The Ethics of Human-Computer Interaction

~60 min · 15 stations

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The Conductor

Welcome aboard the digital express. We are traversing the ethical tracks where code meets human conscience. Mind the gap between intent and outcome as we depart.

What you will learn

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FOUNDATION

Establishes the core vocabulary and essential context you need before going further.

• Identify core principles governing modern human computer interaction

Station 01: Defining Digital Moral Agency▶

• Trace historical shifts in user interface development

Station 02: The History of Digital Design▶

• Analyze how values embed within technical systems

Station 03: Values in Software Architecture▶

CORE CONCEPTS

Unpacks the ideas and principles that the subject is built on.

• Examine psychological triggers used in digital products

Station 04: Persuasive Technology Tactics▶

• Evaluate sources of bias in machine learning models

Station 05: Algorithmic Bias and Fairness▶

• Assess the importance of user choice in design

Station 06: User Autonomy and Consent▶

• Apply inclusive design principles to digital interfaces

Station 07: Accessibility as Ethical Duty▶

MECHANICS

Examines how things actually work — the processes, rules, and systems in action.

• Identify deceptive design patterns in web platforms

Station 08: Dark Patterns in Interfaces▶

• Discuss the ethics of data collection practices

Station 09: Data Privacy and Surveillance▶

• Propose methods for increasing algorithmic transparency

Station 10: Transparency in Black Boxes▶

APPLICATION

Puts knowledge to use through real-world scenarios and practical problems.

• Develop frameworks for ethical product development

Station 11: Designing for Social Good▶

• Analyze the impact of law on digital design

Station 12: Regulation and Digital Policy▶

• Evaluate the ethics of user engagement metrics

Station 13: User Feedback Loops▶

SYNTHESIS

Connects everything together and explores broader implications and open questions.

• Predict ethical challenges for emerging technologies

Station 14: Future Trends in HCI Ethics▶

• Synthesize learning to advocate for ethical design

Station 15: Building Ethical Digital Futures▶

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