TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY

The Ethics of Technology in AmericaBy: Michael Demchak!

ETHICS… What does the term “Ethic” mean to

you?

ETHICS My personal definition… Ethics: A philosophical code of conduct

between people and their society with the concepts of right and wrong, good and evil, justice and virtue. Sometimes well defined (I.E. medical and business ethics).

CULTURE, ETHICS, VALUES, MORALS?

Does he mean Essex?

I think I'm confused…

CULTURE, ETHICS, VALUES, MORALS? Culture: Socially transmitted behavior patterns,

beliefs and other products of human thought that are characteristics of a population.

Morals: Often a synonym with Ethic. An individual guiding principle between what's right and wrong.

Value: The underlying beliefs and Attitudes that help determine ones actual conduct.

CULTURE, ETHICS, VALUES, MORALS? A Value establishes a moral standard

for an individual such that action may be taken to achieve a goal and an Ethic is to ensure that the action designed to achieve a goal will be done without violating a rule.

CULTURE, ETHICS, VALUES AND MORALS

ETHICS IN THE UNITED STATESEthics in Technology

ETHICS IN THE UNITED STATES Early settlers in America had to learn to

survive in rough country and in a rough environment. Generations of individuals laboring to survive.

In addition, freedom, equality, democracy, individuality, improvement…and more!

ETHICS IN THE UNITED STATES PWE: Protestant Work Ethic: A belief

that places a taboo on idleness, and industriousness is considered a religious ideal, waste is a vice, and frugality a virtue, complacency and failure are outlawed, ambition and success are taken as sure signs of god’s favor. The universal sign of sin is poverty and the crowning sign of gods favor is wealth.

ETHICS IN THE UNITED STATES

ETHICS IN THE UNITED STATES Immigration:

Over 55 Million Immigrants traveled to America (over four centuries)

This movement represents the largest movement of human beings to any other place in the history of mankind.

The fact that this is a country who's populous is either directly or indirectly immigrants directly relates to our Culture, Ethics, Values and morals.

ETHICS IN THE UNITED STATES Secular Humanists: Encourages people

to think for themselves and question authority and suggests that the morality of our actions should be judged by their consequences in this world. They don’t rely on Gods or supernatural forces to solve their problems or provide guidance for their behavior.

ETHICS“When negative consequences (of technological innovations)are immediate, stakeholders sometimes can assess costs andnegotiate remedies and compensations—although when thecosts and benefits accrue to different communities and demographic (ethnic) groups, both analysis and remediation can be difficult. When negative impacts of technological change manifest only after lengthy delay during which the offending technology is thoroughly adopted into commerce, correction becomes much more difficult.” Edward Woodhouse

ETHICS The story of Electronics: Youtube

ETHICS Another point of view.

pro of E-waste

DISCUSSION IN ETHICSEthics in Technology

DISCUSSION IN ETHICS

The Big question… What Ethical Issues in Technology

are happening today around the world?

HOMEWORK! Due: 4/14/2011 Compose a one page paper on any

ethical issue in technology. Included should be a debate of pros and cons of said technology and it’s effects.