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Reflections from Kōtare
Get PDFMembers of the core crew of Kōtare Research and Education for Social Change in Aotearoa have attended each of the five conferences in the Social Movements, Resistance, and Social Change series. We have always been excited by the possibilities these conferences have offered for engendering deeper connections and new opportunities for group formation and action across different sectors in the left-activist and academic worlds. We offered three workshops in the conference, seeing this as an opportunity both to contribute usefully to the overall goal of ‘activating collectivity’ and as a way of demonstrating a small sample of Kōtare’s pedagogical methods. In this article, we have taken up the invitation from the conference organisers to contribute a few reflections on our overall experience of the fifth SMRSC conference
Caring for Whenua
Get PDFBringing the summit of Mauna Kea and the lands of Ihumātao to Te Whanganui-a-Tara, leaders and protectors Pua Case and Pania Newton come together to discuss what it means to be in Indigenous-led movements that centre Indigenous rights, rituals, and protocols. In a moving keynote conversation, they talk about the work that comes with caring for whenua or ´āina in personal, relational, and sacred ways; they reflect on the importance of solidarities, networks, and following the wisdom of our ancestors; and they offer guidance and hope for ongoing and future movements dedicated to the protection of place
Computer Game Design: A Code of Ethics
Get PDFThis paper examines ethical issues involved in the production of computer games. A review of the current literature available is conducted to understand the work that has been completed on this subject and to identify any areas that require more analysis. The learnings from this review are used to inform a code of ethics for computer game design, based on a number of key principles. This is then tested with a case study of a computer game in production to demonstrate its use
Ethics of Facial Recognition Technology in Law Enforcement: A Case Study
Get PDFFacial Recognition Technology (FRT) has promising applications in law enforcement due to its efficiency and cost-effectiveness. However, this technology poses significant ethical concerns that overshadow its benefits. Responsible use of FRT requires consideration of these ethical concerns that legislation fails to cover. This study investigates the ethical issues of FRT use and relevant ethical frameworks and principles designed to combat these issues. Drawing on this, we propose and discuss a code of ethics for FRT to ensure its ethical use in the context of New Zealand law enforcement
Creating a Code of Ethics for Open-Source Intelligence Applications
Get PDFThis paper investigates the ethics surrounding the development and use of applications for mapping and quantifying information, which relies on public or open-source data as a source of information. The proliferation of information-based dashboards and maps has increased as the open availability of information has improved, through open data initiatives, social media web crawling, and the development of open-source intelligence gathering as a profession. A common product where this burgeoning profession manifests itself is the creation of web-based dashboards. Popular examples of this include dashboards for tracking the spread of the coronavirus, maps for visualising world news such as conflict or natural disasters, or collaborative projects such as OpenStreetMap, which relies on community input, as well as open data initiatives to build a comprehensive map of the world. As a number of these projects cover information that is of high importance, such as actions taken by belligerents in a combat zone, or the localised identification of important historical sites, this brings into question several moral and ethical issues which must be identified. Several examples of these issues, and the ethical ramifications surrounding them are discussed in this paper in the form of a literature review. Following this, a new code of ethics is introduced based on the findings presented by the literature review. To evaluate its suitability, this new code is applied to an existing open-source information solution and compare how well it follows my principles in its development and operation
Virtual Assistants: A Code of Ethics
Get PDFAn intelligent virtual assistant (IVA) like Amazon’s Alexa supports clients remotely by performing administrative, technological, or creative tasks. IVAs have become a part of our daily lives and collect large sums of data about their users, meaning we need a proper code of ethics to protect people’s rights to privacy as there are data leakage concerns. In this paper, I outline a code of ethics for IVAs based on research and a case study on Amazon Alexa to recognize the key principles that a code of ethics for IVAs requires to protect its users. This code of ethics can be used for development of new IVAs or updating of existing ones in order for them to follow improved ethics principles
Code of Ethics for Robotics: A Surgery Case Study
Get PDFThe future of robotics is broad and varied. New developments that delve deeper into the use of artificial intelligence and automation, for practices ranging from driver less cars to doctor less surgeries, calls for a defined code of cultural, ethical, and legal regulations that can guide engineers around the most delicate issues that may arise. With the reputation of the field resting on the evolution of a code of ethics this paper compares and discusses existing literature on the subject. With the foundation and influence of the existing literature this paper proposes a refined code of ethics designed to target the specific area of robotic engineering. It is also designed to remain applicable for future developments in the field. Having laid out the code it is then be applied to a case study focusing on surgery robots. Final recommendations and conclusions are made to advise future developments for an ethical code targeted at robotic engineers
Sustainability Assessment of Wind Farms
Get PDFSustainable energy solutions are becoming increasingly popular as the shift away from conventional fuel-based energy solutions continues. Solar, wind, and hydro solutions are the most frequently used renewable energy sources. Modern wind energy solutions are usually constructed using a design of a large three-bladed horizontal axis wind turbine (HAWT). The blades are upwind facing, which helps support the turbine tower against environmental strain and torque ripple produced from the spinning motion of the blades. HAWTs are usually organised into large groups referred to as wind farms. Wind farms are becoming increasingly popular with their ability to adapt to offshore and onshore environments. In both scenarios, wind turbines have a relatively low footprint, with the land underneath still available to be utilised for agricultural and aquacultural purposes. This paper investigates the sustainability of wind farms by surveying a range of papers. The papers will cover the development, construction, and continued operation of wind turbines providing insights into the sustainability issues. Reviewing these papers will allow for an informed revision to the code of sustainability for future implementations of wind farms. The paper concludes with a case study to apply the suggested sustainability code in a contextual scenario and recommendations for the general engineering profession.
A potted history of freshwater management in New Zealand
Get PDFThis article traces the history of freshwater management in New Zealand from the earliest laws to protect newly introducedtrout and salmon from pollution in the 1860s through to what an increasing number of New Zealanders today consider as a‘freshwater crisis’ – a consequence of the failure of government to respond adequately to the unprecedented speed and scale ofland use intensification and its impacts over the last few decades. Two themes are highlighted by this history: the tension betweenthe protection and use of our water (and land) resources; and the tendency of government to intervene only when serious environmental damage has become evident
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