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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):
➤ Medicine • Science • Public health • Ethics • Philosophy • Bioethics • Resource allocation • Social norms • Moral questions • Research ethics • Race in science • Pandemic prevention"Bio(un)ethical" is a podcast that delves into the exploration of ethical norms within the realms of medicine, science, and public health. The show seeks to critically examine these fields by questioning existing standards and assumptions. With a diverse range of topics, each episode features in-depth discussions with experts from various fields such as philosophy, scientific research, public health policy, and bioethics. The podcast addresses complex issues like race in medical algorithms, the ethics of gene editing, and the allocation of scarce medical resources during a pandemic.
Episodes frequently explore the intersection of social norms and scientific practice, examining how societal factors influence knowledge and ethical decision-making. Guests, who are often academics, provide insights into both the historical and contemporary challenges associated with important moral and scientific questions. The podcast covers themes such as the role of moral experts, the implications of public health policies, and the inclusion of laypeople in health policy decisions.
Many episodes focus on how race and social contexts affect both the development and the implementation of scientific and medical practices. The podcast also provides a platform to discuss emerging ethical issues surrounding technology, such as the potential moral consideration of non-human entities like AI and animals. Overall, "Bio(un)ethical" presents itself as a thought-provoking series for those interested in the ethical dimensions of science and medicine, encouraging listeners to critically assess the norms that shape our understanding and practices in these fields.
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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 |