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3 – Value Alignment and the Control Problem
This Is Technology Ethics
The Human Element in Technology Decisions
This chapter explores the critical decision-making moment of Stanislav Petrov during a 1983 nuclear false alarm, showcasing the importance of human judgment over technological systems. It emphasizes the need for value alignment in technology through historical examples of failures, highlighting the profound impact individual choices can have on global safety.
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