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The three pillars for ethics in the computing profession include Computer Scientist, User Ethics Society, and Professional Computing Ethics.
True
According to the ACM Computing Education Board, individuals in the computing field should not be concerned with the impact of products on the environment.
False
Computer ethics focuses on what is factual rather than what should be valued.
False
Ethical decision making involves understanding what makes humans unique and how they make moral decisions.
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Humans are unique because they cannot make conscious choices.
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Playing games, constructing religious systems, and doing mathematics are among the things that make humans unique.
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Most human beings tend to come together in communities.
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People who act morally are always guided by strong feelings rather than principles.
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Your enemies are usually those who have the same interests and concerns as you.
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Interactions with other human beings can be governed by religious commandments, community customs, and laws of the land.
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Acting morally is solely based on following religious commandments.
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Human actions towards others, living species, and the environment are often considered moral.
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Making moral choices involves evaluating actions to determine their rightness or wrongness.
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Choosing between saving the life of a child and a beloved pet is considered an amoral decision.
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Morality is defined by making choices based solely on rational calculations.
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Humans are considered moral beings because they always make ethical choices.
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One foundation for making moral choices could be a 'feeling' basis such as sympathy.
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Humans can project some of their memory patterns onto future events, imagining what they might be like.
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One of the principles for making conscious choices is to flip a coin.
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The principle of 'do unto others as you would have them do unto you' is an example of an ethical principle for making choices.
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The terms 'moral' and 'ethics' refer to actions that are deemed worthy of praise or blame.
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Humans are unique because they cannot make conscious choices.
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According to the ACM Computing Education Board, individuals in the computing field should not be concerned with the impact of products on the environment.
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Computer ethics solely focuses on the technical aspects of computing systems and does not consider their social impact.
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The invisibility of information processing within computers can lead to potential abuses, such as tampering with programs or data, unrecognized biases in decision-making algorithms, and a loss of human control or awareness.
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Ethical considerations in computing are limited to proposing conceptual frameworks for understanding problems, without attempting to understand ethical criteria for making the best choices.
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Computer ethics aims to alleviate moral dilemmas that may arise due to the potential of computer analysis to provide more accurate projections of future consequences, such as environmental impact.
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$\frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{4} = \frac{3}{4}$
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The concept of computer ethics was first introduced by Alan Turing in his seminal paper, 'On Computable Numbers, with an Application to the Entscheidungsproblem'.
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Study Notes
Human Uniqueness
- Humans act with respect and concern towards others, living species, and the environment, exhibiting moral behavior.
- Moral actions are often guided by principles that govern human actions.
Social Interactions
- Humans are social beings, interacting with others in communities, forming relationships with family, friends, and like-minded individuals.
- In communities, people follow rules, such as religious commandments, customs, laws, and rational principles.
Cognitive Abilities
- Humans can reflect on memories, identifying patterns, and project them onto future events, enabling imagination and conscious choices.
- This capability allows humans to evaluate options, considering relative merits, and make informed decisions.
Ethical Decision Making
- Ethical decisions involve evaluating actions based on moral principles, such as "do unto others as you would have them do unto you."
- Moral and ethics refer to actions deemed worthy of praise or blame, and the principles governing moral choices.
Computer Ethics
- Computer ethics analyses the social impact of computer technology and formulates policies for its ethical use.
- The "Invisibility Factor" of computer technology can lead to abuse, such as tampering with programs or data, and unrecognized biases.
Pillars of Ethics in Computing
- The three pillars of ethics in the computing profession are: Computer Scientist, User, and Society.
Need for Ethics in Computing
- Computing professionals must consider the impact of products on the environment, quality of life, and appreciate ethical values and legal rights.
- They must also understand their own limitations and the possible consequences of failure.
Moral Decision Making
- Moral decisions are based on a foundation, whether emotional or rational, and involve evaluating actions and their consequences.
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Explore the concept of professional computing ethics and its role in computer ethics analysis, as defined by James H. Moor. Delve into the impact of computer technology on society and the formulation of policies to address moral dilemmas. This quiz pertains to CS302/CS217 course on Professional Computing Ethics.
