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An intercultural reflection on the ethics of technology: An African perspective
31 March 2022 @ 15:15 - 17:00
Thursday 31st March 2021
15:15 – 17:00
PJ VETH (room TBA)
Abstract:
Technology is rapidly evolving. New technologies, systems and iterative enhancements are driving change globally. From an African standpoint, one has to recognise the undoubted value and benefit that the introduction of such technologies has generated.
Whilst this is true, the fact that these technologies were designed and produced in (and for) a different setting often leads to conflicts with African ethical values. The dominant producers of these innovative technologies are from a western cultural background and value system whilst often the major consumers of these technologies are not. This leads to imbalance and ethical questions for the consumers of these technologies (Africa included) – and has been explored in Okyere-Manu’s latest edited book: African Values, Ethics, and Technology: Questions, Issues and Approaches (2021).
In this seminar Okyere-Manu asks:
- To what extent is Africa being included in the discussions on the design, and development of these technologies?
- How can Africa be a key player seeing that it is one of the major consumers of AI initiatives?
- And what framework can be used to aid those who create these technologies.
In talking about the topic, she has often reflected that a new, comprehensive framework needs to take centre stage in giving those who create these technologies a vantage point that is more inclusive and welcoming to the consumers of the technologies. During this seminar, she explores some of Metz’s work on the “capacity to commune” as a potential framework to use.
*GGJ stands for Global Global Justice. This project is sponsored by the Gratama Foundation and the Leiden University Foundation.
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