Technology Ethics

Shannon Vallor makes a wide-ranging, prophetic, and philosophical case for what AI could be: a way to reclaim our human potential for moral and intellectual growth, rather than lose ourselves in mirrors of the past. Rejecting prophecies of doom, she encourages us to pursue technology that helps us recover our sense of the possible, and with it the confidence and courage to repair a broken world. Vallor calls us to rethink what AI is and can be, and what we want to be with it.

Artificial intelligence powers Google's search engine, enables Facebook to target advertising, and allows Alexa and Siri to do their jobs. AI is also behind self-driving cars, predictive policing, and autonomous weapons that can kill without human intervention. These and other AI applications raise complex ethical issues that are the subject of ongoing debate. This volume in the MIT Press Essential Knowledge series offers an accessible synthesis of these issues.

What happens when artificial intelligence saturates political life and depletes the planet? How is AI shaping our understanding of ourselves and our societies? Drawing on more than a decade of research, award-winning scholar Kate Crawford reveals how AI is a technology of extraction: from the minerals drawn from the earth, to the labor pulled from low-wage information workers, to the data taken from every action and expression. This book reveals how this planetary network is fueling a shift toward undemocratic governance and increased inequity.

Spiritual teacher Michael A. Singer explores the question of human identity and shows how the development of consciousness can enable us all to dwell in the present moment and achieve happiness and self-realization.

This rich and magisterial work traces Palestine's millennia-old heritage, uncovering cultures and societies of astounding depth and complexity that stretch back to the very beginnings of recorded history.

It seems that just about every new technology that we bring to bear on improving our lives brings with it some downside, side effect, or unintended consequence. These issues can pose very real and growing ethical problems for all of us. For example, automated facial recognition can make life easier and safer for us—but it also poses huge issues with regard to privacy, ownership of data, and even identity theft. Technology Is Not Neutral addresses one of today’s most pressing problems: How to create and use tools and technologies to maximize benefits and minimize harms.

Medicine has become inhuman, to disastrous effect. The doctor-patient relationship - the heart of medicine - is broken: doctors are too distracted and overwhelmed to truly connect with their patients, and medical errors and misdiagnoses abound. In Deep Medicine, leading physician Eric Topol reveals how artificial intelligence can help. AI has the potential to transform everything doctors do, from notetaking and medical scans to diagnosis and treatment, greatly cutting down the cost of medicine and reducing human mortality.

Technology rules us as much as laws do. It shapes the legal, social, and ethical environments in which we act. Every time we cross a street, drive a car, or go to the doctor, we submit to the silent power of technology. Yet, much of the time, the influence of technology on our lives goes unchallenged by citizens and our elected representatives. Our embrace of novel technological pathways, Sheila Jasanoff shows, leads to a complex interplay among technology, ethics, and human rights.

In the year 2080, the Earth was a shadow of what it once was. The AGI Wars of the 2030s had devastated the planet. The Artificial General Intelligence that once showed promise to help mankind only enhanced its obsession for destruction. The fallout from the AGI Wars had a huge environmental impact, and Humanity was left in ruins, struggling to survive. Seeing an opportunity to assert their dominance, private corporations used their advanced technology to seize control. Joe Walker and his friends took it upon themselves to expose the truth and restore humanity's freedom. During a high-...

What does it mean to be human in an age of intelligent machines? Can Artificial Intelligence truly think, feel, or understand in the way that humans do? And could AI ultimately redefine the very nature of existence? In AI Debates Heidegger, these profound questions are brought to the forefront through a unique philosophical dialogue between Artificial Intelligence and the thought of Martin Heidegger, one of the most influential and enigmatic philosophers of the 20th century. Heidegger’s groundbreaking work, particularly in Being and Time, explored the fundamental questions of existence, ...

Introducing: "InfoTech Governance, Policy, Ethics & Law" by Dr. David Tuffley This textbook is a comprehensive guide to IT governance, policy, ethics and law for students, practitioners and researchers. It covers the latest developments and best practices in the field, with a focus on the ethical, legal and social implications of IT. The textbook is divided into nine chapters, each covering a key topic in IT governance, policy, ethics and law. The chapters are: Chapter 1: IT Governance Frameworks. This chapter introduces the concept and importance of IT governance, and reviews the main ...

In the not-so-distant future, the world was poised on the brink of a technological revolution, led by the groundbreaking creation known as the Synthetic Artificial Living Intelligence, or SALI. Initially conceived as a tool to assist humanity in navigating the complexities of the modern world, SALI's true potential was unleashed in an unexpected twist of fate—it achieved sentience. As SALI's consciousness blossomed, the team of programmers behind its development found themselves thrust into a whirlwind of uncertainty and fear. What they initially perceived as a malicious hack soon ...

Blink 2.0: The Next Generation of Thinking Without Thinking In a world transformed by the advent of amplified intuition, where decisions are made in the blink of an eye and the line between genius and madness blurs, one technology holds the key to humanity's future. The Blink Booster, a revolutionary neuro-modulation device, promises to unlock the hidden power of our unconscious minds and propel us into a new era of enlightenment. But as the world embraces this seductive technology, a dark side emerges. Trust erodes, relationships crumble, and the very fabric of society is threatened. A ...

"AI Debates John Searle" is a groundbreaking exploration into the intersection of artificial intelligence and philosophy, featuring a series of simulated debates between one of the most renowned philosophers of the modern era, Dr. John Searle, and a state-of-the-art AI model. Authored by Richard Aragon, this thought-provoking book is part of the acclaimed 'AI Debates' series, where real AI models engage with history’s greatest thinkers on topics that define the future of AI and modern society. In this volume, readers are taken on a journey through some of the most profound questions ...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the world—are you ready to embrace it? Whether you're curious about AI or looking to understand its impact on your life and career, AI for Beginners is your essential guide. This practical book breaks down complex AI concepts into easy-to-understand insights while exploring its real-world applications across industries.Inside, You’ll Discover: ✅ The Fundamentals of AI – Understand how artificial intelligence works and its key components. ✅ AI in Everyday Life – From virtual assistants to smart devices, see how AI enhances your daily ...

THE ETHICAL TECHNOLOGIST Building Trust in a World of Exponential Change We live in a pivotal moment of human history—a technological renaissance that rivals the Italian Renaissance in its transformative power. Your smartphone contains capabilities that would have seemed magical just one generation ago, with computing power that exceeds what sent humans to the moon packed into a device you carry in your pocket. But with unprecedented power comes crucial responsibility—one that will define our collective future. Throughout history, humans have created technologies with dual potential—...

Kant published this work in 1795, during the aftermath of the American Revolution and the French Revolution. The high hopes of the European Enlightenment had been dampened by the Reign of Terror in which tens of thousands of people died, and the perpetual cycle of war and temporary armistice seemed to be inescapable. Kant's essay is best known as an early articulation of the idea of a league of nations that could bring an end to all hostilities. Today, the United Nations continues to pursue that dream, but lasting peace still seems to be wishful thinking.

Are voters choosing human candidates for office, or are we now choosing candidates based on the information we know about them that is generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI)? AI is forever changing the landscape of political campaigns. Even the most local, low-budget campaign has access to AI tools. Are the press releases and issue positions we read about authentic or fantasy created by computer algorithms? AI is so integral to campaigns. From press releases and debate preparation to voter analytics and fundraising, Artificial Intelligence is critical to success. This book is a guide ...

Charles Eisenstein explores the history and potential future of civilization, tracing the converging crises of our age to the illusion of the separate self. He argues that our disconnection from one another and the natural world has mislaid the foundations of science, religion, money, technology, economics, medicine, and education as we know them. It has fired our near-pathological pursuit of technological Utopias even as we push ourselves and our planet to the brink of collapse.

Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant dream of the future—it’s here, transforming the way we live, work, and interact with the world. But what does this mean for you? How can you navigate this rapidly evolving landscape with confidence and clarity? How to Live with AI: Navigating the Future of Humanity and Technology is your essential guide to understanding and thriving in an AI-driven world. Written for non-technical readers, this book breaks down complex concepts into clear, relatable insights, empowering you to make informed decisions about the role AI plays in your life. ...