Question A
Kass presents a dystopic vision, and argues that our values are driving us to create this world. Analyze his argument regarding one of the problematic values. Name another commonly accepted value and imagine some unintended consequences of its acceptance.
Question B
What is the "ethic of giftedness"? What values does Sandel argue are realized in embracing this ethic? How would Sandel view uses of technological enhancement that are generally accepted (prosthetics, eyeglasses, etc...)?
Question A
Describe the tragedy of the commons. What problems are presented by the tragedy of the commons for moral evaluation of technological development? How would you address these problems?
Question B
The past few weeks we have been developing a sensitivity to the unintended social effects of technological development. Using some example technologies from the reading, identify some possible deleterious effects and defend your diagnosis.