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2014 | OriginalPaper | Chapter
Empathic and Ethical Design of Technology
Authors : Rachel Batchelor, Ania Bobrowicz
Published in: Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction. Design and Development Methods for Universal Access
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
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A generation which relies on constant communication and digital information has a different view point and language use to older generation for whom modes of communication are less constant. How do we convey intangible qualities such as empathy, creativity and ethics to a young technologically literate generation who are comfortable with its use, but who may lack understanding of life experiences of other users? We examine themes emerging from the findings of a study into the ways older people (60+) use technology. The questions guiding our enquiry are as follows: How could learning about social history of technology help bridge the gap between generations and lead to a more empathic design? Can the teaching of empathy and ethical understandings assist this process?