Self-Improvement and Research Ethics (with Rob Wiblin)
Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg
Ethics of COVID-19 Challenge Trials
This chapter explores the ethical dilemmas surrounding human challenge trials for COVID-19 vaccine testing, weighing the potential benefits against moral complexities and risks. It critiques the conservative nature of bioethics and regulatory frameworks that may obstruct innovative research efforts, highlighting the disconnect between urgency in emergencies and administrative rigidity. The discussion emphasizes the need for a balance between expedited research and ethical accountability, reflecting on the challenges imposed by Institutional Review Boards.
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