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How scientific advancements have affected our moral values - 0 views

  • How scientific advancements have affected our moral values
  • To name a few, across the globe we are currently facing ethical questions of whether issues relating to stem cells, abortion, cloning, computer usage, Internet privacy and assisted suicide are morally correct or should even be allowed.
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  • Advancements do not mean we change our internal values, but it does mean that technology allows us to make choices we may or may not have previously made if the option was available.
  • The problem with scientific progress is we are suddenly faced with a myriad of options that previously seemed unattainable and this is overwhelming because there is no clear or definitive framework to
  • As technology evolves we hold the same traditional kinds of moral beliefs we've always held, but scientific advancements add a twist because different factors now apply to the equation in the choices we are needing to make.
  • Visualize our world where we can now take cells and grow multi-celled beings, we can artificially create things which were previously impossible and only resided in between the words of science fiction novels. For most of history, these capabilities were a sheer impossibility and now suddenly a very real probability if not an actuality! As a result, the widely increased number of choices becomes a clash of ethical beliefs and moral foundations amongst individuals.
  • Unfortunately morals and progressive ideas don't always coexist peacefully. It's not uncommon we have to make trade-offs in order to meet solutions.
  • is perceived by as heightening security, but for others it is infringing on privacy.
  • Scientific advancements do not inherently change moral values, but they do impact and complicate the decision making process. Scientific advancements are fast, but taking the time to evaluate progress and the consequences from using it is slower paced.
Haris F

Facebook hurting moral values, says study | News | TechRadar - 0 views

  • Facebook hurting moral values, says study
  • According to the scientists who did tests on 13 volunteers measuring how long it took to emotionally respond to real stories of pain and heartache, we can't reflect properly on sad news that comes to use in quick micro chunks.
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