Computers in the workplace

• Moral opportunities(4)

  Produce more for less work

  Less stressful and more enjoyable work

  Robots can do dangerous jobs

  Job creation
• Moral risks (5)

  Unemployment - lowers morale

  Computers have no inherent moral code

  Computer cannot replicate complexity of human thinking

  Some jobs require empathy which computers cant replicate

  Education focuses on STEM
• Social opportunities(4)

  Fewer less skilled jobs forces people into higher skilled jobs

  Robots can be 100% accurate in operations

  24/7 shopping

  Technology to aid the disabled
• Social risks(3)

  Reduced opportunity for social interaction

  Lose jobs that people enjoy

  Reduced social skills
• Ethical opportunities(3)

  Computer wont be prejudiced, they can be infallible

  Efficiency increases standards of living

  Technology has the potential to save lives (fire rescue)
• Ethical risks(3)

  Increased risk of cybercrime

  Could lead to employee monitoring

  Questions arise as to accountability and judgement if something goes wrong
• Cultural opportunities(3)

  People work less so more time for cultural arts

  Robots could learn to understand cultural norms

  Easier communication internationally
• Cultural risks(4)

  Increase divide between rich and poor

  Computers can take over other cultures

  Always connected - always working

  Lack of social security for developing countries