Tech Ethics Project by William Frank https://padlet.com/williamfrank24/e3ggokuqysayjjt7 Intended Use vs Foreseeable Use en-us 2020-10-21 21:17:31 UTC 2025-04-05 19:10:42 UTC hello@padlet.com What Do I Think? williamfrank24 https://padlet.com/williamfrank24/e3ggokuqysayjjt7/wish/850484592 I feel that tech producers have an ethical responsibility to explore all the potential foreseeable uses of their products before they make their product generally available to the public. In addition,
the tech producers have an ethical responsibility to continue to monitor the unforeseen uses of their product as long as the product remains available.]]> 2020-10-21 21:29:11 UTC https://padlet.com/williamfrank24/e3ggokuqysayjjt7/wish/850484592 Why do I think tech producers should be held accountable? williamfrank24 https://padlet.com/williamfrank24/e3ggokuqysayjjt7/wish/850497003 In the American Journal of Epidemiology in 2017 a 5,000 person study found that higher social media use correlated with self-reported declines in mental and physical health and life satisfaction. Persuasive design techniques like push notifications and the endless scroll of your newsfeed have created a feedback loop that keeps us glued to our devices.



]]> 2020-10-21 21:35:53 UTC https://padlet.com/williamfrank24/e3ggokuqysayjjt7/wish/850497003 The Like Button williamfrank24 https://padlet.com/williamfrank24/e3ggokuqysayjjt7/wish/850513525 In the Social Dilemma, Justin Rosenstein, the creator of the like button says "When we were making the like button our entire motivation was, "can we spread positivity and love in the world?" The idea that fast-forward to today and teens would be getting depressed. When they don't have enough likes, or it could be leading to political polarization was nowhere on our radar."]]> 2020-10-21 21:44:52 UTC https://padlet.com/williamfrank24/e3ggokuqysayjjt7/wish/850513525 What does this quote tell us? williamfrank24 https://padlet.com/williamfrank24/e3ggokuqysayjjt7/wish/850618204 This suggests there are unforeseen consequences to social technology that have impacted mental health in our community. By examining the possibility of unforeseen uses prior to making it available to the general public and managing its use, one hopes to control the negative mental health effects on society.]]> 2020-10-21 22:49:57 UTC https://padlet.com/williamfrank24/e3ggokuqysayjjt7/wish/850618204