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University of Oxford

Responsible Modelling and the Ethics of Mathematics for Decision Support

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Explore the ethical dimensions of mathematical modeling in this 47-minute lecture examining how models inform critical decisions across climate change, finance, and epidemics. Learn about the inherent limitations of mathematical models as imperfect representations of reality, including their partial nature, uncertainty, and potential biases. Discover what constitutes responsible modeling practices and understand how ethical frameworks can be applied to emerging AI modeling methods. Examine the challenges of using models for decision support when they cannot perfectly capture real-world complexity. Gain insights into developing more responsible approaches to mathematical modeling that acknowledge limitations while maximizing utility for decision-makers across various sectors.

Syllabus

Responsible modelling - Erica Thompson

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Oxford Mathematics

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