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« Back to Harvesting Biotechnology main page    Related Programs for: Harvesting BiotechnologyHere are some previous Think Tank programs that may be of interest.How Should Humanity Prosper? (aired 4/27/2006) Stanford biologist Paul Ehrlich has been at the pessimistic forefront of the modern ecological movement for nearly four decades. His book, The Population Bomb, published in 1968, was an intellectual spark that contributed to the popular view that mankind was running out of control and that catastrophe was just around the corner. Many scientists have maintained that most of Ehrlich’s gloomy views were wrong. Needless to say, Ehrlich disagrees. Now he has a new book out co-authored with his wife Anne Ehrlich. It too takes a dark and alarmist view of the human condition. 21st Century Science, Part Two (aired 11/24/2005) Human cloning, stem-cell research, global warming, and so-called “Intelligent Design” are only a few of the countless issues that seem to intertwine science, morality, commerce, and politics. Where is the balance? What is the role of the government in guiding scientific discovery? 21st Century Science, Part One (aired 11/17/2005) In the 21st century, scientific advances may help people live longer lives, be smarter, stronger, and even happier. Most every day we hear about designer babies, miracle cures, you name it — thanks mostly to genetic engineering. But despite the promised benefits, some opponents believe science is going too far and should be strictly regulated. Politics intervene. What are the moral and ethical controversies surrounding genetic science? Edward O. Wilson and The Future of Life (aired 4/14/2005) Host Ben Wattenberg talks with one of the world’s most influential scientists, biologist Edward O. Wilson. Wilson is a professor at Harvard University and has written two Pulitzer Prize-winning books, On Human Nature and The Ants. In his most recent book, The Future of Life, Wilson makes the case for quick and decisive action to save the Earth’s environment and biological heritage. The Future of Energy (aired 1/20/2005) Affordable and plentiful energy has fueled America’s economic engine for more than a century. For most of this period, we have been able to rely on resources like oil and coal. But the possibility of worldwide depletion of fossil fuels, the threat of global climate change, and the advent of new fuels like hydrogen have led to a call for a new national energy policy. How can America strike a balance between our economy and our ecology?  Think Tank is made possible by generous support from the Smith Richardson Foundation, the Bernard and Irene Schwartz Foundation, the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, the John M. Olin Foundation, the Donner Canadian Foundation, the Dodge Jones Foundation, and Pfizer, Inc. ©Copyright Think Tank. All rights reserved. 
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