Biology & Government: Cross-Department Collaboration featuring Dr. Sergio Imparato
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In this episode, Jaansi sits down with Dr. Sergio Imparato to explore how ethics, technology, and classical political thought shape the future of governance and healthcare. Together, they discuss why emerging technologies like artificial intelligence must be grounded in moral responsibility rather than unchecked innovation, how normative considerations influence global power dynamics, and how historical value systems transform our understanding of human relationships in the modern era. Tune in for a meaningful conversation that challenges the idea of technological neutrality and emphasizes the importance of applied ethics in moments of rapid scientific and societal change.
Dr. Sergio Imparato is a Lecturer in Government and Assistant Director of Undergraduate Studies at Harvard University, as well as a leading scholar in applied ethics and international relations. A prominent voice on the ethical implications of the biotech and AI revolutions, he has played a pivotal role in educating the next generation of leaders, teaching one of Harvard's most popular courses on biotech ethics. Dr. Imparato's research and teaching focus has shaped critical conversations worldwide regarding the moral duties of natural talent and the future of human governance. Check out Dr. Imparato's work:
Harvard Department of Government profile: https://www.gov.harvard.edu/directory/sergio-imparato/
The Lyceum Project: https://thelyceumproject.ai/speaker/dr-sergio-imparato/
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