Posted in ...and everything else, Bioethics, Philosophy, Politics on February 1st, 2013 3 Comments »
As some folks know, I’m leading a discussion this afternoon on citizen/DIY science and research ethics, with my co-moderator, Dr. Judy Stone. One of the things that Judy and I have been talking about lately is whether or not there’s really a concern with ethical research in citizen science, or if the concern is with [...]
Posted in ...and everything else, Politics on December 14th, 2012 1 Comment »
It’s been a banner year for rape in the media, and apparently December just felt left out. Joining the likes of: Todd “if it’s a legitimate rape, the female body has ways to shut that whole thing down” Akin (outgoing Rep, R-Missouri);1 Paul “forcible rape” Ryan (2012 GOP VP candidate);2 Chuck “I would hope that [...]
Posted in ...and everything else, Bioethics, Politics on October 22nd, 2012 1 Comment »
There was another mass shooting in the United States today, this time in Wisconsin.1 As always, it’s interesting to watch what kind of narrative will unfold when these events happen. As I noted a few weeks ago, there is an unfortunate pattern to how mass murderers are both treated by and portrayed in the media. [...]
Posted in Bioethics, Philosophy, Politics on October 14th, 2012 21 Comments »
I got really annoyed this morning. I woke up, and basically the first thing I saw on Twitter was numerous retweets and comments about a HuffPo UK article on abortion and social progressives attempting to argue that one could be socially progressive and still advocate for an anti-choice position. I disagree, rather vehemently. To the [...]
Posted in ...and everything else, Bioethics, Philosophy, Politics on October 8th, 2012 2 Comments »
Police are investigating a double shooting that left one person dead in the Northern Liberties section of Philadelphia. “It seems to be a very violent crime that took place in there which led to this double shooting homicide,” Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said. Just another morning in Philly. Wake up, make note of [...]