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more various other newer technology developments where

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T.H.Lee, B.A. (Hons I) Cambridge; M.Engrg NUS; Ph.D. YaleT.H.Lee, B.A. (Hons I) Cambridge; M.Engrg NUS; Ph.D. Yale( ) g g gNUS Faculty of Engineering

Professor, Dept of ECE, NUS; Professor in the Graduate School, NUS NGSDy Editor-in-Chief, IFAC Mechatronics Int Jnl

( ) g g gNUS Faculty of Engineering

Professor, Dept of ECE, NUS; Professor in the Graduate School, NUS NGSDy Editor-in-Chief, IFAC Mechatronics Int Jnl

ELELEETH@nus.edu.sg

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THL1.1 ­ Some Background & PreliminariesTHL1.1 ­ Some Background & Preliminaries

… engineers [need to] realize how their technical work has f hi i t i t Th k f i far reaching impacts on society. The work of engineers can affect public health and safety and can influence business practices and even politics. …

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… a converse to the “darker” side of 3-D printing technologyprinting technology…

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THL1.2 ­Why Study Engineering Ethics? [from Lecture 1]THL1.2 ­Why Study Engineering Ethics? [from Lecture 1]

Engineering is managing the unknown: You must test your design Engineering is managing the unknown: You must test your design 

as thoroughly as time and resources permit to ensure that it 

f l d l doperates safely and as planned.

Engineering is managing the unknown: Also, you must use your 

creativity to attempt to forsee the possible consequences of your 

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THL1.5 ­ Summary (I)THL1.5 ­ Summary (I)

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