Crypto and Cypherpunk Ethics module
Teaching Materials
Computer Science Teaching Modules Ethical Design and the Philosophy of Technology Crypto and Cypherpunk Ethics Adding Responsible CS to a Programming Assignment Module Evaluations Workshop Materials In the early-1990s, the cypherpunks emerged as a grassroots movement criticizing the emerging govern
Overview
This module draws upon cypherpunk and cypherpunk-related ethical analyses of cryptography to explore the ongoing debates involving personal privacy, national security, system/device security and the meaning of an open society. Through reading, discussion and small group work, students will develop conceptual and practical knowledge about the ethics of cryptography.
