When Ethics Meets Technology

Abstract

Two conceptual platforms meet in the use of technologies: the technological milieu and the ethical principles that underlie every human action. The interface, called “use,” imposes a change of attitude in the behavior developed by humankind throughout centuries of mental evolution. This interface connects the two platforms although this is invisible to the naked eye. Using complex system analysis, it is possible to identify the components of the two platforms and understand the influences of their characteristics, providing a meaningful perspective of how technologies can contribute to the development of a secure and positive society in the future. The development and use of technologies can influence the developer/user in a positive or damaging way. Neuroscience's contributions point in this direction. The concern for the welfare of people affected by technologies is a must in the next era. The author intends to prove in an extensive way that for safety, ethic regulations should be considered for industry, health, and education.