Biotechnology

Biotechnology Bibliography

 

The following sources do not necessarily reflect the Center's positions or values. These sources, however, are excellent resources for familiarizing oneself with the all sides of the issue.

 

The Ethics & Theology of Synthetic Gametes

 

Academy of Fellows Consultation

Saturday, November 3rd, 2012
10am to 5:30pm
Trinity International University
Kantzer Hall - KANT 141

 

The Scandal of Bioethics: Reclaiming Christian Influence in Technology, Science, & Medicine


The Center for Bioethics & Human Dignity 
18th Annual Summer Conference
July 14-16, 2011
 

Biotechnology Meets Primetime TV

 

Podcast Episode: 
136

Length: 12:01
 

Revitalizing Medicine: Empowering Natality vs. Fearing Mortality Part II

One of the great accomplishments of modern medicine is arguably the gains that have been made in extending longevity. Throughout the twentieth century, average life expectancy increased dramatically across the globe, a trend being continued in the twenty-first century with the notable exceptions of sub-Saharan Africa and Russia. For the first time in history it now seems “normal” that a person should live a long, healthy, and active life. Although the trend line is still moving up, it has started to plateau.

Podcast Episode: 
128

Length: 27:41
 

Revitalizing Medicine: Empowering Natality vs. Fearing Mortality

One of the great accomplishments of modern medicine is arguably the gains that have been made in extending longevity. Throughout the twentieth century, average life expectancy increased dramatically across the globe, a trend being continued in the twenty-first century with the notable exceptions of sub-Saharan Africa and Russia. For the first time in history it now seems “normal” that a person should live a long, healthy, and active life. Although the trend line is still moving up, it has started to plateau.

Podcast Episode: 
127

Length: 22:31
 

Biotechnology Annotated Bibliography

 The following annotated sources do not necessarily reflect the Center's positions or values. These sources, however, are excellent resources for familiarizing oneself with the all sides of the issue.

 

Kurzweil, Ray. The Age of Spiritual Machines. New York: Penguin, 1999.