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Panel Discussion - Human Rights in the Information Age

As you listen to this podcast, you may suddenly feel self-conscious and start to wonder, why have I taken for granted the simple freedoms and rights I enjoy in this digital age? In this challenging panel discussion from the Aspen Ideas Festival, moderator R. James Woolsey, past director of the Central Intelligence Agency, leads a fascinating discussion on "Human Rights in the Information Age" with discussants Samantha Power and Michael Posner.
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Panel Discussion - Challenges in Sustainable Fashion

There is a growing consciousness of environmental responsibility in the fashion industry. This new trend, known as "green design", has inspired some top designers to rebrand their products for the environment savvy consumer, and reform their processes to foster a sustainable environment. Panelists Marci Zaroff, Helen Job, Scott Hahn and Julie Gilhart discuss some of the challenges faced, and the new initiatives introduced by the fashion industry in measuring up to this trend.
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Panel Discussion - What is Sustainable Development?

The Industrial Revolution ushered in an era of technological change, leading to better standards of living for us today. Yet this progress has taken a toll on the non-renewable resources of our planet. Given the accelerated rate at which developing nations now follow in our footsteps in the exploitation of natural resources, how long will our planet be able to sustain such growth? Panelists Harriet Babbitt, Nancy Birdsall, Lawrence Summers and Cameron Sinclair discuss the meaning of, and ways to achieve, sustainable development.
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Gloria Steinem - In Conversation

Gloria Steinem paints a rich picture of American feminism in this intimate question and answer session at the Oxonian Society. From her anecdotes of 60's activism to her thoughtful analysis of the possibilities for women in political leadership, Steinem continues to advocate that every woman has a part to play in this movement. She promises that any woman who performs one outrageous act to promote simple justice will not only help make the world better, but will be instantly inspired to do more.
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Ken Roth - Human Rights Watch

Ken Roth, executive director of Human Rights Watch, gives a thoughtful perspective on the "State of Human Rights" in the 70 countries where they work. He thinks the biggest issue in human rights is the lack of leadership from governments that can exert a positive influence. America has become sidetracked and lost some of its moral high ground, while the European Union's structure keeps it from acting strongly enough.
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Battle of Ideas - Recycling is a Waste of Time!

A panel of experts -- Thomas Deichmann of Novo magazine, Julie Hill of Green Alliance, author Julia Hailes, and spiked magazine's Rob Lyons -- debate the importance of recycling. Those against argue that recycling at the household level doesn't lead to the perceived benefits, but instead wastes more money and precious time. Those in favor argue that we are nearing a resource crisis that can be mitigated by the re-use of recycled material. Due to brief profanity, this program may not be appropriate for work or family listening.
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Goldwyn, Dollar - Energy, Poverty and Progress

People in the developing world expend more than a quarter of their potential earnings on energy. Economic development, environmental health, and global stability all hinge on wise management of global energy resources. David Goldwyn and David Dollar paint a positive picture on what developing countries and governments in the west can do to improve energy use abroad and at home.
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Networked Governance

As global leadership evolves from siloed hierarchies to multilateral approaches, networked governance has important potential and faces significant challenges. Panelists, Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, Ashraf Ghani, Ambassador John Bruton, Ambassador Harriet Babbitt, and Sir Ian Forbes, address the factors, from the practical to the philosophical, at play.
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America and the Global Economy

Stephen Friedman and Gene Sperling, former policy advisers to the Clinton and Bush administrations, discuss some of the challenges that the next president will face in the coming years. Central to this discussion is the role that globalization will play in formulating policies to ensure that the United States remains competitive with the world. Some of these changes will require deft political skill and the mobilization of popular support behind sensitive issues.
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Ethics in the Age of Genetic Engineering

Scientific advances have opened previously unimaginable possibilities in the realm of human reproduction. Determining the sex of an early-stage embryo, or shifting the pre-conception arrangement of chromosomes in favor of certain outcomes, further opens the door to sex selection. By various means, it is becoming feasible to genetically engineer a child with specific qualities. Michael J. Sandel and William Haseltine debate the moral and ethical implications of such actions.
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