Conscientiousness is blind without relevant factual information. Moral concern involves a commitment to obtain and assess all available pertinent information. Another dimension to factual information is the consequences of what one does. While regarding engg as social experimentation points out the importance of context, it also urges the engineer to view his or her specialized activities in a project as part of a larger whole having a social impact that may involve a variety of unintended effects. It may be better to practice ‘defensive engg’ (Chauncy Starr) or ‘preventive engg’ (Ruth Davis).
Professional Ethics & Human Values / September 14, 2021
RELEVANT INFORMATION
Conscientiousness is blind without relevant factual information. Moral concern involves a commitment to obtain and assess all available pertinent information. Another dimension to factual information is the consequences of what one does. While regarding engg as social experimentation points out the importance of context, it also urges the engineer to view his or her specialized activities in a project as part of a larger whole having a social impact that may involve a variety of unintended effects. It may be better to practice ‘defensive engg’ (Chauncy Starr) or ‘preventive engg’ (Ruth Davis).