# Julian Savulescu

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#15 Jeff McMahan: On the ethics of choosing our children's genes

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Jeff McMahan, Emeritus Sekyra and White’s Professor of Moral Philosophy at Oxford University, about whether germline gene editing is ever morally preferable to embryo selection and whether and when we should control the genetic outcomes of our children. (00:00) Ou…

Life-Hacking, or The Examined Life?

Episode 12 - Life-Hacking, or The Examined Life? This week on Prosthetic Gods, Nir and J discuss the pros and cons of life-tracking or “self-quantification,” with tools like health watches, and the “life-hacking” that these tools encourage, from dieting and exercise to sleep and meditation. How do …

Should morality be enforced?

Here are the instructions for your office Christmas party, issued by the Public and Commercial Services Union: “Sexual harassment and inappropriate behaviour are just as unacceptable at social events as they are in the workplace. This includes unwelcome comments, gestures or physical actions. Alcoh…

Spotlight: Breaking the Physiological Bank in Training, and Rethinking Rugby’s Red Card

Join Discourse Gareth Davies, Mayor of The Real Science of Sport, is ready to welcome you as a citizen of our VIP community! To join the conversation, make a monthly pledge at Patreon.com and get access to the shared expertise and passion of fellow listeners Show notes In this week’s Spotlight, we …

Julian Savulescu on Applied Ethics and Human Enhancement

Professor Julian Savulescu, Director of the Oxford Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics, talks about the current and future issues in applied ethics, particularly of the new biosciences.

Should doctors be able to refuse care if it offends their conscience? A conversation with Professor Julian Savulescu

This episode contains material some people might find disturbing. Listener discretion is advised. Melbourne Law School and host Jon Faine bring you Justice: a weekly podcast about the law behind the news. Should doctors be obliged provide all services that are ethically approved by their colleges…

Julian Savulescu - The Moral Obligation to Improve

Julian Savulescu, Oxford Professor of Ethics, makes the case for human enhancement and genetic selection at the BBC Radio 3 Free Thinking Festival 2011.

Should doctors have the right to conscientiously object?

Bioethicist Professor Julian Savulescu argues they should not refuse medical assistance in certain circumstances.