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Economic and Ethical Impacts of Science and Technology
Economic and Ethical Impacts of Science and Technology
Responsible
LIABLE TO BE CALLED ON TO ANSWER; LIABLE TO LEGAL REVIEW OR IN CASE OF FAULT TO PENALTIES ABLE TO ANSWER FOR ONES CONDUCT AND OBLIGATIONS; ABLE TO CHOOSE FOR ONESELF BETWEEN RIGHT AND WRONG... (WEBSTERS DICTIONARY)
Legal responsibilities: Not to cause harm To compensate when harm is caused To practice in accord with Engineering Practices Act
Moral responsibilities: To recognize and discharge our duties and obligations Understand and adhere to a Code of Ethics
Responsibilities of engineers
Gillum and Duncan were charged with gross negligence by the licensing board and their
Sustainable Advantage
CAN BE DEFINED AS THE BENEFICIARY FACTOR THAT DETERMINE THE LONG EXPRESSION OBJECTIVES OF AN ORGANIZATION IN WHICH OBJECTIVES WOULD BE THE FINANCIAL IMPROVEMENT THAT GENERATES WEALTH AND MEETS THE NEEDS OF THE EXISTING ERA ALTHOUGH SAVING THE ATMOSPHERE SO LONG TERM ERA CAN MEET THEIR NEEDS AS WELL.
Intentional Negligent
Recklessness
Intentional
Negligent
Recklessly caused harm is not done intentionally (harming other is not one of its aims), but done in conscious awareness that harm is likely to result.
Recklessness
Professional Responsibility
THE AREA OF LEGAL PRACTICE THAT ENCOMPASSES THE DUTIES OF ATTORNEYS TO ACT IN A PROFESSIONAL MANNER, OBEY THE LAW, AVOID CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, AND PUT THE INTERESTS OF CLIENTS AHEAD OF THEIR OWN INTERESTS.
Professional Responsibility
Professionals have a duty to conform to the standard operating procedures of their profession They are morally and legally responsible for harms caused by their failure to fulfill this duty. It is not always adequate.
Standard operating procedures are typically minimalist and specifying only minimally acceptable standards.
Engineers only have two duties: to conform to accepted practice, fulfil basic duties prescribed by terms of employment. Those who would follow this model might be most
The engineer is expected to take reasonable precautions or care in the practice of his profession. The model strives to prevent harm, and it appeals to a "standard of reasonableness as seen by a normal, prudent nonprofessional."
prevented and the public welfare is protected Exercise and apply skill, ability and judgement reasonably and without neglect
keep abreast of evolving changes in knowledge and practice recognize when minimal standards of practice might not be sufficient to prevent a harm, and take additional actions to prevent such a harm in those cases
not to cause harm Oriented towards the future, toward avoiding problems and protecting the public Attitude of concern or caring
accept responsibility in making engineering decisions consistent with the safety, health and welfare of the public, and to disclose promptly factors that might endanger the public or the environment --IEEE Code of Ethics
Public expects it Principle of Proportional Care: When people have a greater ability to harm, they have a greater obligation to prevent harm.
Impediments of responsibility
Self-interest Fear Self-deception Ignorance Egocentric tendencies Microscopic vision Uncritical acceptance of authority Antagonism toward outside regulation Groupthink Cumbersome business organizations
Technology is never inherently good or bad; it is the intentions of the people who use it.
Business in Medicine
THE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE IS AN ART, NOT A TRADE; A CALLING, NOT A BUSINESS; A CALLING IN WHICH YOUR HEART WILL BE EXERCISED EQUALLY WITH YOUR HEAD. -WILLIAM OSLER
Advancements:
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD)
No Genetic Disorder
Sex
Skin,Hair and Eye Color intelligence
Beauty
Height
DESIGNER BABY
A baby whose genetic makeup has been artificially selected by genetic engineering combined with in vitro fertilization (union of a sperm and an egg cell outside the body of a woman) to ensure the presence or absence of particular genes or characteristics
Sperm Cell
Designer Baby
Selected Baby
One Round of IVF= $9, 000 or 385, 000 php PGD= $4000 to 7500 or 170, 000- 320, 000 php
Under scan control, a gauge 20 needle placed on the heart of the fetus
Destroyed
Trophoblast is required for the implantation of the embryo into the uterus
Why do scientists prefer Embryonic Stem Cells over other stem cell?
Even though it is believe to less likely to initiate rejection after transplantation since stem cells are derived from patients own adult stem cells, adult stem cells have restricted differentiation potential.
Although Embryonic Stem Cell tend to be more versatile than adult stem cells, other sources (such as umbilical cord) have proven to be just as versatile. Embryonic stem cells are also incompatible to some patient since the embryos used are not from someone with the same genetic make-up as the patient.
Whats the real reason why scientist prefer Embryonic Stem Cells Research/Therapy over other stem cell research/therapies?
An evil act done for a good motive does not become good. To destroy an innocent life so as to save another life is not morally justified.
Stem Cell Research puts us on the road to growing humans for body parts
Gene Therapy
A PROCESS WHEREIN THE FAULTY GENES ARE REPLACED BY THE CORRECT SEQUENCE OF GENES
Good gene
Viral Vector
Change the cells defective genes with the new substituted genes
It is POSSIBLE that the new good genes will take over the chosen cells
Tested on humans
Informed Consent Which should contain all the risks and benefits of the medical procedure
Informed Consent
Dr. Wilson didnt mention that some test animals died due to severe immune response to the virus during the animal testing
Dr. Wilson
Head of the institute for gene therapy at the University of Pennsylvania
Owns a private company called GENOVO INC.
Genevo Inc.
Has the rights to any discoveries made by Dr. Wilson at his University of Pennsylvania Laboratory
University of Pennsylvania Laboratory
(because hes the head) let him run clinical trails prior to deciding to invest
BIOGEN
Cambridge- based biotechnology company Paid Genovo Inc. $37 million for the rights to market any liver and lung related therapies developed by Genovo
When the doctors start acting like businessmen, who do the people turn to for doctors?
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SELECTION
AVAILABILITY
PRICES
technology corporations
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Purchasing Power
MONETARY INCOME
PRICE LEVEL
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Real income
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Digital Signature
Now it is my turn
Wouldnt I love
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Monsantos Past
PFIZER
2000 Pharmacia Corp. 1997 Monsanto Corp. Pharmacea & Upjohn
1901-1997 Monsanto Corp.
2003 MONSANTO
THE PLANET
FOR
TOMORROW..
-MONSANTO
(IEHA)
Monsanto was one of the biotech companies whom supported the program.
Income Attributable.
decreasing pesticide and fuel use with facilitating conservation tillage practices improve carbon retention lower greenhouse gas emissions.
9 percent.
average of 40 percent.
Source: PG Economics
Agent Orange
U.S. military used Agent Orange from 1961 to 1971 to save the
lives of U.S. and allied soldiers by defoliating dense vegetation in the Vietnamese jungles.
Manufacturing companies included:
Diamond Shamrock Corporation Dow Chemical Company, Hercules, Inc. T-H Agricultural & Nutrition Company Thompson Chemicals Corporation Uniroyal Inc. Monsanto Company
phenoxyl herbicides:
3 -4.8 million Vietnamese people have been affected, including at least 150,000 children born with birth defects and at least 400,000 people being killed or maimed.
About 17.8% (3,100,000 ha) of the total forested area of Vietnam was
Terminator Technology
In June 2007, Monsanto acquired Delta & Pine Land
Terminator Technology
By using this technology it could