Eclectic I

Thursday, May 29, 2008

MTF3A wk11



Philosophy and ethics within the use of technology was a welcome discussion topic this Forum. Focusing on the impact industrialisation and the consumerist society which has resulted. This began as looking into various philosophers on the matter. “Technology eliminates/subordinates the natural world.” - Jacques Ellut.

This then spilled out into an open debate with two teams. 'Why bother' team argued that one persons individual actions is insignificant on the whole. The 'pro active' team were looking at changing social ideals in a larger scale so that industry reacted to make environmentally friendly products which met consumer demand.

Ultimately I feel its about changing the legal and social system to create safe guards against immoral industry ethics. People feel that there individual choice will make no difference, but its because they are one less person trying.

Ideas for 'Greening' Uni

Put the lights in the entire Shultz building on a timing system which turns off the lights during the day when they aren't needed.
Make it a compulsory thing to turn off lights when you are the last person leaving a room – put up signs to remind people of this on the doors of each room/passage.
Having the computers shut off at night is also a good thing. - I think we already have that going in the mac lab and Studio's thanks to Pete.
We have recycling bins outside the level 5 door on the West side. It would be good if this spread through the entire building.

Reference:

Whittington, Steven. “Forum – Week 11 – The Philosophy of Technology.” Workshop presented at EMU space, level 5, Schultz building, University of Adelaide, 29th of May 2008.

Harris, David. “Forum – Week 11 – The Philosophy of Technology.” Workshop presented at EMU space, level 5, Schultz building, University of Adelaide, 29th of May 2008.

1 Comments:

Blogger Tyrell Blackburn said...

You could also connect motion sensors to lights so they only turn on when someone comes into the room.

1:55 AM  

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