by: raymond morris. what is it? the “internet of things” network of communication between...
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Saving Energy with the Internet of Things
By: Raymond Morris
What is it?The “Internet of Things”
Network of communication between devices i.e. electronics, computers, and power grids
Bots – smart computer programsUsed to monitor and control networks
Energy use minimized by botsEliminates excess energy use
Article at: http://www.tuwien.ac.at/en/news/news_detail/article/7193/
8-Step Ethical Decision-MakingStep 1: Ethical Issues
Security of data collected from electronic devices.
More control being given to software. Software can have bugs
Humans can also make errors Software can be tampered with through a network
8-Step Ethical Decision-MakingStep 2: Stakeholders
General public Save energy in homes More convenience
Businesses Save energy use in factories/plants/offices
Earth Energy could possible be used more efficiently
making for a more green planet
8-Step Ethical Decision-MakingStep 3: Possible Solutions
Do not use the Internet of Things at all.Use Internet of Things only within companies
that are overusing too much energy, not for general public.
Let everybody have access to Internet-of-Things-friendly devices.
I would choose the third option, to let everybody have access.
8-Step Ethical Decision-MakingStep 4: Would I let everybody use my
solution?“Let everybody have access to Internet-of-
Things-friendly devices.”Of course I would, letting everybody have
access to it is part of the solution This would be a step forward in revolutionizing the
Internet
This solution treats people as ends because it seeks the greater good, and to benefit everybody with more efficient energy use.
8-Step Ethical Decision-MakingStep 5: Is the solution in accord with human
nature?Yes, the solution is in accord with human
nature because we are advancing ourselves forward by making greater use of the Internet while helping our environment.
Step 5: Is the solution balanced?I think it is balanced in the aspect that we do
not deny everybody a great advantage, and excessiveness would be forcing it upon everybody, instead of offering it.
8-Step Ethical Decision-MakingStep 6: Would majority agree that this is an
efficient means to the end?Yes because everybody benefits in a monetary
and green way.
Step 6: Will this produce the greatest good for the greatest amount of people?It will create the greatest good for as many
people that are willing to use it and trust software.
8-Step Ethical Decision-MakingStep 7: Am I committed to this solution?
I really do believe this solution is a step in the right path of making more effective use of our Internet.
Step 7: Do you choose this solution in an autonomous manner, as the final arbiter of the good, free from the influence of others?I have chosen this solution in accordance with
what I have seen and learned from computer science and the world today.
8-Step Ethical Decision-MakingStep 8: Which philosophy influenced the
solution most?I think realism influenced my solution the most
because using the Internet of Things seems to be the most practical and helpful thing to do with it. Saving energy is just one use of the Internet of
Things. There are many practical applications for bots,
otherwise known as agents. I.e. detecting malfunctions, managing stock in
stores
ACM CodeApplies to the following in General Moral
Imperatives:1.1 Contribute to society and human well-
being.1.2 Avoid harm to others.1.4 Be fair and take action not to discriminate.1.7 Respect the privacy of others.1.8 Honor confidentiality.