“Cultural and Ethical Issues in Science and Technology”
Taking the course “Cultural and Ethical Issues in Science and Technology” has given me an awareness of the online surveillance issue and data as a commodity. The course made me think about how technology can connect people from completely different backgrounds opening worlds of possibilities but that at the same time the same technology is only democratic when is available to everyone. Making groundbreaking devices like the “Google Glass” can change our everyday life, but devices that cost over a $1000 create an even bigger social gap when not available to everyone. And when this device can film and photograph you without warning another issue is created, your right to privacy is broken. We learned how social ties are used to build degrees of comfort in us while our data is collected for resale. Also, we discussed how misogynism and racism can be imprinted in digital designs, and by bringing thought and discussing these causes we can make sure they are thought of when we developing a new project. I learned to think about the philosophy and social issues that new technologies can create. Technology is power, to rule over another, now we have voice and access to educate ourselves and stand up for regulations.













