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Data science is intertwined with some of the most pressing problems in society, including environmental sustainability, public health, social justice, and the preservation of democracy. Each week of this course will feature a different case study, including modeling for high-stakes decision making, the impact of social media algorithms on political discourse and mental health, the promise and perils of large language models, and the future impact of artificial general intelligence. Students will wrestle with ethical questions, practice responsible decision-making, do a deep dive on a case study of their interest, and reflect on their own values and ambitions as an engineer.