The Research Center on Values in Emerging Science and Technology

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Join Us: September 23rd at 4pm!
Panel discussion: a collective questioning about quantum ethics

Click here to hear a recording (podcast) of the event! Event time: Thursday, September 26, 2024 – 4:00pm to 5:00pm Audience: Faculty, students, staff, researchers, community members, general public. Location: Southern Connecticut State University – Engleman Hall – Room A120 See map Panelists Colleen Bielitz Assoc. VP for Strategic Initiatives & Outreach, SCSU Florian Carle Managing Director, Yale Quantum Institute Matthew Enjalran Professor of Physics, SCSU Rye Howard-Stone Lecturer of Contemporary Issues in Computer Science and Engineering, UConn Sarah M. Roe (moderator) Director, Research Center on Values in Emerging Science and Technology, SCSU The panel will be followed by a reception to continue the conversation. As quantum technology advances rapidly, it is crucial to consider its ethical implications. While quantum applications hold the potential to transform industries, they also pose significant moral challenges. Quantum computers, for instance, could dismantle current encryption methods, jeopardizing data privacy and cybersecurity. Their ability to solve complex problems at unprecedented speeds might create unfair advantages in sectors like finance or defense, further deepening existing inequalities. By addressing these ethical concerns early, we can ensure that quantum technology develops in ways that uphold fairness, privacy, and security for all. Join us for a discussion hosted by the Research Center on Values in Emerging Science and Technology and the Yale Quantum Institute, with co-sponsorship Details

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Posted on August 31, 2018 by Eric Gossett

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Alienation and ICT: How Useful is the Classical Concept of Alienation in Analyzing Problems of ICT

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Eric Gossett

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Posted on August 31, 2018 by Eric Gossett

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Toward a Model of Trust and E-Trust Processes Using Object-Oriented Methodologies

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Eric Gossett

AUTHOR FS Grodzinsky, K Miller and MJ Wolf ABSTRACT Introduction: This paper explores different phenomena that have been discussed in the literature as “trust,” “e-trust” and “reliance”. The ambiguous nomenclature confuses the discussion, and is detrimental to a dialogue about important issues involving these terms. We claim the modest goal of devising a model that […]

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Posted on August 31, 2018 by Eric Gossett

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