The Moral Compass and Emerging Technologies Essay

I’m working on a writing discussion question and need a sample draft to help me learn.

Step 1: Read The Moral Compass, Chapter 21, and watch the two videos posted to Module 14 related to this week’s topic.

step 2: You will write a short, though well-written, college level paper including each of the elements below.

Section 1:

• In not less than one full paragraph, respond to the following: In considering emerging technologies (generally, not any specific technology), what are some of the challenges of applying both consequential and nonconsequential ethical theories (be detailed in your response)? 
• Section 2:
  • In not less than one full paragraph, respond to the following: In considering some of the technological advances discussed in the textbook and in this week’s video assignments, do you think there is a distinction between restorative technologies and enhancement technologies? 
  •  Does your view of the morality of each group/type (restorative vs. enhancement) differ?
• Section 3:
  • In not less than one full paragraph, respond to the following: How should we proceed with technological advancements to ensure that they are ethically sound, or should there be no limitations whatsoever?  
  • Who gets to decide and who is responsible for oversight (scientific community, governments, citizens, etc.)?
  • Are there any additional thoughts you would like to share about this topic?

    Manias, Nicholas and Dave Monroe. 

  • The Moral Compass: An Introductory Guide to Critical Thinking and Applied Ethics. 1st ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2020.