Category Archives: Science & Technology
Incompetent Elected Official of the Month: Indiana State Senator Dennis Kruse
The Senator thinks that evolution is a “Johnny come lately” theory. Continue reading
Ethics Dunces: Administrators at Mustang (Oklahoma) Mid-High School
In Mustang, Oklahoma, a ninth-grader used his cell phone to snap a photo of his substitute teacher who was sleeping on the job, in class. Guess what happened? The student was suspended for violating a school policy prohibiting the use … Continue reading
Filed under Education, Ethics Dunces, Science & Technology
Photography Ethics on Trial
The charge: Unethical photo-manipulation Continue reading
The Corruption Problem
Sure, corporations corrupt the political system. So does that statement. Continue reading
Poll: 84% Don’t Have a Clue What “Ethical” Means
If asked whether cloning a pet is unethical, your proper response is, “What a stupid question!” Continue reading
Filed under Animals, Bioethics, Religion and Philosophy, Science & Technology, The Internet
Liar, Liar, Volt on Fire
Rep. Dingell would be a perfect David Manning Liar of the Month except that I don’t designate those any more. So he’s just a liar. Continue reading
Ethics Hero: Steven Spielberg
A much-appreciated mea culpa and statement of principle from the great Spielberg. Continue reading
Unethical Headline of the Week: Pravda
Pravda would apparently be right at home in America. Continue reading
McDonalds, Germs, and the Zealot
Ethical questions are raised in the clash between a fast food chain and a zealous safety advocate mom. Continue reading
