The Center for Digital Ethics
Developing cutting edge digital ethics research, teaching, and policy solutions at the intersection of computer science, philosophy, and public policy.
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Georgetown is a student-centered research university with a global scope and scale. We have in place some of the world’s leading experts—in computer science, cybersecurity, law, philosophy, and technology policy—to help construct the field of digital ethics by advancing theory, producing interdisciplinary research, building educational content, and influencing policy and practice.
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C-SPAN has released the recording of our book talk with Marietje Schaake, Member of the European Parliament from 2009 to 2019 and one of the world’s leading thinkers on tech policy, discusses her book, The Tech Coup: How to Save Democracy from Silicon Valley (Princeton University Press).
January 6, 2025
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Nov. 8 Book Talk: “An Artificial History of Natural Intelligence” by David Bates
UC Berkeley Professor of Rhetoric David Bates joined Daniel Shore (English) and Kate Chandler (Culture and Politics) to discuss his provocative new book rethinking the political and philosophical stakes of modern machines and the humans who use them.
October 23, 2024
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The Center for Digital Ethics is proud to co-sponsor Social Reconnection in a Digital World: A Conversation with Seán Killingsworth, Founder of the Reconnect Movement on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1 from 10:00 AM—11:00 AM in 360 HARIRI
October 11, 2024
Policy-engaged research
CDE faculty bring extensive academic, policy, and field expertise to critical areas of research that are foundational for the field of digital ethics.
Innovative Academic Programs
Georgetown students learn from global experts and master educators in a community that prepares them for professional life and to advancing technology for the common good.
Renowned Faculty
CDE faculty are widely published and sought-after experts, advisors, and commentators on emergent issues in digital ethics.
