22910283 - Philosophy and ethics of technology

The course aims at giving the students awareness, understanding, and autonomy of judgment in regard to the ethical implications of the introduction of the new technologies in the field of media education and e-learning. In this light, we will discuss questions such as the pervasiveness of algorithmically-based decision-making, the right to privacy, the morally controversial advancements of Artificial Intelligence, and the risks that the infosphere poses to individual autonomy.
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Mutuazione: 22910283 Filosofia ed etica della tecnologia in E-Learning e media education LM-93 DE CARO MARIO

Programme

This course will address some of the main issues of the contemporary discussion on philosophy and technology, with particular regard for the connected ethical problems: the relationship between humans and machines; the perspectives and challenges of AI; communication in the age of the internet; machines as moral patients and agents.

Core Documentation

The texts for the exam can be found here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/hjmhfwqlfq5k79b/AABAmJz8I6jUDKgggy1y5SPra?dl=0

Type of delivery of the course

The course will be blended, part online and part in class

Type of evaluation

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