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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):
➤ Medical ethics • Policy decisions • Pandemic prevention • Societal norms • Behavioral economics • Animal and AI morality • Ethics education • IRB effectiveness • Medical aid in dying • Resource allocation • Research risks"Bio(un)ethical" is a podcast that delves into the complex interplay between ethics, medicine, science, and public health. Hosted by Leah Pierson and Sophie Gibert, the podcast endeavors to question and analyze existing norms and practices in these fields through in-depth discussions with experts and scholars. Each episode features an interview with a distinguished guest—ranging from philosophers and bioethicists to epidemiologists and policy experts—who offers unique insights into pressing ethical dilemmas and the intersectionality of health, science, and society.
The podcast covers a wide array of topics, all of which are tied together by a common thread of ethical scrutiny. Discussions often pivot around the ethical implications of public policy decisions and the role laypeople should play in the policy-making processes related to health and science. Another recurring theme is the analysis of moral norms, including how social contexts influence these norms and the mechanisms through which they evolve over time.
The podcast also provides critical evaluations of specific practices within the medical and scientific communities. This includes the ethical ramifications of research oversight by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs), the role of behavioral nudges in medicine, and the boundaries of rational persuasion in clinical settings. Additionally, the podcast explores the ethical considerations surrounding the allocation of scarce medical resources during public health crises, as well as the lessons learned from recent pandemics to better prepare for future ones.
Furthermore, "Bio(un)ethical" dedicates attention to more profound philosophical inquiries, such as the moral status of non-human animals and potential future AI systems, and how these entities should be treated within legal and political frameworks. The podcast also tackles controversial topics like medical aid in dying for individuals with mental illness, weighing the ethical justifications and societal implications of such policies.
This podcast is a rich resource for anyone interested in the ethical dimensions of health, science, and public policy, offering thought-provoking content that challenges listeners to reconsider and critically analyze the established norms in these crucial areas.
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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 |