Neuralink’s Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) technology, brain chip, has demonstrated its potential to restore mobility to those with paralysis. However, the brain chip’s technical challenges and ethical dilemmas have begun to surface after its first clinical trial. The human brain and machine connection raises heated ethical discussions about BCI’s potential implications.
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CrowdStrike released a faulty system update that caused computers to crash on a large scale all over the world. From grounding flights, to delaying medical treatment, the outage reveals the dangers of putting all your cybersecurity defenses into one company.
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Organ donations and transplants are responsible for saving the lives of thousands of people per year. However, these procedures come with numerous complications, including ischemia-reperfusion, which can lead to transplant failure. A new method called normothermic regional perfusion (NRP) is gaining more attention for its potential to reduce some of these complications compared to more traditional methods. Despite its potential, NRP is sparking ethical debates among the medical community.
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NASA has shocked the scientific community with its proposition to decommission the Chandra X-ray Observatory. This has sparked a heated debate about the ethics of shutting down such a crucial scientific instrument. Given Chandra’s groundbreaking discoveries, historical significance, and potential for future research, many have come together to reverse the decision and preserve this invaluable asset for current and future generations of scientists and space enthusiasts.
View More Chandra X-ray Observatory: A Stellar Legacy at RiskHosted by Aryan Shah, Deep Shah, and Kayden-Harmony Greensteinwith with guest Jenna German Is our privacy at risk in the age of facial recognition? This…
View More Face Value: The Ethics of Facial Recognition TechnologyHosted by Aryan Shah, Deep Shah, and Kayden-Harmony Greenstein, with guests Nakul Malik and James Austin Are we aiming too high with our interplanetary ambitions,…
View More Navigating the Stars: Ethical Dilemmas in Interplanetary ExpansionHosted by Aryan Shah, Deep Shah, and Kayden-Harmony Greenstein, with guests Karsyn Wendler and Allison Mendoza Are we constructing our future on shaky ethical grounds?…
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VAR technology was adapted to make calls made by referees more accurate. For better or worse it has changed the way soccer is played. The 2024 Euros have been riddled with examples of how VAR is hurting soccer.
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The freemium game model has seen many variations throughout the evolution of the gaming industry. This paper explores the many forms that freemium models have taken, analyzing the practices employed by developers to monetize their games. The ethical implications of these practices will be examined, focusing on the impact of these practices on player experience, fairness, and the overall health of the gaming community.
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Despite a significant drop in interest surrounding cryptocurrency technology recently, techno futurists continue to center their claims and justifications around a promised future of decentralized control, security, and transparency. This paper examines the ethical implications of the technology in the context of such promises. It challenges the optimistic narrative by discussing the often-ignored consequences that cryptocurrencies impose on various parts of society, particularly those who are already marginalized. The exploration delves into issues such as the digital divide, the inherent volatility and unpredictability of cryptocurrencies, and their ecological footprint, disputing claims that the benefits outweigh the harms.
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