Code of Conduct.

The article centers on Kye, a programmer grappling with corporate immorality and personal ethical responsibility within a technology company led by a confrontational Chief Technology Officer, Lex. It explores themes of trust, individual agency, and the moral dilemmas faced by employees asked to impl...

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Publicado en:Philosophy Now no. 173; pp. 64 - 67
Autor principal: Michaels, J. C.
Formato: Short Story
Publicado: Philosophy Now Apr/May2026
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        Plato, 428-347 B.C.
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