by Heather Zeiger | May 2, 2015 | Ethics, Human Dignity, Science, Technology, Uncategorized
Genetically modifying adult cells is one thing. Genetically modifying an embryo is another. Why the difference? This fundamental difference is what has many scientists in an uproar over research out of China in which scientists genetically edited a human embryo....
by Heather Zeiger | Jan 20, 2015 | Salvo, Society
In this week’s post at Salvo’s blog, Signs of the Times, I explore how America’s infatuation with productivity has lead to a skewed view of work and leisure.
by Heather Zeiger | Nov 24, 2014 | Uncategorized
My recent post at Salvo’s Blog, Signs of the Times, deviates from my normal science and culture topics and considers what we can learn about contentment from George Bailey and Ebenezer Scrooge.
by Heather Zeiger | Sep 24, 2014 | Salvo, Society, Technology
I have a new post at Salvo’s blog, Signs of the Times, on disruptive technologies and the mixed response to Apple’s new watch. The impetus for this post was an article by Ian Bogost in The Atlantic called “Future Ennui.” From the post: One of...
by Heather Zeiger | Aug 7, 2014 | Society
The BBC ran an article, “Germany’s Super-Shy Super-Rich” which highlights the likes of Karl Albright, one of the founders of Aldi. For those of you that do not have an Aldi in your area, it is a discount grocery store that carries one brand of products rather than...
