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PHIL 150 001 (CRN: 16616)

TECHNOLOGY, SOCIETY AND VALUE

Long Title: TECHNOLOGY, SOCIETY AND VALUE
Department: Philosophy
Instructor: Gubka, Steven
Meeting: 2:30PM - 3:45PM TR (26-AUG-2024 - 6-DEC-2024) 
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
 
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 35
Section Enrolled: 23
Enrollment data as of: 14-OCT-2024 1:06PM
 
Additional Fees: None
 
Final Exam: Take-Home Exam
Final Exam Time:
13-DEC-2024  
7:00PM - 10:00PM F
 
Description: Artificial Intelligence and other emerging technologies raise pressing ethical and philosophical questions. This course will examine a range of these issues, including the nature and perils of AI, social media and its impacts, and the ethics of human enhancement.