With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility - Engineering Ethics in the Modern Era

Explore the critical shift in software engineering responsibility in this 28-minute conference talk by Yonatan Zunger at StaffPlus New York 2024. Delve into the evolving landscape where software systems profoundly impact billions of lives across various aspects of human existence. Understand why the traditional focus on system success is no longer sufficient and learn about the crucial need to anticipate and safeguard against potential failures. Discover how engineering and product leaders can drive this fundamental change in the profession, incorporating safety-first approaches into every facet of software development. Gain insights into real-world systems and the practical implications of this new paradigm of responsibility in modern software engineering.