Essays about: "Skepticism"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 138 essays containing the word Skepticism.

  1. 16. The industry adoption of innovative safety-analysis approaches for autonomous vehicles : A case study exploring the industry adoption of model-based safety analysis

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Sam Khogasteh; [2023]
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    Abstract : In recent years, autonomous vehicles have been gaining traction as a technology that can revolutionize society and save approximately $800 billion per year in the U.S. alone. However, due to their complex and dynamic behavior, ensuring the safety of these vehicles has proven to be a challenge for traditional safety analysis methods. READ MORE

  3. 17. The renegotiation of Swedengate : A temporal and discursive examination of a viral phenomenon

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Sociologiska institutionen

    Author : Felicia Lundstedt; [2023]
    Keywords : viral phenomenon; social media; discourse; articulation; floating signifier; antagonism; hashtag publics; nation branding;

    Abstract : This study examines the discursive development of the viral online phenomenon known by the hashtag #swedengate. Having originally revolved around Swedish dinner customs, the discussion and the meaning of ‘Swedengate’ soon came to encompass more serious themes, including various forms of criticism directed at Sweden. READ MORE

  4. 18. Navigating the Paradox : Moral Intuitions, Evolutionary Critiques & Philosophical Implications

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för idé- och samhällsstudier

    Author : Pontus Frost; [2023]
    Keywords : Moral Intuitions; Evolutionary Critiques; cultural Critiques; Darwinian Dilemma; Paradox; Paradox; Moraliska intuitioner; evolutionär kritik; kulturell kritik;

    Abstract : In this thesis, I explore moral intuition as an epistemological tool for constructing moral systems, focusing specifically on the challenges arising from evolutionary and cultural biases. This thesis will consider and discuss Michael Huemer's Ethical Intuitionism, Peter Singer's critique of moral intuitions, and Sharon Street's Darwinian Dilemma, I consider some possible defenses and counterarguments concerning the reliability of moral intuitions. READ MORE

  5. 19. Understanding Green Bonds: An Empirical Study on Shareholder Value of Green Bonds and its Application in Corporations

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Alma Friberg; Alice Ålund; [2023]
    Keywords : Green Bonds; Sustainable Finance; Signaling; Corporate Sustainability;

    Abstract : In this paper, we conduct an event study to understand how equity investors react to the issuance of a corporate green bond. Furthermore, we interview five Swedish public companies that have issued green bonds. Our results from our event study indicate that there is no significant share price reaction concerning the issuance. READ MORE

  6. 20. The Law of Jante’s Effects on Green Skepticism : Examines the perception of Sweden’s policies on sustainability reports

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring och turismvetenskap (MTS)

    Author : Annie Kwan-Aye Tsai; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainability report; policies; Law of Jante; Sweden; moderation; trust; transparency; hospitality.;

    Abstract : This study investigates how affiliation with the Law of Jante influences the relationship between trust and transparency towards certain entities and green skepticism. Although the Law of Jante has been studied in relation to trust and transparency, its impact on sustainability policies and green skepticism has not been explored. READ MORE