Podcast: This Is Technology Ethics #7

Can Machines Be Moral Patients?

In the 7th episode of their podcast, our MCML PI Sven Nyholm and his co-host John Danaher talk about the moral status of machines and discuss wether machines can be more than just mere things. Sven and John share their thoughts on this topic and give some guidance as to how to think about the nature of moral status and its significance.

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Podcast: This Is Technology Ethics #7

Can Machines Be Moral Patients?

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