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Welcome to “Prosthetic Gods,” the podcast where bioethicist James Hughes and philosopher Nir Eisikovits engage in spirited debates on the ethics and politics of emerging technologies. Hughes, a pro-technology transhumanist, and Eisikovits, with his Luddite stance, explore topics from brain-computer interfaces to artificial intelligence. Tune in and explore the promise and perils of technological advancements with us!
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Monday Apr 21, 2025
Monday Apr 21, 2025
Episode 17 - Designer Babies
This week on Prosthetic Gods, Nir and J discuss the ethics of parents being able to choose the genetic characteristics of their children. Is “germinal choice” good for parents, children, society?
Show Notes:
He Jiankui and Gene-Edited Babies
Sandel Michael J. 2007. The Case Against Perfection: Ethics in the Age of Genetic Engineering. Cambrige: Harvard University Press
Credits:
Hosted by James Hughes and Nir Eisikovits
Produced by Jake Burley
Music by Jake Burley
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