Loss of life
Slavery
Oppression
Impaired autonomy
Ignored voice
Hurt feelings
These are not equal harms. But sometimes the differences aren’t as clear-cut. That is why ethics is a conversation, not a checklist. Still worth noting that a checklist can assist the conversation.
Also note: these are not siloed harms and everything is subject to second and third order thinking. Ignored voice can lead to oppression can lead to loss of life. This is why strategic foresight, listening and inclusion of voices are all part of applied ethics.
Another one of those words that gets thrown around a lot as an example of harm is ’addiction’. Here are my thoughts on addiction in the tech space:
axbom.com/tech-addiction/
