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Advice For President Obama Web Exclusive2:30
Advice For President Obama Web Exclusive0:55
Introduction1:06
Introduction0:46
Introduction1:57
Introduction1:21
Lessons from Ice15:20
Introduction1:21
Introduction0:46
History of U.S. Health Care4:23
Introduction3:54
The Military’s Interest2:15
Lyme Disease Web Exclusive1:00
1945 Vs. Modern Day3:59
Defining “Middle”5:01
Meet the Grandmothers5:46
Travels5:04
Optimistic Outlook0:53
Career Highlights4:52
Road to Success8:41
Critical Shortages2:23
Discovering the Past4:46
Painless Interrogation1:43
Moral Vs. Legal Web Exclusive1:12
Staying Healthy Web Exclusive0:57
Biggest Fear3:06
Historic Perspectives1:52
Stone and Feathers1:41
Conflict in Darfur9:56
Climate Change6:04
DNA Testing5:07
Workload2:16
The Uninsured5:27
Old Wounds5:22
Where Does It End?00:43
Women, Families, and Guantanamo Web Exclusive2:29
Far Out Investigation Web Exclusive0:52
Public Perception3:18
Life and Loss8:30
25 Women2:36
IPCC3:56
Evidence and Sentencing4:51
History of Cosmopolitan2:12
Socialized Healthcare6:20
Francisca Halamajowa6:55
Days Without Sleep1:03
Territorial Trials Web Exclusive1:28
Antibiotic Overuse Web Exclusive1:06
U.S. Leads The Way1:18
Obama’s Influence4:27
The Old Ways7:14
Lessons from the Past5:50
Walk the Walk5:31
CSI Effect1:52
Having it All1:23
Necessary Changes10:08
Making the Film5:13
Are Scientists Aware?1:36
International Detention Center Web Exclusive2:37
Struck By Lightning Or Catch The Bird Flu? Web Exclusive1:50
High Alert3:39
Establishing Dialogue4:04
Papal Bulls3:42
What to Do3:57
Differing Viewpoints4:43
Real Forensic Science3:39
Mixed Reactions2:59
Key Components0:41
The Right Thing6:31
Ethics of Neuroscience2:03
Introduction1:16
Show Open0:59
Canberra Report2:42
Color and Communitites4:04
All About Aggie9:43
Woman at Work1:22
Get Rich Save the Planet2:14
911 Identification14:29
Confronting Challenges4:02
Compare and Contrast9:12
Desperate Measures5:56
Korean War Mind Control1:48
Difficulties Closing Guantanamo1:16
Leading Cause Of Death Worldwide2:52
Axiom Of Proliferation5:12
Identity3:01
A Critical Time4:25
Accountabiliy6:30
Efficient Energy5:46
Return to Penn State6:00
Real World of Publishing1:14
Rationing1:53
Confronting Fear3:05
Scary Stuff2:26
Who Is In Guantanamo?1:49
Biggest Threats To U.S.4:54
Current Work3:52
Pattillo’s Perspective22:39
Democratic Republic of Congo15:28
Do you believe there will be meaningful health care reform in the next year?
Is there still a glass ceiling for women?
Does “going green” make a difference?
Is the CSI effect real?
Does the U.S. have a responsibility to intervene in Sudan?
Do you think the grandmothers can make a difference?
Is affirmative action still necessary?
Ambassador Butler suggests that goodwill towards the U.S. has declined; do you think the damage is repairable?
How would you describe the media coverage of the swine flu?
Should evidence obtained through waterboarding be admissable in detainee trials?
Guilt-Free Soldiers?
Jonathan Moreno discusses the application of beta-blockers, which could be used to eliminate Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in military personnel. However, these drugs raise serious ethical concerns, as they would essentially create “guilt-free” soldiers.
In your opinion, do the benefits of relieving PTSD outweigh the potential consequences of creating an army without a conscience?
“Neurosecurity”
In this chapter of Mind Wars, Jonathan Moreno says, “Medical and science breakthroughs can also be used for purposes unrelated to the goals of the researchers.” What do you think about this dual use possibility?
Innocent Detainees?
What, if anything, do we owe detainees who were later discovered to be in the wrong place at the wrong time?
Can a pandemic be predicted?
“The answer to this question is a qualified no,” according to Ottar Bjornstad.
Read the full answer at Research Penn State.
Nuclear Weapons in Modern Society
Ambassador Butler refers to nuclear weapons as “dinosaurs” whose day is done. What role do nuclear weapons play in modern society?
Racial Dialogue
Has political correctness impaired racial dialogue?
Papal Bulls
The International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers traveled to the Vatican in 2008 to address papal bulls. (Read the full article.)
Do you think the Pope should rescind the papal bulls?
Neuroscience Arms Race
Ian Sample from the Guardian blogs about the science of the brain and its role in the wars of the future. Read the article and join the discussion.
Lifestyle Changes
What lifestyle changes have you made because of the swine flu?
International Genocide
What role should the international community play in regards to genocide?
Media Portrayal
How accurately do shows like CSI portray forensic science?
Environmental Issues
With the many problems facing the U.S. government, how high a priority should environmental issues be?
Traditional Print Media
What is the future of traditional print media (magazines, newspapers, etc.)?
Debate
Where do you stand on the health care debate?
Chat
Submit your questions now for Thursday’s chat with Chris Calkins.
Brave Woman
If your neighbors were being hunted down and came to your door begging for help, would you risk your life to save theirs?
Attitude
Can a positive attitude overcome any circumstance?
What do you think?