SEAMIC_Philosophy of Technology and Engineering. Unit 8. Risk and Technology Assessment

In this video here is the summary: Summary: In this video, the speaker discusses the importance of whistle-blowing in identifying and addressing safety issues and legal/moral corruption within organizations. Whistle-blowing involves reporting illegal, fraudulent, or harmful activities to relevant authorities when there is substantial evidence. The speaker outlines the process of whistle-blowing, including reporting concerns to superiors and going public if necessary. They also highlight the importance of risk assessment in technology development, discussing various approaches such as classical, participative, technology assessment, and innovation-oriented technology assessment. These approaches aim to identify and mitigate risks early on, involving users and citizens in the development process.