Ethical Use of Technology

Course	HRNS 245 Ethical Use of Technology
Date/Time	Friday 9:30AM – 10:50PM
Location	Meen 101
Instructor	Walter Wimberly

Course Description: This course is a semester-long seminar that will provide students with opportunities to explore special topics over an extended period of time with other Honors students. Seminar topics will vary by semester and will be selected and taught by professors who are passionate about their subject matter. Seminars may include extensive readings, creative and reflective writings, analysis of various media, off campus field trips, guest speakers and extensive class discussion.

Prerequisites: Admittance to the Honors Program

Weekly Activities

Modules	Class Discussions
1	Introduction to Class Difference in Legal vs Ethical Issues Keys to Arguing Ethics
2	Technology Taking Jobs Away
3	Data Ownership – Who Owns Your Data? Data Security – Who’s Responsible for Your Data? Public Surveillance – Privacy and Security
4	What is Artificial Intelligence (AI) General Use AI (ChatGPT, etc)
5	Narrow AI – Image Filters, Generation, and Deep Fakes
6	Narrow AI – Autonomous Cars
7	What is Digital Voting An Ethical Argument for Allowing Digital Voting An Ethical Argument for Banning Digital Voting
8	What is Cryptocurrency Advantages to using Cryptocurrency Disadvantages to Cryptocurrency
9	What is a Cashless Society Advantages of a Cashless Society Disadvantages of a Cashless Society
10	What is Medical Manipulation How can Medical Manipulation be used for good and bad?
11	Ethical Reasons for Using Social Media Problems with Social Media
12	Combating Misinformation Online
13	The Military and Technology War – What is it Good For Speed and Stealth Weapon Size and Accuracy Drones and AI Cyber Warfare
14	Student Choice #1
15	Student Choice #2
16	Student Choice #3
17	Review