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INFO215: Social Aspects of Information Systems: Assignment 1
Revival of "The Selfish Ledger" Project
Dear Mr.Google,
I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to provide my perspective on the concept video
titled "The Selfish Ledger" and your interest in reviving the project. After watching the video
and reflecting on its implications, I have some thoughts I'd like to share with you.
Firstly, I want to define "sociotechnical" in the context of our discussion. I am under the
impression that sociotechnical systems are the interaction between social and technical
components that aid in creating different outcomes. Using social media algorithms for gathering
information for consumers is one example of this. Despite the algorithms being technical
components, algorithms can have a significant impact on perceptions, behaviors, and social
relationships. Keeping this in mind there were several questions I had regarding this project and
hopefully will keep in mind as this idea comes to fruition.
Ethical Considerations are crucial in reviving "The Selfish Ledger": The strategic role of
technology in a good society, as discussed by Brey (2018), emphasizes the importance of
aligning technological advancements with societal values. One of those values being
“Informational privacy: persons have control over who has access to personal information that
pertains to them". This is something that I question about the Ledger as it seems in the proposal
that it would be extremely difficult not to cross that line. Brey also states that “A fundamental
characterization of a good society is given by defining the abstract qualities that a society ideally
possesses”. He further defines the “abstract qualities” as values. As a country that heavily
emphasizes privacy an project such as this would not align with the definition of a good society
according to Brey.
Additionally, it's also critical to understand that "The Selfish Ledger" focuses mostly on data
collection and analysis in order to forecast and impact human behavior. Even though this method
provides useful details, it's essential to move beyond simple data manipulation. The pathway
from facts to wisdom is emphasized by Ackoff (1989), who highlights that genuine wisdom
demands ethical judgment and long-term implications analysis. Furthermore, Ackoff's distinction
between wisdom which "increases effectiveness" and intelligence which "increases efficiency"
highlights how crucial it is to include ethical judgment into the endeavor. For this reason,
wisdom must be an integral component of "The Selfish Ledger" in order for its results to be in
line with society norms and enhance users' quality of life.
The idea that infrastructures are social and technological is essential to our project, "The Selfish
Ledger." Our risk, like the electrical grid, is not only about technology but also about the
relationship between technology and society. This involves taking a close look at maintenance
and repairs, which are sometimes disregarded. We may better comprehend the social effect of our
project and make better judgments by adding ideas for science and technology studies and
disciplines like HCI, as explained in the essay "Infrastructural Speculations: Tactics for
Designing and Interrogating Lifeworlds." We need to make certain that our project helps society
by taking into account both the technical and social elements of infrastructures.
In conclusion, sociotechnical viewpoints are essential for enhancing Google's concept for "The
Selfish Ledger." In order to solve ethical issues, advance user welfare, and guarantee
compatibility with society ideals, we can include concepts from Brey, Ackoff, Wong et al, and
other pertinent literature. This strategy will improve the project's long-term viability, efficacy,
and legitimacy.
Thank you for considering my input on this matter. I am eager to discuss further and contribute
to the development of ethical and socially responsible technologies at Google.
Sincerely,
Hansen Smith
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