build strategies that have a long term future Can avoid short term pitfalls Worry about the volatile of your offerings

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Better Business Bureau. Retrieved 3/3/13 from http://ethicsforbusinesssuccess.com/ http://ethicsforbusinesssuccess.com/ Douglas.D & Nakashima. E. (2013). More companies reporting cyber security incidents. Retrieved 3/3/13 from http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/nationa l-security/more-companies-reporting- cybersecurity-incidents/2013/03/01/f7f7cb68- 8293-11e2-8074-b26a871b165a_story.html http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/nationa l-security/more-companies-reporting- cybersecurity-incidents/2013/03/01/f7f7cb68- 8293-11e2-8074-b26a871b165a_story.html Smith. J(2012). The World's Most Ethical Companies. Retrieved 3/3/13 from http://www.forbes.com/sites/jacquelynsmith/20 12/03/15/the-worlds-most-ethical-companies/1/ http://www.forbes.com/sites/jacquelynsmith/20 12/03/15/the-worlds-most-ethical-companies/1/

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The Importance of ethics in media sharing

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Peer to- Peer file transfers FTP File Transfer Protocol Borrowed CD, DVD or Blu-ray Thumb Drive Pirate Server Bit Torrent Cracked software copy

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Created by Bram Cohen Copyright violations issues Works on a peer to peer network Designed to improve transfer rate based on the number of computers sharing the file. Music industry sues

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Effects information security Compromised system security Hidden installation of malware software Unknown risk inflicted on computer owner Exposures data mining tools Unauthorized access

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ISP companies created a program called six strikes and youre out Throttling your account User receives 6 warnings messages Hot debate over punishment of illegal media sharing Questioning the ethics of both sides Side effect: New ethical questions about copyright laws

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Buy your material from a legal source Trial copies of software for short term use Alternative Open source versions Restricting user access and permissions Choosing not to utilize P2P software for illegal downloading

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Bit torrent should be avoided Users need to be aware consequences Avoiding potential infections like malware Knowledge that all software and files are legitimate

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Crovitz. G. (2013). A Six-Strike Rule for Internet Piracy. Retrieved 3/10/13 from http://online.wsj.com/article/SB100014241278 87323978104578334272714999326.html?mod=go oglenews_wsj http://online.wsj.com/article/SB100014241278 87323978104578334272714999326.html?mod=go oglenews_wsj Thompson.C. (2005). The Bit Torrent Effect. Retrieved 3/10/13 from http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/13.01 /bittorrent.html?pg=4&topic=bittorrent&topic _set= http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/13.01 /bittorrent.html?pg=4&topic=bittorrent&topic _set

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The Importance of ethics in science

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Faked Research results Referenced by other scientists and researchers Damaged or Destroyed Credibility Unusable Data generated Legal liability to project supporters and/or the public Trust has been violated in many levels Dishonest about results Irresponsible behavior

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Unethical testing procedures Violate social ethical norms Controversial work based on slanted study premise Do we use data generated by a controversial study Improperly obtained samples Questionable or faulty handling of samples Ignoring standard practices and regulations Includes governing laws Study guidelines Code of Ethics and morality OSHA and/or safety regulations

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Creating false documentation to supplement study research Lying in your research Example Dipak Das University Connecticut He lied about the benefits of red wine Cast a shadow over all related areas of scientific study Public will be overly cautious and suspicious They will want reassurance that this is a limited occurrence

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Highly Controversial practices Used to develop new medicines Can cause harm to animals Fine line between moral distinctions Decision to intentional harm an animal for the sake of knowledge Is that knowledge worth the harm done to animals

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Millions of dollars lost Property Damage Fear of stagnated scientific progress should animal testing cease

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Ethics are very important to science Allows people to trust the work being done Standards for the study has been followed Minimal impact on subjects Documentation is correct and above reproach Unethical actions cause Loss of trust Danger is a possible outcome

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Andre. C. & Velasquez.M. (N.A.) Of Cures and Creatures Great and SmallReference 3/25/13 from http://www.scu.edu/ethics/publications/iie/ v1n3/cures.html Springhen. K. (2012). When Scientist lie. Reference 3/25/13 from http://news.menshealth.com/when-scientists- lie/2012/01/20/

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Bringing it all together How you will use what you have learned about ethics affect your technology career

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This course has allowed me to see ethics can be applied to business situations. Consequences of unethical actions on individuals whether known or unintentional. I will definitely be more aware of the impact of my decisions ethical consequences. Incorporate ethics into business designs and policies and practices.

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My understanding of others and their backgrounds Quality of research and work for me It will help me to navigate situations better I currently think in terms of I not we. Consideration of others when I am working.

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Ethics allows one to understand the rules of how society works and how we play into society. Ethics can lead to better understanding of a businesses role and responsibility in society. Improved marketing strategies that do not compromise ethics or mislead clients.

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Ethics what every decision is based on. Ethics establishes my business reputation Has a direct impact on how people react to my reputation and treat me. Opens and closes doors in the business world. Creates an air of trust and sets expectations.

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Prevented me from making bad choices ending up in jail. Building a future instead of a good time I earned what I have and did not cheat anyone to get it. I can enjoy what I have with a clear conscious. Not confuse myself with other peoples lives.

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Ethics has changed my life in many ways Turned me around when I was going the wrong way Building a career based on principles People trust the work I do I take pride in the work I do for others. What I have I earned it and I am content I am motivated towards becoming the best at what I do.

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Collins.M. (2010). How professional values and ethics can impact career success. Retrieved 3/31/13 from http://www.helium.com/items/1805133-how- professional-values-and-ethics-can-impact-on- career-success http://www.helium.com/items/1805133-how- professional-values-and-ethics-can-impact-on- career-success Kirbyson. R. (2013). Dykstra slides... and... his luck runs out! http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/ fyi/dykstra-slides-and-his-luck-runs-out- 200693431.html