Vital data

Article Abstract:

The Human Genome Project is progressing more rapidly than expected in mapping out human genes, which could reveal genetic susceptibilities to many diseases. But the future could be fraught with ethical debate over the use of genome science, its commercialization and possible abuses.

Social aspects, Research, Management, Human Genome Project, Genetic screening, Genetic testing, Chromosome mapping

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Dennett's dangerous idea

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Tufts University philosopher Dennett believes that a 'virtual machine' in the brain produces consciousness and that consciousness is based primarily on illusion. He derived his theory of consciousness from the theory on intentional stance, or conscious experience.

Interview, Human behavior, Philosophers, Consciousness, Human behaviour, Dennett, Daniel C., Intention (Logic)

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Humans unite!

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University of Maryland Human-Computer Interaction Laboratory head Ben Shneiderman believes that computers and other machines are only tools that will support human creativity. Thus, he argues that scientists should stop developing intelligent machines.

Officials and employees, Universities and colleges, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Artificial intelligence, University of Maryland, Shneiderman, Ben

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