A4 Refereed article in a conference publication

Problem of Power: The Missing Agent




AuthorsOlli Heimo, Jani Koskinen, Ville Kainu, Kai Kimppa

EditorsElizabeth A. Buchanan, Paul B. de Laat, Herman T. Tavani and Jenny Klucarich

Conference nameAmbiguous Technologies: Philosophical Issues, Practical Solutions, Human Nature Proceedings of the 2013 Computer Ethics, Philosophical Enquiry (CEPE) Conference

Publication year2013

JournalComputer Ethics - Philosophical Enquiry (CEPE) proceedings

Series titleCEPE

Number in series10

First page 160

Last page169


Abstract

Procurement of critical governmental information systems does not work. We get systems that are dangerous, either directly or indirectly, or do not work or cost more than they should. We need Habermasian discourse in which all groups affected are given a voice to solve this issue. Unfortunately, the current law, at least in Finland, but the situation is likely similar elsewhere, as the Finnish law is based on EU directives forbids even the possibility for a Habermasian discourse and actually directs the current players, namely the government office and the producer to play strategic games. The attitude in society and especially in the government offices procuring critical government information systems must be internationally directed towards open Habermasian discourse on the procurement of systems and then the laws need to be changed and the Habermasian discourse implemented.




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