printer friendly pageETHICSOC 125: Tech Ethics and the Future of Human Values (POLISCI 125)
New technologies frequently alter the contours of everyday life and can even affect our understanding of what it means to be human. In this class, we will examine the ethical challenges posed by a range of these technologies: from artificial intelligence and algorithmic curation to gene-editing and biohacking and beyond. Our approach will draw on - and introduce students to - a variety of normative frameworks concerning what individuals and societies ought to do, and how technology can modify our understanding of human life and what makes it go well. The focus of this course is primarily theoretical in nature, and its readings draw from a variety of disciplines beyond philosophy, like history, sociology, science and technology studies, computer science, and the arts. Students will have the opportunity to propose themes and technologies to explore both in class and through independent research. There are no prerequisites for this course.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 4-5
| UG Reqs: WAY-ER
Instructors:
Pressly, L. (PI)
ETHICSOC 125H: Sustainability, Governance, and Economic Development in SE Asia (EBS 130, GLOBAL 126, HUMRTS 125, INTLPOL 225A, INTNLREL 126)
Situated at the heart of the broader Indo-Pacific region, Southeast Asia's 11 countries encompass an astonishing range of societies, political systems, economic development, culture, languages, and populations. Despite the many differences, in important ways they face similar challenges in regard to sustainability in the face of climate change, environmental degradation, energy transition, food and water security, poverty, inequality, and the management of conflicts internal and external to their region. Each individual Southeast Asian nation deals with such challenges in ways relevant to their political, economic, environmental, and societal circumstances. At the same time, they have also joined together in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to serve common regional interests and develop long term economic and environmental strategies to promote the security and prosperity of the approximately 670 million citizens of the ASEAN Member States. This course will focus on h
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Situated at the heart of the broader Indo-Pacific region, Southeast Asia's 11 countries encompass an astonishing range of societies, political systems, economic development, culture, languages, and populations. Despite the many differences, in important ways they face similar challenges in regard to sustainability in the face of climate change, environmental degradation, energy transition, food and water security, poverty, inequality, and the management of conflicts internal and external to their region. Each individual Southeast Asian nation deals with such challenges in ways relevant to their political, economic, environmental, and societal circumstances. At the same time, they have also joined together in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to serve common regional interests and develop long term economic and environmental strategies to promote the security and prosperity of the approximately 670 million citizens of the ASEAN Member States. This course will focus on how Southeast Asian nations manage the tensions between economic development and sustainability, how the policies and strategies they develop impact the societies they are mandated to serve, and the role of good governance, sounds regulatory frameworks, and the rule of law in shaping the outcomes of local, national, and regional initiatives. We will be able to discuss such issues with guest speakers from the region who will participate in several class sessions.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3-5
Instructors:
Cohen, D. (PI)
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