Information technology is penetrating all aspects of our daily lives. What does it mean to be human in a technological environment that exerts a never ending influence and is never 'off'? How does this affect our thinking, feeling, choosing and actions? How can citizens, governments, institutions and companies adopt a responsible attitude in this force field and respect public values?
In this focus area we investigate the impact of digitalisation. We use qualitative research methods, with insights from the philosophy of technology and applied ethics, and our practical working methods. In conversations with professionals, we link forms of communication to public values, so that together we can make the responsible use of technology more practical.
Key research themes
- Technology in public space: between hospitality and safety
- Education and AI: on learning, professions and influence of BigTech
- Data ethics in organisations: responsible data-driven working
Working in a responsible data-driven way at the municipality
The Ethics and Technology Research Group supported the municipality of Zwolle in creating a working method for the responsible application of new forms of data-driven working.
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