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When Technology Goes Awry: On engineers' obligation to tame their creations.
- Source :
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Communications of the ACM . May2020, Vol. 63 Issue 5, p49-52. 4p. 1 Color Photograph. - Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- The author discusses the interrelationship between technology and culture, particularly its disruptive influence. He calls for the need for engineers to take responsibility for the side effects of their innovations. Topics explored include the philosophy of science and technology, technology and society, technological determinism, technological instrumentalism, and social construction.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00010782
- Volume :
- 63
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Communications of the ACM
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 144780548
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1145/3391975