Category: Volume 8 Issue 3

Fall 2025 Volume 8 Issue 3

The Ethics of Smart Cities

Jess Beastrom November 25, 2025

The integration of Internet of Things technologies in urban areas aims to make life in cities more efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable. This article analyzes the smart city initiatives of Singapore, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Toronto, and Songdo to discuss the potential benefits and ethical implications that these new technologies present. Successful projects have resulted in emission reductions and improved public services. However, the failures of other initiatives highlight ethical issues concerning data privacy, privatization, and unequal access. The analysis of these five cities emphasizes the importance of transparency and constant public engagement in implementing smart technologies in cities.

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Fall 2025 Volume 8 Issue 3

The Ethics of CGI and Deepfakes in the Film Industry

Kariena Panpaliya November 25, 2025

CGI and other visual effects have allowed filmmakers and game designers to create visually stunning movies and characters that were previously impossible. However, with the rise of this revolutionary and ultra-realistic technology comes significant potential for misuse. This article discusses the background of CGI and visual effects, their application in the film and entertainment industries, and the possible ways they can be exploited. It also addresses the
negative implications of this technology and suggests possible solutions and mitigation strategies.

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Fall 2025 Volume 8 Issue 3

Safe from the Fundamentals – The Ethical Case for New Programming Languages

Stan Weerman November 25, 2025

Since their invention, C and C++ have dominated computer systems. However, their programmer-controlled memory management scheme has caused great damage globally. It is imperative to create a memory-safe online world. Possible solutions include transitioning to new languages like Rust and Cppfront and deploying external memory checkers like SafeOSL and Memsafe.

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Fall 2025 Volume 8 Issue 3

Ethics of UX Design in Social Media

Anna Katherine Zhao November 25, 2025

UX design is an increasingly important field in the digital world as designers dictate the way users interact with digital products, shaping their experiences, emotions, and satisfaction level. This article explores the ethical implications of social media UX design through consequentialist and rights approaches. It also identifies existing patterns of unethical design on social media. In order to maintain integrity and public trust, it is important to establish a universal code of ethics in UX design.

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Fall 2025 Volume 8 Issue 3

Bridging the Gap Between Profit and Responsibility: Ethics in Construction Engineering

Dennis Tran November 25, 2025

This article explores the ethical challenges faced by construction engineers in balancing legal compliance with sustainable practices. It emphasizes the importance of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and sustainable development in an industry that significantly impacts both the environment and society. The article examines how construction professionals navigate moral dilemmas when deciding between immediate economic returns and long-term environmental and social welfare. Through ethical frameworks such as utilitarianism, rights-based approaches, and the common good, the article argues for a greater emphasis on sustainability in construction, despite the financial and organizational barriers that hinder its widespread adoption. A case study of the Hyatt Regency walkway collapse is discussed to highlight the catastrophic consequences of neglecting ethical standards. Ultimately, the article advocates for stronger ethical guidelines and leadership to promote sustainability and social responsibility in the construction industry.

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