Lilliputian Computer Ethics

John Weckert

doi:10.1111/1467-9973.00232

Lilliputian Computer Ethics

John Weckert

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This essay considers some ethical issues of nanotechnology and quantum computing, particularly the issue of privacy, and questions related to artificial intelligence, implants, and virtual reality. It then examines the claim that research in this field should be halted.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	366-375
Number of pages	10
Journal	Metaphilosophy
Volume	33
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-9973.00232
Publication status	Published - Apr 2002

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