Description (podcaster-provided):
Bioethics is the study of the moral implications of new and emerging medical technologies and looks to answer questions such as selling organs, euthanasia and whether should we clone people. The series consists of a series of interviews by leading bioethics academics and is aimed at individuals looking to explore often difficult and confusing questions surrounding medical ethics. The series lays out the issue in a clear and precise way and looks to show all sides of the debate.Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ Ethical implications of medical technology • Morality and neuroscience • Responsibility and free will • Organ donation ethics • Trust in healthcare • Genetic engineering • Life and death decisionsThis podcast, "Bio-Ethics Bites," delves into the complex and often controversial field of bioethics, examining the moral implications of new and emerging medical technologies. Through a series of interviews with leading bioethics academics, the podcast offers insightful discussions on a range of topics that challenge our ethical perspectives.
The episodes explore how advancements in neuroscience and biochemistry can influence our understanding of morality and decision-making. They raise questions about the biological basis of moral behavior and whether scientific knowledge could or should alter our ethical frameworks. The series also tackles the concept of personal responsibility in light of new psychiatric and neuroscientific findings, probing whether diagnoses should affect accountability.
Issues of consent and trust in medical practices are also discussed, with particular emphasis on who should have decision-making power in health care settings, and how consent is obtained from patients. The debates extend to more contentious topics, such as the sale of human organs, euthanasia, and the moral considerations surrounding life and death decisions in medical practice.
Another recurring theme in the podcast is the ethical implications of genetic engineering. The episodes question the boundaries of parental freedom in selecting traits for their children and the potential obligations that might come with genetic advancements. The notion of moral status is examined in the context of medical ethics, highlighting the philosophical questions underlying debates on embryo research and end-of-life care.
Overall, this podcast aims to present these complex issues in a clear and balanced manner, offering listeners the opportunity to explore diverse viewpoints and deepen their understanding of some of the most pressing ethical dilemmas in modern medicine.
Episodes: |
Neuroscience Can Tell Us About Morality 2012-Feb-03 19 minutes |
Brain Chemistry and Moral Decision-Making 2012-Jan-04 16 minutes |
Responsibility 2011-Dec-01 16 minutes |
Selling Organs 2011-Nov-01 18 minutes |
Bio-Ethics Bites 2011-Oct-03 20 minutes |
Trust 2011-Sep-01 18 minutes |
Status Quo Bias 2011-Aug-01 19 minutes |
Life and Death 2011-Jul-04 16 minutes |
Moral Status 2011-May-31 18 minutes |
Designer Babies 2011-May-31 21 minutes |