IN9010 ¨C Design, Technology and Society

Course content

In this course we explore the relations between technology and society, with a focus on the ethical, political, and sustainability dimensions of technology and how these, in turn, intersect with society. We explore in particular the linkages between design, technological change, and current societal challenges, such as artificial intelligence, climate change, digitalisation, inequality, privacy, surveillance, and intersectionality.

The basic assumption in this course is that we, as technology developers, designers, and innovators, contribute to the making of the future of our communities and planet. We will explore this role critically and creatively, working with practical examples, discussions, documentaries, and hands-on workshops.

Learning outcome

After this course you will be able to:

• understand the complexity of the relations between technology and society
• discuss social, environmental, and ethical challenges in technology design and use
• present your perspective on the ethical responsibility of the information technology developer, designer or innovator
• engage in critical and reflexive discussions of new and emerging information

Admission to the course

PhD candidates from the University of Oslo should apply for classes and register for examinations through?Studentweb. If a course has limited intake capacity, priority will be given to PhD candidates who follow an in