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Dr Mark Howard
BA (Hons) (Monash), PhD (Monash)
Mark is a Research Fellow with the Philosophy Program at Monash University. A key milestone he is working toward is identifying the implications of new medical diagnostic systems (esp. artificial intelligence and machine learning for cliical decision support) for access to, and quality of, health care. Of interest are the effects of transformative/disruptive technology on societal wellbeing. This includes considering the relevant sociotechnical systems and normative structures that impact on the design, deployment and use of hardware and software and how this contributes to social and political outcomes.
Mark specialises in political philosophy and applied ethics, and his teaching includes Human Rights Theory; Ethics of Global Conflict; Digital Futures and Data in Society. He also works in the ethics of new technologies, and along with Prof Robert Sparrow, applies this expertise to intelligent transport systems, social robotics and artificial intelligence and machine learning. Their recent research focuses on the radical implications of a driverless future, and robotics in agriculture, on public safety, the environment, social planning, transport and agriculture policy and social justice.
His research in the field of new technologies and social justice focuses on alternative forms of participation in social and political institutions.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Stakeholder perspectives on Machine learning clinical decision support in epilepsy
Kwan, P., Sparrow, R., Reeder, S., Ge, Z., Foster, E. & Howard, M.
23/08/21 → 23/12/22
Project: Research
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The Uses and Abuses of Black Box AI in Emergency Medicine
Sparrow, R., Howard, M. & Hatherley, J.
10/08/20 → 31/12/21
Project: Research
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Being Philosophical about digital media: applying critical thinking skills to new cultural environments
Chadha, M., Butchart, S., Howard, M. & Ruddock, A.
15/03/18 → 1/06/19
Project: Research
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Nudge nudge, wink wink: sex robots as social influencers
Howard, M. & Sparrow, R., 2021, Sex Robots: Social Impact and the Future of Human Relations. Fan, R. & Cherry, M. J. (eds.). 1st ed. Cham Switzerland: Springer, p. 57-74 18 p. (Philosophical Studies in Contemporary Culture; vol. 28).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Research › peer-review
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Rancière, political theory and activist community appraisal
Howard, M., Jarvie, K. & Wright, S., 27 Oct 2021, In: Archives & Manuscripts. 49, 3, p. 208-227 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Wearables, the market place and efficiency in health care: How will I know that you're thinking of me?
Howard, M., 17 Aug 2021, (Accepted/In press) In: Philosophy & Technology. 24 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Make way for the wealthy? Autonomous vehicles, markets in mobility, and social justice
Sparrow, R. & Howard, M., 10 Apr 2020, In: Mobilities. 15, 4, p. 514-526 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile8 Citations (Scopus) -
Robots in agriculture: prospects, impacts, ethics, and policy
Sparrow, R. & Howard, M., 23 Oct 2020, (Accepted/In press) In: Precision Agriculture. 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile20 Citations (Scopus)
Activities
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Professionalism and a duty of care
Mark Howard (Contributor)
19 May 2021Activity: Community Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions and Events › Public lecture/debate/seminar
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The Ethics of AI: Time to hit the reset button?
Mark Howard (Contributor)
18 Mar 2021Activity: Community Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions and Events › Public lecture/debate/seminar
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Digitalization of the built environment and personal autonomy
Mark Howard (Contributor)
1 Oct 2021Activity: Community Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions and Events › Public lecture/debate/seminar
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Minds and Machines (Journal)
Mark Howard (Peer reviewer)
Jun 2021 → Jul 2021Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review responsibility
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Sustainable Digitilisation Project (External organisation)
Mark Howard (Member)
2020 → …Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Membership of an advisory panel/policy group/ board
Press / Media
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Should we celebrate or lament the pop culture endurance of Batman, a violent vigilante?
10/03/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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The acid test: The case for accurate and quick mobile point-of-care COVID testing
Patrick Kwan, Zanfina Ademi Delaney, Mark Howard, James McMahon & Tuncay Alan
11/08/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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Trump Cannot Stop the Advance of the Machines: Reshoring and the Social Relations of Globalisation and Technological Innovation
1/01/17
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature