The Bionic Human

Topics:

• Regenerative Medicine, Stem Cells, and Frankenstein –
• We can replace our worn-out body parts with space age materials –
• Who will have access, and who will pay?
• When do we cease to be human?
• Gene therapy –
• Can we use molecular and genetic approaches to cure diseases?
• Should parents be able to design their own babies?
• Science, Psuedo-science, Anti-science, Big Data, Fake News, and Miracle Cures –
• How much science does everyone need to know?
• Will your personal data be used for good or bad?
• Will data from your smart bed prevent you from getting health insurance?
• Aging –
• Can we prevent aging with replacement parts?
• When do you stop replacing parts?
• If drugs can regulate our mood and personality, does life still have meaning?