Computers and Society Case Study The Case o f The Killer Robot Richard G. Epstein West Chester University West Chester, PA epstein@golden, wcupa, edu Copyright 1989, 1994 Richard G. Epstein Permission is granted to copy this material for use in classroom instruction at a college or university. This material may not be copied for any other purpose without express written permission of the author. Page 12 December 1994 this scenario. The following article describes the scenario in more detail, describes the philosophy behind the design of such computer ethics scenarios, and suggests how they can be used in other courses in the undergraduate curriculum: Richard G. Epstein. "The use of computer ethics scenarios in software engineering education: the case of the killer robot." SoJgvare Engineering Education: Proceedings of the 7th SEI CSEE Conference, San Antonio. Jorge L. Diaz-Herrera, editor. Lecture Notes in Computer Science 750. Springer-Verlag 1994. pp. 429-440. The scenario consists of an introduction and 9 articles: Introduction: Introduction, cast of characters Article-l: Silicon Valley programmer indicted for manslaughter Article-2: Developers of 'Killer Robot' worked under enormous stress Article-3: 'Killer Robot' programmer was prima donna, co-workers claim Article-4: 'Killer Robot' project mired in controversy right from start
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