Ethics, Human Enhancement and Genetics. Report and Video
by Virginia Sanchini. The aim of the workshop was to investigate how the latest progress in biotechnologies impacts our understanding of the traditional matters of moral and political philosophy. Report, Video and Photos. - More
Posted by Redazione FGB on December 9, 2011 8:39 PM. Permalink
Categories: Philosophy, Responsibility and Politics
Different forms of expertise in democratising technological cultures
On Monday 3rd of May a seminar was held in The Bassetti Foundation conference suite with Dr Wiebe E. Bijker, Professor of Technology and Society at The University of Maastricht in Holland. we now make the video and audio recordings of the seminar available in English. - More
Posted by Redazione FGB on May 12, 2010 9:47 PM. Permalink
Read also: Il ruolo degli esperti nella democrazia by Margherita Fronte
A short review: Conversations On Innovation, Power And Responsibility
Last week we put online a new publication of the Foundation Bassetti entitled "Conversations On Innovation, Power And Responsibility", written by Jeff Ubois and available in hard copy, downloadable pdf or Issuu (on line) versions. It is a resume' of conversations conducted between Mr Ubois and 12 internationally renowned innovators and thinkers - More
Posted by Jonny Hankins on January 8, 2010 10:37 AM. Permalink
See also: Jeff Ubois' blog and other FGB publications
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Categories: Innovation and politics, Interviews, Responsibility and Politics, Responsibility and Science
Satellite traffic problems
On February 10th there was a traffic accident of a new type. Two satellites were involved, one an American "Iridium" communications satellite and the other an abandoned Russian "Cosmos" military satellite. The American satellite was still in use but the Russian machine had been out of service since 1995 and was no longer actively controlled. It had been launched on 16th June 1993 and was in service for 2 years. The crash took place 491miles above Siberia in one of the most popular orbits for these types of vehicle (military, weather and communications). - More
Posted by Jonny Hankins on February 24, 2009 12:01 PM. Permalink
Categories: Innovation and Responsibility, Responsibility and Politics
