Who Cares About Values? - Rethinking Human Values and Technology Through the Lens of Care

Explore the philosophical foundations and limitations of "human values" in technology design through this Oxford Seminar lecture that critically examines where the concept of human values originates and why it may be insufficient for addressing contemporary technological challenges. Trace the historical development of human values as a concept and discover how it connects to evolving understandings of human autonomy. Learn why both human values and traditional notions of autonomy serve as inadequate abstractions for navigating the complexities of human existence in our current technological era. Examine "care" as a compelling alternative framework to values-based approaches, understanding how this concept provides a more nuanced and sophisticated approach to conceptualizing and actively shaping our relationship with technology in the modern world.