Future Bioethics #197

January 18, 2013

This episode was recorded when Science for the People was called Skeptically Speaking.

This week, we’re looking at the debates over the ethics of medicine and medical research, and the future of new medical technology. We’ll talk bioethics and public policy with Center for Inquiry CEO Ronald Lindsay. And we’re joined by Dr. Rob Tarzwell, to discuss Nootropics, the so-called “smart drugs” that might make designer brains a reality.

Guests:

  • Ronald Lindsay
  • Rob Tarzwell
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