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Should we edit genes to make nicer people?
Should we edit genes to make nicer people?
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Length:
13 minutes
Released:
Jan 20, 2021
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Podcast episode
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Is it possible to edit someone's genes before they are born to make them a nicer, kinder, more moral person? Not only that - but, importantly, should we do this? When it comes to gene editing for moral enhancement, there are many ethical points to consider. Join us as we chat to Tess Johnson, a Philosophy PhD student at the Oxford Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics, about this very big question.
Released:
Jan 20, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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