150 words discussions responses
Week 5
Concerning enhancement, is there a value to “natural human engagement” with the world? Why or why not? If you answer in the affirmative, is that position compatible with the views of the society and technology articulated in earlier readings? If you answer in the negative, how would articulate the problem with things like steroid use, which are widely regarded as wrong?
Week 6
What is the “ethic of giftedness”? What values does Sandel argue are realized in embracing this ethic? How would Sandel view uses of technological enhancement that are generally accepted (prosthetics, eyeglasses, etc…)?
Week 7
Describe the tragedy of the commons. What problems are presented by the tragedy of the commons for moral evaluation of technological development? How would you address these problems?
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