moral and ethical aspects

"Five mysterious billionaires summoned theorist Douglas Rushkoff to a desert resort for a private talk. The topic? How to survive the 'Event': the societal catastrophe they [arguably] know is coming. Rushkoff [argues] that these men were under the influence of The Mindset, a Silicon Valley-style certainty that they and their cohort can break the laws of physics, economics, and morality to escape a disaster of their own making--as long as they have enough money and the right technology. In 'Survival of the Richest', Rushkoff traces the origins of The Mindset in science and technology through its current expression in missions to Mars, island bunkers, AI futurism, and the metaverse"--Dust jacket.

A collection of articles that examine the issue of the casualties of war.

Traces the history of World War I, focusing on how and why it became one of the bloodiest wars in human history and exploring how anti-war protestors were treated both in America and abroad.

"Synthetic biology is the . . . controversial technology platform that combines biology and artificial intelligence, opening up the potential to program biological systems much as we program computers. Synthetic biology enables us not just to read and edit DNA--the technique of CRISPR--but also write it. Rather than life being 'a beautiful game of chance', synthetic biology creates the potential to control our genetic destiny, to say 'no' to bad genes and build a veritable genetic app store for downloading and adding new capabilities into any cell, microbe, plant, or animal. [The authors'] . . . stories include: the work of scientists to develop plants that can be grown in sprawling indoor farms capable of feeding millions with a fraction of the usual resources required; a synthetic, self-regulating insulin that doesn't require injections or a pump; life-altering regenerative, personalized medicine; and novel, durable solutions to climate change. By examining both the science and the ethical, moral, and religious issues surrounding synthetic biology, [the authors] provide the background for preventing its misuse by some to re-engineer their bodies and that of their children, further increasing the disturbing division and polarization of societies into the haves (the enhanced) and the have nots. They provide the background for making wise decisions about issues such as: whether to program novel viruses to fight diseases, what genetic privacy will look like, who will 'own' living organisms, how companies should earn revenue from engineered cells, and how to contain a synthetic organism in a lab"--Provided by publisher.

"Alcorn's guide takes a hard look at tough questions, including 'What makes life meaningful?' and 'Is abortion really a women's rights issue?'"--Provided by publisher.

"Debates the pro-choice versus pro-life stance on abortion. Examines the legal status of the fetus in the recent Personhood Amendments in state legislatures and in Supreme Court decisions, and asks whether Roe v. Wade should have focused on the viability of the fetus or on the bodily integrity of the woman"--Provided by publisher.

"Social media connected the world--and gave rise to fake news and increasing polarization . . . [the author] shows how these trends threaten our political, economic, and emotional health in this eye-opening exploration of the dark side of technological progress"--Provided by publisher.

"An insider's look at how the rise of "fast fashion" obstructs ethical shopping and fuels the abuse and neglect of garment workers"--Provided by publisher.

An updated version of the author's book 'Marching Toward Madness,' which includes a consideration of the college athlete and whether those athletes should be paid, discussing the history of the student athlete; the ideals that those role models have inspired; and comprehensive reforms to end cheating and corruption in college sports while putting academics first.

"The Navy SEALs are, for most Americans, the ultimate heroes. Their 2011 killing of Osama Bin Laden was celebrated as a victory in the War on Terror. Former SEALs rake in thousands of dollars as leadership consultants for American corporations. And young men who want to join the military dream of serving in their elite ranks. But as recent revelations, like the uproar around former SEAL Eddie Gallagher, have shown, the SEALs have lost their bearings. Gallagher was only the tip of the iceberg. In Code Over Country, investigative journalist Matthew A. Cole tells the story of the most celebrated SEAL unit, SEAL Team 6, revealing the dark, troubling pattern of war crimes and deep moral rot hidden behind the heroic narratives"--Provided by publisher.