From the course: Tech Ethics: Avoiding Unintended Consequences
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Unintended consequences: History and overview
From the course: Tech Ethics: Avoiding Unintended Consequences
Unintended consequences: History and overview
- I want you to think about something for a moment. Harmful consequences are often born of the best of intentions. In 2006, an Australia dog breeder named Wally Conron paired a Labrador and a Poodle to create the Labradoodle, the perfect hypoallergenic dog. Cute, right? But today, unethical breeders are ruthlessly churning out sick dogs to fulfill the cuteness demand. Despite his best intention to create a guide dog for allergy sensitive owners, Mr. Conron didn't consider the potential future impact. I opened a Pandora's box and released a Frankenstein monster, he said. I've done a lot of damage. Mr. Conron considers the creation of the Labradoodle his life's regret. And this trend isn't limited to dog breeding. Unintended consequences have impacted every major industry, and dominated the headlines in recent years. A Fast Company article puts it this way, until very recently, all a business had to do to win the…
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