Tag: Ethics

Navigate the complex world of Ethics in politics and rights with our in-depth analysis. Uncover the principles guiding fair and just actions.

The impact of cyber hate on daily life: Two young individuals engage with the digital world, a space that, while fostering connection and learning, has also become a hostile environment where cyberhate thrives. As reliance on technology grows, many, especially young people, are exposed to a wide range of hateful speech that affects their emotional and psychological well-being.

Books

Cyber Hate: Legal, Psychological, and Cultural Insights

A Review of Handbook on Cyber Hate: The Modern Cyber Evil –…

By Anne Wagner 8 Min Read

Artificial intelligence (AI) is now an integral part of our everyday experience, subtly shaping how we communicate and interact through the smartphones in our hands.

Technology

Deconstructing AI Hype and Its Impact on Social Media

AI's evolution into everyday life raises complex questions about its role, transparency,…

By Justin Grandinetti 21 Min Read

A black-and-white photo showing an elderly homeless man with a long beard and worn-out clothes, sitting on a city street. His expression is contemplative as he looks on, representing a stark reminder of the societal need for compassion and support for the most vulnerable.

Books

A Care Counter-Revolution to Neoliberalism

About the book Revolutionary Care : Commitment and Ethos by Maurice Hamington, published by Routledge in 2024.

By Maurice Hamington 15 Min Read

In the digital age, the promise of personal freedom has been overshadowed by a new form of anxiety: the fear of being constantly watched and analyzed. The omnipresence of surveillance through Big Data turns our lives into a series of algorithm-driven decisions, as we increasingly hand over our autonomy to artificial intelligence. Are we truly liberating ourselves, or are we merely transferring our anxiety to the machines that watch over us?

Books Technology

Anxiety in the Age of Algorithms: The Cost of Outsourced Freedom

Excerpt from Algorithms of Anxiety: Fear in the Digital Age , by…

By Anthony Elliott 16 Min Read

Members of the Red Rebels, part of the Extinction Rebellion movement, perform a silent protest highlighting the ethics of addressing the climate crisis.

Books Environment & Animals

Ethics for the End Times

About Ecological Ethics and the Philosophy of Simone Weil: Decreation for the…

By Kathryn Lawson 22 Min Read

Two bottlenose dolphins interacting playfully in clear turquoise waters, a moment highlighting the importance of recognizing transspecies rights and the social behaviors of dolphins in their natural habitat.

Environment & Animals

Transspecies Rights: Expanding Moral Horizons

The shift towards recognizing transspecies rights challenges us to extend ethical considerations…

By Saskia Stucki 10 Min Read

The image shows a woman speaking at a podium during an event, with a large projected image of Edward Snowden in the background. Snowden is adjusting his glasses with one hand and looks directly ahead with a serious expression. The word "traitor" could refer to how some people perceive Snowden's actions of leaking classified NSA information. This act is seen by some as a betrayal of his country, while others view him as a courageous whistleblower who exposed government violations of privacy.

Analysis & Theories

Rethinking Treason: Ethical Disclosure in Modern Times

The traditional view of treason, marked by stringent moral and legal sanctions,…

By Cécile Fabre 5 Min Read

An MQ-9 Reaper drone with missiles on a runway, guided by a camouflaged military operator, illustrating the digital dilemmas of unmanned, AI-equipped warfare technology.

Technology

Digital Dilemmas: Ethical AI in a Globalized World

The deployment of Artificial Intelligence in addressing global challenges marks a defining…

By Guglielmo Tamburrini 8 Min Read

Digital artwork illustrating AI bias as binary code waves in a vast ocean separating islands of diverse individuals, symbolizing the segregation and interconnectedness in data-driven societies. This image underscores the urgent need to navigate AI bias for an inclusive future.

Technology

AI Bias: Navigating Ethics and Policy in Digital Age

Exploring the critical intersection of advanced technology and societal prejudices, AI Bias…

By P&RR 11 Min Read

The Agnew Clinic" by Thomas Eakins epitomizes medical professionalism, depicting a 19th-century surgical lecture in meticulous detail.

Books Political History

Redefining Professionalism: A Historical and Sociopolitical Exploration

Faitini's book Shaping the Profession unveils the rich history and multidimensional moral,…

By Tiziana Faitini Michele Nicoletti Massimo Palma 22 Min Read

Elon Musk at TED 2022, discussing the future of Twitter and speech boundaries.

Freedom of Expression

Exploring Speech Boundaries: A Modern Quest

In a world where words wield power, understanding the boundaries of speech…

By P&RR 14 Min Read

Technology

AI Governance: Ethical & Democratic Imperatives

AI's rapid development sparks urgent ethical and democratic debates across diverse sectors.

By P&RR 13 Min Read