Anaesthetising ourselves : Engineering and technology education as a barrier to an ethical technology programme

Stapleton, L. and O'Dowd Smyth, C. (2003) Anaesthetising ourselves : Engineering and technology education as a barrier to an ethical technology programme. IFAC-PapersOnLine, 36 (9). pp. 17-22. ISSN 1474-6670

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Abstract

This paper proposes the idea of 'engineering consent' as an important ethical consideration for engineers. The paper illustrates the notion of tech no-culture, emphasising the n on-neutrality of technology in the world and how technology can be used in cultural and economic colonialisation by the west. It advocates a fundamental review of engineering education theory and practice. In this review, the paper argues that engineers must enter new spaces of thought and learning including the post-colonial 'Third Space' advocated by Homi K. Bhaba. The review of education must he based on current ideas as to professional competence, as well as a healthy approach to dissidence through innovative and creative thought processes. In this way a new community of practice wilt emerge which is centred not upon technological progress but social responsibility.

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