Week Four :: July 18–25
The Ethics of Tech: Scientific, Corporate and Personal Responsibility
Big Tech companies have begun to acknowledge their tremendous and sometimes harmful impact on society — particularly with regard to marginalized communities and civil liberties, and usually only following public calls for ethics reform and oversight.
- Is it enough for these giants to self-police, or is an industry-wide code of ethics or government regulation necessary to protect a future dominated by artificial intelligence, datafication and facial recognition?
- Does such oversight stifle innovation? How is the rest of the world responding?
- And, while it’s easy to see ourselves as victims, how do we take personal responsibility as consumers and users?
Morning Lectures
10:45 a.m., Monday-Friday, Amphitheater
Ideas and opinions are exchanged in an open, challenging atmosphere, and Chautauqua's knowledgeable audiences have the opportunity to participate in question-and-answer sessions at the conclusion of the lectures.
Events
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Monday, July 20, 2020 | 10:45am
Nicholas Thompson
View DetailsThe story of how science and tech will change our lives is one of the most important in the world. Nicholas Thompson, the editor-in-chief of Wired, is the first person to know — and investigate — both the technological and ethical developments as they unfold in Silicon Valley.
Location: Amphitheater
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Friday, July 24, 2020 | 10:45am
Michael Sandel
View DetailsTickets available Jan. 13, 2020.
Harvard political philosopher and bestselling author Michael Sandel returns to the Chautauqua Amphitheater to close Week Six’s exploration of “The Ethics of Tech”.
Location: Amphitheater
