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Infographic: 10 Amazing Examples of Nudge Theory
Is it ethical to force people to act in certain ways? According to conventional wisdom, it is not, particularly in western societies, which prize freedom and individualism, perhaps above all else. However, according to Nudge Theory, there is another way, less paternalistic than merely forcing your customers, clients or citizens to do certain things. This[…]
CRISPR Craze and CRISPR Cares
The newly discovered tools for genome editing promise a revolution in medicine and life science. A recent study, however, points to unexpected side-effects. While the study is widely deemed to be deficient, it shows how fragile the confidence in CRISPR is.
Genome Editing and Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis
Nikolaus Knoepffler on Genome Editing and Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis. Conference “Ethics of Genome Editing”, University of Jena.
Publication: Key Texts – Classical Anglophone Philosophy
Classical Anglophone Philosophy introduces a rich philosophical tradition in its original language.
The Volkswagen scandal and how to deal with an angry public
The auto industry crisis is not going away, and there is an ethical reason. What to do?
Event: Ethics of Genome-Editing
Joint one-day event on the Ethics of Genome-Editing. Ethical, Social, and Legal Aspects. November 21, 2016 in Jena, Germany.
The Obligation to Intervene in Natural Disaster Scenarios
Intervention in natural disaster scenarios should be just as possible as intervention in the event of war. Currently, it is not. In this guest post Lauren Traczykowski explains why we need a natural disaster intervention policy.
How scientist talk about the Anthropocene – and why it matters.
It is said that we have entered a new epoch, the ‘Anthropocene‘. In this guest post, Johannes Lundershausen explains, why debates about the ratification of geological epochs are much more than disciplinary endeavours.
Global Applied Ethics Institute
The Global Applied Ethics Institute (GAEI) is an international think tank and research consortium focused on ethical issues relevant to business, public policy, and the sciences. Founded in 2011 as the GAE-Network, it connected renowned experts from leading research institutions in Europe, the USA and Asia. Newly established as GAEI in 2016, it continues and expands this mission globally. Under the auspices of the Ethics Centre at the University of Jena, Germany, GAEI promotes ethical discourse and action through research, networking, and consulting.
What we do
Research
GAEI conducts research to identify, analyze, and eventually contribute to solve major ethical challenges. Our board members and fellows are all engaged in applying rigorous ethical thinking to existing global challenges like inequality, climate change, or regulation of emerging technologies. Our activities reach wide audiences to inform public discourse and influence opinion with analysis based on rational ethical principles.
Network
GAEI brings together academics, professionals, and civil society to identify and address present ethical challenges. Dedicated to the idea of transdisciplinary collaboration, our work provides exchange platforms focused upon providing ethical solutions for the real world. We support young scholars and future leaders to enter transnational and cross-cultural dialogues. By engaging with a broad audience, we seek to stimulate multi-stakeholder dialogues on pressing ethical issues.
Consulting
GAEI works in academic, business, and public-policy contexts – using its distinctive practical approach in the open forum and on a consulting private-forum basis. Our members possess longstanding experience in consulting governmental organizations, medical-care facilities, NGO’s, and industry. Advisory activities include developing ethical bodies, policies and commissions as well as guiding responsible decision-making for pressing ethical problems.
Latest Media: The Ethics of Genome-Editing Conference
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Nikolaus Knoepffler
Chair of Applied Ethics,
University of Jena, Germany
Robert Ranisch
Chair of Applied Ethics,
University of Jena, Germany
Martin O’Malley
Chair of Applied Ethics,
University of Jena, Germany
Christiane Burmeister
Chair of Applied Ethics,
University of Jena
Daniel Albuquerque
Tom Beauchamp
Florrie Darwin
Claus Dierksmeier
Julian Savulescu
University of Oxford, UK
Jürgen Simon
Werner Theobald
University of Kiel, Germany
