S5:EP1 Digital Technology: Ethical and Societal Impacts

This episode examines the broad societal impact of digital technology, focusing on ethical and cultural considerations. It explores the advantages and ethical concerns of facial recognition technology, particularly regarding privacy and potential biases. The episode also discusses internet addiction and the design choices that encourage prolonged engagement, alongside the implications of automation and AI in various sectors like Amazon fulfillment and healthcare, including the ethical dilemmas of robots as carers. Furthermore, it addresses the "digital divide" and the challenges of remote working, analyzing both its benefits and drawbacks, and concludes with a discussion on the ethical implications of social networks moderating user content.