Section 1

Look at the following, and also look for related readings. Let me know if you find something that is on topic and good.

Readings:

1. Nissenbaum, Helen.   "How computer systems embody values."   IEEE Computer , March 2001, Pages 118-120.   Available online at: www.nyu.edu/projects/nissenbaum/papers/embodyvalues.pdf
2. Bynum, Terrell, Ward.   "Global information ethics and the information revolution."   In The Digital Pheonix: How computers are changing philosophy .  Terrell Ward Bynum and James H. Moor (eds.)   Oxford:   Blackwell Publishers, 1998.   Pages 274-291.  
3. The Balanced Copyright includes information on why the Canadian Copyright Act is being amended. http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/crp-prda.nsf/eng/home
4. http://mobilesyrup.com/2010/10/06/image-whos-suing-who-over-mobile-patents/ (just an interesting info-graphic)
5. Library and Archives Canada provides some background on Patents http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/innovations/index-e.html