ETHICS
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POWERING INEQUALITY: unveiling the true costs of energy access
Read more: POWERING INEQUALITY: unveiling the true costs of energy accessIn 2013, Todd Moss made a startling realisation while reviewing the energy usage of his family’s refrigerator in Washington, DC. The fridge, consuming 459 kWh annually, used more power than the average person in several African countries. Moss created a graphic comparing his fridge’s electricity…
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THE PRIVACY PARADOX: Seen, Heard, Acknowledged, Watched and Targeted
Read more: THE PRIVACY PARADOX: Seen, Heard, Acknowledged, Watched and TargetedIn our relentless pursuit of progress, connectivity, an ever-growing desire for ’15 minutes’ of fame and an unclear notion of security, we find ourselves at a crossroads. How much of our personal data, our liberal freedoms and privacy are we willing to relinquish in exchange…
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DATA DISCRIMINATION: The *isms in the Algorithms
Read more: DATA DISCRIMINATION: The *isms in the AlgorithmsThe *Isms in the Algorithms. The promise of a more equitable society always seems just around the corner – right? We are led to believe that leadership opportunities for women will soon be abundant, Black people won’t suffer from discriminatory police practices and “Mohammed” won’t…
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Privacy Paradox
Read more: Privacy ParadoxThis event addressed critical issues surrounding the erosion of privacy and regulatory frameworks. The debate focused on the following pressing questions: Participants explored the crossroads of activism, citizenship, human rights and health as intersected by technology. The debate aimed to highlight the true toll of…