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What does John Dewey emphasize about democracy?
What does John Dewey emphasize about democracy?
- Democracy is primarily a form of government.
- Democracy is part of individual and personal life. (correct)
- Democracy should be viewed as an institutional concept.
- Democracy should require external regulation.
How does John Law define the role of engineers in society?
How does John Law define the role of engineers in society?
- Engineers must address social and technical relations. (correct)
- Engineers are not responsible for societal issues.
- Engineers should prioritize aesthetics over functionality.
- Engineers should focus only on technical aspects.
What concept does the idea of 'tinkering' refer to in Law's perspective?
What concept does the idea of 'tinkering' refer to in Law's perspective?
- Incremental steps towards reliability and sustainability. (correct)
- A revolutionary overhaul of engineering practices.
- The act of randomly mixing social elements.
- Complete abandonment of traditional methods.
What is a key question regarding technology and society?
What is a key question regarding technology and society?
What does bias in the context of democracy and AI refer to?
What does bias in the context of democracy and AI refer to?
Which of the following is a contribution of education to vibrant democracies?
Which of the following is a contribution of education to vibrant democracies?
What is a concern raised about the relationship between technology and society?
What is a concern raised about the relationship between technology and society?
What does critical thinking contribute to democracy in the context of AI?
What does critical thinking contribute to democracy in the context of AI?
What is the primary role of technologies according to the content?
What is the primary role of technologies according to the content?
What ethical concerns are raised regarding the use of technologies?
What ethical concerns are raised regarding the use of technologies?
Which of the following describes a view of ethics mentioned in the content?
Which of the following describes a view of ethics mentioned in the content?
In discussing ethics, which concept is NOT mentioned as important?
In discussing ethics, which concept is NOT mentioned as important?
According to Louise Amoore, how are contemporary algorithms reshaping societal norms?
According to Louise Amoore, how are contemporary algorithms reshaping societal norms?
How can alliances of technology and the good be transformed or resisted?
How can alliances of technology and the good be transformed or resisted?
What aspect does the statement 'How do ideas of the good influence the technologies we create?' highlight?
What aspect does the statement 'How do ideas of the good influence the technologies we create?' highlight?
What is a potential outcome of technologies defining the boundaries of normality?
What is a potential outcome of technologies defining the boundaries of normality?
What is the main purpose of the booklet that Mr. Tripathi gives to Mr. Saxena?
What is the main purpose of the booklet that Mr. Tripathi gives to Mr. Saxena?
What concern is raised about AI systems in relation to indigenous knowledge?
What concern is raised about AI systems in relation to indigenous knowledge?
According to Mr. Tripathi, what impact does he hope his work will have if just a few people read his materials?
According to Mr. Tripathi, what impact does he hope his work will have if just a few people read his materials?
What question is posed regarding societies in relation to knowledge?
What question is posed regarding societies in relation to knowledge?
What is implied about collective understanding in creative democracy?
What is implied about collective understanding in creative democracy?
What does Mr. Tripathi believe is necessary when 'truth becomes the casualty'?
What does Mr. Tripathi believe is necessary when 'truth becomes the casualty'?
What potential risk is associated with inadequate representation of indigenous practices in AI models?
What potential risk is associated with inadequate representation of indigenous practices in AI models?
What overarching theme is presented in the content regarding the relationship between technology and society?
What overarching theme is presented in the content regarding the relationship between technology and society?
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Creative Democracy
Creative Democracy
A form of democracy that is dynamic, evolving, and responsive to the needs of its citizens, especially in technologically advanced societies.
Critical Thinking about AI
Critical Thinking about AI
Examining the potential impacts of artificial intelligence on society, considering both its benefits and risks, and engaging in constructive dialogue about how to shape its development.
Democracy as a Way of Life
Democracy as a Way of Life
John Dewey's concept that democracy is not just a political system, but a way of living that emphasizes individual freedom, participation, and respect for others in daily interactions.
Heterogeneous Engineering
Heterogeneous Engineering
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Tinkering
Tinkering
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Bias in AI Systems
Bias in AI Systems
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Technology as World-Making
Technology as World-Making
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Beyond the 'Technical Fix'
Beyond the 'Technical Fix'
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What do they see?
What do they see?
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AI and Ethical Responsibilities
AI and Ethical Responsibilities
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Knowledge and Response
Knowledge and Response
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Truth and Transparency
Truth and Transparency
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Subversion of Indigenous Knowledge
Subversion of Indigenous Knowledge
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Data Sovereignty
Data Sovereignty
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Transformative Potential of Technology
Transformative Potential of Technology
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Ethical Questions in Technology
Ethical Questions in Technology
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Technology and the 'Good'
Technology and the 'Good'
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Ethics as the Formation of Relationships
Ethics as the Formation of Relationships
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Technology and New Patterns of Good and Bad
Technology and New Patterns of Good and Bad
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Understanding Visions of the 'Good' in Technology
Understanding Visions of the 'Good' in Technology
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Responsibility in Technology
Responsibility in Technology
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Study Notes
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Artificial Intelligence & Human Values
- Fall 2024 course at ETH Zurich
- Professor: Margarita Boenig-Liptsin
- Lesson 12: Creative Democracy in the Age of AI
Animating Questions
- How can democracies thrive in technologically advanced societies?
- How does critical thinking on AI and society contribute to democracy?
- What changes are needed in education to promote creative democracy?
Semester Overview
- Course topics include AI and human values, socializing AI, knowing humans, intelligent environments, numbers and good government, surveillance and prediction, misinformation and manipulation, ethics and regulatory initiatives, quest for social justice, creative democracy, etc.
- Courses are organized into categories: AlxKnowledges, AlxWorlds, AlxFutures
John Dewey and John Law
- Dewey (1939): Argues against treating democracy as solely an institutional matter. Instead, democracy should be a personal and cultivated way of life, evident in interactions. Praises the exchange of experience for democratic knowledge.
- Law (2011): Critiques engineering catastrophes resulting from neglecting social considerations in technical decisions. Advocates for "tinkering" as a means to incremental improvement in engineering and for a new type of engineer with understanding across technical, social, and natural relationships.
Awareness of Bias
- Bias as an inclination towards or away from a given norm.
- Questions who decides the norm?
- For more on fairness definitions see Arvind Narayanan "Tutorial: 21 definitions of fairness and their politics" (ACM FAccT 2018).
- Importance of thinking beyond technical solutions when considering technology's impact.
- How does technology shape the world, and what world do we want to live in?
Understanding Technology
- Technologies are more than tools, they have a transformative potential redrawing boundaries between self and other.
- Technologies affect identity, autonomy, relationships, and collective life.
- Technologies shape the world around us.
Slide from Lecture 10
- A responsibility exists to build tools for good, as argued by Zuckerberg in 2018.
- Ethical questions surround how data technologies contribute to the good and re-define it.
What is Ethics?
- Ethics is an inherently political concept
- Ethics is about the relationship between self, oneself, and others, as stated by Louis Amoore (Cloud Ethics, p. 7).
- Important ethical principles listed include: Transparency, Justice/Fairness/Equity, Non-maleficence, Responsibility and Accountability, Privacy, Beneficence, Freedom and Autonomy, Trust, Sustainability, Dignity, Solidarity.
Contemporary Algorithms
- Algorithms don't simply transgress established norms but establish new patterns of right and wrong, normality, and abnormality, against which actions are judged. (Louise Amoore, Cloud Ethics: Algorithms and the Attributes of Ourselves and Others, p. 6).
Technology and the Good
- How do technologies inform our understanding of what constitutes the good?
- How do ideas of the good influence the development and application of technologies?
Resources for the Road Ahead
- Methods for understanding societal responses to the use of technologies
- How authors pay attention to certain issues and bring them up
- Encouraging critical analysis of perspectives from different eras and cultures
Creative Democracy in Action
- A title for a presentation.
Your Algorithm Doesn't Know Me
- The Guardian article about algorithms and their limitations.
Mr. Tripathi
- A person handing out pamphlets questioning the value of social media over more tangible forms of knowledge.
Memory Theatre
- A multi-media lecture about spatial technologies.
AI and Indigenous Knowledge
- AI systems may misrepresent indigenous knowledge, potentially eroding cultural heritage and perpetuating exploitation.
- Indigenous practices and knowledge systems are important aspects of African norms and values.
Māori Data Sovereignty Network
- Advocates for Māori rights and interests in data.
Humanitarian Principles in the Digital Age
- Humanitarian principles need adaptation to contemporary challenges, including technology.
Data Protection in the Canton of Zurich
- Data protection is important and protecting privacy is a priority.
A Question Posed to Societies
- The adequacy of knowledge and response.
- Investigating the relationships between knowledge, technology, and society.
FS 2025 Courses
- Information about upcoming courses, including AI personhood, Social Justice, Cross-Cultural Dialogues, Science, Trust and politics, Foundations of Science, Technology and Society.
- Upcoming events information are available.
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