Hacking Humans

Hacking Humans

In this episode entitled "Hacking Humans" we discuss the moral and social dilemmas of Gene Editing. Genome editing, or genome engineering is a type of genetic engineering in which DNA is inserted deleted, modified or replaced in the genome of a living organism. In this episode we discuss if editing future generations without their permission is ethical and if "designer babies" is a possibility.

Dying With Dignity Part 2

In part 2 of "Dying with Dignity" we discuss the moral and social dilemmas of Physician Assisted Suicide. In part two we include some guest recordings of the opinions of some of our listeners. Stay tuned for episode 3 entitled "Hacking Humans" where we discuss the recent medical breakthroughs with Gene Editing and all the moral issues that come along with it.

Dying With Dignity Part 1

In this episode entitled "Dying with Dignity" we discuss the moral and social dilemmas of Physician Assisted suicide. The aim of this discussion is to dissect the Doctors hippocratic oath, the difference between euthanasia and physician assisted suicide, and the medical requirements. We also include some real life stories found in the well known documentary "How to Die in Oregon". Stay tuned for the continuation of this episode, part 2 of "Dying with Dignity".