E – 2064 Ethical Challenges of Dual Use Technologies
$75.00
Courses Included
This course addresses the ethical challenges faced by engineering professionals when working in dual use technologies. Various ethical dilemmas are encountered at the intersection of modern engineering innovation and design, with the need for adherence to engineering ethical codes, and the ambiguity in discerning between benevolent and malevolent design in technology.
The course addresses the scope of these technologies across various domains like ICT, biotechnology, aerospace, and AI. It also delves into the ethical implications, regulatory frameworks, and paradoxes of dual use technologies.
Case studies are included to highlight real-world ethical dilemmas. Additionally, the course examines contemporary trends in dual use technologies, emphasizing the balance between innovation and ethical responsibility.
This online course is applicable to all disciplines of engineering as well as other technical personnel who are interested in learning about the ethical implications of dual-use technological development.