Navigating Public Policy, Technology, Health, Data, and Innovation for a Fairer Future
It’s an old adage, but its relevance has only grown in today’s world: “A lie can run around the world before the truth can put its pants on.” Attributed to Jonathan Swift, this saying speaks to the speed at which falsehoods can spread compared to the time it takes for facts to catch up. In Read More “Truth can still win the race.”
The right to vote stands as the cornerstone of our democracy, the foundation upon which our government is built. Ensuring the integrity of our elections is not just a technical necessity but a moral imperative. Recent revelations about vulnerabilities in election software, like those discovered in New Hampshire, highlight a growing and largely unaddressed threat Read More “Cracks in the Code: How Election Software Weaknesses Threaten American Democracy”
Software has eaten the world. Machines can produce music, paintings, and literature with startling precision, the question of human rights in the creative industry has become more pressing than ever. As AI-generated art continues to evolve, the boundaries between human and machine creativity blur, raising ethical concerns about ownership, authenticity, and, most importantly, the livelihoods Read More “Digital Art, Human Rights: Navigating the Ethics of AI Creativity”
The COVID-19 pandemic was a global wake-up call, exposing vulnerabilities in our urban environments that had long been ignored. From overcrowded public spaces to inadequate healthcare infrastructure, cities worldwide faced unprecedented challenges. As we transition into a post-COVID era, the opportunity to reimagine urban spaces is not just a necessity but an imperative. The future Read More “Reimagining Urban Spaces for the Post-COVID Era: A Blueprint for Future Cities”
Here are 10 talking points on why ethics matter, based on the first chapter of “Business Ethics” by Byars and Stanberry: If you are following my writing on these issues I have a working paper: There is also: And because we always need a little more Sheila:
I. Introduction: Ethics as the Fuel for Business Business ethics are the principles that guide how a company conducts itself in the marketplace. They are more than just rules; they are the beliefs that drive action, much like fuel powers an engine. As we navigate the complexities of the modern economy, the central question for Read More “The Basics of Business Ethics”