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Factors

Factors is an audio resource for listeners to explore the many perspectives surrounding pressing bioethics issues through discussion and analysis.

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Off-Label Medication

On this week's episode of Factors, we will be discussing off-label medication, its application, and the ethical concerns regarding the practice’s clinical efficacy.

10mins

19 Apr 2022

Rank #1

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Robot Personhood

On this week's episode of Factors, we will be discussing robot personhood, the progression of artificial intelligence, and how to define the moral constraints upon digitally sentient beings.

10mins

12 Apr 2022

Rank #2

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Pharmacy Deserts

On this week's episode of Factors, we will be discussing pharmacy deserts and the implications they carry upon the health outcomes of those living in such regions.

10mins

7 Feb 2022

Rank #3

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Cryonics

On this week's episode of Factors, we will be discussing cryonics, its origin, and the ethical implications the practice has on the definitions of life and death.

10mins

11 Oct 2021

Rank #4

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Genealogy

On this week's episode of Factors, we will be discussing genealogy, its significance, informed consent, and the ethical issues surrounding genetic discrimination.

10mins

27 Sep 2021

Rank #5

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Sleep Needs

On this week's episode of Factors, we will be discussing sleep, its importance, and the ethical basis of sleep disorder diagnosis.

12mins

13 Sep 2021

Rank #6

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Genome Databases

On this week's episode of Factors, we will be discussing Genome databases, what they are, and the potential benefits of their diversification.

10mins

6 Sep 2021

Rank #7

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CRISPR-Cas9

Today's episode is a discussion of the genomic editing technology CRISPR-Cas9 and its implications.

11mins

30 Aug 2021

Rank #8

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Golden Rice

Welcome to Factors! Today's episode is an introduction to this series in addition to a discussion about GMOs.

10mins

23 Aug 2021

Rank #9