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Why is it beneficial for computing people to think of themselves as professionals?
Why is it beneficial for computing people to think of themselves as professionals?
- To increase their earnings and job opportunities
- To avoid learning about the ethical implications of their work
- To regulate the sheer power and influence of computing technology (correct)
- To speed up the pace of change in the computing industry
What is one main reason for approaching the world of computing from a perspective of professionalism?
What is one main reason for approaching the world of computing from a perspective of professionalism?
- To avoid making mistakes in programming
- To increase competition among computing professionals
- To learn from past mistakes and make informed decisions for the future (correct)
- To reduce the importance of regulating computing technology
What is discussed in Chapter 1.1 - 1.3 by Baase and Henry regarding ICT examples?
What is discussed in Chapter 1.1 - 1.3 by Baase and Henry regarding ICT examples?
- The history of general-purpose computers
- The ethical implications of ICT in computing
- The pace of change in the computing industry (correct)
- The impact of ICT on social media
Why should computing professionals care about the ethical, legal, and social implications of their work?
Why should computing professionals care about the ethical, legal, and social implications of their work?
What is one key reason that computing technology is considered too important to not regulate?
What is one key reason that computing technology is considered too important to not regulate?
What is one factor that distinguishes professionals from ordinary people?
What is one factor that distinguishes professionals from ordinary people?
What happens if a professional seriously violates the standards of practice set by their professional organization?
What happens if a professional seriously violates the standards of practice set by their professional organization?
Why is it mentioned that computing isn't yet a 'classical', licensed profession in the text?
Why is it mentioned that computing isn't yet a 'classical', licensed profession in the text?
What makes computing increasingly powerful and important in society according to the text?
What makes computing increasingly powerful and important in society according to the text?
What could be a reason for proposing that computing should be formally organized as a profession?
What could be a reason for proposing that computing should be formally organized as a profession?
Which group has the authority to regulate the conduct of professionals in 'classical' professions like medicine and law?
Which group has the authority to regulate the conduct of professionals in 'classical' professions like medicine and law?
What is the significance of the title 'A Gift of Fire' in the context of ethics and technology?
What is the significance of the title 'A Gift of Fire' in the context of ethics and technology?
In the Prometheus story, what moral lesson is conveyed through the phrase 'With great power comes great responsibility'?
In the Prometheus story, what moral lesson is conveyed through the phrase 'With great power comes great responsibility'?
What distinguishes Prometheus as a figure who brought fire to humanity according to Greek mythology?
What distinguishes Prometheus as a figure who brought fire to humanity according to Greek mythology?
How does Victor Frankenstein differ from Prometheus in their motivations regarding technology?
How does Victor Frankenstein differ from Prometheus in their motivations regarding technology?
How does technology relate to power according to the text?
How does technology relate to power according to the text?
What lesson can be learned from the literary references to Prometheus and Victor Frankenstein in the context of ethics?
What lesson can be learned from the literary references to Prometheus and Victor Frankenstein in the context of ethics?
Why is it important for computing professionals to approach their work reflectively and responsibly?
Why is it important for computing professionals to approach their work reflectively and responsibly?
What is a key reason why computing technology is considered too important to not regulate?
What is a key reason why computing technology is considered too important to not regulate?
Why should computing professionals care about the ethical implications of their work?
Why should computing professionals care about the ethical implications of their work?
What should computing professionals learn from the mistakes of the past?
What should computing professionals learn from the mistakes of the past?
How can computing professionals contribute to choosing our collective future intelligently?
How can computing professionals contribute to choosing our collective future intelligently?
What is a potential consequence of computing professionals not approaching their work reflectively and responsibly?
What is a potential consequence of computing professionals not approaching their work reflectively and responsibly?
