Culture and Diversity: Moral Dilemmas

Part 1:
Watch this 4min 34sec video: ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPo6bby-Fcg&feature=youtu.be)
Then, go to this link: https://www.moralmachine.net
To begin, watch the brief video provided. Once you have done this, participate by clicking on the tab “Start Judging” beneath the video.
IMPORTANT: Share the link to your results on your assignment document. At the top of your results, click on the “Link” tab.
A box will pop up with the link saying “Permalink link to results” (Make sure you share that with me)
Once you are finished, answer the following questions:

  1. Which areas were identified as factors you considered more than others? Be sure to look at the comparison on your results page.
  2. Do your results reflect what you expected? Which result(s) did you find most surprising about yourself and/or about others?
  3. Based on the readings in this week’s 3.0 Weekly Overview, which ethical paradigm do you think best defines how you make moral choices?
  4. According to the video Moral Machines: How culture changes values, what moral challenge will the developers of self-driving cars face when designing
    them for the international market?
    Part 2:
  5. Based on what you have learned about the cultural influence on moral decisions, explain how your culture influences your moral choices.
  6. What cultural layers have played a part in constructing your sense of right and wrong?
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