Shannon Vallor
Philosophy professor and ethicist specializing in the ethics of data and AI; Bailey Gifford Chair in the Ethics of Data and Artificial Intelligence at the Edinburgh Futures Institute and author of The AI Mirror and Technology and the Virtues.
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Sep 18, 2018 • 0sec
Episode #45 – Vallor on Virtue Ethics and Technology
In a riveting discussion, Shannon Vallor, a professor of philosophy at Santa Clara University, delves into the ethical implications of technology. She highlights the phenomenon of acute techno-moral opacity, emphasizing the limitations of traditional ethical frameworks like utilitarianism in our rapidly changing world. Vallor advocates for a virtue ethics approach to navigate these complex moral challenges. The conversation also touches on the role of social media in shaping self-perception and its impact on society's ethical landscape.
Feb 23, 2025 • 45min
63: The AI Mirror: Why Machines Reflect Us More Than They Think (with Shannon Vallor)
Shannon Vallor, a philosophy professor specializing in AI ethics, joins the discussion to examine whether AI can truly reflect human wisdom or merely mirrors our data. She argues that wisdom should be defined as moral understanding guided by values, rejecting the idea of 'evil wisdom.' Shannon warns about the pressures of corporate incentives that undermine ethical decision-making and suggests that technology should support human flourishing. Ultimately, she critiques current AI's role, asserting it should embody virtues, not just values.
