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Discernment — The Technology Ethics Initiative's blog

Discernment is the blog of the Seattle University Technology Ethics Initiative, featuring brief, research-driven reactions from a wide range of faculty on the latest technology news and innovations.

Remarks by Prof. Margaret Chon at the Gaia Bernstein event

October 9, 2024

The Technology, Innovation Law, and Ethics (TILE) Program at the law school recently invited Gaia Bernstein, the author of "Unwired: Gaining Control over Addictive Technologies" to speak at a September 30 event.

Remarks by Prof. Margaret Chon at the Gaia Bernstein event

Expert on Addictive Technology Visits Seattle University

October 7, 2024

In her new book, Unwired: Gaining Control Over Addictive Technologies, Seton Hall Law School Professor Gaia Bernstein examines the addictive nature of smartphones, social media, and other digital media platforms.

Expert on Addictive Technology Visits Seattle University

The Tech & Society Reading Group: September 2024 Edition

September 26, 2024

Seattle University has been hosting a reading group on campus discussing the relationship between rapid technological change and society. Every month, we read a new perspective and talk about how we can either incorporate this perspective into our teaching.

Technology Regulation on the Ballot

September 19, 2024

Silicon Valley appears more openly divided over politics than ever before, as technology ethics and regulation are on the ballot in November.

Hello World!

July 21, 2024

Discernment is the blog of the Seattle University Technology Ethics Initiative. Our faculty’s short, research-driven reactions to the latest technology news are posted in the blog.