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Scientists Succeed in Creating Mouse Artificial Wombs

This technology is still a long time from the potential for human application, but it presents issues we need to address now. Read More ›
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The Arrogant Mistake that Is Scientism

The tweet reads, “Imagine a world is ruled by scientists, not by politicians.” The drift of the tweet appeared to be, wouldn’t that be wonderful! Read More ›
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#9 Story of 2020: An Antidote to Despair

I am a biologist, a worker in a field with a sorrowful history of categorizing human beings by race. Read More ›
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When “Science” Becomes a Cult

The problem comes when, in order to win our acceptance, double-talk is used to pretend that a cult is something other than what it is. Read More ›
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At What Point In Its Development Can a Human Being Feel Pain?

Peter Singer has argued that animals, like humans, deserve protection because of their ability to suffer. Read More ›
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Why Should a Baby Live?

My title is adapted from a 2012 article by two philosophers, Alberto Giubilini and Francesca Minerva. Read More ›
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An Antidote to Despair

I am a biologist, a worker in a field with a sorrowful history of categorizing human beings by race, arranging them in a false hierarchy. Read More ›
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Suicide by Zoom — Technology and Dehumanization

“We are always told that ‘strict guidelines will protect against abuse.’ It’s always been baloney.” Read More ›
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In Argentina, Doctor Sentenced to Prison for Refusing to Terminate Pregnancy

I can write those words. I understand their meaning. But I can’t comprehend such an utter rejection of human exceptionalism. Read More ›
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When Does Human Life Begin?

Budding is the means of reproduction of some species of worms but it is most certainly not a means reproduction by human beings. Read More ›

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