One of the Major Principles of Technology Ethics Is That

question 68

Multiple Choice

One of the major principles of technology ethics is that the good achieved by the technology must outweigh the harm or risk. Moreover, there must be no alternative that achieves the same or comparable benefits with less harm or risk. This principle is:

• A) Informed consent
• B) Justice
• C) Minimized risk
• D) Proportionality

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Definitions:

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