RE: [humanmarkup-comment] Fw: Elements of Human Dignity and Decen cy?

["Bullard, Claude L (Len)" <clbullar@ingr.com>]

The article points up some notions which we have been 
considering.  That technology is blind and its use 
must be considered given alternatives.  There is a famous 
saying from Dr. Werhner Von Braun after the Apollo 1 
fire: "We are not in the business of making shoes." 
The dangers have to be evaluated in the right contexts.

Essentially, the role and authority have to be considered.  
A doctor is enabled functions that are not enabled for the 
typical inspector.   This serves the good of the person 
so inspected.   The doctor can use technology and techniques 
which the average person cannot use.

A Neighborhood Watch citizen can arrest a perp.  In fact, the 
individual has to because the policeman does not observe 
the crime and is called in for backup.  It is critical 
that the individual be trained.  This fact is emphasized 
in the formal relationship of the Neighborhood Watch 
organization and the local law enforcement agency.  Of 
concern in the formation of these agencies is multicultural 
patrol areas and the problems of ascertaining a situation 
and response.  This is an area in which HumanML enabled 
systems can provide better results.  It will take a while 
to get there, but that should be a goal.  Meanwhile, we 
have to proceed with some caution and deliberation.

len

-----Original Message-----
From: Ranjeeth Kumar Thunga [mailto:rkthunga@humanmarkup.org]


----- Original Message -----
From: <Owen_Ambur@fws.gov>

> Ranjeeth, there are so many needs/opportunities that have been made so
much
> more painfully evident by the events of 9/11.  However, Robert Slaughter's
> excellent article in today's edition of the Washington Post highlights one
> that may be ripe for consideration by the HumanMarkup.org.
> http://www.humanmarkup.org
>
> The article is entitled "Privacy Exposed: The more invasive the
technology,
> the better."  The opportunity that it highlights for HumanML is the need
to
> specify the meanings of "dignity" and "decency" -- particularly with
> reference to how humans apply and are affected by the use of technology.
>
> The article is available at
> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A53733-2001Oct25.html
>