Markkula Center for Applied Ethics Overview
Digital Dignity Day
- Date & Location: May 2, 2025, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. PDT, St. Clare Room, Santa Clara University
- Event: A daylong conference exploring AI's impact on human dignity
- Part of: New Humanism in the time of Neurosciences and Artificial Intelligence project (NHNAI)
Civic Learning Resources
Voting for Ethics
- Non-partisan guide to identify ethical political candidates in elections
- Aimed at helping voters make informed decisions
- Access Resources
Empowering Democracy Project
- Focus on civics education to promote understanding of democratic processes
- Curriculum for colleges and high schools
Ethics in the Age of Disruptive Technologies
- Authors: Jos Roger Flahaux, Brian Patrick Green, Ann Skeet
- Content: Strategic plan for ethical management of disruptive technologies like AI
- Download the ITEC Handbook
Ethical Challenges and Dilemmas
AI and Society
- Discussion on AI's role in democracy and ethical virtual communities
Gun Violence
- Analysis of moral and ethical concerns in gun use and regulation
Wildfire Conditions
- Ethical issues surrounding worsening wildfires, with a focus on California
Center News
Environmental Ethics Fellows
- Focus on the ethical dimensions of the 2023 Pajaro, California levee failure
AI Discussion Panel
- Themes: AI's transformative potential, risks, who sets rules
New Appointments and Contributions
- William Bill O'Neill joins as Director of Immigration Ethics
- Elmer Huh joins Advisory Board, bringing finance expertise
Teaching and Educational Resources
Interview of Theranos Whistleblower, Tyler Shultz
Culture Self-Assessment Practice
Media and Commentary
- Markkula Center featured in media outlets like The San Francisco Chronicle, Associated Press, and The Mercury News
Upcoming Events
Digital Dignity Day
- Date: May 2, 8:30 a.m.
- Focus: AI's impact on human dignity
Ethics Certificate Training for Students
- Dates: May 9 and May 16, 9 a.m.
- Focus: Ethical decision-making training for students
These notes provide a comprehensive overview of the key initiatives, projects, and events associated with the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, focusing on their work in ethics across various domains.