Cybr 392
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1. Three Approaches to viewing the relationship between technology and
society: Luddite: a person who is averse to technology or technological progress
Techno-optimist: Someone who thinks technology will solve all the problems
Social Transformationalist: society will change through its interaction with technolo-
gy.
o Changes take place at different scales of analysis: individuals, society, democracy,
nation-states, and globally.
o New forms of exclusion and inclusion emerge.
o Social relations of power and inequality evolve.
2. Social Responsibility and ethics: Social responsibility and ethics are closely
intertwined concepts that guide individuals, organizations, and societies in making
decisions and taking actions that consider the broader impact on the well-being of
society and the environment
3. rational thinking: thinking that relies on careful reasoning and objective analysis
4. how inequality is fundamentally an ethical issue: Inequality is fundamentally
an ethical issue because it involves questions of fairness, justice, and the distribu-
tion of resources and opportunities in society. It raises moral questions about the
treatment of individuals and groups, and it has profound implications for human
well-being, social cohesion, and the overall health of a society
Human Dignity: Ethical discussions often emphasize the inherent dignity and worth
of every individual. Extreme inequality can undermine human dignity when some
individuals are denied basic necessities, opportunities, or rights simply because of
their socioeconomic status, race, gender, or other characteristics.
Rights and Equality: Many ethical and human rights frameworks emphasize the
principle of equality. Inequality can lead to the violation of basic human rights,
such as the right to education, healthcare, and a decent standard of living. Ethical
concerns arise when these rights are not equally accessible to all members of
society.
Ethical Responsibility: Individuals, organizations, and governments have ethical
responsibilities to address inequality. This includes policies and actions aimed at
reducing disparities and ensuring that everyone has a fair opportunity to lead a
decent life.
Global Inequality: In a globalized world, inequality is not limited to national bound-
aries. Ethical discussions extend to the global level, where questions of justice,
fairness, and the responsibilities of affluent nations to address global poverty and
disparities come into play.
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