Fortner, Robert S.,

Ethics in the digital domain / Robert S. Fortner, University of Illinois. - 1 online resource (1 volume)

Includes bibliographical references.

Introduction: Why Ethics? -- Ethics in the Digital Domain -- Is Truth Truth in the Online World? -- Who's Who in the Online World? -- Are Social Media Activities Actually Social? -- Are Digital Media Good for Democracy? -- Will Digital Systems Replace Workers in the "Real World?" -- Do Digital Systems Enhance Human Life? -- Robots and Humanity -- What Do People Learn about Identity and Society in the Digital Media? --Conclusion: Why Bother?

"Presented in a format to initiate debate and discussion, this book is designed to help students explore the big questions surrounding the impact of the digital on our daily lives. The text covers enduring debates in ethics such as privacy, copyright, libel, consent, surveillance, and the necessity for truthful discourse"--

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Mass media--Moral and ethical aspects.
Digital media--Moral and ethical aspects.
Digital media--Moral and ethical aspects.
Mass media--Moral and ethical aspects.


Electronic books.

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