Tag: ETHICS
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POWERING INEQUALITY
In 2013, Todd Moss made a startling realisation while reviewing the energy usage of his family’s refrigerator in Washington, DC. The fridge, consuming 459 kWh annually, used more power than the average person in several African countries. Moss created a graphic comparing his fridge’s electricity consumption to per capita energy use in six African nations.…
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Autumn 2024: Debate II
This FREE EVENT will address critical issues surrounding the erosion of privacy and regulatory frameworks. The debate will focus on the following pressing questions: Join us to explore the crossroads of activism, citizenship, human rights and health as intersected by technology. The debate seeks to highlight the true toll of the diminishing privacy on our freedoms and…
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DATA DISCRIMINATION
The *Isms in the Algorithms. The promise of a more equitable society always seems just around the corner – right? We are led to believe that leadership opportunities for women will soon be abundant, Black people won’t suffer from discriminatory police practices and “Mohammed” won’t be rejected from the interview process before it even begins.
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THE PRIVACY PARADOX
Seen, Heard, Acknowledged, Watched and Targeted! In our relentless pursuit of progress, connectivity, an ever-growing desire for “15 minutes” of fame and an unclear notion of security we find ourselves at a crossroads: how much of our personal data, our liberal freedoms and privacy are we willing to relinquish in exchange for convenience, cash or…