The Data-driven Society: Social, Political, and Ethical Aspects of Datafication

Utbildningsfakta

Kod: TFRE65

<p>How does data shape our lives and societies? In this course, you will explore social, political and ethical questions in a data-driven world, from opportunities and risks to ideas about the good data life.</p><p>We live in a society where digital data influences everything from social media to political decisions. This creates new opportunities for knowledge and innovation but also risks and ethical dilemmas. This course introduces critical perspectives on datafication and how it affects the way we live, work and understand the world.</p><p>You will explore social, political and ethical issues linked to the collection, analysis and use of data. The course provides tools to analyse how technology and society are intertwined and how this impacts power, privacy and democracy.</p><p>The course can be taken as a stand-alone option and is ideal for anyone interested in digitalisation, societal development and the role of technology in everyday life. You will gain a broad understanding of both opportunities and risks in the data-driven society.</p>

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• The Data-driven Society: Social, Political, and Ethical Aspects of Datafication

  Lund University

  Lund

  Startdatum: 28 september 2026

  Slutdatum: 6 november 2026

  Studietakt: 33 %