

Human Nature and Biotechnology | Professor Stephen Meredith
17 snips Dec 22, 2023
Professor Stephen Meredith, Professor at the University of Chicago, discusses human fragility and vulnerability, the mixed blessing of biotechnology, theological questions in literature, love for mankind versus individuals, disease and death in animals, origins of names and animal suffering, disease and original sin, perspectives on morality and human behavior, and the humanity of Alzheimer's patients.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Mixed Blessing of Biotechnology and Ethical Considerations
01:45 • 7min
Theological Questions and Contrasting Brothers
09:00 • 14min
Love for Mankind versus Love for Individuals
23:20 • 10min
Studying Disease in Experimental Animals and the Concept of Disease and Death
33:27 • 2min
Origins of Names and Animal Suffering
35:07 • 14min
The Relationship Between Disease and Original Sin
49:15 • 14min
Perspectives on Morality and Human Behavior
01:03:36 • 3min
The Humanity of Augusta D. and the Treatment of the Weak
01:06:44 • 2min