Research project · ENGL C1001
When Should a 3D Printer Be Allowed to Say No?
Ziyi LiENGL C1001
Welcome to my research project on the ethical limits of automated restrictions in 3D printing. This site asks when a machine should protect the public—and when that protection becomes an unreasonable barrier to privacy, ownership, creativity, and lawful use. Use the navigation above to follow the argument from context through conclusion.
Who should decide what a privately owned, general-purpose machine is permitted to make?
Visual research overview
The dilemma at a glance
This infographic maps the affected stakeholders, the potential benefits and harms of automated filtering, the values in conflict, and the evidence shaping the debate.
