The Ethics of Biotechnology;
View one or more of the following Ted Talks about Biotechnology Ethics.
- It’s Time to Question Bioengineering (19:42) (Links to an external site.)– Bioethicist Paul Root Wolpe describes an astonishing series of recent bioengineering experiments, from glowing dogs to mice that grow human ears. He asks: Isn’t it time to set some ground rules?
Thoughtfully reflect on the issues discussed in the talks that you have viewed and post a discussion response addressing the following points:
- What is the speaker’s point of view about the topic? Is the speaker biased?
- What ethical issues and ethical reasoning are argued?
- Do you think that bio-engineering issues have moral and ethical implications? Why or why not?
- Do you agree with the speaker’s point of view? Be specific and thorough. Express how and why you agree or disagree and discuss how ethics and values contribute to your opinion. Consider the theoretical concepts discussed in the course. Do not just state your viewpoint, rather provide relevant details to support your findings and/or position.