Implications Ethical of Computing
Should Computer Scientists worry about ethics? Impact on Dr Lemma's decision Intelligence vs. Expertise
ACM/IEEE Codes of Ethics
ACM's Code of Ethics
Contribute to human well being and avoid harm to others Bring about a better understanding of computing and its consequences
IEEE's Code of Ethics
"make Engineering decisions consistent with the safety, health, and welfare of the public" "improve the understanding of technology, its appropriate application, and potential consequences"
The Education of Dr Lemma
Pros and Cons
Trust the expert system
Is there life after amputation?
Trust her gut
Do the potential gains outweigh potential losses?
What Should Dr Lemma Do?
1. 2. 3. 4. Understand the expert system. Respect the improvement in survival Consider "Hippocratic the Oath" Weigh the potential loss, not the potential gains.
What should Dr. Lemma Do?
Make a human decision
Take the expert system into consideration Dr. Lemma is still a Doctor! Until the expert system is 100% effective Dramatic steps
Ethically
ACM/IEEE code of ethics
Dr. Lemma not a member
Has her own code
People who created the expert system
Should be honest about limitations of system Be careful that the system is doing more good than harm
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