Cheaters are more likely to break work rules, too

People who cheat on their spouses are more likely to engage in workplace misconduct, a study of Ashley Madison users shows.

Molly Dannenmaier-UT Austin • futurity
July 31, 2019 ~3 min

New Jersey’s aid-in-dying law prompts ethical questions

On August 1, an aid-in-dying law in New Jersey will allow terminally ill people to request medication to end their lives. Experts discuss the ethical ramifications.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
July 24, 2019 ~1 min


What makes a good excuse ? A Cambridge philosopher may have the answer

Dr Paulina Sliwa argues that intentions are the key to making sense of our everyday morality.

Cambridge University News • cambridge
July 1, 2019 ~5 min

Edit video like it’s text with this algorithm

A new algorithm makes it much easier to edit video of a "talking head." There are both benefits and ethical concerns.

Andrew Myers-Stanford • futurity
June 13, 2019 ~7 min

Nursing home cameras pose ethics dilemma

Nursing home security cameras are an effort to combat elder abuse, but the ethical and moral implications are complex.

Kim Eckart-Washington • futurity
May 15, 2019 ~5 min

Is it ethical to revive a dead pig’s brain?

Recently, researchers reported they revived function in a dead pig's brain. Is that ethical? An expert weighs in.

Rich Barlow-Boston U. • futurity
May 2, 2019 ~2 min

Harvard’s Embedded EthiCS program wins grant

A joint program of the computer science and philosophy departments, Embedded EthiCS has won a $150,000 grant as part of the Responsible Computer Science Challenge sponsored by Omidyar Network, Mozilla, Schmidt Futures, and Craig Newmark Philanthropies.

Harvard Gazette • harvard
April 30, 2019 ~8 min

Expert: Justice Dept. has changed view on emoluments

"...the Justice Department has veered away from its long track record of vigilance on behalf of the republic," argues law professor Kathleen Clark.

Neil Schoenherr-WUSTL • futurity
April 26, 2019 ~4 min


Keeping genetic engineering localized

Researchers are developing a so-called "daisy-chain" gene-drive system that provides controls for genetic engineering of certain populations.

Helen Knight | MIT Media Lab • mit
April 2, 2019 ~7 min

Is it ethical to genetically engineer people?

Given the news from China of genetically modified twins, what kinds of restrictions should there be on genetic engineering?

Rebecca Beyer-NYU • futurity
March 14, 2019 ~5 min

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