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The human element of advanced technology.

Susan Gallagher1

  • 1SIZEWise Rentals, Ellis, Kansas, USA.

Ostomy/Wound Management
|May 7, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Advanced technology, while offering unprecedented control over life, carries inherent risks due to the human factor. Understanding these risks and benefits is crucial, especially concerning informed consent in technological development.

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Area of Science:

  • Technology and Society
  • Bioethics
  • Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

  • Humanity's innate drive to control the human condition has led to advanced technological creation.
  • Technological advancements offer unprecedented capabilities but also introduce potential for tragic outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the human factor in advanced technology.
  • To examine the associated risks and benefits of human-integrated technology.
  • To explore the ethical principle of informed consent in the context of advanced technology.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on the human factor in technology.
  • Analysis of case studies involving advanced technology.
  • Ethical analysis of informed consent principles.

Main Results:

  • Advanced technology inherently contains a 'human factor' that influences its outcomes.
  • Case studies illustrate both the benefits and potential tragic ends of technological creations.
  • Informed consent is a critical ethical consideration when dealing with technological risks and benefits.

Conclusions:

  • The human element in advanced technology necessitates careful consideration of risks and benefits.
  • Ethical frameworks, including informed consent, are vital for responsible technological development and deployment.
  • Balancing innovation with safety and ethical considerations is paramount.

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