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  • Bored in a Digital Age
    by The Center for Bioethics & Human Dignity on July 6, 2026 at 9:00 pm

    In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Jonathan Lett presents for us his recent article addressing the phenomenon of boredom and the particular contours it bears in our present, digital age. Show NotesBored in a Digital Age https://www.cbhd.org/intersections/bored-in-a-digital-age Jonathan Lett, PhD https://www.letu.edu/academics/theology-and-vocation/fac-bio-lett.html Faith, Science, and Technology Initiative at LeTourneau University https://www.letu.edu/academics/faith-science-technology-initiative/ Intersections Forum https://www.cbhd.org/intersections Shared Convictions: CBHD and LeTourneau on Mission https://www.cbhd.org/resource-type/shared-convictions-cbhd-and-letourneau-on-mission

  • The Challenge of Pastoral Leadership Today: What Is Our Technological Age Doing to Us?
    by The Center for Bioethics & Human Dignity on May 6, 2026 at 1:59 pm

    Show Notes:The Challenge of Pastoral Leadership Today: What Is Our Technological Age Doing to Us?Kelly Liebengood, Ph.D.Intersections ForumShared Convictions: CBHD and LeTourneau on Mission2026 Annual Conference, Polytechnic Bioethics, June 25-27

  • 20 Years of The Bioethics Podcast: The One Who Smiles A Lot
    by The Center for Bioethics & Human Dignity on February 3, 2026 at 6:15 pm

    This episode of the podcast celebrates the 20th anniversary of The Bioethics Podcast. The inaugural episode was uploaded on February 3, 2006, and we thought it might be interesting to listen again to that first episode as we mark the 20th anniversary of this project. Show NotesRoss Douthat’s interview with Noor Siddiqui: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/07/opinion/genetics-children-noor-siddiqui.html

  • Spoken Word Poetry Podcast – Emmanuel: The Word Made Flesh
    by The Center for Bioethics & Human Dignity on December 15, 2025 at 8:17 pm

    This poem, written by and read for us by CBHD Research Scholar Anna Vollema, intersperses poetic reflection with quotations from Scripture and excerpts from “O Come, O Come Emmanuel.” Read the poem at https://www.cbhd.org/intersections/emmanuel-the-word-made-flesh We are very excited about a new era for CBHD at LeTourneau University! The alignment of mission, vision, and values between CBHD and LeTourneau is exceptional. We are in awe of the work God has done. Please remember us in your end-of-year giving.You can mail checks to the address below or give online at https://www.letu.edu/development/give-now.html (Choose Other as the Designation and specify CBHD in the box)LeTourneau UniversityCBHDPO Box 7333Longview, TX 75607-9913

  • The Future of CBHD
    by The Center for Bioethics & Human Dignity on December 10, 2025 at 4:30 pm

    We're moving to Texas! We are deeply grateful to our supporters and donors who have stood by us as we sought a new home! Read the full announcement: https://www.cbhd.org/announcements/cbhd-to-letu If you would like to make a celebratory gift for the Center to help launch our work at LeTourneau, you can mail checks to the address below or give online athttps://www.letu.edu/development/give-now.html(Choose Other as the Designation and specify CBHD in the box)LeTourneau UniversityCBHDPO Box 7333Longview, TX 75607-9913

Bioethics.com Latest News

  • Can pancreatic cancer be stopped in its tracks? Radical tactic raises hopes
    by Bioethics Pundit on October 2, 2026 at 8:27 pm

    (Nature) – With prospects for new treatments at an all-time high, researchers are looking for ways to boost survival by treating the disease early. Armed with new tools and fresh optimism, researchers seeking to subdue pancreatic cancer — one of … Read More

  • AI: Full Speed Ahead in a Dark Unknown
    by Bioethics Pundit on October 2, 2026 at 8:24 pm

    (WSJ) – Arthur C. Clarke was right. The novelist and scientist observed that “any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” He was talking about the limits of prediction, and suggesting that a technology that is beyond our imagination doesn’t … Read More

  • AI ‘speech clock’ assesses how fast you’re ageing from your voice
    by Bioethics Pundit on October 2, 2026 at 8:21 pm

    (Nature) – The pitch and emotional content of your speech are important predictors of accelerated ageing, researchers find. A ‘speech clock’ developed by scientists can predict how well a person is ageing based on characteristics of their voice and how … Read More

  • A Biotech Founder Makes the Moral Case for Gene-Editing Human Embryos
    by Bioethics Pundit on October 2, 2026 at 8:20 pm

    (Wired) – The practice of editing the genes of embryos remains highly controversial and risky, but Origin Genomics founder Cathy Tie argues its a “moral imperative” to address hereditary diseases. Tie is the 30-year-old founder of Origin Genomics, a company … Read More

  • A.I. Anxiety Is Spilling Into the Therapist’s Office
    by Bioethics Pundit on October 2, 2026 at 8:17 pm

    (NYT) – Patients and providers are processing their uncertainty in real time. Therapists like Ms. Thompson say that worries about A.I. are becoming increasingly common among their clients, as A.I. reshapes the workplace, gobbles up natural resources and raises concerns … Read More