Tag: Technology Ethics
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Artificial Intelligence and Magnificent Humanity
People of all philosophical and theological perspectives will benefit from reading the first encyclical from Pope Leo XIV. Magnifica Humanitas draws from Scripture, philosophy, theology, and Catholic social teaching to address how AI is reshaping work, education, family life, politics, warfare, and public truth. Below are several links for both digital and printed versions of…
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Philosophy and Christian Ethics
When it comes to ethics, there is a convergence of ideas amongst the major world religions. Nevertheless, the distinct theologies of the major world religions necessitate distinct ideas in their ethics. I want to share several resources with you on the development and application of Christian ethics. Please see my posts Philosophy of Technology &…
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AI and Technology Ethics in Robotics
Both human intelligence and human consciousness are the points of reference used to measure the capabilities of AI (artificial intelligence). Two types of AI are “weak” AI and “strong” AI. Human-like intelligence is currently displayed by computers performing mathematical calculations, processing machine-learning algorithms, and providing chatbot communications via natural language processing. However, even the most…
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Philosophy of Technology & Technology Ethics
In his book Technology Ethics: Responsible Innovation and Design Strategies, Steven Umbrello examines three classic conceptions of technology. They are 1) instrumentalism, 2) determinism, and 3) constructivism. After examining their pros and cons, Umbrello then explains the advantages of these classic conceptions as the building blocks of a fourth conception of technology known as 4)…