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Biometric Identity and the Irreversible Self: A Dialectical Reflection on Security in the Digital Age
In an age where unlocking your phone with your face feels as natural as blinking, biometric security has become a symbol of technological progress. It promises convenience, speed, and a seamless connection between our physical selves and our digital lives. But beneath this sleek surface lies a deeper, more troubling question: what happens when your…
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Historical Materialism, Dialectics, and the Digital Laborer: Unpacking Labor Value in Software Programming
In an era dominated by digital transformation, where software drives innovation and underpins businesses, understanding the dynamics of software production is essential. How do we evaluate the labor that goes into software development? How do we understand value, production, and compensation in this digital realm? By looking through the lens of historical materialism and dialectics,…
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Corporate Power and Responsibility: Aligning Business Goals with Kantian Ethics in Cybersecurity
Throughout our exploration of Kant’s philosophy in the cybersecurity realm, we’ve touched on individual actions, government regulations, and the influence of education. Today, we pivot to a formidable entity in the digital landscape: corporations. As these giants wield immense power, their ethical responsibility in the realm of cybersecurity cannot be ignored. Let’s unpack how businesses…
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Brief explanation on Marx and Engels combined materialism and dialectics and apply this to our digital age
Marx and Engels combined materialism and dialectics into what is now known as “dialectical materialism”. Here is an explanation of how they did this: Historical Materialism: Marx and Engels introduced the concept of historical materialism. This posits that material conditions (such as methods and relations of production) form the foundation of society, and that ideas,…
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The Information Age: A Journey of Advancements and the Turning Point in Decision Making
The Information Age, which began in the latter half of the 20th century, has witnessed an unprecedented transformation in the way we access, process, and utilize information. This era has been marked by numerous technological advancements that have shaped our digital landscape and revolutionized various aspects of our lives. From the early developments in computing…
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The Information Age: A Journey of Advancements and the Turning Point in Decision Making
The Information Age, which began in the latter half of the 20th century, has witnessed an unprecedented transformation in the way we access, process, and utilize information. This era has been marked by numerous technological advancements that have shaped our digital landscape and revolutionized various aspects of our lives. From the early developments in computing…
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Aristotle’s ethical framework for security practitioners
This visualization represents the various virtues that Aristotle emphasizes in his ethical framework. The virtues, such as honesty, courage, temperance, patience, generosity, compassion, humility, and others, form the foundation of ethical behavior. These virtues guide ethical decision-making and influence a person’s character and actions. At the center of the framework lies ethical decision-making, which involves…
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Influence, manipulation and consent
Influence and manipulation are both ways of affecting someone else’s thoughts, feelings, or behavior, but they differ in their underlying intentions and methods. Influence involves using persuasive or convincing tactics to guide someone towards a particular decision or action. It can involve presenting facts, offering advice, or making a compelling argument. The goal of influence…
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The Dangers of Enclosing Private Digital Information
In today’s digital age, where technology is deeply intertwined with our daily lives, concerns about privacy and the security of personal information have become increasingly important. It is often argued that if we have nothing to hide, there is no reason to worry about our digital footprints. However, this notion overlooks the potential risks and…
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Working on your Personal Integrity
How do you create a list of your core values and believes Making a list of your core values and beliefs can be an important step in identifying what’s most important to you, and living a more fulfilling and authentic life. Here are some steps you can take to make a list of your core…