What caught my eye here is the recognition that we can create apps, networks, content, and other stuff. But what to do with those things - including whether to film a woman being violated before a cheering audience, then to share that video with others - is not only a legal question, but also an ethical/moral one. 
MIT has chosen to embed an ethical consciousness around tech among its students. I'm sure they also have ethics classes somewhere in the curriculum. But taking it to the chaplaincy also says that ethics is not only about the classroom, it is about life. 
The violation video shows that in Kenyan society, we sometimes choose to use tech insensitively, unfairly, disrespectfully, violently, and irresponsibly. Those are ethical/moral decisions, even if unconscious. 
But how to establish that greater ethical awareness among us all? Maybe we need to change what we do, teach and model at home. In school, an emphasis on the humanities - e.g. art, literature, social studies, religious education - should also help our citizens to engage in deeper reflection and critical thinking starting from a young age. 

Wambui Wamunyu
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On Mon, Apr 30, 2018 at 10:21 AM, WANGARI KABIRU via kictanet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Yes, interesting that the industry is on the humane approach now.

It all goes back after going round and round.....

What techworld is learning now is that the traditional values, traditional ethics still apply and are expected of business. Notwithstanding what one believes that they believe in, the basis of creation still goes back to what is good for humanity. Even the first Creator made for good. 

Traditional business sectors have steered away from this with we industry moguls, governments authorities and business closing an eye for the profit. e.g medical; fake and harmful drugs, manufacturing; fake , Agri; fake harmful produce, value chain; unaccountable.


Why this deserves due attention is because a heavy price has been paid by the citizens - ignorant,unaware, too overwhelmed, who rely on their governments to protect them.

Be blessed.

Regards/Wangari

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On Monday, 30 April 2018, 06:52:01 GMT+3, Ali Hussein via kictanet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:


Wangari

Interesting read. Thanks for sharing. The ‘Humanist’ conversation is compelling. I’m increasingly becoming convinced that Spiritualism as opposed to the modern religion as we know it is critical to the evolution of us humans towards being better citizens of the universe. 

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On 29 Apr 2018, at 10:34 PM, Mwanah Cephas Okoth via kictanet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

Interesting!

On Sun, Apr 29, 2018 at 8:02 PM, WANGARI KABIRU via kictanet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
"....But Epstein thinks that providing the next Zuckerbergs with resources to discuss ethics and morals at the educational stage could be even more impactful; a proactive, rather than reactive, way to ensure a thought-through change for the better with technology.."


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"....."Our next generation of leaders are creating unprecedented technology impacting billions of lives. They also have a radically different relationship with traditional religion than previous generations, so we need to change the way we educate them about ethics and moral values in science, technology and business," said Epstein. "The Humanist Hub is committed to building positive beliefs in community, justice and pluralism for the atheist and agnostic students we serve – and for everyone." Epstein will serve as the first Humanist Chaplain of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), joining the Institute's Office of Religious Life to officially serve a growing humanist constituency. Epstein will support his fellow chaplains in working together for the well-being of the entire campus....."




These 8 books are required reading for anyone who wants to change the wo...

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"....With the help of Epstein, MIT, one of the pre-eminent technology-oriented schools in the world, is introducing its own change into how the future creators of world-shifting inventions approach the idea of disruption, to make it more wholistic, and thoughtful. MIT announced the hiring of Epstein on April 24 as its first humanist chaplain. A humanist chaplain is a position in the university's office of religious life who serves as a resource for secular ethics and philosophy. The secular aspect is important; Epstein said that 40 to 50 percent of students identify as either atheist, agnostic, or non-religious. With this new position, Epstein and MIT want to bring resources and a discussion space to campus for students to think about the ethical and moral dimensions of how they might change the world with their technological innovations.... But Epstein thinks that providing the next Zuckerbergs with resources to discuss ethics and morals at the educational stage could be even more impactful; a proactive, rather than reactive, way to ensure a thought-through change for the better with technology....."



Be blessed.

Regards/Wangari
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On Saturday, 28 April 2018, 05:08:08 GMT+3, mwara gichanga via kictanet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote:


Good Evening Listers

Just a kind reminder of the Facebook in-person  conversation with Ebele who  promised Listers that she would be available to discuss the issues around facebook's role on concerns raised around consumer data mining in Kenya,

The event will be on Wednesday next week May 2nd. We are still working out the details of the venue and will share with those who are interested in attending. Further, we are working on the times but will most likely settle for an afternoon session or a cocktail event. 

For those who are interested, kindly indicate this through sending an email to lizorembo@kictanet.or.ke (lizorembo@gmail.com) or to mwaragichanga@kictanet.or.ke (mwaragichanga@gmail.com).


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