Ethics in Computing, Science, and Engineering
About This Book
Written for students, this textbook explains what is expected of people who work in computing, science and engineering. Rather than treating ethics as an add-on, it builds a broad interdisciplinary base and then points to the moral questions practitioners are likely to meet over their careers. The pages are richly illustrated and include hands-on activities and ethical dilemmas meant to draw readers in. Many of its memorable case studies come from the aerospace sector, which is known for its demanding standards.
Human welfare sits at the centre of the author's approach. Privacy erosion and censorship are discussed both as they stand today and as they may evolve. The book asks a pointed question: what individual duties do we have to avoid leaving future generations a towering technological power that could push society toward dystopia? It examines biometrics, surveillance systems (including facial recognition), RFID tags, drones, the Internet of Things and robotic systems through an ethical lens. Their uses and possible social consequences are explored in some depth to help readers judge where society is heading. A central issue is whether market forces should continue to steer development, or whether a more cautious course is needed.
Later chapters consider the advantages of ethical leadership and the environmental effects of a product's life, from design through to electronic waste. Ethics in research receives attention too, including medical experiments involving both people and animals. Another chapter argues for educational programmes that prepare students for a rapidly changing job market. The final chapter sets out a structured method for resolving ethical problems, intended as a lasting reference. It also covers the duties of individual professionals and the difficulties that arise when someone tries to bring about ethical change within an organisation, with examples showing what can follow when people act courageously on ethical grounds.
The book is extensively referenced, internationally relevant, and multicultural in both its scope and its outlook.
ISBN: 9783030271282
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