Ethical Dilemmas in Technology and Society
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What is discussed in the chapter 'Anonymity, Security, Privacy, and Civil Liberties'?

  • Software Issues: Risks and Liabilities
  • Traditional ethical issues of privacy, security, and anonymity affected by computer technology (correct)
  • Intellectual Property Rights and Computer Technology
  • Ethical, Privacy, and Security Issues in the Online Social Network Ecosystem

    • Which of the following is NOT a main social issue discussed in 'Social Context of Computing'?

  • Workplace issues like employee monitoring
  • The digital divide
  • Health risks associated with computer technology
  • Intellectual Property Rights and Computer Technology (correct)

    • In the chapter 'Cyberbullying', what tools/devices could be used for repeated deliberate harm?

  • Pencils, notebooks, and erasers
  • Maps, compasses, and rulers
  • Cell phones, computers, and tablets (correct)
  • Televisions, radios, and newspapers

    • What is the focus of 'Computer Crimes' chapter?

    <p>History, types, costs, and prevention strategies of computer crimes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which chapter discusses the impact of new intelligent technologies on traditional ethical and social issues?

    <p>New Frontiers for Computer Ethics: Artificial Intelligence, Virtualization, and Cyberspace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the chapter 'Ethical, Privacy, and Security Issues in the Online Social Network Ecosystem' focus on?

    <p>The impact of global computer social network ecosystems on moral systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the overall aims of the course?

    <p>Expose students to ethical dilemmas posed by technological trends</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a course topic mentioned in the text?

    <p>Computer Programming Fundamentals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'Ethics and Ethical Analysis' topic cover?

    <p>Building a philosophical framework and analysis tools for ethics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an aim of the course mentioned in the text?

    <p>Understand the professional ethics and responsibilities of a computer scientist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'Morality and the Law' topic cover?

    <p>Defining and examining personal and public morality, and the relationship between morality and law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an aim of the course in the text?

    <p>Learn how to design ethical computer hardware</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Course Overview

    • The course explores the ethical implications of computer technology on society and individuals
    • It covers various topics, including professional ethics, social issues, intellectual property, and computer crimes

    Topics in Computer Ethics

    • Anonymity, Security, Privacy, and Civil Liberties: explores traditional ethical issues affected by computer technology
    • Intellectual Property Rights and Computer Technology: discusses the impact of computer technology on intellectual property rights
    • Social Context of Computing: considers the digital divide, workplace issues, and health risks associated with computer technology
    • Software Issues: Risks and Liabilities: examines property buyers' rights and producers' responsibility and accountability
    • Computer Crimes: surveys the history and examples of computer crimes, their types, costs, and strategies for detection and prevention
    • Cyberbullying: discusses the growing threat and effects of deliberate harm or harassment using electronic technology
    • New Frontiers for Computer Ethics: explores the implications of artificial intelligence, virtualization, and cyberspace on traditional ethical and social issues
    • Ethical, Privacy, and Security Issues in the Online Social Network Ecosystem: examines the impact of global computer social network ecosystems on moral and ethical systems

    Course Aims

    • Expose students to ethical dilemmas posed by technological trends
    • Examine the impact of computers on society and their potential future effects
    • Study ethical standards and creeds offered by various organizations
    • Learn to evaluate case studies from an ethical perspective
    • Conduct literature surveys and critical evaluations of writings related to ethics and technology
    • Understand professional ethics and responsibilities of a computer scientist

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    Explore the impact of current technological trends on society and the ethical dilemmas they pose. Study ethical standards from organizations like ACM, evaluate case studies, and learn to critically analyze writings related to computer ethics.

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