Beyond efficiency: the ethical dilemma of whether we should automate
In short: While simple tasks are easy to automate, the real challenge lies in deciding which processes deserve autonomy. This lecture extract explores the critical distinction between technical capability and ethical necessity.
Professor Martyn Thomas CBE examines the fundamental tension in automation: the ease of automating simple tasks versus the profound question of whether such automation is appropriate. Drawing from his lecture, 'Computers, People and the Real World,' he shifts the focus from what is technically possible to the more significant consideration of whether we should implement these technologies.
As a researcher focused on safety-critical systems, software engineering, and IT in healthcare, Thomas provides a framework for evaluating the impact of automation on the real world.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: Automation: Can You and Should You? - Professor Martyn Thomas CBE
- Also: gresham.academia.edu — Martyn Thomas - Profile on Academia.edu
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