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Current topics in the ethics of information technology

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Priv.Doz. Dr. phil. Uwe Meyer

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In this seminar, we will discuss current issues related to the ethical aspects of information technology. The discussions will be based on recent papers. There is a wide range of possible topics, from more applied to highly theoretical questions: What rules should be in force for military drones? Is it a problem that artificial intelligence is outperforming humans in more and more areas? What moral rules should apply to computer games? What bullshit potential do large language models have? Can Rawls’ concept of reflective equilibrium be digitized?
The exact content of the seminar will depend on the interests of the students. The first few meetings will provide a general introduction to some ethical theories, and we will also determine the topics for the rest of the semester. A good first resource is the journal Ethics and Information Technology:
https://link.springer.com/journal/10676
The papers are available via the university VPN.
Students can pick a topic that they are especially interested in and present a paper (maybe in groups of two) that will then be discussed. In this way, we will discuss a whole range of current topics.
4 credits can be earned through regular attendance, a (group) presentation and a short paper.

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Ort: 50/E07
Zeiten: Di. 10:00 - 12:00 (wöchentlich)
Erster Termin: Dienstag, 15.04.2025 10:00 - 12:00, Ort: 50/E07
Veranstaltungsart: Seminar (Offizielle Lehrveranstaltungen)