ABSTRACT

Our values, beliefs, interests, and objectives guide which customs, norms, and rituals we adhere to (cf. Fig. 4.1). Based on this cultural framework, we may then perceive certain actions and behaviors as morally acceptable or not (cf. Fig. 5.1). Ethics provide the foundation for our morals, understanding of justice and, ultimately, for the law. In turn, ethics (see Fig. 5.1) affect our cyberspace choices, behaviors, and the resulting technical systems we create (e.g., entertainment with the help of video games or virtual reality; cf.Fig. 1.1 and Table 3.2).