The Ethics of Innovation: Disability, Technology, and Reproductive Justice – with Katie Hasson
By Keith Casebonne and Jodi Beckstine [with CGS' Katie Hasson],
Disability Deep Dive
| 07. 24. 2025
In this episode of Disability Deep Dive, hosts Keith and Jodi explore the complex interplay between disability science, technology, and ethics with guest Katie Hasson, Associate Director at the Center for Genetics and Society. The conversation delves into the ethical concerns surrounding genetic technologies, the medical vs. social model of disability, and the risk of eugenics in current bioethical practices. Katie also highlights the Center's work in ensuring social justice and equity in biotechnologies, and emphasizing the importance of including disabled voices in policy discussions. The episode concludes with a discussion on the documentary 'Fixed: The Science/Fiction of Human Enhancement,' which examines the impact of biotechnology on the disabled community.
Episode Transcript
Jodi Beckstine (00:01):
Want to talk and explore how disability science and ethics collide in today's tech-driven world? We're diving headfirst into the ethics of innovation on this episode of Disability Deep Dive.
Keith Casebonne (00:38):
Hello, listeners. We are really glad you're here. I'm Keith.
Jodi Beckstine (00:41):
And I'm Jody. Welcome back to Disability Deep Dive.
Keith Casebonne (00:45):
Today's episode is called the...
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