[PD] Using critical thinking to remain inclusive as a developer

[FrenchFry36]

@sairaheta1 cloned issue Migracode-Barcelona/Module-HTML-CSS#21 on 2024-07-17:

Coursework content

Apply Magic Sauce is an alternative machine interpretation of one’s personality based on the analysis of how a person writes a sentence in an email or the types of content they like on social media. This is great when it gets the personality traits 99% accurate. But what if it goes horribly wrong and ruins lives? Choose one thing that Apply Magic Sauce can do that you don't like (or like the least). Describe what it is and say why you don't like it in 250 words. Below are three scenarios for you to contemplate:

1. What if the software wrongfully judges and jeopardises a person’s career without their knowledge?

2. Are humans unable to think for themselves and do they have to rely on machines to form a non-holistic opinion?

3. Are civilians expected to be on guard at all times and be careful of what they say and how they comment a post or tweet in a censored cyber world where everything is traceable and nothing is ever really erased?

Estimated time in hours

1.5

What is the purpose of this assignment?

This assignment encourages you to critically think about machine interpretation and its potential implications.

How to submit

Share the link to your Google doc on your ticket on your coursework board.

[FrenchFry36]

Machine tools can be useful when we need to write text that adheres to specific criteria, such as subordination or formal requirements. However, they are not always the ideal tool for expressing ourselves or sharing opinions on social networks. In my view, relying on machines to analyze personal expression can be problematic. These tools often use statistical data derived from predefined sets of information about individuals, analyzing texts based on certain patterns. This approach can lead to inaccurate conclusions about a person's behavior, age, or mindset. Machines tend to compare texts with data from previously investigated subjects, and this method may overlook the nuances of human communication, leading to misunderstandings or incorrect assumptions. While machine tools can offer efficiency in specific contexts, they can be detrimental when it comes to capturing the complexity of personal expression and individuality. In social or informal contexts, it’s important to be cautious when using such technology, as it might not fully grasp the subtlety and uniqueness of each person’s communication style. Therefore, while helpful in structured tasks, these tools should not be overly relied upon for interpreting human expression or social behavior, as they risk oversimplifying the diversity of individual voices.