Child Labour Ethics Lecture Quiz

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What is one of the negative effects of child labour mentioned?

  • Increased wages for families
  • Traumatic experiences for children (correct)
  • Development of new skills
  • Improved social status

Why might some argue that child labour is not bad?

  • Children become more self-sufficient
  • It enhances children's learning opportunities
  • It can provide economic benefits to families (correct)
  • It does not affect children's physical health

What approach is said to emphasize moral values regarding child labour?

  • Deontological approach (correct)
  • Pragmatic approach
  • Relativistic approach
  • Utilitarian approach

What can be a potential consequence of child labour aside from physical effects?

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Which concept challenges the idea that actions like lying can be justified by outcomes?

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When considering child labour, what moral value is highlighted as being compromised?

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What argument can be made against the dismissal of negative effects of child labour?

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What does the discussion suggest about the perception of good and bad actions?

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What is the primary structure of the lecture as proposed by the speaker?

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What topic was discussed during the last lecture before this session?

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What is the main argument of the ethics argument as presented by the speaker?

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What does the acronym 'C' in the context of the ethics argument stand for?

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How can students ask questions during the online lecture?

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What is the benefit of talking in smaller blocks according to the speaker?

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What does the speaker suggest about the necessity of studying ethics for developing ethical AI?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of the ethics argument mentioned?

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What primary concept does consequentialism focus on to determine the goodness or badness of an action?

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How does expressiveness relate to evaluating actions according to virtues?

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What concern is raised regarding AI technology and its environmental impact?

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Which of the following best describes a reason to deem an action as bad within the provided content?

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According to the content, how do people often justify their actions?

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What is implied about the neutrality of actions in the context of consequences?

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Which of the following exemplifies a virtue mentioned in the content?

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What might be an implication of viewing an action negatively due to its effects?

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What is primarily discussed as the complexity of neural networks in relation to human brains?

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Why is the understanding of AI systems' decisions particularly critical in legal contexts?

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What is the view expressed regarding ethical AI technology?

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What premise is emphasized as part of the ethical design of AI technology?

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What does the speaker suggest about people's understanding of AI outputs?

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In the context discussed, why might AI technology be acceptable for use?

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What aspect of neural networks could create a challenge for users regarding their outputs?

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What question does the speaker raise about external interest in AI systems?

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What is the primary focus of normative ethics?

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Which of the following is NOT a subdomain related to ethics?

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Why is the second chapter considered crucial for preparing for an interview with an engineer?

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What role do criteria play in normative ethics according to the lecture?

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What is the relationship between ethics and philosophy as stated in the lecture?

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Which aspect is NOT typically discussed in normative ethics?

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What distinguishes normative ethics from meta-ethics?

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What are the implications of not understanding the criteria used in normative ethics?

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What is the primary characteristic of negative freedom as described in the content?

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How does negative freedom relate to ethical behavior according to the content?

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Which of the following is NOT considered an external obstacle that can influence decision-making?

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According to the content, what must be absent for an individual to be considered free in a negative sense?

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Which situation reflects a lack of negative freedom?

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Which form of freedom is emphasized when ethical responsibility is discussed in the content?

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What is NOT a factor influencing an individual's decision-making process as described?

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In the context of decision-making, what does being ethically responsible require?

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Flashcards

Consequentialism

A philosophy that judges the morality of an action based on its consequences. Actions are considered good if they result in positive outcomes, and bad if they lead to negative outcomes.

Consequential Argument

A moral argument that relies on the positive or negative effects of an action to justify its goodness or badness.

Virtues

The character traits or behaviors considered morally good or bad. Examples include courage, loyalty, empathy, and sympathy.

Virtue Argument

A moral argument that relies on the expression of certain virtues or character traits to justify the goodness or badness of an action.

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Empathy

The feeling of understanding and sharing another person's emotions or experiences. It is a valuable virtue in ethical reasoning.

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Duty-Based Argument

A moral argument that emphasizes the duties or obligations associated with an action. It focuses on what is right or wrong based on rules or principles.

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Impact

The overall effect or impact of an action or technology, often considered in an ethical context. Example: The environmental impact of AI.

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Intrinsic Argument

A moral argument that focuses on the inherent goodness or badness of actions, regardless of their consequences. Often based on principles or beliefs.

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AI Transparency

The ability to comprehend the internal workings and decision-making processes of an AI system.

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Why Transparency Matters

The argument that AI systems, especially those with significant impact, should be transparent in their functioning.

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Black Box AI

A situation where an AI's decisions are opaque and their reasoning is not readily understood by humans.

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Ethical AI Design

The ethical challenge of ensuring AI systems are designed and developed to uphold moral principles.

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Ethics by Design

The idea that ethical considerations should be embedded into the design and development process of AI technology.

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Intuition vs. Research

The lack of sufficient understanding of AI systems to reliably judge their ethical implications.

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Academic Research for Ethical AI

The belief that ethical AI development requires rigorous academic research to provide solid foundations for ensuring responsible AI systems.

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AI's Societal Impact

The concept that AI's impact extends beyond its functionality, impacting society as a whole and requiring consideration of ethical implications.

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Deontology

An approach to ethics that focuses on inherent principles and values, regardless of their consequences. Some actions are considered wrong, even if they lead to good results.

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Moral absolutes

The belief that certain actions are inherently wrong, even if they don't have negative consequences. For example, lying is wrong, even if it doesn't lead to harm.

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Autonomy

The capacity to make your own choices and act independently.

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Why is child labor wrong using Deontology?

Child labor is considered wrong because it violates the child's right to education, development, and protection, even if it doesn't have clear negative consequences.

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Right to autonomy

The right to make your own choices about your life, without being controlled by others.

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Why is lying wrong using both Deontology and Consequentialism?

Lying is wrong because it undermines trust and can lead to harmful consequences, even if there's no immediate bad outcome.

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Consequentialist approach to ethics

The practice of evaluating the morality of actions based on their consequences. Good outcomes often indicate ethically sound choices.

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Ethics Argument

The argument that developing ethical AI requires a course in ethics based on scientific research.

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Conclusion of the Ethics Argument

The conclusion of the Ethics Argument, which states that ethical and desirable AI needs a strong foundation in ethics.

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Three Premises of the Ethics Argument

The three premises that form the basis of the Ethics Argument. These premises support the argument's conclusion.

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Negative Freedom

Freedom from internal and external pressures or obstacles that hinder your choices.

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Collins Ethics

A moral philosophy that emphasizes the importance of being free from internal and external pressures to make ethical choices.

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What is normative ethics?

Normative ethics is a branch of ethics that focuses on how we should behave or act. It asks questions about right and wrong, good and bad, and provides a framework for making moral choices.

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Negative Freedom for Ethical Behavior

The ability to make choices and act independently without being influenced by biological desires, needs, or external pressures.

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What question does normative ethics address?

It's the core question of normative ethics: How can we figure out what actions are morally good and which are morally bad?

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Internal Pressure

Being driven by internal biological needs, desires, or wishes.

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External Pressure

Being influenced by external factors that limit your choices or actions.

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What are normative ethical theories?

These are theories that provide different sets of criteria or principles for judging the morality of actions.

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Being Free to Act Ethically

The idea that individuals should be free from internal and external pressures to make truly ethical decisions.

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Why is this chapter about normative ethics so important?

This is the most crucial chapter for your exam and interview preparation.

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Unethical Choices

Actions that are considered unethical because they are driven by personal needs, desires, or external pressures.

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Explain consequentialism.

Consequentialism judges the morality of an action based on its outcome. Good actions produce positive consequences; bad actions lead to negative outcomes.

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Explain virtue ethics.

Virtue ethics focuses on character traits and behaviors that are considered morally good or bad, like honesty, courage, or compassion.

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Negative Freedom for Ethical Decision-Making

The state of being free from both internal and external pressures to make ethical decisions.

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Explain duty-based ethics.

Duty-based ethics emphasizes rules, principles, and duties. Actions are deemed right or wrong based on whether they align with these principles.

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How is technology judged in an ethical context?

Technology can be judged as desirable or undesirable based on its impact, which includes its effects on society, the environment, and individuals.

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Study Notes

Technology and Artificial Intelligence

  • Technology and artificial intelligence are discussed
  • Questions from prior classes are addressed
  • An artifact is defined as an intended effect of human intervention, with the ability to grow autonomously.
  • Examples include the ozone layer depletion and the creation of trees.
  • Artifacts differ from other things in that they can grow spontaneously
  • Examples of artifacts include computers.

Essence of Ethics

  • Ethics is a subdomain of philosophy.
  • Ethics is a property belonging to, and distinguishing, ethical theories.
  • Key ethical theories include logic, political philosophy, metaphysics, philosophy of science, philosophy of sport and more.
  • Ethical theories are defined by their universal and unique properties
  • Moral beliefs are culturally and biologically diverse, thus there is no universal definition of ethics.

Ethics of Al

  • Philosophy is discussed as a supplementary philosophy.
  • Questions surrounding the importance of ethics and AI technologies are addressed.
  • Examples of consequentialist arguments, and their implications, are provided.
  • Examples of thought experiments are given involving ethical dilemmas.
  • Thought experiments are employed to analyze ethical issues and determine ethical properties.
  • Consequentialist ethics is considered problematic because it can result in undesirable results
  • It is possible for people in general to differ in their ideas and intuitions on the matter
  • Ethics of AI, and their relationships to other subjects such as technology are also considered
  • Ethics arguments have to do with the impact of a technology.

Types of Ethical Arguments

  • The value of a decision in ethical concerns is in the effects and the role of the actors.
  • Consequences, as well as intentions, are factors to consider in moral evaluations.
  • A consequentialist approach is useful to understand morality, but also problematic, since it may lead to negative, undesirable decisions.
  • Consequentialist theory, as well as Duty based ethical theory and the virtues are necessary to consider when analyzing ethical dilemmas.
  • Intuitions are also discussed, and it is argued that intentions might not always be sufficient to determine an action's morality,

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