#Ethical

I'm seeing a lot of broad generalizations about education, which is really just a re-hashing of the cert argument that gets incredibly annoying and repetitive. Here are my thoughts, such
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Looking back at how ancient philosophers made money. I sometimes wonder if there are great differences from today. Structurally, there are some variations, but fundamentally the forces that support deep
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I know a million people have made this comparison about #cuties but I feel like it could be phrased better so the defenders understand. Imagine a film about the struggles
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I’m thinking a lot about human remains coverage & what care for the dead can look like in the pursuit of accountability. When I read the news about the MOVE
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The end lockdown question is very interesting and very very complex. There’s no point in saying we’ll leave it to the experts to give their recommendation. Because although the experts
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Very often it seems to me that other people love the land more than its "owners" do.https://twitter.com/cainscrimgeour/status/1381680254314541060 Why should wealth translate into greater legal and political rights over the fabric
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"With voluntary adoption, only a subset of the population will agree to download the app, keep the app running, and/or share the data with the health officials. Non-adopters cannot be
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This book is absolutely fascinating. I highly recommend it if you can find a copy. “If you mix ethical values with a spirit of rebellion and rejection of injustice,
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I appreciate you sharing this @le_roux_nicolas! I knew this to be the case despite never having worked at Google. I even know some researchers go with the "ask for forgiveness,
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Elimination vs suppression - in this discussion, I’d like to hear less from epidemiologists and politicians and more from ethicists. I think the science is clear that elimination is scientifically
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Somehow ended up explaining the #Milgram Experiment on Obedience to the kids, which they found intriguing (1/9)I'm amazed it was replicated in 2008 (now with ethics)! Very clear read, also
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"Off-brand" tweet here: I am discouraged by how many people I've trusted in my life not phased by George Floyd's murder. The things I've seen perpetuated to justify these actions...
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I want to know why computer science programs have no tech ethics course requirements when the industry promises students that they have the power to change the world How the
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Where is my COVID 19 vaccine?More than 170 research teams racing.A thread about progress and concerns: First, the vaccine should pass through testing and trials:1.Preclinical: tested on animals, to test
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As a genetic epidemiologist who has helped develop polygenic risk scores (PRS) for common, multifactoral diseases, I have... thoughts on the launch of a company to provide pre-pregnancy counseling &
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Such a great thread! Would encourage PhDs and ECRs everywhere to read, not just in Africa... (Some more thoughts below)https://twitter.com/PhDinAfrica/status/1283388325747929095 I love what they say about quality over quantity. Even
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