Sentences with phrase «societal implications of»

To provide educational programs that enhance understanding of individual and societal implications of human sexuality

Founder of the MIT Media Lab and an investor in WIRED Magazine, he urged the bitcoin community to weigh the societal implications of the technology when making decisions.

We both deeply share our profound interest in the societal implications of decentralization, and you can see that in his work on AKASHA.»

It's clear that the discussion over the legal and societal implications of Google Glass is just beginning.

The second relates to the wider societal implications of the knowledge gained from the conduct of geoengineering research.

The Good Work Toolkit gives workers at all levels the opportunity to reflect on the personal and societal implications of their professional lives.

The two films create interesting dynamic in contrast unlike similar competing films close in release (think Capote and the less successful Infamous), illuminating both the subject and the larger societal implications of her case when seen in close proximity.

The CEER program, established in 2004, is designed to bring together experts in wide - ranging fields - bioethics, law, behavioral and social sciences, epidemiology, public health, public policy, genomics and clinical research - to study the potential societal implications of genomic information and research.

Could you summarize the main societal implications of ocean acidification?

The institute's extramural program that Dr. Guyer currently directs annually distributes more than $ 350 million in research and training grants and cooperative agreements, and plans a wide range of scientific activities to advance genomics, including studying the societal implications of genomics research.

The societal implications of genome engineering are profound.

He is involved in projects focused on understanding the role of genomics in health disparities, identifying the societal implications of genomics, and analyzing the health care and science policies relevant to these issues.

Each year, the MAC Issues in Depth symposia series offers presentations on recent scientific advances and the societal implications of these advances, especially on minority populations.

The EU FP7 Integrated Project EPOCA (European Project on OCean Acidification) was launched in June 2008 with the overall goal to advance our understanding of the biological, ecological, biogeochemical, and societal implications of ocean acidification.

The scientific basis and individual and societal implications of personalized medicine was explored at the morning Roundtable, Anticipating Personalized Medicine.

What are the political and societal implications of the cyber revolution, and how should we respond?

And of course, if you continue watching your child as he or she moves beyond the preschool years, you're probably making it even more likely that your offspring will become used to both being in the spotlight and having little privacy, the possible societal implications of video monitors I wrote about over at Motherlode.

And Michelle, besides the obvious embarrassment a mother feels after one of these incidents; what do you think are the societal implications of this type of harassment if it continues?

The video might make viewers pause to reflect on the societal implications of this behavior and this may have achieved the company's goals of challenging gender norms and identifying what holds women back.

Not exact matches

The second section explores the societal and political implications of U.S. drone strikes in Pakistan against the backdrop of the unique geopolitical environment in the tribal areas of Pakistan.

The normalization of exclusive pumping could have major societal implications: It may erode societal support for breastfeeding, for example.

Given the implications of adequate physical and intellectual development for both individual and societal productivity and growth, this topic is of immense public - health significance.

Though it has proved impossible to pin down any single unifying cause for this undercurrent of societal disquiet, there is a strong implication that in the absence of concrete policy proposals to mitigate the riots» causes and effects similar events are likely to take place again — possibly even in the near future.

The Building with Biology Project created a community of informal science educators, researchers and scientists dedicated to developing innovative resources, practices and processes to build the capacity of the field to use public engagement with science (PES) activities to extend STEM learning about science, technology and societal implications through public and scientist dialogue about synthetic biology.

Reflecting the major societal implications, the new study estimated total annual costs — including medical costs, work losses and quality of life losses — associated with non-fatal and fatal bicycle injuries to adults.

Later, in a session on societal implications, University of Manchester philosopher John Harris and Catholic theologian Hille Haker of Loyola University Chicago in Illinois squared off over the prospect of editing the germline.

The purpose of the study was to assist with societal decision - making by examining the implications of climate variability and change on near - term financial investments.

Cunningham says their findings may have implications beyond providing a better understanding of how political agendas and social movements can have a lasting societal impact.

«Regardless of the cause,» the authors note, «the poleward shift of the jet streams and the associated subtropical dry zone, if it continues, could have important societal implications.»

The potential societal and economic implications of this increase highlight the urgent need for new and more effective treatment options for the condition.

We suggest these observations will have therapeutic implications for skeletal myopathies and systemic diseases such as diabetes and obesity and for the aged population, in which reduced endurance impacts mortality and activities of daily living (57); as well as societal implications in terms of altering athletic performance.

It provides an overview of current practices; research findings; societal issues; potential environment, health, and safety implications; and possible future directions for nanoremediation.

Her work has led to advances in understanding the ethical aspects of physical and mental illness research, societal implications for genetic innovation, the role of stigma in health disparities, the impact of medical student and physician health issues and optimal approaches to fostering professionalism in medicine.

The consequences of this overall process, known as «ocean acidification», are raising concerns for the biological, ecological, and biogeochemical health of the world's oceans, as well as for the potential societal implications.

«As human genetics continues to grow as a science, its clinical and societal implications are expanding,» said Michael Dougherty, PhD, Director of Education for ASHG.

Reducing the amount of dietary related diseases is utterly paramount and a huge (western) societal concern, with physical, social, economic, and environmental implications.

Ex: Think a new high school course on media and advertising influence linked with societal implications would be of enormous value in helping young people on the verge of making critical decisions in their soon - to - be adult lives.

Naoto's narrative ends in them revealing that the only reason why they dress «as a boy» is because of the societal and professional implications of being a woman detective.

Set in the future, specifically the years 2045 and 2063, the video investigates both the architecture of the monument, its historic implications, and societal memory.

Also unacknowledged are the implications of «Bound to Fail» when applied to artists included here who address histories of societal inequity (Glenn Ligon) or who personally met a tragic end (Ana Mendieta).

Her work references embodiment and the implications of societal power structures.

Most scientists, good or bad, are wedded to their specialties and have neither time, inclination or training to try to deal with the societal implications or issues of their research.

Second, the study provides a pointed reminder of the fact that a negative emissions strategy would likely necessitate a multi-generational societal commitment, with all of the implications that this would hold for governance, ethics and practical logistics.

WCRP and GCOS assert that our ability to address critical climate issues, with profound societal implications, will be strongly limited unless observation of climate variables is given higher priority.

She argues that overt images of death and decay along with the deeper implications of societal decline and collapse are powerful triggers for denial of mortality.

Ironically, and even though I have vast sympathy for the victims of Jerry Sandusky, Penn State's phony «exoneration» of Michael Mann has far more vast societal implications, and is massively more destructive.

«Penn State's phony «exoneration» of Michael Mann has far more vast societal implications, and is massively more destructive.»

An important new forum to promote cross-disciplinary discussion of a global phenomenon with long - term societal implications.

A change in the size of storms, just like changes in frequency or various measures of intensity could certainly have societal implications.

While oral contraceptives may deserve some consideration, the authors specifically emphasize: «removing OCs from the market would be detrimental to women's health and their ability to decide the timing and spacing of their children and would have societal and global implications.»