Centre for Professional and Applied Ethics News Archive
What the heck are digisexuals?
November 30, 2017 —
A digisexual is someone who, because of their use of immersive technologies such as sex robots or virtual reality pornography, feels no need to search for physical intimacy with human partners, Neil McArthur explains
CBC: U of M prof makes the case for sexbots
November 28, 2017 —
"Sexbots aren't going to necessarily replace human partners, but I think they're potentially a powerful tool in addressing people's isolation," says Neil McArthur.
Robot sex, as book launch
November 23, 2017 —
McNally Robinson Booksellers on Wednesday, Nov. 29, at 7:30 p.m
Op-ed: Stop naming mass murderers in the media!
October 19, 2017 —
The media can play a role in helping prevent future tragedies by not giving the perpetrators what they want. They can refuse to publish the names or photos of the people who commit these crimes.
Guardian: Op-ed: How sex robots could help with the nuts and bolts of relationships
October 3, 2017 —
When sexbots become available, they could make relationships stronger by providing novelty and variety – or they might allow you to give up sex altogether
Supporting the Arts means actually going to see stuff
October 2, 2017 —
'As members of the U of M community, we are uniquely well positioned to boost attendance in the local arts scene'
What is love and what it could be?
April 10, 2017 —
The Centre for Professional and Applied Ethics at the U of M is hosting a book launch on love
Should we make ourselves superhuman?
April 3, 2017 —
A discussion on the latest biohacking technologies, and the ethical and practical issues they raise
Beyond Harms: Public health and the end of cannabis prohibition, public lecture
March 16, 2017 —
Lecture to focus on on the health effects of cannabis, and the implications for drug policy more generally
Let’s talk about sex, in school
March 7, 2017 —
A Forum on the Ethics of Sex Education in the Classroom with Jessica O’Reilly and Markie Twist. Presented by the Centre for Professional and Applied Ethics