Ethics for Technologists Lecture Series

lecture series on tech & ethics

Alex London, "TL;DR one hour, one chalkboard, and a comprehensive structure of ethical theories for computer scientists"

A 2018 lecture series I founded at Carnegie Mellon with funding from the Dean's office.

Speakers included:

  • Patricia DeMarco, "Deriving Environmental Ethics from Sound Science"
  • Jessie and PJ Sage on digital censorship of sexuality
  • Panel: "The Personal Ethical Views of Your Professors"
  • Os Keys, 'Technology and tactics: A manifesto for sociotechnical liberation"
  • Alex London, "TL;DR one hour, one chalkboard, and a comprehensive structure of ethical theories for computer scientists"
  • Lisa Nelson, "Technology and Us: Locating Accountability"
  • Molly Steenson, "The Accidental Ethicist"
  • Paul Panagaros, "Designing Ethical Interfaces"
  • Jay Aronson, "Must Silicon Valley Go to War?"
  • Mike Skirpan

Note: This was published 7 years ago. I ask that generous readers please keep in mind that I am an evolving creature in an evolving world. Opinions, context, and facts change.
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