Religion Panel
The 2024 McCain Conference at the Stockdale Center focused on technology, liberalism, and religion in public discourse. Professors discussed how religion influences ethical leadership, military decisions, and democracy. They highlighted debates on whether religious arguments can guide public policy and explored concerns over religious pluralism in a liberal society. A recurring theme was balancing religious […]
Civic Virtues
The discussion at the Stockdale Center addressed civic virtue, its decline, and ways to cultivate it in liberal democracies. Peter Berkowitz critiqued McIntyre’s views on liberalism, arguing virtues like civility and tolerance are compatible with democracy. Yuval Levin emphasized the role of institutions—families, schools, and religious communities—in fostering these virtues, while warning of the current […]
Liberalism’s Future
Francis Fukuyama delivered a defense of classical liberalism, defining it as the belief in universal human dignity, rule of law, and limitations on state power. He addressed critiques of liberalism from both the right (neoliberalism) and the left (woke liberalism), highlighting their extensions into harmful territories. He argued that while neoliberalism can be reversed through […]
2023 Volgenau Honor Courage Commitment Luncheon
Leadership Development the USNA Way
This video highlights the mission of the Naval Academy to develop ethical leaders through moral, mental, and physical training. Faculty, staff, and coaches collaborate to foster leadership development in various settings, including academics, athletics, and military environments. This collective effort ensures that midshipmen are prepared to lead in unpredictable future challenges. The process nurtures personal […]
A Neo-Republican Theory of Just State Surveillance
Author: Patrick Taylor Smith (June 19, 2020 – Ingenta Connect) This paper presents a neo-republican perspective on just state surveillance, emphasizing the prevention of domination. It makes three key points: (1) modern state surveillance, in collaboration with the tech sector, poses a significant risk of domination; (2) state surveillance can still achieve legitimate republican goals, […]
Cybersecurity Challenges in the Age of AI, Space Communications and Cyborgs
Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Global Security, Safety and Sustainability, London, October 2023 Author: Hamid Jahankhani (October 23, 2024 – Springer Link) This book offers updates for professionals on best practices in managing complex, advanced systems and infrastructure, focusing on AI and IoT’s role in creating interconnected smart societies. It highlights the rapid […]
Approaches to Ethical AI
Author: Erich Prem (December 21, 2023 – Springer Link) This chapter reviews ethical frameworks for AI systems, emphasizing their alignment with human values. Numerous frameworks have been proposed, rooted in philosophical principlism, listing key ethical values AI should adhere to. The chapter outlines these frameworks’ structures, evaluates their practicality, and highlights current trends and tools […]
The Ethics of AI Ethics: An Evaluation of Guidelines
Author: Thilo Hagendorff (February 1, 2020 – Springer Link) The paper analyzes 22 AI ethics guidelines, identifying common principles and recommendations while noting gaps. These guidelines aim to harness the disruptive potential of AI technologies ethically. The paper provides a detailed overview of the AI ethics landscape and assesses the implementation of these ethical principles […]
Just Research into Killer Robots
Author: Patrick Taylor Smith (July 23, 2018 – Springer Link) The paper contends that it is ethical for computer scientists and engineers to develop lethal autonomous weapons systems (LAWS) for militaries adhering to the laws of war. This is permissible if the new weapons system offers a better risk profile for all morally relevant groups […]