Macro and micro ethics Macro ethics affect large segments of society, e.g safety of an aircraft or a nuclear power plant Micro ethics affect individuals or small groups, e.g. Impact on a student or employee. ·“ Ethics and the second law of thermodyamics” by norm augustine is an excellent easy to read introduction to this topic In 1662x we are mainly concerned about micro ethics surrounding data collection and handling, and reporting of results Remember -all of us have human weaknesses! The Bridge, National Academy of Engineering, Fall 2002, pp 4-7Macro and Micro Ethics • Macro ethics affect large segments of society, e.g. safety of an aircraft or a nuclear power plant • Micro ethics affect individuals or small groups, e.g. impact on a student or employee. • “Ethics and the Second Law of Thermodyamics” by Norm Augustine* is an excellent easy to read introduction to this topic. • In 16.62X we are mainly concerned about micro ethics surrounding data collection and handling, and reporting of results. Remember - All of us have human weaknesses! *The Bridge, National Academy of Engineering, Fall 2002, pp 4-7