Tag Archives: ethics

Gene editing can now change an entire species — forever

Posted on February 12, 2019 by agogo22

CRISPR gene drives allow scientists to change sequences of DNA and guarantee that the resulting edited genetic trait is inherited by future generations, opening up the possibility of altering entire species forever. More than anything, the technology has led to … Continue reading →

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The immortal cells of Henrietta Lacks – Robin Bulleri

Posted on December 30, 2018 by agogo22

Imagine something small enough to float on a particle of dust that holds the keys to understanding cancer, virology, and genetics. Luckily for us, such a thing exists in the form of trillions upon trillions of human, lab-grown cells called … Continue reading →

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Should a self-driving car kill the baby or the grandma? Depends on where you’re from.

Posted on December 1, 2018 by agogo22

The infamous “trolley problem” was put to millions of people in a global study, revealing how much ethics diverge across cultures. by Karen Hao October 24, 2018 In 2014 researchers at the MIT Media Lab designed an experiment called Moral … Continue reading →

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HPE: Moral Code, The Ethics of AI

Posted on July 22, 2018 by agogo22

The implications and promises of artificial intelligence (AI) are unimaginable. But what’s possible today will be dwarfed by the great potential of AI in the near future. The responsibility to raise these questions does not rest solely on the shoulders … Continue reading →

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