Philosophy & Ethics

Think Pseudoscience Isn't Dangerous? Ghost Hunter Looking For Ghost Train Killed By Real One

We like to make fun of pseudoscience, mostly because it is hypocritical.   It simultaneously says real science is insular and close-minded and BIG and therefore resistant to awesome new ideas, like there being ghosts in my attic (1), but wants science legi ...

Blog Post - Hank Campbell - Aug 27 2024 - 2:35pm

23andMe Stumbles Into An Ethical Gray Area- And Why That's Good

23andMe, Inc., a direct-to-consumer personal genetics company, is arguably the most well-funded and therefore highest profile group out there (being married to a Google co-founder will do that) and by doing a somewhat humorous new study associating traits ...

Article - Hank Campbell - Sep 29 2024 - 8:30am

Eugenics: Is Genetically Engineering Babies A Moral Obligation?

Both eugenics and social Darwinism had their moments in their sun, the optimistic goal of progressive techno-elites 100 years ago who wanted to use science to make the world a better place. Sounds terrific, right?  Isn't that what vaccines and genetic ...

Article - Hank Campbell - Nov 19 2024 - 12:53pm

Companies In Rehab (And Governments. And Universities.)

A guy messes up his life, and the lives of those around him. We send him for rehabilitation: A jail term, AA meetings, community service, anger management classes, or restitution to victims. ...

Article - Fred Phillips - Jan 3 2025 - 10:59am