Ethics is a branch of philosophy that involves systematizing, defending, and recommending concepts of right and wrong behavior. The field explores the questions of morality and examines how people ought to act, often framed through various ethical theories such as utilitarianism, which advocates for actions that maximize happiness and well-being for the affected individuals; deontology, which focuses on rules and duties regardless of the consequences; and virtue ethics, which considers the morality of actions based on the character and virtues of the individual performing them. Ethics applies to numerous aspects of human life, including business, medicine, politics, and personal relationships, providing a framework for analyzing moral dilemmas and making justifiable decisions. The study of ethics also extends into applied ethics, where it tackles specific moral issues such as animal rights, environmental concerns, and bioethical questions in modern medicine, shaping societal norms and influencing laws and policies.
Exploring the ethical and legal implications of developing brain organoids from human fetal brain tissue. Brain organoids, commonly called “mini brains,” are not actual human…
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Inventors of brain-cell-based computers collaborate with a global team of ethicists to examine the ethical applications of bio-computing. Bio-computing, once a concept confined to science…
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Researchers warn that generative AI models, including ChatGPT, DALL-E, and Midjourney, could distort human beliefs by spreading false, biased information. Impact of AI on Human…
Humans have curated the best of human intelligence to inform AI, with the hopes of creating flawless machines – but could the flaws we left…
University of Florida researchers found high-quality human DNA in nearly all environments, suggesting potential applications in fields like medicine, archaeology, and criminal forensics. However, this…
A study led by a professor from the University of Central Florida has identified six challenges that must be overcome in order to improve our…
For the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing Dean Dan Huttenlocher, bringing disciplines together is the best way to address challenges and opportunities posed by rapid…
A new opinion piece published online in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society provides an exhaustive examination of the ethics of using hospital resources…
Scientific journals are expected to consider research manuscripts dispassionately and without favor. But in a study published on November 23rd, 2021, in the open access…
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US startup Colossal Biosciences has announced plans to bring woolly mammoths, or animals like them, back from extinction and into the frosty landscape of the…
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Making people fear the coronavirus may motivate us to wash our hands, keep our distance and wear a face mask. But fear also takes a…
Several proposals have emerged on how to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine, but they fall short in ensuring that the vaccine is distributed fairly. A team…