Technology, Humanity and the Ethical Compass Symposium

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Technology, Humanity and the Ethical Compass Symposium

Charting the Course of Capability Development

By Optentia Research Unit - North-West University

Date and time

Thursday, April 4 · 9:30am - 1:30pm SAST

Location

PC-C1-135

President Street Building C1, Room135 Potchefstroom, NW 2520 South Africa

Agenda

9:30 AM - 9:55 AM

Registration

9:55 AM - 10:00 AM

Last Seating

10:00 AM - 10:05 AM

Welcoming

Prof. Ian Rothmann

Director: Optentia Research Unit, North-West University

10:05 AM - 10:10 AM

Speaker Introduction & Master of Ceremonies

G.P. van Rheede van Oudtshoorn

10:10 AM - 10:25 AM

AI as a mediator of human values: A dynamic sociotechnical systems perspective

Prof. Olya Kudina

AI as a mediator of human values: A dynamic sociotechnical systems perspective. In this talk, Prof. Olya Kudina will present a perspective on ethics and its main infrastructure unit, i.e., human valu...

10:25 AM - 10:40 AM

Algorithmic Appreciation, aversion, and algoactivism

Prof. Aman Dhir

Algorithmic Appreciation, aversion and algoactivism: Where we are now and where we are heading. According to Prof. Aman Dhir, the increased automation and augmentation of human resource management pr...

10:40 AM - 10:55 AM

Navigating knowledge frontiers

Prof. Shirley Chen

Navigating knowledge frontiers: Digital storytelling for critical thinking and emotional learning. In this talk, Prof. Shirley Chen explores the intersection of digital storytelling with critical thi...

10:55 AM - 11:10 AM

Tactile experience in merged reality for learning

Prof. Sufen Chen

Tactile experience in merged reality for learning. In this talk, Prof. Sufen Chen discusses how virtual reality and merged reality support learning. Based on empirical studies that compare reading in...

11:10 AM - 11:25 AM

Crossing wires: The ‘techtures’ that enable us

Dr Lance Bunt

Crossing wires: The ‘techtures’ that enable us. Dr Lance Bunt’s talk will explore the nuanced interplay between technology and work capabilities, focusing on the overlooked margins and interstitial s...

11:25 AM - 11:40 AM

New approach in counseling and psychological service: Metaverse couns

Prof. Sang Min Lee

New approach in counseling and psychological service: Metaverse counseling. In this talk, Prof. Sang Min Lee introduces metaverse counseling. In the era of technology, the metaverse emerges as a tran...

11:40 AM - 11:55 AM

Technology-enabled decolonial practice. A state of translation

Prof. Japie Greeff

Technology-enabled decolonial practice: A state of translation. According to Prof. Japie Greeff, there is a drive in South Africa, and specifically in tertiary education institutions, not only to dec...

11:55 AM - 12:30 PM

Integration and conclusion

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Networking and refreshments

About this event

The Optentia Research Unit invites you to the following symposium:

The symposium aims to chart a course for the future of capability development that is ethically grounded, human-centric, and socially responsible, fostering a dialogue among researchers, practitioners, and policymakers from diverse fields to collaborate towards a more equitable and humane technological future.

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Optentia Research Unit - North-West University
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