Voices in Bioethics Podcast

Lydia Dugdale Discusses Ethical Issues of Death and Dying

In this podcast, Jennifer Cohen discusses with Lydia Dugdale her claim that our present medical and lay cultures have lost touch with centuries of wisdom concerning the preparation, confrontation, and acceptance of death, and that this loss of wisdom is resulting in enormous mental and physical suffering. In her recently published book, “The Lost Art of Dying:…

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Artificial Womb Technology with Dr. Kelly Werner

Jennifer Cohen interviews Kelly Werner, MD about the science and ethics of artificial womb technology (AWT) research. AWT research is demonstrating successful outcomes in gestating animals in the United States, Australia, and Japan. Assuming this technology will soon be an available therapy in human neonatology, Dr. Werner discusses AWT’s projected impacts on the determination of viability,…

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Educating Students Through an Ethics Curriculum

Dr. Karen Rezach and Meryl Selig discuss The Ethics Institute at Kent Place School, a comprehensive bioethics curriculum for primary and secondary school students. Dr. Rezach, an ordained Episcopalian minister, promotes the teaching and practice of ethical thinking and decision making. The institute’s goal is to develop effective leaders and compassionate citizens. The conversation continues with Regene Nolan, an…

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AI Ethical Risks with Reid Blackman

Jennifer Cohen interviews Reid Blackman about AI, algorithmic bias, and the many ethical considerations surrounding data, AI, and technology in general. He addresses the role of data scientists and design as well as sources of data. He covers the importance of weighing the input variables and designing functions, helping listeners understand the designer’s role in…

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Amy Silverstein Discusses Her Experiences with Two Heart Transplants

Jennifer Cohen interviews Amy Silverstein, attorney, speaker, and award-winning author of Sick Girl, a book also serialized by U.S. News and World Report. Her new book, My Glory Was I Had Such Friends highlights the support she had in her move across the country for her second heart transplant. Apple will be streaming Silverstein’s limited…

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