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Abstract:
This paper analyzes consent in the digital realm, arguing that this context reveals the limitations of existing theories and expands our understanding of morally transformative consent. By developing a taxonomy of consent's morally transformative features and applying it to the digital realm, the paper aims to correct the failures of digital consent while highlighting the limitations of current philosophical understanding. It argues that for consent to be morally meaningful for individuals, strong communal protections for rights must exist in the background, suggesting the need to integrate insights from political philosophy into traditional consent theory.

Bio:

Elizabeth Edenberg is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Baruch College, CUNY, specializing in political philosophy, political epistemology, and ethics of technology. Her research applies philosophical tools to contemporary societal challenges, ranging from justice and political disagreement to technology's role in shaping the future. Edenberg has published in leading journals across philosophy, computer science, and science and technology studies, and co-edited a research volume on Political Epistemology (Oxford University Press, 2021).