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Babbage: Ethically challenged

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As the controversial story of the editing of the genomes of two babies in China unfolds, we ask how can science be more ethical β€” and how to tackle β€œethics dumping”. Also, how environmental factors can influence the national security of countries affected by climate change. And we look at the phenomenon of the placebo button. Kenneth Cukier hosts

 

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