Technology is ubiquitous in daily life. What does it mean to be human in a technological environment that constantly exerts its influence and never switches off? How does this influence our thinking, feeling, choosing and acting? 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, drawing on insights from the philosophy of technology and applied ethics, as well as our practical working methods. In conversations with professionals, we connect communication formats to public values and, together, 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 the influence of BigTech
- Data ethics in organisations: responsible data-driven practices
Working in a responsible data-driven way at the municipality
The Ethics and Technology Research Group supported the municipality of Zwolle in developing an approach for the responsible application of new data-driven methods in the workplace.
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