The first article I read for “Ethics in the Workplace” was: The Code I’m Still Ashamed Of by Bill Sourour article. First of all, this article moved me and I really tried to put myself in the position that he was in. Being a part of the marketing that could’ve been the reason a young girl took her own life would have my mind racing and think I would have resigned as well. I will definitely be taking the approach of understanding and thinking about how my code might effect people in the real world.
For the second article: “Will Democracy Survive Big Data and AI”, I thought it was alarming how much technology, especially AI is expanding. I enjoy tech obviously, or I wouldn’t be in this course, but to think our entire lives will be governed by technology is insane. The part where the article mentioned “persuasive computing” is something I really have a problem with and is part of the reason I’m not on social media anymore. Technology and its various algorithms created by others who can manipulate a population into thinking or believing in the creators’ ideas and beliefs is something I can’t get behind. As much as I want to be a great developer and contribute to society, I value the ability for everyone to think for themselves and have their own opinions on topics. I don’t want people to believe in what I believe unless it’s their organic thought process.