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Computers that think for themselves. Robots that take jobs from humans. Advances in genomics that allow us to extend life indefinitely. Artificial legs that empower an amputee to run faster than his able-bodied competitors. Synthetic biology that enables us to design biological functions not found in nature.
Everywhere we turn these days, we’re faced with a new scientific or technological development. Developments that are profoundly changing our lives - and our society.
Events
News
- Watch the video of Rémi Quirion’s lecture, "Changing Times in Québec: Priorities of the Chief Science Officer with an Emphasis on ‘La Relève’” (in English and French).
- Save the date! Science and Society 2013
- Watch Marc Saner, Director of the ISSP, discuss “The Coming of Techno-Politics” on TVO’s The Agenda with Steve Paikin.
- Read ISSP Fellow Richard Hawkins' provocative paper "Looking at Innovation from a Uniquely Canadian Perspective" - including his call to create an Innovation Manifesto.
- Watch “Geoengineering our Climate” keynote and panel discussion. This ISSP-sponsored event kicked off a two-day conference on the science of geoengineering and its social implications. ISSP Fellow Peter Calamai moderated the panel discussion. View the event poster.
- Watch Frontiers in Research 2011: Our Post-Human Future
View more information about the event, the first international conference on post-humanism to take place in Canada’s capital.
Research
Research Perspectives showcases exciting research taking place at the University of Ottawa and its relevance to Canadians.
The latest issue explores post-humanism and profiles ISSP Director Marc Saner, ISSP Advisory Committee member Errol Mendes, ISSP Core Group member Ian Kerr, ISSP Affiliates Andrew Pelling and Rocci Luppicini, and SSP Network member Emil Petriu.
