Researchers Sound Alarm: Communications Tech a 'Crisis Discipline'
A group of researchers, numbering over a dozen, has raised alarm bells about the impact of digital communication on society. They argue that this issue should be treated as a 'crisis discipline', highlighting the urgent need for action. The warning comes in a new paper published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
The researchers, including those from the University of Washington, point to the vulnerability of digital communication systems to misinformation and disinformation. They warn that this poses a severe threat to crucial areas such as public health, global peace, and climate change. The paper calls for a collective effort to address this issue.
Specifically, the researchers propose a Hippocratic oath for those involved in social media and technology. This pledge would commit them to 'do no harm' to humanity, echoing the ancient medical oath. The three other researchers from the University of Washington involved in the paper remain unnamed in the provided search results.
The new paper serves as a stark reminder of the potential dangers of unchecked digital communication. It calls for a concerted effort from researchers and social media executives to ensure their work benefits society without causing harm. The proposed Hippocratic oath is a significant step towards responsible innovation in the tech sector.
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