In your first blog post, please write a short introduction to who you are, what your interests are, why you are studying Computer Science (or whatever your major is), and what you hope to get out of this class.
Additionally, in your opinion, what are the most pressing ethical and moral issues facing computer scientists and engineers? Which ones are you particularly interested in discussing this semester?
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To introduce myself, my name is Paul Kwak and my interests include game development as well as music production. I’m studying Computer Science because I think it’s a necessity to have in the future as well as it provides the most interesting fields to explore and puzzles to solve. I hope to be uncomfortable in this class: I want to hear opinions on difficult topics, and I want to listen and discuss views that aren’t quite the norm, or views that are the norm but may not be mine.
During my time in Silicon Valley, I think the most apparent issues were autonomous vehicles and privacy. Hilariously enough, there’s also an issue with companies offering free food to employees, as apparently it has caused major impact in the Valley’s economy. I would like to discuss the consequences of autonomous vehicles and particularly the impact it will have on jobs.
Overall, I hope this class is full of debate that make people uncomfortable but also realize that it’s a safe and academic place to share these opinions. When we enter the industry it’ll make us realize that we shouldn’t be so complacent in ethics in the industry.