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Father Tad and Drew Mariani discuss the derivation of brain organoids from stem cells and their use in micro-arrays to power computation. What ethical issues are raised by such research involving extended groupings of human neurons? In the segment, they also discuss some of the ethical concerns raised by capital punishment, including the aspect of reducing recidivism, as well as the question of the circumstances surrounding societal incarceration and opportunities for rehabilitation of criminals.

Segment begins at 17:23: