To Upgrade Is Human
Explore the future of biotech and human evolution with Gregory Stock as he discusses controversial technologies like customizable babies and their potential impact on society.
Why We Think It's OK to Cheat and Steal - Sometimes
Behavioral economist explores hidden reasons behind cheating and stealing, revealing our predictably irrational nature and susceptibility to influence through clever studies on moral decision-making.
The Business Benefits of Doing Good
Discover how businesses can drive societal solutions and improve their bottom line through "total societal impact," moving beyond traditional corporate social responsibility for mutual benefit.
How Judges Can Show Respect
Victoria Pratt shares four principles of "procedural justice" to ensure dignity and respect in courtrooms, transforming the judicial process and positively impacting lives in Newark and beyond.
The Refugee Crisis Is a Test of Our Character
David Miliband discusses the global refugee crisis, emphasizing personal responsibility and offering practical ways to help. He challenges viewers to turn empathy into action and make a difference in refugees' lives.
Violence Against Women - It's a Men's Issue
Reframing violence against women as a men's issue, challenging societal norms, and calling for active male involvement in prevention and cultural change to create a safer world for all genders.
Kids Need Structure
Colin Powell shares personal insights on supporting children's early development through community involvement and responsibility, emphasizing the importance of structure before primary school.
How Neurotechnology Could Endanger Human Rights
Exploring the ethical implications of neurotechnology on human rights, this talk examines potential misuse in criminal justice, workplace surveillance, and data privacy, advocating for updated legal protections.
Can Prejudice Ever Be a Good Thing?
Psychologist Paul Bloom explores the nature of prejudice, challenging common assumptions and offering insights on how to understand and control our biases for better decision-making.
My Wish - To Launch a New Era of Openness in Business
Anti-corruption activist advocates for transparency in company ownership, aiming to expose and hold accountable corrupt individuals hiding behind anonymous businesses.
How Open Data Is Changing International Aid
Explore how open data revolutionizes international aid, enhances transparency, and maximizes impact. Learn guidelines for effective relief efforts and strategies to combat corruption in development projects.
Our Buggy Moral Code
Behavioral economist explores hidden reasons behind cheating and stealing, revealing our predictably irrational nature and how we can be influenced in unexpected ways.
Moral Behavior in Animals
Explore surprising evidence of empathy, cooperation, and fairness in primates and mammals, challenging our understanding of moral traits as uniquely human.
Are We Ready for Neo-Evolution?
Explore the future of human evolution with medical ethicist Harvey Fineberg as he discusses three potential paths: halting evolution, natural progression, or controlled genetic modification for enhanced abilities.
It's Time to Question Bio-Engineering
Explore groundbreaking bio-engineering experiments and their ethical implications. Wolpe challenges us to consider the boundaries of scientific advancement and establish guidelines for future research.
Should You Be Able to Patent a Human Gene?
Explore the legal battle against patenting human genes, from initial challenges to a landmark Supreme Court case, and its impact on patient care and biomedical innovation.
The Moral Dangers of Non-Lethal Weapons
Ethicist explores unexpected consequences and ethical challenges of increasing use of non-lethal weapons by police and military, raising thought-provoking questions about their impact on society.
Trust, Morality - and Oxytocin
Neuroeconomist explores oxytocin's role in trust, empathy, and societal stability, revealing the physical origins of morality in the brain and its impact on human behavior.
Platform Engineering in the Age of LLMs
Explore challenges and adaptations for platform engineers integrating LLMs into applications, covering scalability, security, governance, and ethical considerations.
Ethical Considerations in Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Explore ethical considerations in substance use disorder treatment, focusing on key principles and challenges faced by healthcare professionals.
You and Me - That's Community
Explore community building through food and fellowship with James Beard-nominated chef Dayna Lee. Learn how to create impactful spaces using available resources and foster meaningful connections.