Bioethics of Cognitive Ergonomics and Digital Transition - Hardcover

9798369326671: Bioethics of Cognitive Ergonomics and Digital Transition

Hardcover

ISBN 13: 9798369326671

Publisher: IGI Global, 2024

Experts are constantly trying to understand the complex relationships between humans and evolving technologies. Cognitive ergonomics, the science behind human-machine interactions, ensures optimal performance and decision-making. Understanding and managing these interactions, especially in medicine and computer tasks, requires an interdisciplinary approach. Bioethics of Cognitive Ergonomics and Digital Transition addresses these challenges head-on, offering a comprehensive exploration of cognitive ergonomics and its implications for technology, society, and more. One of the critical issues addressed in this book is the ethical design and implementation of human-machine interactions, particularly in biomedical research and treatment contexts. As technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and biotechnology continue to advance, the need for ethical frameworks becomes increasingly critical. This book examines the bioethical perspectives of these interactions, providing readers with insights into how to navigate these complex issues responsibly. Furthermore, the book explores cutting-edge topics such as genetic engineering, biotechnological applications, medical intelligence, and AI in healthcare. It offers a deep exploration into policy analysis in healthcare, equipping readers with the tools to develop critical judgment and effective risk management strategies. With a focus on advancing clinical decision-making through medical AI, Bioethics of Cognitive Ergonomics and Digital Transition is essential for researchers, engineers, computer scientists, healthcare professionals, and policymakers seeking to understand and harness the power of cognitive ergonomics in the digital age.

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About the Author

Luisa dall'Acqua is a senior cognitive scientist and adjunct professor at the University of Bologna. Her research interests are cognitive processes and technologies, human and artificial intelligence, and cognitive ergonomics in international safety/security and biomedicine: an engineering approach to intelligence and problem-solving, decision-making in case of risk, stress, conflict, and unpredictability; a study of human-machine interfaces, the interaction between people and other complex systems, and the development of intelligent machines. Furthermore, she is an expert Instructional Technologist and Designer. She has taught since 1990 and has trained professionals to handle leadership roles, and, currently, coordinates a territorial innovation team for MIM (Italian Ministry of Education and Merit). Luisa participated in international projects and research teams (USA, Europe, Asia). She is a scientific author, editor, and reviewer of international scientific journals and a member of commissions at international conferences.

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