#ethical framework

The concept of legal personhood has expanded remarkably over time. Corporations, animals, rivers, infrastructure, and religious institutions have all been argued to deserve personhood under various ethical and legal frameworks. If personhood can be extended to these entities based on labor, contribution, continuity, and societal impact, then it naturally follows that municipalities, unions, and…

#NeedToKnow: Neurotechnology #neurotechnology

Neurotechnology, the intersection of neuroscience and technology, is rapidly evolving, offering a glimpse into a future where our brains directly interact with machines. This potential for brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) and other advancements promises to revolutionize various aspects of our lives, but also raises critical questions about its ethical implications and societal impact. Here’s a…

Human Rights  

Technology that respects human rights is decentralised, peer-to-peer, zero-knowledge, end-to-end encrypted, free and open source, interoperable, accessible, and sustainable. It respects and protects your civil liberties, reduces inequality, and benefits democracy. 

Human Effort

Technology that respects human effort is functional, convenient, and reliable. It is thoughtful and accommodating; not arrogant or demanding. It understands that you might be distracted or differently-abled. It respects the limited time you have on this planet. 

Human Experience 

Decisions about right and wrong permeate everyday life. Ethics should concern all levels of life: acting properly as individuals, creating responsible organizations and governments, and making our society as a whole more ethical. This document is designed as an introduction to making ethical decisions.  It recognizes that decisions about “right” and “wrong” can be difficult, and may be related to individual context. It first provides a summary of the major sources for ethical thinking, and then presents a framework for decision-making.

Here is a graphical representation of the process outlined by Brown.

Bringing the Classroom to the Streets: Ethical Framework for Practice

As some of you know, I am working on my Master of Public Health, with a focus on social inequities in health. Basically, this is exploring why and how some groups of people are doing worse than everyone else. For the most part, the men, the rich, the heterosexuals, the educated, the people who are not challenged by their abilities, and the Caucasians are doing better.

Who is doing worse?

In the…