Philosophy of Data and Digital Society
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Datafication and digitalization are transforming our world into a digital society. Examine the impact of this radical change in various domains of life. Reflect on fundamental ethical, epistemological and political questions that arise from this, and learn how to shape a morally acceptable digital social world. This program can also be followed part-time. Philosophy of Data and Digital Society is a track of the MA Philosophy.Explore distinct philosophical questions that emerge in a digitalized society, such as:ethical and political questions related to the design and implementation of digital technologies, the collection and commodification of data, and the impact of digitalization on social justiceontological and epistemological questions related to the nature of data, methods of statistical interpretation, and the value of public data literacyquestions about our human nature and our relation with the world.Address essential topics, like:the relation between data and evidence; and responsibility, transparency and trust when using algorithms in decision making;the internet’s potential to democratize knowledge and, on the other hand, undermine trust online;digitalization’s impact on work, employment, care and friendship;the impact of emerging cyber-physical systems on the cores of human existence and the values of solidarity, equality and freedom.
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Tilburg
North Brabant
5043 CZ
Netherlands
- 1 year
- Full Time
- On Campus Learning
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