Harming Others in the Virtual World
Focus of Oct. 29 Lecture at Simmons College

BOSTON (October 12, 2001) — Distinguished author Deborah G. Johnson will address the possibility of harming others in the virtual world on Monday, October 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Simmons College, 3^rd Floor Conference Center, 300 The Fenway, Boston. This lecture is free and open to the public.

Johnson, professor of applied ethics, technology, culture, and communication at the University of Virginia, will deliver the lecture, "Virtual Violations." Author of "Computer Ethics," "Ethical Issues and Engineering," and "Computers, Ethics and Social Values," Johnson argues that individuals can harm others in the virtual world and will discuss the implications of those actions as well as explore ways to develop notions of responsibility.

Johnson is the third speaker in the Simmons College Lowell Lecture Series, "Information, Interconnection, Intrusion: The Impact of Technology in Our Lives, " sponsored by the Simmons Philosophy Department.

For more information or to register, contact the Simmons Department of Philosophy at 617-521-2220 (Note to reporters: contact Katie Fiermonti in the public relations office, 617-521-2369, if you want to cover the lecture).

Simmons College is a nationally recognized, small, private, predominately women’s university in the heart of Boston. Simmons offers undergraduate programs for women and graduate programs for women and men.

CONTACT

Katie Fiermonti
617-521-2369

See Also

Lowell Lecture Series

 

 

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