The Precautionary Principle in a World of Digital Dependencies

As organizations become deperimeterized, a new paradigm in software engineering ethics becomes necessary. We can no longer rely on an ethics of consequences, but might instead rely on the precautionary principle, which lets software engineers focus on creating a more extensive moral framework.

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Published in:Computer (Long Beach, Calif.) Calif.), 2009-06, Vol.42 (6), p.50-56
Main Authors: Pieters, W., van Cleeff, A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Cloud computing
Computer programs
Computer science
control theory
systems
Costs
Councils
Dependence
Deperimeterization
Design engineering
Digital
Digital dependencies
Duty of care
Ethics
Exact sciences and technology
Government
Organizations
Principles
Programming
Public healthcare
Risk management
Software
Software engineering
Uncertainty
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Summary:As organizations become deperimeterized, a new paradigm in software engineering ethics becomes necessary. We can no longer rely on an ethics of consequences, but might instead rely on the precautionary principle, which lets software engineers focus on creating a more extensive moral framework.
ISSN:0018-9162
1558-0814
DOI:10.1109/MC.2009.203