Science

Tinder will now feature "work and other information" on profiles. Will this addition lead to socioeconomic discrimination in the virtual dating world?

We’re constantly looking towards the future of technology and gaining excitement for every new innovation that makes our lives easier in some way. Our phones, laptops, tablets, and now even our cars are becoming increasingly smarter. Most new cars on the market today are equipped with GPS navigation, cruise control, and even with some intelligent … Continue reading "Digital Decisions in the World of Automated Cars"

The month of October is breast cancer awareness month. But where is the money you donate really going? Is the month of pink truly benefitting patients of breast cancer?

The decision whether to sleep or study is real for college students across the country. What are the health repercussions behind their choices?

Chances are, you’ve experienced it, too. You innocently type a word or phrase into Google — “Birkenstocks”, for example. It’s a casual, one-time search to gauge the general retail price for a pair of comfortable sandals. Unfortunately, this search continues to follow you for weeks after as your Facebook ads attempt to show you the … Continue reading "Right to Privacy: Advertising in the Modern Age"

The struggle for women to re-claim their bodies and health is far from over. The rights of motherhood are under debate: who gets to say what moms can do?

Employers in Houston, TX are requiring employees to subscribe to online wellness trackers. Are employees' privacy at risk?

Dissecting the controversy around CRISPR, a genetic editing process that has sparked both alarm and acclaim.

The California legislature recently passed a controversial bill, called the “End of Life Option Act”. This bill will allow terminally ill patients decide to end their lives if they wish. Should we let doctors assist in this practice?

Angelina Jolie's decision to undergo a double mastectomy gave hope to women everywhere. But did the media take it too far?

Oliver Sacks, a honored neurologist, openly grappled with his impending death from terminal illness. How can Americans learn how to die more gracefully?

Facebook's patent for new analytical tools encourages discriminatory lending practices.

Dismissed by some as pro-life fear-mongering, evaluating Planned Parenthood's fetal tissue donation program can actually serve pro-choice goals.

Nintendo's classic "life sim" has influenced a generation of gamers. What do its problematic themes show about the ethics of in-game decisions?

Why do doctors rarely use the same end-of-life treatments they prescribe?

While they show promise, safety-based navigational apps also create significant ethical problems.

Belgium's struggles with the ethics of euthanasia illuminates questions about assisted suicide as medical practice.

In February, Dr. Danielle Wenner presented her talk “Autonomy and Non-Domination in International Clinical Research” as a part of the Young Philosophers Lecture Series hosted by the Prindle Institute and the DePauw Philosophy Department. Next week, we’ll post Dr. Michael Hannon’s talk, “Does Knowledge Matter?” Throughout May and June, we’ll continue to post videos of each talk (also available … Continue reading "Autonomy and Non-Domination in International Clinical Research"

Should video game developers mandate what kind of characters players can use?

Lengthy and sometimes secretive, is it time for institutional review boards to be standardized?