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[2P1-OS-26-05] How disinformation/misinformation erodes autonomy
A relational autonomy perspective
Keywords:disinformation/misinformation, autonomy, relational autonomy, literacy burden, information skepticism
This paper examines the impact of an information environment rife with disinformation and misinformation on individual autonomy, drawing on the philosophical framework of "relational autonomy". Several AI ethics guidelines uphold respect for autonomy, or the ability to make judgments and take actions based on one's own will and values, a core ethical principle. However, the spread of dis-/mis-information threatens individual autonomy. Theories of relational autonomy hold that autonomy involves three dimensions: (i) self-governance; (ii) self-determination; and (iii) self-authorization. Current measures against dis-/mis-information primarily focus on educational initiatives aimed at strengthening self-governance. However, this new information environment can also threaten individual autonomy in the dimensions of self-determination and self-authorization, necessitating more multifaceted countermeasures. This presentation specifically argues for the need for measures to address what I call "literacy burden," "information skepticism," and "indifference to truth."
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