Interview– Dr. Jonathan Anomaly

Jonathan Anomaly is a philosopher who has previously taught at Duke University, the University of Pennsylvania, and the University of Arizona. His work explores public health ethics, antibiotic resistance, and the challenges of biotechnology, as well as the ethics of genetic enhancement and embryo selection.

He is the co-editor of Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (Oxford University Press, 2015), and is the author of Creating Future People (Routledge, 2024), which explores the ethical trade-offs of selecting traits for future generations, from health and disease resistance to cognitive abilities.

In this conversation, Dr. Jonathan Anomaly discusses the pressing issue of antibiotic resistance, focusing on its origins in agriculture, ethical implications, and the need for global cooperation to address the crisis. He emphasises the importance of responsible antibiotic use, the role of rapid diagnostics, and the necessity of investing in new vaccines and antibiotics. Jonathan also highlights the broken market for antibiotics and the collective responsibility individuals have in combating antibiotic resistance.

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