Ethics of Technology

Santos, Amelita M. Manila, Philippines : Arellano University. retrieved on July 9,2009
(http://www.scribd.com/doc/14000750/Ethics_of_Technology?autodown=doc)

ABSTRACT:

This article mainly covers the discussion of an ethics subfield addressing ethical questions specific to Technology age or Digital Age, known as Ethics of Technology. It mentions the most-up-to date moral controversies surrounding IT, arriving to a question whether these "technologies" contribute to authentic human development. It cites how some IT associations address problems and issues with ethics caused by technology.

MY THOUGHTS / REFLECTION:

Advances in technology caused a lot of changes in each man's everyday living. 3 things I've learned and realized:
> Every technological innovation will always have its "positive-negative" effect. Indeed technology makes our lives easier, from information retrieval to communicating around the world. But then, this technology provides means for those with bad intentions to succeed.
>Issues on Copyright. Current technological innovations make it easier to upload, convert, distribute and gain access to digital information, not taking into consideration the Copyright Law.
>Responsibility. Every technology user is accountable for what is shared and accessed.
Issues on technological ethics worsen because not all users are capable to comprehend effectively to what is presented.

Conforming to "rules" of ethics is a challenge to everyone especially now that technology is greatly affecting every life.