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The Precision Eugenics Initiative (Part 3): One Million Henrietta Lackses

The Precision Eugenics Initiative (Part 3): One Million Henrietta Lackses

In my previous two articles investigating the Precision Medicine Initiative (“The Precision Eugenics Initiative” Parts 1 and 2), I analyzed the connections between the PMI Working Group’s transhumanistic research projects, crypto-eugenics organizations such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation,… 0 Shares | | Posted in Biotechnology, Computers, Health, Health, Hospitals & Surgery, Intellectual Property, Medicine, Mental Health, News, Pharmaceuticals, Politics & Government, Science, Science & Tech
Facebook Admits to Mood Manipulation – Creepy but Legal

Facebook Admits to Mood Manipulation – Creepy but Legal

Do you suspect that using Facebook makes you feel blue? It might not be your imagination. Facebook admits they intentionally manipulated some of their users’ moods by tweaking what was shown in their news feed. Researchers wanted to see if… 0 Shares | | Posted in Business, Health, Liberty, Lifestyle, News, Science & Tech