Modern Tech Ethics
When innovation outpaces wisdom. We investigate the ethical implications of emerging technologies, examining unintended consequences, corporate responsibility, and the societal impacts of systems designed without considering their full ramifications.
The Missing Outcome Data for UK’s Saviour Siblings
For two decades, the UK's fertility regulator has approved 'saviour sibling' procedures without collecting any long-term data on the children's well-being or the treatment's true success rate. Our investigation reveals an evidence void at the system's core.
The Black Box – How the HFEA Licenses ‘Saviour Sibling’ Cases
A small committee decides if families may try to create a ‘saviour sibling’. The law says child welfare comes first. The standards are unpublished. We open the black box and test whether a humane system can also be a transparent one.
How UK Saviour Sibling Policy Was Forged by Contradiction
In 2002, the UK’s fertility regulator refused one family a ‘saviour sibling’, setting a firm ethical principle. Two years later, it quietly reversed that principle for a near-identical case, creating the inconsistent foundation of today’s law.
Cicada 3301 – The Puzzle No Agency Will Claim
Between 2012 and 2014, someone ran a global cryptographic treasure hunt that stumped codebreakers, left intelligence agencies silent, and has never been explained. All we have left are the puzzles, the gaps in the record, and a trail that vanishes every time you get close.
The Dash That Wouldn’t Die – Investigating the AI Punctuation Paradox
Why does AI overuse the em dash? This case traces its literary roots, digital quirks, and what one punctuation mark reveals about machine authorship.
The Perfected Flaw – Why AI Cannot Replicate a Real Mistake
Can a system make a real mistake on cue? When an AI becomes flawless at appearing flawed, control leaves a tell. We follow the paradox into labs, theory, and the thin line between accident and performance.