1. CptS 401, Fall 2010 8/31/2010 Chapter 1.3-1.4: Ethics Case Studies See Dilbert cartoon about questionable ethics: http://dilbert.com/strips/comic/2008-03-23/ Also http://dilbert.com/strips/comic/2006-07-04/ 1

2. CptS 401, Fall 2010 8/31/2010 Studio Activity: Ethical Case Studies Each group should take 15 minutes to construct a position and argument/reasoning based on each ethical framework (Deontological theory, Utilitarianism, Natural Rights) Try to arrive at a consensus position in your group (this may not be possible) Scribe should document discussion Spokesperson should be prepared to present results to the class Emphasis should be on firmly grounding positions in each ethical theory 2

3. CptS 401, Fall 2010 8/31/2010 Case Study #1: Saw Stop This case study will be presented in the form of an NPR report from July of 2010. Listen carefully and take notes Fundamental question your group must answer: Should saw companies be required to use “saw stop” technology 3

4. CptS 401, Fall 2010 8/31/2010 Case Study #1: Saw Stop (Clicker Poll) Should saw companies be required to use “saw stop” technology A.Yes B.No C.Not sure 4

5. CptS 401, Fall 2010 8/31/2010 Case Study #2: Cell Phone Usage While Driving This case study will be presented in the form of an NPR report from July of 2010. Listen carefully and take notes! Fundamental question to be answered: Should there be laws restricting cell phone usage while operating vehicles? 5

6. CptS 401, Fall 2010 8/31/2010 Case Study #2: Cell Phone Usage While Driving (Clicker Poll) Should there be laws restricting cell phone usage while operating vehicles? A.Yes B.No C.Not sure 6

7. CptS 401, Fall 2010 8/31/2010 Case Study #3: Warfare with Unmanned Drones One of the segments in Digital Nation explored the U.S. military’s use of unmanned drones to carry out military operations overseas. From the comfort of a sophisticated control room on a military base on U.S. soil, pilots carry out reconnaissance missions and bomb targets overseas. Drones have been known unintentionally to strike innocent people. Is it ethical for the military to operate unmanned drones? 7

8. CptS 401, Fall 2010 8/31/2010 Case Study #3: Unmanned Drones (Clicker Poll) Is it ethical for the military to operate unmanned drones? A.Yes B.No C.Not sure 8

9. CptS 401, Fall 2010 8/31/2010 Case Study #4: Computer Game Addiction As reported in Digital Nation, many youths in spend inordinate amounts of time playing video games. They play so much that their educations and social relationships suffer. Should the government establish restrictions on gaming for minors? If so, what kinds of restrictions? How would they be enforced? 9

10. CptS 401, Fall 2010 8/31/2010 Case Study #4: Computer Game Addiction (Clicker Poll) Should the government establish restrictions on gaming for minors? A.Yes B.No C.Not sure 10

11. CptS 401, Fall 2010 8/31/2010 Case Study #5: Free Internet Access? Recognizing internet access as a basic human right, Finland recently enacted a law that gurarantees everyone in Finland access to the internet. Should the U.S. enact a similar law? 11

12. CptS 401, Fall 2010 8/31/2010 Case Study #5: Free Internet Access (Clicker Poll) Should the U.S. enact a similar law? A.Yes B.No C.Not sure 12

13. CptS 401, Fall 2010 8/31/2010 Reminders/Notes If you still can’t access OSBLE, please talk to me after class 13