Being Human 2020 – ethical futures for a new world?

Pinn, Anthony B., Sobande, Francesca ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4788-4099, Mutsvairo, Bruce and Bulaitis, Zoe Hope 2020. Being Human 2020 – ethical futures for a new world? [Online]. https://cassyni.com/: Cassyni. Available at: https://doi.org/10.52843/cassyni.t94hf9

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Abstract

The seminar explored the complex challenges and possibilities for constructing ethical futures in a world shaped by the global pandemic and movements like Black Lives Matter. Discussions highlighted the prevalence of digital harm, harassment, and abuse, particularly affecting Black women online, and underscored that oppressions such as racism, sexism, and classism are interconnected, necessitating integrated policy and legislative responses. In the Global South, the promise of digital technologies is tempered by issues of digital illiteracy, high access costs, limited infrastructure, and concerns about digital coloniality, where global companies operate without clear frameworks for data consent. Data journalism initiatives, while emerging, are impeded by a lack of governmental data, ethical concerns regarding consent, and the absence of freedom of information acts in certain non-democratic states. A further critical perspective was offered on the dominance of economic language and metrics in public debate and policymaking, contrasting with the intrinsic value of human life. The humanities are posited as essential for challenging neoliberal governance and re-evaluating societal values beyond economic terms, advocating for a future focused on diverse human flourishing. Addressing persistent anti-black racism in the United States, the concept of Black humanism was presented as an alternative to traditional, outcome-driven strategies. This approach emphasizes human accountability and responsibility, drawing value from the continuous, persistent effort to resist injustice, rather than solely measuring success by final outcomes. Collectively, the analyses stress the imperative to shift from commercial profit motives towards prioritizing people, social connections, and community engagement to foster genuinely equitable and ethical new worlds.

Item Type:	Online Content
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Schools > Journalism, Media and Culture
Additional Information:	Series: Palgrave Macmillan Campaign for the Humanities
Publisher:	Cassyni
Last Modified:	01 Jun 2026 11:16
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/187317

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