PHIL 134, Sec. 01:Computers, Ethics and Society

Dr. Étienne Brownetienne.brown@sjsu.edu

Spring 2020Tues.-Thurs.: 1:30pm - 2:45pm, BBC 222

GE Area: V

Description: This course will focus on the ever-expanding role that internet technologies play inour lives, with an emphasis on social media andthe practices of tech giants. Issues we will discussinclude online identity, filter bubbles, fake news,freedom of speech, data collection and privacy.

Prerequisites: Passage of the Writing Skills Test(WST) or ENGL/LLD 100A with a C or better.