Workshops

Ethics in Technology: From Theory to Practice

Time

TBD

Location

Granit Room (SD 1.47)

About this Session

Outline of Activities

  1. Introduction (definitions, clarifications) / 10 minutes
  2. Overview of relevant case studies / 10 minutes
  3. Case study 1: Space / 20 minutes
  4. Case study 2: Artificial Intelligence / 20 minutes
  5. What next? Ideas for using cutting-edge technology in the future / 15 minutes

The main part of the workshop (see sections 1 & 2) involves students examining two ethical dilemmas that arise in the fields of space technology and artificial intelligence. These scenarios are not actual case studies but are based on realworld events. Students will be asked to work in groups to determine the best way to handle these situations. It is particularly important that collaboration among students of different levels will highlight the dynamic relationship between those who have only recently become acquainted with theoretical and practical concepts and those who possess greater expertise. Each group will benefit from the other’s experience and “spontaneous” perspective, offering useful findings. In the final part of the workshop (section 5), all participants will exchange ideas regarding the impact of the scenarios and the hidden ethical implications that technology has and will have

The Presenters

Spyridon Stelios (NTUA)

Dr Spyridon Stelios is an Assistant Professor at the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), specializing in “Ethics and Technology”. He obtained his PhD in History and Philosophy of Sciences and Technology from National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He lectures at several schools of NTUA as well as in graduate programs offered by other universities. His main research interests are in the areas of applied ethics, philosophy of technology and epistemology. He has authored and edited books, book chapters, articles in international peer reviewed journals and conference proceeding on these topics.

Contact:

stelioss@mail.ntua.gr

Venue Details

Granit Room (SD 1.47)

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