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That's a pretty vague objection I mean sure someone can say this but you can build an ethical existence around things that we believe to be right. This will e
by rtpg 9y ago
That's a pretty vague objection
I mean sure someone can say this but you can build an ethical existence around things that we believe to be right.
This will exclude certain people. For example it might exclude arms manufacturers. It might exclude the Weinsteins of the world. But that's the point!
If your ethical standard doesn't exclude behavior it's hard for it to have much teeth
- maxxxxx 9y agoIt's hard to define an ethical standard. For some it's unethical to discriminate against gay people whereas for others being gay is unethical. As far tech goes I think best would be to follow Stallmann's ethics. They are directly relevant to our work.
- Sangermaine 9y ago>It's hard to define an ethical standard. This is nonsense. Attorneys, doctors, accountants, and other professions have long had ethical codes. This isn't some impossible task, programmers just don't want the responsibility.
- maxxxxx 9y agoThese groups have ethical standards that are directly related to their work. So as tech people we should have standards for our line of work. Again, let's look at Stallmann.