The ethics of neuroimplants and brain-computer interfaces
Neuralink, a company run by Elon Musk, announced in September that it had received approval to implant wireless brain-computer interfaces (BCI) into human volunteers. A BCI is a neural device…
Read MoreGenetic privacy: Should law enforcement have access to your newborn’s blood?
Many parents and concerned citizens would probably be surprised to learn that their children’s blood samples are being accessed by law enforcement agencies without their knowledge or consent. In 2021,…
Read MoreRapid onset gender dysphoria and the tragic seduction of our daughters
In recent years, the number of young people with gender dysphoria, or extreme discomfort in one’s biological sex, has skyrocketed in the U.S. and Western Europe. Professor Lisa Littman, a…
Read MoreMaking Sense of Bioethics: Suicidal fears and authentic accompaniment
When we realize that someone we love may be suicidal, it can be complicated to figure out how best to respond. The threat of suicide from a friend or family…
Read MoreRapid Onset Gender Dysphoria and the Tragic Seduction of Our Daughters
In recent years, the number of young people with gender dysphoria, or extreme discomfort in one’s biological sex, has skyrocketed in the US and Western Europe. Professor Lisa Littman, a…
Read MoreWhat About Synthetic Embryos?
Embryonic stem cells have held out a certain appeal and promise because they are remarkably flexible. Researchers can make various cell types out of them, whether nerve cells or pancreatic…
Read MoreSetting a Moral Vision as Parents
When I was recently visiting with friends, a group of young girls was playing in a neighboring yard. Every few minutes, for more than an hour, one of them would…
Read MoreHolding the Line on Brain Death
How do we determine that someone has died? The Uniform Determination of Death Act (UDDA), which has been an important part of the medical and legal landscape in the U.S.…
Read MoreYoung Women Giving Themselves Away For Nothing
As internet pornography continues to make inroads into the daily lives of millions, greater numbers of young women are making the decision to participate in its production, with some even…
Read MoreDissolving the Dead
In recent years, a number of US states have legalized a new way to process human corpses that some have called “dissolving the dead.” Its technical name is “alkaline hydrolysis,”…
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