by Harold Fensky | Bioethics, Chaos, Directed Evolution
As we stand at the threshold of a new era in scientific inquiry, we are compelled to confront the risks and uncertainties that come with playing god. The pursuit of innovation, driven by human curiosity and the quest for progress, has led us to the brink of a new...
by Harold Fensky | Bioethics, Super-Soldier
The notion of super-soldiers, enhanced beyond normal human limits through advanced technology and possibly genetic modification, has always captured the collective imagination. Typically confined to the realms of science fiction, reports from whistle-blowers Max...
by Harold Fensky | Bioethics, Biotechnology, Science
Bioethics is a profound and ever-evolving field that sits at the intersection of medicine, law, philosophy, and sociology. It grapples with the ethical implications of biological and medical research, delving into the moral dimensions of our advancements in these...
by Harold Fensky | Bioethics, Electromagnetic, Ethical and Social Implications, Neuroscience, Patents
In the realm of patent filings, few have sparked as much intrigue and speculation as US Patent 6506148 B2, entitled “Nervous System Manipulation by Electromagnetic Fields from Monitors”. This patent, granted in 2003, describes a technique that can purportedly...