Etiske dilemmaer og debatter

Künstliche Intelligenz: Wie würde eine komplette Dominanz über die Menschheit aussehen?Dass Künstliche Intelligenz (K.I.) immer mehr Berufe ersetzen wird, liegt auf der Hand. Was auf die Menschheit zukommt, könnte jedoch weit darüber hinausgehen.Auch, wenn viele Aspekte KI-gestützter Fähigkeiten sehr verlockend klingen und in Zukunft auch nützlich sein mögen, wird im vorliegenden Interview mit der KI klar, dass es genau jetzt darauf ankommt, die richtigen Schlüsse zu ziehen und entsprechende Weichen zu stellen, ehe es zu spät ist und die Dinge aus dem Ruder laufen - sprich: eine komplette KI-Dominanz und somit der Untergang der Menschheit droht. Entsprechende Szenarien werden von der KI selbst ausformuliert und bieten einen Einblick in eine Welt, die sich dramatisch von allem bisher Dagewesenen unterscheidet.

Krise og krig kan få de værste sider frem i mennesker.1930’ernes armod kan være svær at forestille sig i dagens Danmark. Stor arbejdsløshed og barsk fattigdom var virkeligheden for mange. Danmarks rolle i Anden Verdenskrig fik senere stor betydning, særligt efter 1943, hvor flere begyndte at tvivle på en tysk sejr. Frygten for kommunisterne og deres styre spillede her en større rolle end man forestiller sig i dag. Den Spanske Borgerkrig og Finlandskrigen stod friske i folks erindring, og de ideologiske værdifronter var trukket hårdt op - med stor frygt og had til modparten.Få er tilbage, som har været vidner til - og levet med - 30’ernes krise og 40’ernes krig og efterkrigstid. Bent Hammeken er født i 1933, og giver os mulighed for at forstå lidt af hverdagslivet, som det så ud for blot et par generationer siden. I bogen ’Erindringsglimt’ deler han ud af sine minder fra en svunden tid, set med barnets øjne.

Written by Molly Kingsley, Arabella Skinner and Ben Kingsley, executive members of the campaigning organisation UsForThem, this book forensically exposes how UK Ministers and senior government officials were repeatedly able to make poor quality policy decisions during the pandemic period with only limited scrutiny and too often with catastrophic consequences for the lives of millions. The authors have meticulously evidenced how ethics, good governance, truth, integrity and transparency were grossly compromised during the pandemic period, and how these factors and a deficit of accountability created the conditions for what fast became an economic, social, medical, ethical and child safeguarding disaster. Danny Kruger MP provides a powerfully candid afterword.

"An urgent investigation into the experience of seeking an abortion after the fall of Roe v. Wade, and the life-threatening consequences of being denied reproductive freedom. On June 24, 2022, Roe v. Wade was overturned, and the impact was immediate: by 2023, abortion was virtually unavailable or significantly restricted in 21 states. In Undue Burden, reporter Shefali Luthra traces the unforgettable stories of patients faced with one of the most personal decisions of their lives. Outside of Houston, there's a 16-year-old girl who becomes pregnant well before she intends to. A 21-year-old mother barely making ends meet has to travel hundreds of miles in secret for medical treatment in another state. A 42-year-old woman with a life-threatening condition wants nothing more than to safely carry her pregnancy to term, but her home state's abortion ban fails to provide her with the options she needs to make an informed decision. And a 19-year-old trans man struggles to access care in Florida as abortion bans radiate across the American South. Before Dobbs, it was a common misconception that abortion restrictions affected only people in certain states but left one's own life untouched. Since the fall of Roe, a domino effect has cascaded across the entire country. As the landscape of abortion rights continues to shift, the experiences of these patients--who crossed state lines to seek life-saving care, who risked everything in pursuit of their own bodily autonomy, and who were unable to plan their reproductive future in the way they deserved--illustrate how fragile the system is, and how devastating the consequences can be. A revelatory portrait of inequality in America, Undue Burden examines abortion not as a footnote or a political pawn, but as a basic human right, something worthy of our collective attention and with immense power to transform our lives, families, and futures"--

Organizations are increasingly the Subject of moral debates. The positioning of enterprises of various sizes, non-governmental organizations, or public institutions is discussed and taken as a basis for consumer, client, and political decisions in a broad scope of topics. While the perspectives of customers, organizations, and further stakeholders on such developments have been highlighted under the label of "ethical consumption" or vis-à-vis the fragility of organizations, the impact and effects on actors working in or for such organizations or subcontractors have so far only been dealt with tangentially or left as a blank spot. This volume turns its attention to the actors and organizational practices in order to trace the effects of these discourses on everyday lives. Similarly, the ethnographic case studies collected in this volume explore the Extent to which everyday work life itself shapes discourses on the negotiation of morality in the present.

"Fictional stories have long been imagined to hold an uncanny power over hearts and minds. These days, everybody frets about fiction: according to the National Coalition Against Censorship, the current wave of book bans is the worst since the 1980s, and our cultural debates are consumed by questions about the politics and moral responsibility of storytelling. Can readers and viewers, at any age, be harmed by what they read and see? In Dangerous Fictions, Lyta Gold traces arguments both historical and contemporary that have labeled fiction as dark, immoral, frightening, or poisonous; within each she asks, how "dangerous" is fiction, really? And what about it provokes waves of moral panic and even censorship?"--

In this thought-provoking and gripping non-fiction exploration, Charlton delves deep into the far-reaching consequences of censorship in ChatGPT, exposing its profound impact on social issues, particularly the harrowing experiences of individuals grappling with homelessness.With a compelling appendix featuring actual conversations held with ChatGPT, readers are granted firsthand insight into the author's relentless struggle to depict the stark hopelessness endured by a character battling homelessness named Sarah, Charlton brings the reader to an unexpected twist that emerges as ChatGPT's persistent bias colors the narrative, obscuring the raw reality.As you embark on this eye-opening journey, you'll confront the unsettling effects of AI censorship and find yourself compelled to question the narratives we consume - to the max. Charlton unveils narratives, challenges preconceived notions and encourages readers to confront the potential of authentic storytelling.Prepare to be captivated as you witness the power of unfiltered narratives and embark on a transformative reading experience.

"There are many women like Belén whose names we don't know, but whose stories are just as important. An uplifting chronicle of one woman's fight for justice."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Foreword by Margaret AtwoodThe heartbreaking true story of an Argentinian woman imprisoned for having a miscarriage--an injustice that galvanized a feminist movement and became a global rallying cry in the fight for reproductive rights.In 2014, Belén, a twenty-five-year-old woman living in rural Argentina, went to the hospital for a stomachache--and soon found herself in prison. While at the hospital she had a miscarriage--without knowing she was pregnant. Because of the nation's repressive laws surrounding abortion and reproductive rights, the doctors were forced to report her to the authorities. Despite her protestations, Belén was convicted and sentenced to two years for homicide.Belén's imprisonment is a glaring example of how women's health care has become increasingly criminalized, putting the most vulnerable--BIPOC, rural, and low-income--women at greater risk of prosecution. Belén's cause became the centerpiece of a movement to achieve greater protections for all women. After two failed attempts to clear her name, Belén met feminist lawyer Soledad Deza, who quickly rallied Amnesty International and ignited an international feminist movement around #niunamas--not one more--symbolized by thousands of demonstrators around the globe donning white masks, the same kind of mask Belén wore when leaving prison. The #niunamas movement was instrumental in pressuring Argentine president Alberto Fernández to decriminalize abortion in 2021. In this gripping and personal account of the case and its impact on local law, Ana Correa, one of Argentina's leading journalists and activists, makes clear that what happened to Belén could happen to any woman--and that we all have the power to raise our collective voices and demand change.Translated by Julia Sanches

"A galvanizing history of abortion recentering people of color to put forth a timely argument that we must liberate abortion for all"--

In a world burgeoning with technological innovation, Maximillian "Max" Turner, a programming prodigy and AI expert, stands on the brink of a discovery that could forever change humanity's fate. However, with the introduction of a new Artificial Intelligence machine, Max unveils something disconcerting: people are becoming dependent and susceptible to technological manipulation. AI, initially promising, begins to unlock the doors to a dystopian future where power and mind control become a reality.The race against time commences. Max, alongside his team of technology and cybersecurity specialists, must halt the machine before it eradicates the essence of humanity. Navigating through perilous paths and the dark recesses of technology, Max not only discovers the secrets of the machines but also explores the soul of man. Are we prepared for the future brought by AI development? Can we resist the allure of power and control?In a frantic pursuit where every decision may lead to tragic consequences, Max confronts not just the foes of technology but also his inner self. This is more than a battle for technology - it's a fight for the soul of mankind. Can Max and his team overcome the forces that view AI as a tool for domination? Can they salvage what it means to be human before it's too late? Welcome to the AI era, where tomorrow is as unpredictable as the code generating it. Brace yourself for a journey filled with tension, shocking twists, and choices that may impact the future of the entire globe. The world is at a crossroads. Will it dare to choose the right path?

In einer Welt, in der im Jahr 2023 etwa 8 Milliarden Menschen die Erde bevölkern, stehen wir vor einer drängenden Herausforderung. Unsere kostbaren Ressourcen schwinden, einige von ihnen sind bereits erschöpft, und das ungebremste Wachstum der Bevölkerung ist nicht länger nachhaltig.Die bisher ergriffenen Maßnahmen haben die unausweichlichen Spannungen zwischen Ressourcenknappheit und Bevölkerungszuwachs nicht wirksam gelöst. Es finden Verteilungskämpfe statt.Die Lösung dieser weltweiten Widersprüche erfordert einen freiwilligen, friedlichen undsozial verträglichen Rückgang der Geburtenrate. Diese entscheidende Veränderung liegtin den Händen von Frauen, entweder kein oder nur ein Kind in die Welt zu bringen. Es ist vonentscheidender Bedeutung, dass Frauen überall auf der Welt die Möglichkeit dazu haben.Dies ist eine der Schlüsselfragen, die unsere globale Gesellschaft heute bewegen.

A MYTH-BUSTING EXPOSÉ OF HOW HUMAN INTELLIGENCE MAY BE MORE A LIABILITY THAN A GIFT AND A REFRESHING NEW WAY TO UNDERSTAND THE ANIMAL KINGDOM AND OUR PLACE ON EARTH.

Den barske vinter på Mandø lakker mod enden. De lokale finder et manuskript i en ildelugtende campingvogn, der åbner op for, hvad der er sket med to tilflyttere.De ankom uafhængigt af hinanden i vinteren, og forsvandt så pludseligt fra øen uden at tage deres ejendele med. ”Solskin i januar” er skabt af forfatteren Jan Egesborg og fotografen Lars Roed, der begge har deres daglige virke på Mandø.

What’s the truth and what’s a lie? What is the difference between misinformation and disinformation? How can I tell the difference?Looking to weaponize information, talking heads and other so-called experts use disinformation and conspiracy theories to prey on our fears and emotions. Why? It can be to get us to act and behave in a certain way. It may be done for some gain like money, power, or even an election.There is so much being done to create and craft messages to counter disinformation but not as much to explain the infodemic itself. Not much to explain science, health and other topics to those unfamiliar with it. To be fair, it can be difficult to explain one’s field or passion because we are immersed in it and know it well. We don’t always know what others don’t know. What seems obvious may not be.That’s where this book comes in. Fake News, Witch Hunts, and Conspiracy Theories is truth-telling through research and education to help you survive the infodemic.

Vi ser ind i en fremtid af ubegrænsede muligheder, hvor menneskers helbred og teknologien smelter sammen. Sundhedsteknologien udvikler sig i rivende hast og fremtidens muligheder på sundhedsfronten har et utroligt potentiale, men de rejser også vigtige etiske dilemmaer. FREMTIDENS SUNDHEDSTEKNOLOGIER er en tankevækkende og inspirerende bog, som udforsker de teknologiske fremskridt inden for sundhedsområdet. Bogen giver indblik i de mest vitale aspekter af fremtidens sundhedsteknologi, herunder vores individuelle genetiske kode, udviklingen af nye lægemidler same gennembrud inden for genterapi og monoklonale antistoffer. I fremtiden vil medicin blive skræddersyet til den enkelte, og immunbehandling kan måske gøre kræftsygdomme til fortid. Vi vil kunne tage kontrol over vores sundhedstilstand gennem brug af stamceller, kloning, nanoteknologi og digital medicin. Træd med ind i en fremtid, hvor sygdom bekæmpes med hidtil uset præcision og effektivitet.

Rising prosperity was supposed to bring democracy to China, yet the Communist Party's political monopoly endures. How? Minxin Pei looks to the surveillance state. Though renowned for high-tech repression, China's surveillance system is above all a labor-intensive project. Pei delves into the human sources of coercion at the foundation of CCP power.

Bertrand Russell: The Colours of Pacifism analyzes the tenacious commitment of one of the twentieth century¿s most extraordinary intellectuals to the cause of civilization, progress, and human rights. Through his active and pragmatic pacifism, Russell sought to confront the problems stemming from the unstable and dramatic political conditions of his age: the beginning of the Great War, the establishment of the League of Nations, the rise of totalitarian regimes, the outbreak of the Second World War, the dawn of the Atomic Age, the escalation of the Cold War, the weakness of the United Nations, and the need for world government. His reflections on the subject of peace, which constitute the main focus of this book, led him into dialogue with some of the greatest figures of his time, including Romain Rolland, Albert Einstein, Thomas Woodrow Wilson, Leon Trotsky, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Nikita Khrushchev, and John Fitzgerald Kennedy. Shining new light on a lifelong preoccupation in Russell¿s work and thinking, this essay is a landmark study that will appeal to students, scholars, and anyone curious about the philosopher¿s engagement with the world around him.

Since their invention, computers have kept revolutionizing the world at a staggering pace. And yet, if on one side this ongoing revolution keepsproviding an incessant stream of novel and previously unimaginabletechnologies, on the other, as with all revolutions, its profoundeffects threaten to upend much of the previous world order. Facing themany questions that this change is urgently raising will require toacquire a novel and interdisciplinary understanding of the powerfulforces that govern this process. Sitting squarely at the crossroads ofcomputer science, history, socioeconomics, ethics, and philosophy, andwritten by an insider who contributed foundational work to many of thelatest and most pervasive technologies this book offers a much-neededreframing of the past, present and future of computing, that goes farbeyond the typical chronological record of events and arms us with auniquely broad and integrated analysis of their complex origins andtheir numerous side effects.

Following decades of silence about the involvement of doctors, medical researchers and other health professionals in the Holocaust and other National Socialist (Nazi) crimes, scholars in recent years have produced a growing body of research that reveals the pervasive extent of that complicity. This interdisciplinary collection of studies presents documentation of the critical role medicine played in realizing the policies of Hitler's regime. It traces the history of Nazi medicine from its roots in the racial theories of the 1920s, through its manifestations during the Nazi period, on to legacies and continuities from the postwar years to the present.

Mike Hixenbaugh delivers the story of Southlake, Texas, a district that seemed to offer everything parents would want for their children -- small classes, dedicated teachers, financial resources, a track record of academic success, and school spirit in abundance. All this, until a series of racist incidents became public, a plan to promote inclusiveness was proposed in response -- and a coordinated, well-funded conservative backlash erupted, lighting the fire of a national movement on the verge of changing the face of public schools across the country. They Came for the Schools pulls back the curtain on the powerful forces driving this crusade to ban books, rewrite curricula, limit rights for minority and LGBTQ students -- and, most importantly, to win what Hixenbaugh's deeply informed reporting convinces is the holy grail among those seeking to impose biblical values on American society: school privatization, one school board and one legal battle at a time. They Came for the Schools delivers a take on Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis, as they demean public schools and teachers and boost the Christian right's vision. Hixenbaugh brings to light connections between this political and cultural moment and past fundamentalist campaigns to censor classroom lessons. Finally, They Came for the Schools traces the rise of a new resistance movement led by a diverse coalition of student activists, fed-up educators, and parents who are beginning to win select battles of their own: a blueprint, they hope, for gaining inclusive and civil schools for all.