10 Questions
What action did Alexis take that could be considered unethical?
Surreptitiously learning a login/password combination
Who might have been negatively impacted by Alexis's actions at the library?
The student whose login/password combination she learned
What could be a potential consequence of Alexis not winning the college scholarship?
She might not be able to complete the extra research projects
What is the main difference between the selfish point of view and the ethical point of view as mentioned in the text?
The selfish point of view focuses on one's own core values, while the ethical point of view respects other people's core values.
What is the primary focus of ethics, as defined in the text?
Rational examination of morality
Why is studying ethics particularly important in the context of new technologies?
Because 'common wisdom' may not exist for novel situations brought about by new technologies
How does the text describe morality in relation to society?
Morality is a society's rules of conduct dictating what people ought or ought not to do in various situations.
What is one of the results of ISPs in the United States consulting the antispam organization's blacklist?
A 25% decrease in spam for typical US email users
Who was negatively impacted by the antispam organization's action of blacklisting ISPs?
Innocent computer users in an East Asian country
Could the antispam organization have achieved its goals through a better course of action?
Yes, by directly contacting blacklisted ISPs
Learn about the consequences of ISPs being put on a blacklist by antispam organizations and how it affects email communication. Understand the impact on spam reduction and innocent computer users' ability to send emails.
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