Politics and social genomics; upcoming event on disrupting ableism with activism, the ethics of treating the president, narratives on dementia

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November 19, 2020


** New Essay by Hastings Scholar
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How Progressives and Conservatives Interpret Genomic Findings on Behavioral Differences

Over the past decade, the new field of social genomics has investigated how genomic differences among people are linked to differences in their behaviors and social outcomes, including educational attainment and socioeconomic success. But the findings can be interpreted differently by progressives and conservatives, writes Hastings Center senior research scholar Erik Parens in an essay in Aeon. “Indeed, findings from social genomics are compatible with what we in the United States consider Left-leaning agendas to combat inequalities,” he writes, referring to progressives’ hope that social genomics could lead to more effective social programs. “They are, however, equally compatible with what we think of as Right-leaning agendas that accept – or make peace with – inequalities.” Read the article ([link removed]) .



** Upcoming Event: Disrupting Ableism wiht Artful Activism
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What will it take to bring about lasting justice for disabled people in the United States? When will every body—and every voice—be indispensable? Poets and activists Lateef McLeod and D.J. Savarese imagine a society led by people with disabilities and show how disabled communities are already building this world through creative forms of resistance. Part 3 of our online event series, "The Art of Flourishing: Conversations on Disability," will take place on December 7, at 3pm EST. Hastings Center senior research scholar Erik Parens is director of the series, which is supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Learn more and register ([link removed]) .


** The Ethics of Treating the President, Humanity on the Brink
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“Concerns about the health status of sitting presidents of the United States can raise significant questions in medical ethics, notably regarding the scope of a president’s right to confidentiality and of the public’s need—or right—to know about the president’s health, the role and responsibilities of the president’s physician, and the appropriateness of offering unapproved treatments,” writes Elliott Crigger in a recent post in Hastings Bioethics Forum. Read “The Ethics of Treating the President.” ([link removed])

Another post discusses a new collection of narratives by husbands, daughters, and others caring for spouses and parents with dementia. “The authors of these narratives, in their honest description of the challenges they have faced, illustrate a dire need for better options and more support for caregivers,” writes Mary Click. Read “Humanity on the Brink: Narratives of Caregiving and Dementia.” ([link removed])


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Upcoming Events
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Mohrenweiser Lecture Series, with Hastings Center research scholar Nancy Berlinger. “Learning to Love Other People’s Children: Climate Justice, Migration, and the Ethics of Care.” ([link removed]) December 4, 2020, 9am.

Disrupting Ableism with Artful Activism. ([link removed]) What will it take to bring about lasting justice for disabled people in the United States? When will every body—and every voice—be indispensable? Poets and activists Lateef McLeod and D.J. Savarese imagine a society led by people with disabilities and show how disabled communities are already building this world through creative forms of resistance. December 7, 2020, 3pm.

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