Do some research on whistle blowing and Wikileaks. Do you feel that what Julian Assange was performing a service that was beneficial to our country? Keep in mind that information releases by folks like Chelsea Manning and Edward Snowden helped change the way the government does business. Were there other ways to facilitate positive changes without putting sensitive information out here for the world to see? Is there a way to use your compass to morally justify the actions of Manning and/or Snowden? Be sure to apply at least one ethical system in depth, including application of at least 4 specific aspects of that system in your posts.
Please reply to one of the following options. Be sure to apply at least one ethical system in depth, including application of at least 4 specific aspects of that system in your posts
Option 1: Make a brief argument that social media companies should use private data to protect users from haters and agents working to disseminate misinformation even if it violates their right to free speech.
Option 2: Make a brief argument that all social media companies must respect all private data and free speech and that it is not the responsibility of such companies to protect you from misinformation.
Be sure to apply at least one ethical system in depth, including application of at least 4 specific aspects of that system in your posts.
3. Please reply to one of the following options. Be sure to apply at least one ethical system in depth, including application of at least 4 specific aspects of that system in your posts.
Option 1: Present an argument, with research, that the government should stop all spying on anyone who is a confirmed citizen by birth or naturalization.
Option 2: Present an argument, with research, that the government should actively spy on a specific group of people for suspicion of specific actions.
Option 3: Present an argument, with research, that companies like Amazon and Google should continue active surveillance (information gathering) if it is being used to make products and targeted ads more efficient. Be sure to address how they should treat any gathered information.
Option 4: Present an argument, with research, that companies like Amazon and Google should never engage in any sort of surveillance (information gathering) even if that keeps a product inferior for some people and makes finding products and services harder.
4. Please choose one option. Be sure to apply at least one ethical system in depth, including application of at least 4 specific aspects of that system in your posts.
Option 1: Based on research, make the argument that hacking is an ethical response to cyber-attacks. Consider both state and non-state actors and different situations.
Option 2: Based on research, make the argument that hacktivism is or is not an ethical means of protest.
5. Please reply to one of the following questions. Be sure to apply at least one ethical system in depth, including application of at least 4 specific aspects of that system in your posts.
Option 1: Based on research consider the ethical rationale for and against using genetic technologies to perfect human beings. Which aligns best with your own moral compass? What are at least 3 specific principles taken from ethical systems this term that conflict with your point of view. What is your role as a STEM professional in ensuring ethical use of these technologies.
Option 2: Based on research, identify the specific ethical principles involved in denying or accepting climate change. What are at least 3 specific principles taken from ethical systems this term that conflict with your point of view. How is an ethical discussion different from a political discussion? What is your role as a STEM professional in ensuring discussion of ethical consequences of decisions about climate change.