The gods of transhumanism
Although it has been called the world’s most dangerous idea, transhumanism probably provokes more ridicule than fear. Uploading one’s brain onto the internet or talk...
Dutch paediatricians seek child euthanasia
Government to fund study The Dutch Health Minister, Edith Schippers, has earmarked almost 400,000 Euros for a study of whether to expand eligibility for euthanasia...
UK judge sceptical of circumcision for boys
Let them choose for themselves Boys should not be circumcised until they are old enough to choose for themselves, a British judge has suggested in...
Indigenous Canadians fear impending euthanasia law
As southern Canada prepares to roll out euthanasia after last year’s Supreme Court decision, the Dene, an aboriginal group of First Nation people, are awaiting...
A pro-life case for altering the genome
There are risks, but it could save lives Although many obstacles remain, genetic engineering is much closer to becoming a reality with the rapid development...
Dusting off the Leviathan
Canada is soon to have legislation permitting euthanasia and assisted suicide, as decreed by its Supreme Court. One issue, however, over which some uncertainty hovers...
Why should we respect conscientious objectors?
As Canada prepares to legalise euthanasia, an influential bioethicist dismisses appeals to conscience A powerful debate over conscientious objection is brewing in Canada. The Canadian...
Donor anonymity is dead
Genetic databases will enable people to connect with the parents they never knew from the Australian documentary, Sperm Donors Anonymous Guaranteeing the anonymity of...
Horrific abuse case raises questions over international surrogacy
Australian man fathered twins in order to abuse them An Australian case of sexual exploitation of infants has raised questions about international surrogacy. An unnamed...
Where to publish your bioethics articles
Swedish blog lists most reputable journals Two Swedish bioethicists have compiled a list of the English-language bioethics journals which are “reputable, trustworthy and have real...
Summer school in bioethics
Manhattan NGO has organised two programs, in New York and Dubrovnik A Manhattan-based NGO, Global Bioethics Initiative (GBI), has organized two bioethics summer schools, one...
Losing one’s marbles
Former Austraiian Prime Minister Bob Hawke, who is now 86, has publicly backed euthanasia, even for teenagers. He says that he fears the indignity of...