Is society intoxicated with technology?

1. Do you think business is abusing its power with respect to invasion of privacy of consumers? Is surveillance of consumers in the marketplace a fair and justified practice? Which particular practice do you think is the most questionable?

2. Is it an exaggeration to question the ethical implications for business of cell phone and text messaging use? Discuss both sides of this issue.

1. Are there any benefits or negative side effects of technology in business that have not been mentioned in this chapter? Discuss.

2. Is society intoxicated with technology? Does this pose special problems for business with respect to the ethics of technology? Will such intoxication blind people to ethical considerations in business?