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The Reith Lectures

27/06/2009

Duration: 53 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC World Service OnlineLatest broadcast: on BBC World Service Online

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In his third lecture, Professor Michael Sandel explores genetics and morals. How should we use our ever increasing scientific knowledge? New genetic technologies hold great promise for treating and curing disease, but how far we should go in using them to manipulate muscles, moods and gender? This lecture was recorded at the Centre for Life in Newcastle. Show less

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