To My Students
7 hours ago
- #technology
- #education
- #ethics
- A professor expresses despair about the ethical dilemmas of training computer science students for an industry plagued by insanity, job scarcity, and unethical practices, yet holds onto the original beauty and joy of computing.
- He advises students to reject the narrative of technological inevitability, define their own ethical boundaries, cultivate deep thinking, and prioritize craft, people, and love over fear, profits, and productivity.
- The professor explicitly refuses to use LLMs due to their exploitation of labor and resource waste, likening his stance to 'generative AI vegetarianism,' and shares links to related essays and his teaching reflections.
- Teaching details are provided, including current and past courses at Hendrix College, Williams College, University of Pennsylvania, and other institutions, emphasizing his commitment to education amidst industry concerns.