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I'm Sorry Dave, I Can't Do That - Ethics in Software Development

Offered By: linux.conf.au via YouTube

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Course Description

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Explore the ethical challenges in software development through this thought-provoking conference talk from linux.conf.au. Delve into the complex interplay between capitalism, startup culture, and ethical considerations in the tech industry. Examine how financial pressures can compromise developers' moral boundaries and learn to identify your own ethical lines. Discover the consequences of crossing ethical boundaries, using real-world examples like Cambridge Analytica. Gain insights on balancing professional responsibilities with moral obligations and develop strategies for maintaining integrity in software development. Engage with topics ranging from the historical context of ethics to practical approaches for ethical decision-making in modern software engineering.

Syllabus

"I'm Sorry Dave, I Can't Do That." Ethics in Software Development
The Real
Ma'at
From Christendom to Scientism and Capitalism
Open Is Not Enough
What Is Ethics? What Is Morality?
Rationality Is Overrated
Divergent & Convergent
Kittens
Ugly Kitten
Evil Kitten
Dead Kitten
Experience
Could You/Should You
How To Kill People With Software, On Purpose
How To Kill People With Software, Not On Purpose
How Bad Can It Be?
What Can You Do?
The Road To Hell Is Paved With Good Intentions
Codes of Conduct
Integrity


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linux.conf.au

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