Creating Moral Agents: A Mirror or a Lens?

Creating artificial moral agency can serve different purposes, particularly in understanding ourselves as humans. If the goal is to replicate human characteristics, this could enhance self-understanding. However, pursuing the creation of a fundamentally different moral agent may not yield the same insights, as it distances us from our own nature. While some argue that alternatives can lead to self-discovery, the premise remains that replicating ourselves might provide clearer insights. The mention of discrimination in algorithms highlights the importance of making moral trade-offs explicit, which can improve the decision-making process for human agents.