Ford, Honda, Mercedez-Benz, Subaru, Toyota, Volvo, and other automobile manufacturers currently offer collision mitigation systems on some of their vehicles.
A collision mitigation system uses radar to sense when the distance between the car and the vehicle in front of it is rapidly decreasing. The system provides audio and visual warnings to the driver when dangerous situations are detected.
It also pre-tightens the seat belts. If the driver fails to respond, the system brakes the car and tightens the seat belts further to reduce the collision’s impact.
Select an Ethical Philosophy and debate pro or con the following proposition: “Every new car should be equipped with a collision mitigation system.”
Consider including a recent news story that supports your ethical analysis.
key questions:
Fairness: How can I act equitably and balance all interests?
Outcomes – What are the short-term and long-term outcomes of possible actions?
Responsibilities – What duties and obligations apply?
Character – What actions will help me become my ideal self?
Liberty – What principles of freedom and personal autonomy apply?
Empathy – How would I respond if I cared deeply about those involved?
Authority – What do legitimate authorities (eg experts, law, my god/s) expect of me?
Rights – What rights (innate, legal, social) apply?
