Russell DiSilvestro

Russell DiSilvestro

Bio-Ethics: Pivotal Moment?

Philosophy Thought Leadership Lecture Series

Throughout history, societies have faced high-stakes moral issues – on life, autonomy, and human rights. The abortion debate became deeply polarized, with entrenched camps battling over fundamental premises. Will bio-ethics follow the same divisive path, or can we find another way forward? Are we on the brink of redefining what it means to be human?

Gene-editing technology, once the realm of science fiction, is now a reality. CRISPR and other genetic technologies are raising profound questions: Should we edit future generations? What principles should guide us? Who gets to decide?