Human Genome Editing Event; Animal Robots Documentary; Louisiana's Misguided Medically Futile Unborn Child List; Doctors on Tik Tok

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** March 1, 2023
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** The Battle for Your Brain
Legal & Ethical Dilemmas at Nexus of Neuroscience & AI
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At the intersection of neuroscience and artificial intelligence lies a wealth of opportunity for business, labor, and society at large. Yet along with progress comes a host of legal and ethical dilemmas. Join Dr. Nita Farahany, author of the new book, The Battle for Your Brain ([link removed]) , for a virtual event on March 30 at 1:00 pm ([link removed]) . She will offer a path forward to navigate the complex legal and ethical dilemmas that will fundamentally impact our freedom to understand, shape, and define ourselves.

This is the Daniel Callahan Annual Lecture ([link removed]) , supported by The John and Patricia Klingenstein Fund and The Andrew and Julie Klingenstein Family Foundation. Learn more and register ([link removed]) .
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** Inaugural Cohort of Trustees Emeriti Announced
Center's Board Welcomes Former Directors
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The Hastings Center's Board of Directors is pleased to announce our inaugural cohort of trustees emeriti ([link removed]) , former directors whose service, expertise, leadership, and support have helped position Hastings as the world's leading independent bioethics organization. "The current board is delighted to recognize and welcome this esteemed group of leaders as trustees emeriti. The enduring impact of their work and engagement with the Hastings community cannot be overstated," said Bradford H. Gray, Board Chair. See the complete list of trustees emeriti. ([link removed])
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** Applications Open: Summer Bioethics Program for Underrepresented Undergraduates
Opportunity to Engage with Leaders in the Field
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Applications are being accepted for the 2023 Hastings Center Summer Bioethics Program for Underrepresented Undergraduates ([link removed]) . This is a five-day live online program, taking place from June 12-16 for undergraduate students from groups that are underrepresented in bioethics, including but not limited to communities of color, Indigenous communities, rural residents, and students with disabilities. Application deadline: March 29. Learn more and apply ([link removed]) .

This year’s program is made possible by the generous support of the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.


** Upcoming Events
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"Synthetic Biology and the Reinvention of Nature," TONIGHT ([link removed]) .

"The Battle for Your Brain" March 30 ([link removed]) .

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