digital ethics
The word autonomy is being thrown around these days, often to imply that software is running without human intervention. But it still does not mean software can make decisions outside of the constraints of its own programming. Software can not learn what it was not programmed to learn. Importantly, it
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It’s starting to look like Musical Chairs in the Social Media Games™. Are you on Mastodon? Do you know what it is? I’m in it for the third time. The third time is the charm, right? Shortly after settling down after a considered approach to making a personalized
fediverse
Tips and advice for getting started with Mastodon. Especially if you're used to Twitter.
digital ethics
Asking the right questions for moral management at each stage of the design process
communication theory
How a job posting communicates culture and values. Are you ready to join the elite?
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The past two years I’ve been struggling to stay in touch with people, work colleagues and friends. My unease over global and local uncertainties, big life decisions and a string of illness and health issues in my close network of familiars caused me to turn inwards. In a big
digital ethics
Things to keep in mind when recording digital meetings. Consent is often requested far too late.
digital lifestyle
Sometimes I sit down and play around with words. Yesterday was one of those times. Alt-universe I wouldnt’ say I’m risk averse but aren’t things just much much worse when that smart thing in your purse is a megaphone for vicious slurs as if that is how we
digital ethics
Why I avoid the term human-centric and what I mean by universal wellbeing.
digital ethics
The memo sent to Spotify employees over the weekend raises new questions.
digital ethics
Is Spotify's CEO expressing the values of the company as he addresses employee concerns over Rogan controversy?
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Earlier this week I hosted a session on systems mapping as part of my Ambition Empower track on ethics in design. I started the session by sharing my perspective on ableist reinforcement in the parable of the blind men and the elephant, a common metaphor when talking about systems mapping.