Let the Chips Fall Where They May

Educational Resource
Author:Anonymous
Abstract:

A chip designed for a new scientific calculator allows it to display and calculate to the 17th significant digit. It is discovered, however, that the new calculator is inaccurate beyond the 13th significant digit. The company is deciding between several solutions, some of which raise ethical concerns.

Keywords:
Product Liability, Public Health and Safety
Rights:
All rights reserved (no additional license for public reuse)
Language:
English
Publisher:
Online Ethics Center
Published Date:
2006
Related Links:
  • https://onlineethics.org/cases/numerical-design-problems-ethical-content/let-chips-fall-where-they-may
    • Notes:

    Case Study / Scenario|Technical / Numerical Case

    Persistent Link:
    https://doi.org/10.18130/sa7m-ds54