Meredith Thompson
Posts by Meredith Thompson (page 10)
Are We Playing God?
I often hear that humanity’s greatest characteristic is our ability to manipulate the environment in complicated ways. We can control fire, explore outer space,... Read More
Humanly Possible: The Urgent Need to Increase Organ Donation Rates
Read Matthew Bulger's rebuttal arguing in favor of using animals for human organ donation here. There is no doubt—organ transplants save lives. In 2015... Read More
Paro the Robotic Seal – Is the Illusion of Companionship Good Enough?
Technology is fascinating. Throughout history it has changed the way we interact with our work, our environment, and even with each other. Social technology... Read More
Is Hulu’s New Series The Path One You Want to Follow?
With the number of religiously unaffiliated increasing in the United States, it’s about time a television series addressed what it means to lose faith.... Read More
Charting the Evolutionary History of Life
The synthesis of all known species into one tree of life has been avoided by the scientific community—until now. In an effort spanning three... Read More
Success in Failure: How Stories of Struggle Can Transform Science Education
Stories are an integral part of human development. They’ve been shared in cultures past and present as a means of entertainment, cultural preservation, and... Read More
Celebrating with Turkeys: An Alternate Thanksgiving Experience
Traditionally, Thanksgiving is perceived as a time of gratitude. As we reflect on what we are grateful for, we must also reflect on the... Read More