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The podcast where we question existing norms in medicine, science, and public health.Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ Questioning norms in medicine • Medical ethics • Philosophy in science • Bioethics • Resource allocation • Public health policy • Social context implications • Moral and ethical reasoningThe podcast "Bio(un)ethical" engages with critical questions and challenges surrounding norms in medicine, science, and public health. Hosted by Leah Pierson and Sophie Gibert, the podcast explores a diverse array of topics through conversations with experts across various fields such as philosophy, epidemiology, ethics, and public policy. The episodes often delve into pressing issues like the potential doctor shortage, access to healthcare, the role of artificial intelligence in medicine, and the complexities of bioethics.
Throughout the series, themes of moral and ethical examination are prevalent, as the hosts discuss the implications of advancements in medical science, the ethicality of genetic editing, and the protection of research participants from excessive risks. The podcast also addresses societal constructs such as race and their influence on medical practices and policies, while examining the ethical dimensions of potentially life-altering decisions, such as medical aid in dying and resource allocation during pandemics.
In exploring these subjects, "Bio(un)ethical" often questions the societal contexts that shape moral norms and the extent to which participation in democratic processes can impact public health policymaking. By engaging with thought leaders and researchers, the podcast provides insights into how social, ethical, and scientific factors intersect, influencing the way we perceive and address crucial issues in public health and medicine today. Through discourse on topics such as the role of community participation in health policy, the ethics of nudging in medical decisions, and understanding race in clinical algorithms, this podcast offers listeners a platform to engage with the dilemmas and developments at the intersection of ethics, science, and public health.
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#21 Bryan Carmody: Are doctor shortages real? 2025-Jul-14 101 minutes |
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#20 Rachel Fraser: How your social world shapes what you know 2025-Mar-18 108 minutes |
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#19 Emily Largent and Govind Persad: Is bioethics ok? 2025-Feb-27 81 minutes |
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#18 David Thorstad: Evidence, uncertainty, and existential risk 2025-Feb-11 98 minutes |
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#17 Rochelle Walensky: How can we fix American public health infrastructure? 2025-Jan-28 78 minutes |
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#16 Quayshawn Spencer: What is race? 2025-Jan-14 102 minutes |
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#15 Jeff McMahan: On the ethics of choosing our children's genes 2024-Dec-17 87 minutes |
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#14 James Diao: When should race be used in medical algorithms? 2024-Dec-10 87 minutes |
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#13 Sarah McGrath: Are there moral experts? 2024-Nov-27 78 minutes |
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#12 David Wendler: Are we overprotecting kids in research? 2024-Nov-12 105 minutes |
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#11 Richard Leiter: Is a better death possible? 2024-Oct-29 88 minutes |
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#10 Danielle Allen: Should laypeople make health policy decisions? 2024-Jan-16 58 minutes |
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#9 Marc Lipsitch: How to ethically prevent the next pandemic 2024-Jan-02 61 minutes |
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#8 Sally Haslanger: How social contexts shape our moral norms 2023-Dec-12 85 minutes |
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#7 Jennifer Blumenthal-Barby: Is nudging ethically required? 2023-Nov-14 69 minutes |
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#6 Jeff Sebo: Why we’re wrong about who matters 2023-Oct-31 85 minutes |
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#5 Chris Robichaud: Can we teach people to be more ethical? 2023-Oct-17 71 minutes |
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#4 Holly Fernandez Lynch: Do IRBs do more good than harm? 2023-Oct-03 81 minutes |
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#3 Marie Nicolini: Should people with mental illness have access to medical aid in dying? 2023-Sep-19 78 minutes |
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#2 Govind Persad: How (not) to allocate resources during a pandemic 2023-Sep-05 79 minutes |
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#1 Robert Steel: Can research be too risky? 2023-Aug-21 78 minutes |
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#0 Welcome to Bio(un)ethical 2023-Aug-17 21 minutes |