The document discusses the intersection of ethics and technology, emphasizing that technology is not neutral and reflects moral views. It presents ethical dilemmas regarding technology's influence on society, such as the ethics of personal data use by insurance companies and the implications of grief bots and social credit systems. The text outlines a session where participants engage in discussions and vote on ethical questions related to these themes.

1. In what kind of information
society do you want to live?
Monkeyshot

2. Ethics & technology

3. In search of where the ethical boundaries lie of
living in our technology-driven society.

4. Planning
1. About ethics and technology
2. About tonight’s set-up
3. Dilemma time!

5. About ethics and technology
About ethics and technology

6. Ethics or moral philosophy is a branch of
philosophy that involves systematizing,
defending, and recommending concepts of
right and wrong conduct.
- Wikipedia

7. But … what does ethics have do
to with technology?

8. About ethics and technology

9. About ethics and technology
Everyday enormous quantities of data are measured and shared.

10. About ethics and technology
Everyday enormous quantities of data are measured and shared.
Internet of Things (IOT)

11. About ethics and technology
Everyday enormous quantities of data are measured and shared.
Internet of Things (IOT) Artificial Intelligence

12. About ethics and technology
Everyday enormous quantities of data are measured and shared.
Internet of Things (IOT) Artificial Intelligence Connected technological solutions

13. About ethics and technology
These technological advancements are becoming increasingly crucial for our economic,
cultural and political activities. Our society depends on it.
But …

14. Technology is not neutral

15. Technology is not neutral
Technology serves as an extension of our – or somebody else’s – moral views and beliefs.

16. Technology is not neutral
Technology serves as an extension of our – or somebody else’s – moral views and beliefs.
Speed camera
“Belief in safe and responsible driving”

17. Technology is not neutral
Technology serves as an extension of our – or somebody else’s – moral views and beliefs.
Speed bumps
“Belief that pedestrians should be protected”

18. Ethics is about how we should act, while
technology influences our behavior.

19. Ethics and technology are
mutually inclusive

20. Waze
• Community based navigation
app
• Relies heavily on users’
personal data
• Go Invisible – button
• Based on belief in privacy

21. About ethics and technology
Ethical dilemma’s arise when we think of the strong
impact technology has on our lives and society.

22. About ethics and technology
Ethical dilemma’s arise when we think of the strong
impact technology has on our lives and society.
The more technology is integrated, the more ethical
questions present themselves.

23. In an technology-driven information society, we more
often encounter ethical boundaries than technological.

24. Discovering ethical boundaries

25. Discovering ethical boundaries
We are going to present 4 ethical questions, each with only 2 possible answers.
Take a stance! For each question, you can only choose 1 answer.

26. Golden Rules
We are looking for your personal point of view, so keep in mind:
• Ask yourself ‘How would I like to be treated as a person, citizen or consumer.’
• Look for the extreme to have a debate.
• Heated discussions after the session!

27. Practical details
1. We’ll explain the questions first to give you some context.
2. Voting round
3. Showcase group results
4. Short group discussion
We have 6 minutes for each question, so take your time … but not too much J

28. Practical details
Go to: Menti.com And fill in code: 51 02 31
Wifi: CRONOS Guest

29. Before we begin

30. Dilemma time!

31. 1. Insurances

32. 1. Insurances
Are insurance companies allowed to provide insurances based on your
personal health data and behavior?
A
B
Yes
No

33. 2. Grief Bots

34. 2. Grief Bots
Imagine that, after you have passed away, a kind of chatbot would be
developed based on the digital activity you performed during your life.
A
B
That would be amazing
I do not find that ethically correct.

35. 3. Social Credit Systems

36. 3. Social Credit Systems
Imagine a society where a social credit score is implemented based on your
behavior, values and activities as a citizen.
A
B
I would not mind to live in such a society
I do not want to live in such a society

37. 4. Civilian rights for robots

38. 4. Civilian rights for robots
Do robots deserve civil rights?
A
B
I would not mind to live in such a society
I do not want to live in such a society

39. 5. Technology vs. Humanity

40. 5. Technology vs. Humanity
Do we design technology? Or does technology design us?
A
B
We design technology
Technology designs us

41. Thank you!

42. Laurens.somers@monkeyshot.be
Get in touch!