This book offers a comprehensive introduction to the rapidly evolving field that connects ethical reasoning with intelligent computational systems. It explains how digital technologies ranging from artificial intelligence and machine learning to distributed systems and autonomous agents shape human values, decision-making, and societal outcomes. The chapters explore key foundations of ethical theory, major frameworks used in computational decision processes, and emerging approaches such as value-sensitive design, Fuzzy-Delphi-based reasoning, and ethical alignment for smart environments.
Through interdisciplinary insights, the book examines how ethical principles can be systematically embedded into algorithms, cyber-physical systems, and personalized Internet-of-Things deployments. It also highlights global policy debates, governance challenges, and the societal impact of automation, datafication, and AI-driven services.
Designed for researchers, postgraduate students, practitioners, and policymakers, this work provides a clear roadmap for developing responsible, transparent, and trustworthy intelligent systems. It is particularly valuable for those working at the intersection of ethics, computer engineering, and socio-technical system design.
Virtual and Augmented Reality
This book explores the latest research in education design for virtual and augmented reality. Using numerous studies and examples, it will help the reader gain a better understanding of the nature of these realities and their applications in theory and practice.
