Framing ethical perspectives
Applied ethics refers to the practical applications of the moral principles that govern behavior. Carnegie Council focuses on this field, mostly through the realm of international affairs, by identifying and addressing the most critical ethical issues of today and tomorrow. Our initiatives, content, and experts analyze the way that governments, institutions, and individuals interact and make choices on global issues, such as climate change, emerging technology, and governance.
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MAY 10, 2022 • Podcast
Making Decisions When Values Conflict or Are Prioritized Differently, with Paul Root Wolpe
JUL 5, 2023 • Article
A Framework for the International Governance of AI
Carnegie Council, in collaboration with IEEE, proposes a five-part AI governance framework to enable the constructive use of AI.
APR 12, 2022 • Podcast
Surveillance Tech's Infinite Loop of Harms, with Chris Gilliard
In this discussion with Senior Fellow Arthur Holland Michel, Chris Gilliard explains why the arc of surveillance technology and novel AI bends toward failures that ...
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MAR 22, 2007 • Transcript
Taking Stock of Business and Human Rights: Policies and Practices
Christine Bader, Joanne Bauer, and David Schilling discuss corporate social responsibility.
FEB 12, 2007 • Article
Policy Innovations Digital Magazine (2006-2016): Commentary: Fairness as Antidote to Religious Fundamentalism
National development strategies are insufficient for overcoming the problems in poor countries. Cooperation at the regional and world level is needed to solve the problems ...
FEB 6, 2007 • Article
Policy Innovations Digital Magazine (2006-2016): Briefings: Wiki Influence
This story reminds us that a community like Wikipedia's editors is vulnerable to manipulation by commercial interests—and that information is power.
JAN 29, 2007 • Article
Policy Innovations Digital Magazine (2006-2016): Commentary: United States Must Redefine "Fair Trade"
Devin Stewart argues that it is in the enlightened self-interest of the United States, as the greatest beneficiary of globalization, to foster freedom and fairness ...
DEC 21, 2006 • Article
Policy Innovations Digital Magazine (2006-2016): Commentary: The China Factor in African Ethics
Many African governments perceive China as a welcome counterpoint to the United States and the West in general, especially when the latter criticizes African human ...
DEC 18, 2006 • Article
Policy Innovations Digital Magazine (2006-2016): Briefings: South Africa Takes Leading Role on Same-sex Marriage Rights
South Africa recently legalized same-sex marriage in a move demonstrating further progress from a past fraught with inequality and discrimination. South Africa is the first ...
DEC 15, 2006 • Article
Policy Innovations Digital Magazine (2006-2016): Briefings: Diamond Movie Unearths Rock-hard Ethical Dilemmas
Given that cinema is a cultural tastemaker, Blood Diamond has a chance of damaging the global diamond trade, one of sub-Saharan Africa’s most profitable ...
DEC 7, 2006 • Podcast
Reconciling Business Ethics Approaches
Rodin discusses how private businesses can reconcile the tensions between the stake-holder approach and the shareholder approach.
NOV 21, 2006 • Article
Policy Innovations Digital Magazine (2006-2016): Briefings: Is Ethical Clothing No Sweat?
Irish rocker Bono announced in January the launch of Product RED, a venture designed to raise money for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis ...
NOV 14, 2006 • Article
Policy Innovations Digital Magazine (2006-2016): Innovations: The Ethical Metalsmiths Story
Ethical Metalsmiths is dedicated to increasing awareness of ethical issues in the mining industry, creating a market for metals and gemstones that are sourced and ...