Oreskes’ answer to the question “Why Trust Science” is that science is trustworthy to the extent that the social process by which scientists vet research findings and reach (or fail to reach) a consensus about them is open to a diverse community of scientists with ample opportunity to make objections and critiques and have that feedback taken seriously.
Ten Important Lessons I have learned for a Satisfying Life
By Miriam Cunningham on June 5th, 2022 in Social Implications of Technology, Student Activities, Video & Podcasts
Mr. Dent discusses the lessons he has learned during his life that has brought him satisfaction. Click here to view… Read More
Making IEEE Your Professional Home
By Miriam Cunningham on June 5th, 2022 in Social Implications of Technology, Student Activities, Video & Podcasts
With modern technical careers spanning multiple employers and involving many changes in the work being done, modern technology professionals need… Read More
BOOK REVIEW – Scientists Under Surveillance: The FBI Files
By James R. Russell on June 1st, 2022 in Articles, Book Reviews, Human Impacts, Magazine Articles, Privacy & Security, Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact
The volume under review is a selection of declassified FBI documents, reproduced in facsimile, from the Cold War era files of 16 people (15 men and one woman) described as scientists.
ISTAS 2022: IEEE International Symposium on Technology and Society 2022
By T.V. Gopal on May 24th, 2022 in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Conferences, Human Impacts, Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact, SSIT Announcements
VIRTUAL CONFERENCE – Hong Kong, November 10-12, 2022 Conference Theme: “Digital and Societal Transformations” – Conference website: https://www.istas22.org
Dr Kalyan Sen taught short course in India as Fulbright-Nehru Specialist
By Miriam Cunningham on May 9th, 2022 in Articles
Dr Kaylan Sen (PhD, PE (PA & NY), MBA, IEEE Fellow, SSIT Board of Governors Member) had the opportunity to… Read More
BOOK REVIEW: Talk Radio’s America: How an Industry Took Over a Political Party That Took Over the United States
By Vincent Mosco on May 8th, 2022 in Book Reviews, Communication Technology, Ethics, Human Impacts, Magazine Articles, Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact
The book documents Limbaugh’s formative role in turning an old technology into an instrument of power that transformed the Republican Party and political discourse in the United States. The talk-radio host proved to be a success as both a propagandist and a ratings builder. Station owners were quick to join his syndicated network and to hire personalities who combined Limbaugh’s smooth delivery, ability to empathize with his audience, biting humor, and relentless attack on all things liberal—real or imagined. Profit mattered but winning the “culture war” counted for as much if not more than Rosenwald cares to consider.
Jeffrey Robbins — SSIT Loses a Stalwart
By terribookman on May 7th, 2022 in Announcements, Articles, Human Impacts, Magazine Articles, Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact
Jeffrey (Jeff) Robbins, a dedicated SSIT member, author, and ISTAS presenter for over forty years, died April 18, 2022. “He added so much to SSIT over many years, with much humor and good will.”
IEEE IHTC 2021 Report & Plenary Presentations
By Miriam Cunningham on May 6th, 2022 in Conferences, Social Implications of Technology, Videos
IEEE IHTC 2021 took place from 02 – 04 December as a virtual event hosted by the IEEE UK and… Read More
IEEE IHTC 2021 – Advancing Sustainability – IEEE Thought Leadership & New Initiatives on Sustainable Development
By Miriam Cunningham on May 6th, 2022 in Conferences, Social Implications of Technology, Videos
IEEE International Humanitarian Technology Conference (IEEE IHTC) 2021 took place from 02 – 04 December as a virtual event, hosted… Read More
IEEE IHTC 2021 – Innovation for Humanitarian Technologies Development in Latin America and The Caribbean
By Miriam Cunningham on May 6th, 2022 in Conferences, Social Implications of Technology, Videos
IEEE International Humanitarian Technology Conference (IEEE IHTC) 2021 took place from 02 – 04 December as a virtual event, hosted… Read More
IEEE IHTC 2021 – Region 7 2021 Humanitarian Activities and Future Plan
By Miriam Cunningham on May 6th, 2022 in Conferences, Social Implications of Technology, Videos
IEEE International Humanitarian Technology Conference (IEEE IHTC) 2021 took place from 02 – 04 December as a virtual event, hosted… Read More
IEEE IHTC 2021 – Humanitarian Activities in Africa Middle East and Europe
By Miriam Cunningham on May 6th, 2022 in Conferences, Social Implications of Technology, Videos
IEEE International Humanitarian Technology Conference (IEEE IHTC) 2021 took place from 02 – 04 December as a virtual event, hosted… Read More
IEEE IHTC 2021 – IEEE: Advancing Technology to Benefit Humanity
By Miriam Cunningham on May 6th, 2022 in Conferences, Social Implications of Technology, Videos
IEEE International Humanitarian Technology Conference (IEEE IHTC) 2021 took place from 02 – 04 December as a virtual event, hosted… Read More
The New York Times Test: An Intersubjective Reconsideration
By Mahdi Kafaee on April 28th, 2022 in Articles, Editorial & Opinion, Ethics, Human Impacts, Magazine Articles, Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact
When faced with an ethical problem such as a conflict of interest in which codes of ethics or available ethical problem-solving methods cannot help us decide upon the moral course of action to take. A method claimed to be helpful in such situations is The New York Times Test.
IEEE ETHICS 2021 – Integrating Virtue Ethics into STEM Courses
By Miriam Cunningham on April 22nd, 2022 in Conferences, Ethics, Social Implications of Technology, Videos
The “Integrating Virtue Ethics into STEM Courses” session took place during ETHICS 2021 on 31 October 2021. It was moderated by… Read More
IEEE ETHICS 2021 – Author meets the critics – ‘Engineering Ethics, Contemporary and Enduring Debates’ by Deborah Johnson
By Miriam Cunningham on April 22nd, 2022 in Conferences, Ethics, Social Implications of Technology, Videos
The “Author Meets the Critics—Engineering Ethics: Contemporary and Enduring Debates by Deborah Johnson” session took place during IEEE ETHICS 2021… Read More
IEEE ETHICS 2021 – Ethical and Responsible Research Program (ER2) at the US National Science Foundation
By Miriam Cunningham on April 22nd, 2022 in Conferences, Ethics, Social Implications of Technology, Videos
The “Ethical and Responsible Research Program (ER2) at the US National Science Foundation” session took place during IEEE ETHICS 2021… Read More
IEEE Ethics 2021 – Corporate Social Responsibility and Engineering Education
By Miriam Cunningham on April 22nd, 2022 in Conferences, Ethics, Social Implications of Technology, Videos
The “Corporate Social Responsibility and Engineering Education” session took place during IEEE ETHICS 2021 on 28 October 2021. It was… Read More
Preparing to Design Robots for Social Contexts
By Clint Andrews on April 22nd, 2022 in Articles, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Editorial & Opinion, Ethics, Human Impacts, Magazine Articles, Robotics, Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact
Emerging social contexts add new requirements to the knowledge that successful roboticists need. Much of this additional knowledge comes from the social sciences and humanities.