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Y/our Ethics Decide: an interactive Digital Installation on the ethical dimensions of Climate Engineering and Natural Language Processing

In an era dominated by unprecedented technological advancements, the ethical implications of innovation must have a central role. Y/our Ethics Decide, a revolutionary digital installation, invites you to explore the complex interplay of ethics, technology, and societal values. Embark on this immersive experience, where “Ethics by design” shapes the narrative right from the inception of emerging technologies.

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Y/our Ethics Decide: A Visionary Approach to Tech Ethics

Y/our Ethics Decide is not only a digital installation – but a journey into the future of responsible technology. Based on the principle of Ethics by design, Y/our Ethics ensures that societal values lead the way in the development of new technologies. This unique approach empowers individuals from diverse backgrounds to actively participate in shaping the ethical landscape of emerging realms.

Climate Engineering: Addressing the Urgency of Our Time

Y/our Ethics Decide navigates the realm of Climate Engineering. Technologies like Nature-based Carbon Dioxide Removal and Engineered Carbon Dioxide Removal take center stage, aiming to mitigate the effects of climate change. Solar Radiation Management, a pivotal aspect of Climate Engineering, explores innovative methods to reflect sunlight and cool the planet.

Natural Language Processing: Decoding the Heart of Digital Interaction

Our digital installation delves into the heart of Digital Extended Reality. Here, artificial intelligence comprehends and responds to human communication, offering insights into the evolving landscape of interactive technologies. Affective computing and chatbots further enhance these capabilities, underscoring the critical need for responsible development in this fast-paced and dynamic space.

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Enhancement of ethical frameworks and outline of detailed ethics framework

The enhanced ethical framework, known as the ‘TechEthos Anticipatory ethics Matrix’ (TEAeM), offers a systematic approach for researchers, academics, and policy makers to assess and address ethical concerns related to emerging technologies by combining empirical studies from the TechEthos methodology.

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‘TechEthos Anticipatory ethics Matrix’ (TEAeM)

An ethical framework is a set of principles that can provide a solid base for the development of applications that are consistent with the accepted social norms and moral principles and values in society. Agreeing on an ethical framework or a combination of frameworks will help to guide the developers and users of these technologies.

The central problem for the ethics of emerging technologies is that we humans cannot predict the future, and therefore do not know which ethical issues will play out once the technology is fully developed and entrenched in society. As the emerging technology is still evolving, many questions can arise about its nature, its future use, and its social consequences. However, if an ethical framework is to be useful in an area of emerging technology, it needs to be accepted by researchers/academics and policy makers prior to any activity that uses the technology or during the technology’s development phase. Furthermore, the framework should be used in consultation at every stage of development and not just considered as an afterthought.

The ‘TechEthos Anticipatory ethics Matrix’ (TEAeM) will be useful for researchers, academics and policy makers wanting to assess the ethical issues of emerging technologies and to mitigate these risks. The ordering of the various matrix elements in the TEAeM framework can be done in a range of ways, depending on the specific emerging technology under scrutiny.

In order to achieve an outcome capable of being applied across a range of emerging technologies, we have chosen to take one approach, which uses a combination of empirical studies carried out as part of the method used within TechEthos.

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