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What is the main concern about the system being developed based on machine learning algorithms?
What is the main concern about the system being developed based on machine learning algorithms?
- Its ability to concentrate private economic power
- Its potential to hurt people's lives
- Its potential to undermine democracy
- All of the above (correct)
What is the difference between morality and ethics in philosophy?
What is the difference between morality and ethics in philosophy?
- Ethics is based on cultural norms, while morality is based on personal values
- Ethics refers to moral conduct, while morality refers to the formal study of moral conduct
- Morality is based on empirical evidence, while ethics is based on philosophical principles
- Morality refers to moral conduct, while ethics refers to the formal study of moral conduct (correct)
How are moral norms typically acquired?
How are moral norms typically acquired?
- Through everyday life and cultural influences (correct)
- Through formal education
- Through philosophical study
- Through religious teachings only
What is a characteristic of many moral decisions?
What is a characteristic of many moral decisions?
What is a key factor that influences moral beliefs and norms?
What is a key factor that influences moral beliefs and norms?
What is the primary purpose of the Categorical Imperative in Kantian ethics?
What is the primary purpose of the Categorical Imperative in Kantian ethics?
What is the first step in applying the Categorical Imperative to a proposed action?
What is the first step in applying the Categorical Imperative to a proposed action?
What is the purpose of the 'reversal of roles' thought experiment in Kantian ethics?
What is the purpose of the 'reversal of roles' thought experiment in Kantian ethics?
What is the main difference between the two formulations of the Categorical Imperative?
What is the main difference between the two formulations of the Categorical Imperative?
What is the outcome of applying the Categorical Imperative to a moral principle?
What is the outcome of applying the Categorical Imperative to a moral principle?
Why is the second formulation of the Categorical Imperative often preferred in practical applications?
Why is the second formulation of the Categorical Imperative often preferred in practical applications?
What is one of the potential costs if bugs occur in the released software?
What is one of the potential costs if bugs occur in the released software?
What is one of the challenges involved in applying utilitarianism to software development?
What is one of the challenges involved in applying utilitarianism to software development?
What is one of the potential costs if the software is not released?
What is one of the potential costs if the software is not released?
What is one advantage of utilitarianism in software development?
What is one advantage of utilitarianism in software development?
Why is attaching a numerical value to the costs and benefits of software release challenging?
Why is attaching a numerical value to the costs and benefits of software release challenging?
What is one criticism of utilitarianism in software development?
What is one criticism of utilitarianism in software development?
Which rights are sanctioned by Articles 22–27 according to the text?
Which rights are sanctioned by Articles 22–27 according to the text?
According to the Social Contract Theory discussed, what does it imply about the availability of illegal copies?
According to the Social Contract Theory discussed, what does it imply about the availability of illegal copies?
In the scenario where a US citizen buys an illegal book from Country X, what ethical dilemma is highlighted?
In the scenario where a US citizen buys an illegal book from Country X, what ethical dilemma is highlighted?
How does Social Contract Theory apply in the context of a startup releasing buggy software?
How does Social Contract Theory apply in the context of a startup releasing buggy software?
What fundamental right might be violated when purchasing illegal copies of a book?
What fundamental right might be violated when purchasing illegal copies of a book?
In the context of different laws in different countries, what ethical issue arises regarding software development?
In the context of different laws in different countries, what ethical issue arises regarding software development?
What is one of the pros of the Social Contract Theory?
What is one of the pros of the Social Contract Theory?
What is one of the cons mentioned in the text regarding the Social Contract Theory?
What is one of the cons mentioned in the text regarding the Social Contract Theory?
What is the Social Contract Theory based upon?
What is the Social Contract Theory based upon?
What is the perspective on being law-abiding according to the text when everything else is equal?
What is the perspective on being law-abiding according to the text when everything else is equal?
When is it morally acceptable to break the law according to the text?
When is it morally acceptable to break the law according to the text?
What is one of the weaknesses mentioned in the text regarding the Social Contract Theory?
What is one of the weaknesses mentioned in the text regarding the Social Contract Theory?
