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HUM205 Culture and Diversity Instructor: Karen Coker Campus: Online Unit 3.3 Assignment Moral Dilemmas Trevor Davis Honor Pledge: I pledge to support the Honor System of ECPI. I will refrain from any form of academic dishonesty or deception, such as cheating or plagiarism. I am aware that as a member of the academic community, it is my responsibility to turn in all suspected violators of the honor code. I understand that any failure on my part to support the Honor System will be turned over to a Judicial Review Board for determination. I will report to the Judicial Review Board hearing if summoned. Part 1: The Moral Machine

Question 1: Which areas were identified as factors you considered more than others? Be sure to look at the comparison on your results page. Here is an example of where the person considered saving older people more often than younger people: After analyzing my Moral Machine evaluation, I found that some important factors were taken into account more than others. The results of the study showed that the factors most important to me when making my decisions were the groups of animals with the highest death rates, and the groups of people who were saved most often, mostly younger women who were physically fit and in good health. In retrospect, it shows that the value I placed on the lives of younger women who were not yet mothers and who had not lived their lives to the same degree as older people affected my decisions as well. Question 2: Do your results reflect what you expected? Which result(s) did you find most surprising about yourself and/or about others? It is clear from looking at the test results these match my initial estimates pretty well. However, there were times when my outcomes were different from those of the other individuals. Differences in generations could be the cause of this difference. Even if younger Americans and I come from similar cultural backgrounds, the quick changes in society standards over the last 20 years have put me in situations where I disagree with popular opinion. Question 3: Based on the readings in this week's 3.0 Weekly Overview, which ethical paradigm do you think best defines how you make moral choices? The review of the reading from our 3.0 Weekly Overview indicates utilitarianism best describes my decision-making process when it comes to my moral decision-making. This ethical model was evident in my drive to choose courses of action that put pedestrian protection first, frequently at the expense of other passengers. I feel the fundamental ideas of utilitarianism influenced my approach, which prioritized the protection of more lives in order to reduce overall harm. This challenging issue raises ethical questions that emphasize the lack of a clear- cut right or wrong answer. In the heat of the moment, it requires quick judgment of the overall value of individual lives.

Question 4: According to the video "Moral Machines: How Culture Changes Values," what moral challenge will the developers of self-driving cars face when designing them for the international market? Remember to cite this video according to APA requirements (include an in-text citation and list it on a reference page). The film "Moral Machines: How Culture Changes Values" draws focus on a crucial problem that self-driving car engineers face, especially when going after the global market. The moral compass of society is dynamic and changes with time, which I feel is the main problem those engineers face. The film emphasizes how technological developments in self-driving cars must change and align with these evolving ethical norms. For self-driving cars to be successfully incorporated into the global market, this adjustment is crucial. Part 3: Culture and Morality Cultural identity is a complex concept that has a big impact on how moral decisions are made by people. In my situation, there are multiple layers to the cultural influence on my moral judgment that have all worked together to shape my conception of what is right and what is wrong. My cultural identity is, first and foremost, deeply interconnected with the broader national culture. I have been molded by the values, customs, and ideas that define American culture as an individual living in this country. Those cultural factors greatly impact the moral decisions I make. For example, the American culture of individualism, freedom, and the pursuit of happiness has left me with a strong desire to put the rights and well-being of the person first. This impression is especially apparent in situations where moral choices require balancing the interests of the group and the individual. Furthermore, cultural elements unique to my group and location have a significant influence on my moral decisions. Being raised in a particular city or region has exposed me to local ethics, customs, and traditions. Different moral standards may be introduced by these culturally specific factors. For example, some actions or values may be valued higher in some

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