#Engineering Ethics

[lehighsee]

Arkangel Discussion notes

Here are some notes our e-board put together after our watch-through of Arkangel on Black Mirror to help guide our group discussion. What are your thoughts on the ethics behind Arkangel?

Sara won’t develop emotionally

Won’t learn to grieve

Won't learn to deal with stress

Never learns how pain can affect people, so she can’t recognize when she’s hurting people

This is mostly about emotional pain, but when she beats her mom up, that’s a physical representation of this

Also, when she was trying drugs for the first time, trying to steal and open the supply Trick needed to sell could’ve gotten Trick in a lot of trouble from his suppliers/buyers 

Her mom was spying in therapy, which isn’t illegal at that age, but clearly displays her lack of respect for Sara’s privacy

Cheating at hide-and-seek shows this too

Maybe no MRIs

How will Sara get through having her period (especially the first time), sex ed, history classes that look at violence, or even a stressful exam?

How did Arkangel feed into the mother’s paranoia and need for control?  Would she still have roofie-plan-b-ed her daughter is she wasn’t so used to having that control?

At first, she didn’t even want the filtering effect, but she gave in.

Are kids today over-monitored?

Kids with helicopter parents go to college and experience freedom for the first time and generally fall off the deep end because they crave more of it and didn’t learn how/when to set limits. Sara experienced this to the extreme.

Probably the biggest reason she’s involved with Trick, because he was able to show her that freedom.

She’ll never learn to solve her own problems if her mom is always stepping in.

Would Arkangel be ethical without the filtering effect?

Or without the camera?

Or just the vitals?

Or just a tracking chip?

Would it be better if features get taken away from the parents as the child gets older?

The process of putting in a chip is generally invasive.

It might not leave a scar or be painful, but it’s still an unnecessary procedure that stays with you forever. 

Arkangel could be hacked.

Then Sara’s location is always available to the wrong people.

They may know parts of her medical history.

All the recordings saved are now in a stranger’s hands.

Will lead to child porn.

Hypotheticals

How would the world change if the Arkangel became a standard procedure for children and parents? 

Having to redo much of early education, Eva mentioned a lot about sex ed and war history classes, but could also extend to “does the room disappear when you get called on in class and get anxious?” and how exams may have to be tweaked

Crime rates could change since there now exists a video/audio log of every moment in your life that hypothetically anyone can access. 

How would you change the device to make it more beneficial? Can also relate to certain apps and such we currently have (such as Life360) and how they work to remain somewhat beneficial 

Removing the filter feature or making it much less sensitive to stress spikes 

Giving the individual control over their Arkangel instead of an external (ie a parent/guardian)

[dmiherwardha]

Engineering Ethics in the Modern World

In the bustling area of technology and innovation, where every day brings a discovery, the role of ethics in engineering cannot be overstated. At its core, engineering is about solving problems and making life easier and more efficient. However, as we race towards the future, the ethical implications of our decisions become increasingly significant. 

This is especially relevant for students and professionals associated with esteemed institutions like the Faculty of Engineering & Technology, which is the Datta Meghe College of Engineering, one of the best engineering colleges in Wardha, where the foundation of ethical engineering practices is laid.

The Pillars of Engineering Ethics

Several key principles form the foundation of engineering ethics:

1. Safety: Ensuring the safety of the public, the environment, and the workforce is paramount. This involves rigorous testing, transparent reporting, and constant vigilance against potential hazards.

2. Honesty: Engineers must be honest in their communications and reports. This includes acknowledging limitations, risks, and uncertainties associated with their work.

3. Fairness: This involves treating everyone with respect and without discrimination. It also means considering the impact of engineering projects on all stakeholders, including marginalized communities.

4. Privacy: With the rise of digital technology, respecting and protecting individuals' privacy has become a significant concern for engineers in all fields, from software development to civil engineering.

Real-world Applications of Engineering

Institutions like FEAT, the Datta Meghe College of Engineering, are recognized as one of the best engineering colleges in Wardha, are at the forefront of integrating ethical considerations into their curriculum. This ensures that graduates are not just technically proficient but also morally grounded. 

Let's explore how these ethical principles are applied in real-world scenarios:

Developing Sustainable Solutions: Engineers are increasingly tasked with creating solutions that are not only effective but also sustainable. This means considering the environmental impact and striving for solutions that promote conservation and reduce waste.

Ensuring Data Privacy and Security: In the digital age, engineers must design systems that protect users' privacy and secure their data against unauthorized access and breaches.

Ethical AI Development: As artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into our lives, ethical concerns around bias, transparency, and accountability become paramount. Engineers must work to ensure AI systems are fair and do not perpetuate existing inequalities.

Public Safety and Infrastructure: Civil engineers, in particular, directly impact public safety through the design and maintenance of infrastructure. Ethical considerations include ensuring structures are safe, resilient, and accessible to all.

Challenges in Modern Engineering Ethics

While the principles of engineering ethics are clear, applying them in the modern world comes with its own set of challenges:

Rapid Technological Advancement: The fast pace of technological innovation can make it difficult to fully assess the long-term impacts and ethical considerations of new developments.

Globalization: Working on projects that span different countries and cultures can introduce complex ethical dilemmas, requiring engineers to navigate varying legal and moral frameworks.

Interdisciplinary Work: Modern engineering projects often involve professionals from various fields, making maintaining cohesive ethical standards more challenging.

The Role of Education

Educational institutions like FEAT, the Datta Meghe College of Engineering, play a crucial role in preparing the next generation of engineers to face these challenges. By embedding ethical considerations into the engineering curriculum, students learn to integrate ethical thinking into all aspects of their work. 

This includes case studies, ethical dilemma discussions, and projects that simulate real-world scenarios, ensuring graduates are well-equipped to make ethical decisions professionally.

Conclusion

As we continue to push the boundaries of what's possible, the importance of ethics in engineering cannot be overstated. Every engineer is responsible for upholding these principles, ensuring that our advancements lead to a better, safer, and more equitable world. 

The ethical landscape of engineering is both complex and ever-evolving. As technology continues to advance, the need for ethical vigilance remains constant. By fostering a deep understanding of engineering ethics, institutions, and professionals ensure that the future of engineering is not just innovative but ethically sound and sustainable.

[kactusnz]

and never mind that all my friends in those engineering ethics and environmentalism classes took the piss out of it and didn't see any problem working for weapons manufacturers or destroying the environment...

[mkcecollege]

At M.Kumarasamy College of Engineering (MKCE), we emphasize the significance of engineering ethics in shaping responsible engineers. Engineering ethics guide decision-making, foster professionalism, and ensure societal welfare. Our curriculum integrates these principles, teaching students to consider the long-term impacts of their work. Students are trained in truthfulness, transparency, and ethical communication, while also prioritizing public safety and environmental sustainability. We focus on risk management and encourage innovation in sustainable technologies. Our programs also address contemporary challenges like artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, preparing students to tackle these with ethical responsibility. MKCE nurtures future engineers who lead with integrity and contribute to society’s well-being.

To know more : https://mkce.ac.in/blog/engineering-ethics-and-navigating-the-challenges-of-modern-technologies/

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[arielsartworks]

Constantly evading this chapter

[shannoneichorn]

No major/field exists in a vacuum.

(Except spaceflight. Which, ironically, needs just about every field. )

I intentionally attended an engineering program that had the absolute minimum number of humanities requirements. I took neurolinguistics, scifi, and history of advertising--diverse but hardly a compete survey of topics that are required elsewhere.

What was required? Engineering ethics, because that shit can go wrong fast, even for old, vanilla fields like mechanical or civil engineering. Bridges, buildings, cost cutting on cars--all good engineering touches our lives deeply and can leave us vulnerable. Quality engineers understand the risk, question it, and most importantly, persist in questioning it until it's sufficiently examined.

So, I'm in the weird position of being in favor of limiting humanities requirements for engineers--because you have to have enough technical knowledge to know what questions to ask--but also requiring engineering/science ethics courses.

[arabdoll]

The women in your ancestral line dreamed of this opportunity and longingly looked at others being educated. They wished to touch books and pour into knowledge. While you mindlessly scroll empty content, lazy and unmotivated.

[stainedlilac]

Fuck you *takes your Angel Engine design and makes it my own because it's AI slop*

[lehighsee]

In "Chernobyl: Minute by Minute," Oleg Fedorovich (at least, that's how I think you spell it) says, "Sometimes people ask wether a nuclear powerplant can explode, well I can say with full responsibility that this is absolutely impossible. Well, it is impossible to even imagine such a thing." This statement is translated to english in the documentary.

How do the egos of engineers, scientists, managers, and whole corporations lead us to engineering disasters?

How can we — not just as people in those positions, but as consumers — stop this?

[bruhstation]

can't it even be more obvious thomas. why are you surprised that a sudrian historical site filled to the brim with armor and weaponry that dates back to the middle ages has old people afflicted with the gold dust working around the castle

[notnotstarving]

isaw you mention somewbere that you were tje one wjo pioneered wandnona and ijust wanna say Thabk you for your service i've been so ill about them

Yes indeed, I am the genius who pioneered wandnona. It just happened upon me one day when I had the thought of them sharing a tent (all the survivors need a tentmate). Then I realized, wait, this slaps. As a reward for acknowledging my genius creation and having on par intelligence with me by shipping it also, I give thee some wandnona

[nyaa]

what got you so into pulling slight pranks like the pictures actually being gifs stuff

short answer is last year when I came back to tumlr for awhile i made this gif for that yugioh reblog

and people started commenting in the tags about how they felt they were losing their minds not realizing it was a gif at first so I got really into the idea of how I could play with the website itself as a medium to illicit a distorted perception of things. not out of malice. It a sort of vicarious thing for me.

You know when you were really young (before internet access) and playing a weird video game and u didn’t know why things were happening the way they were because you hadn’t quite grasped the concept of game development, or like whether or not something was a glitch or intentional (I played a lot of majoras mask and morrowind as a young kid) that’s kinda the feeling I like to bristle against.

[swan2swan]

Sammy going from "I love my family and I would do anything for them and you don't get to speak on them" to "My family is actually The Worst and I'm proud of who I am" would honestly be a super-sick and subversive arc. Especially for a children's show.

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[crimeronan]

What's something about Ruby that mike take viewers by surprise?

hmm......

she drives like ronan lynch??