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  • Foddy, B. (2012). The Clever Pill,Public debate at the Wellcome Collection, London (9 Feb) http://www.wellcomecollection.org/whats-on/events/the-clever-pill.aspx
  • Foddy, B. (2012). Interview for 'Monocle 24' radio regarding 'The Clever Pill' (10 Feb) http://www.wellcomecollection.org/whats-on/events/the-clever-pill.aspx
  • Sandberg, A. (2011), BBC5 radio interview on cognitive enhancement  (9 November)
  • Sandberg, A. (2011), TV interview in BBC Newsnight on cognitive enhancement  (9 November)
  • Sandberg, A. (2011), 'The dope on mental enhancement', Interviewed by Susan Watts for New Scientist (11 November)    http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn21157-the-dope-on-mental-enhancement.html
  • Savulescu, J. (2011), Interviewed on ‘The Current’, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) current affairs programme, discussing the ethics of plastic surgery for teens and children.  (18 May)
  • Savulescu, J. (2010), Feature article interview on human enhancement in ‘Sekret Firmy’ , high-profile Russian business magazine (November )    http://www.kommersant.ru/Doc/1526010
  • Savulescu, J. (2010), 'Bioethics and Human Enhancement: an Interview with Julian Savulescu',Feature article in Dilemata No. 3 (June)    http://www.dilemata.net/revista/index.php/dilemata/article/viewArticle/32/47
  • Sandberg, A. (2011), Participated in online chat about the film documentary 'Transhuman' (30 June)    www.transhumandoc.com/discussion/
  • Sandberg, A. (2011), Premiere of Dutch documentary 'Transhuman', De La Mar Theatre Amsterdam (26 June) http://www.transhumandoc.com/news/nieuwsitem/artikel/anders-sandberg-is-coming-to-amsterdam/  
  • Sandberg, A. (2011), Radio interview for Radio Cambridgshire on cognitive enhancement (20 March )
  • Savulescu, J. (2011). Moral Enhancement. Audio interview by Nigel Warburton (May)
  • Savulescu, J. (2010), interviewed by Nigel Warburton discussing ‘designer babies’ for upcoming Bio-Bites series of 10 interviews in which leading thinkers on bioethics tackle controversial subjects arising out of recent scientific advances. Interview to be broadcast shortly on Philosophy Bites and several other internet websites. Other Bio-Bites interviewees are likely to include Baroness Mary Warnock, Leon Kass (Advisor to President Bush’s Council on Bioethics), Michael Sandel (of Harvard University, former Reith Lecturer and author of The Case Against Perfection) and John Harris (Lord Alliance Professor of Bioethics).
  • Savulescu, J. 14 February 2011, interviewed on 2UE News Talk morning programme, on the widely-followed Sydney Talk Radio in response to Sunday Herald Sun article below.
  • Savulescu, J. 14 February 2011, interviewed on ‘The Steve Price Breakfast Program’, on the popular Melbourne Talk Radio network, in response to Sunday Herald Sun article below.
  • Savulescu, J. 7 February 2011, invited article in the Guardian in response to ‘How should the state regulate reproductive technologies?’ Part of the Guardian’s ‘The Question’ series.
  • Savulescu, J. (2011), A leading Australian ethicist has advocated genetically screening embryos to create a smarter society of superior "designer babies" with higher IQs. Sunday Herald Sun (13 February) http://www.heraldsun.com.au/ipad/only-breed-smart-babies-ethicist/story-fn6bfkm6-1226005105129
  • Savulescu, J. (2010), Ethical Aspects of Enhancement. Interview broadcast live on ‘The Naked Scientists: Science Radio’, an award winning BBC weekly radio programme run by physicians and researchers from Cambridge University (21 November)
  • Savulescu, J. (2010), Appeared on ‘Forum’, renowned BBC World Service radio programme. Special recording at the Science Museum, London as part of its ‘Late’ series, discussing how our identity is shaped by genetics and moral imperatives to enhance. (4 July)
  • Savulescu, J. (2010), Business Voice. Interviewed about social and business impacts of biomedical enhancements.
  • Savulescu, J. 16 September 2010, interviewed on ‘One Plus One’, highly-respected national ABC News 24 television show, by programme host Jane Hutcheon
  • Savulescu, J. August 2010, ‘Change Makers: Meet eight Innovators, Inspirers and Thinkers who want to shape a different world’, AFR BOSS magazine on leadership and management published in the Australian Financial Review, feature article as one of the eight individuals highlighted.
  • Savulescu, J. August 2010, ‘Enhancing the Lives of children: How far should we go?’, Abortion Review, quoted in article on Royal Society of Medicine Conference
  • Savulescu, J. 14 July 2010, broadcast of interview by Richard Dawkins for BBC Radio 4 ‘The Age of the Genome’, very high-profile three part series presented by Dawkins about the science of genomes and resulting ethical issues http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00ssmcp
  • Savulescu, J. (2010), Guest on Talk Radio Europe ‘Maurice Boland: The Mid Morning Show’ discussing a new genetic test which can give individuals their odds of reaching the age of 100 (8 July)
  • Savulescu, J. (2010), Will you live to 100? Scientists pinpoint 19 markers that tell you if you will have a long life. Daily Mail (2 July) http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1291242/That-genetic-test-predicts-live-100-Scientists-pinpoint-19-markers-long-life.html
  • Savulescu, J. 7 July 2010, interviewed on ‘Newshour’, high-profile BBC World Service radio programme, concerning drugs in sport, with a focus on cycling.
  • Savulescu, J. 3-4 July 2010, ‘Welcome to the New Ice Age’, Weekend Australian, interviewed for the article and extensively quoted.
  • Savulescu, J. 14 June-1 July 2010 led the University of Oxford Online Debate proposing the motion: Performance enhancing drugs should be allowed in sport: raise the bar or draw the line?’ Published Opening Statement (14 June), Update 1 (17 June), Update 2 (24 June) and Closing Statement (1 July). The debate proved very popular and the public posted comments throughout the debate which closed with a public vote (5-9 July). www.ox.ac.uk/debates
  • Savulescu, J. ‘Academic focus: Professor Julian Savulescu’, featured in ‘Oxford in Westminster’, June 2010
  • Savulescu, J. 1 June 2010, interviewed on ‘Radio Planet – The World We Will Live In’, Radio Romania, about artificial life and other research interests.
  • Savulescu, J. 16 February 2010, ‘Banning Performance-Enhancing Drugs Neither Ensures Fair Play Nor Protects Athletes’ Health’, The Vancouver Sun. Reports on J. Savulescu’s research on the use of performance-enhancing drugs in sport.
  • Savulescu, J. Cover feature article in Summer 2009/10 issue of Praxis (2009/2010 issue), Monash University alumni magazine, celebrating J. Savulescu as an international leader in the field of bioethics.
  • Savulescu, J. 29 November 2009, a guest on ‘The Forum’, widely-respected BBC World Service radio programme featuring leading thinkers from disparate fields. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p004kln9/episodes/player
  • Savulescu, J. Oxford Today, University of Oxford magazine (Michaelmas issue 2009), ‘Woe, Superman’ article featuring interview with J. Savulescu
  • Savulescu, J. September 20 2009, ‘Perfect to a Fault’, The Age. Reports on J. Savulescu’s research on the use of performance-enhancing drugs in sport.
  • Savulescu, J. 1 September 2009, “The Age of Enhancement”, Prospect. Reports on Julian Savulescu’s research on love drugs.
  • Savulescu, J. 19 August 2009, “Enhanced Brains Say Know to Drugs”, The Australian. Reports on J. Savulescu’s research on love drugs
  • Savulescu, J. 13 July 2009, “Genetic Discovery Stirs IVF Debate”, The Australian. Quotes Julian Savulescu http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,,25769320-23289,00.html
  • Savulescu, J. 1 July 2009, “Gallery: Weekend Australian Magazine's Next 10”, The Australian
  • Savulescu, J. 26 June 2009, “Julian Savulescu on 'Fitter, Faster, Future”, True Tube (educational videos online) videocast on drugs in sport
  • Savulescu, J. 18 June 2009, “Leaders of Tomorrow are Acknowledged Today”, The Australian. Article Announcing Julian Savulescu's Top Emerging Thinker Award. http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,25653002-5013871,00.html
  • Savulescu, J. 17 June 2009, “PM Endorses Emerging Leaders Awards for Encouraging Young Australians”, The Australian http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,,25649833-5012694,00.html
  • Savulescu, J. 17 June 2009, Rudd Names 10 Emerging Leaders”, The Australian http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,,25649698-5012694,00.html
  • Savulescu, J. (2009), Applied Ethics and Human Enhancement. Interview with Oliver Lewis for University of Oxford podcast (12 September) http://media.podcasts.ox.ac.uk/oucs/oxonian_interviews/savulescu_interview.mp3?CAMEFROM=podcastsGET
  • Savulescu, J. (2009), Julian Savulescu on 'I want to be a superhero'. True Tube (educational videos online) (8 July)
  • Savulescu, J. (2009), Unfit for Life:Genetically Enhance Humanity or Face Extinction SlowTV online broadcast of Sydney Festival of Dangerous Ideas presentation (October) http://tinyurl.com/ykhgrbc
  • Savulescu, J. (2009), In your genes. Insight TV programme, discussing genetic testing http://news.sbs.com.au/insight/episode/index/id/136#watchonline
  • Savulescu, J., Kuriloff, A. and Eichelberger, C. (2008), Unfair May Be Fair as Genetics Conflate Steroids (Interviewed 25/02/08) http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601079&sid=afCYrPjlxsa0&refer=home
  • Savulescu, J. (2008), Changing the Nature of Human Beings. Sydney http://www.smh.com.au/news/science/this-man-advocates-cloning-anddrugs-in-sport/2008/08/09/1218139179842.html
  • Savulescu, J. (2008), The Moral Maze- 'Whose Baby Is It Anyway'. (12 March 2008)http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/religion/moralmaze.shtml
  • Savulescu, J. 18 June 2009, Gallery, 10 Emerging Leaders, The Australian http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/gallery/0,26637,5057990-601-6,00.html
  • Savulescu, J. 18 June 2009, Leaders of Tomorrow are Endorsed Today, The Australian http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,,25653002-5013404,00.html
  • Savulescu, J. 17 June 2009, PM Endorses Emerging Leaders Awards for Encouraging Young Australians, The Australian http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,,25649833-2702,00.html
  • Savulescu, J. 17 June 2009, Rudd Names 10 Emerging Leaders, The Australian. http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,25649698-601,00.html
  • Savulescu, J. Tue 16 June/ Sat 20 June 2009 Morality in Politics, Michael Sandel, Reith Lecture, BBC Radio 4, Invited Question
  • Savulescu, J. 17 February 2009, The War Against Ageing, ABC Unleashed Opinion Piece by Julian Savulescu, Aubrey de Grey and Nick Bostrom.
  • Savulescu, J. 12 February 2009. Where Next for Human Evolution? MSN Online Quotes Professor Savulescu http://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=13644697
  • Savulescu, J. 14 December. The Dilemma of Pills that Boost Brain Power, The Toronto Star, Report on debate given at Neuroethics Society Annual Meeting November 08. http://www.thestar.com/News/article/553476
  • Savulescu, J. 3 December 2008. Spotless Minds. ABC Unleashed Opinion Piece by Anders Sandberg, Julian Savulescu, Matthew Liao.
  • Savulescu, J. 12 November, Breeding Perfect Babies, ABC Unleashed Opinion Piece, http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/stories/s2410729.htm
  • Savulescu, J. 27 October 2008, Death Fiction and Taking Organs from the Living, ABC Unleashed Opinion Piece with Dominic Wilkinson http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/stories/s2401933.htm
  • Savulescu, J. 05 October 2008, The Edge of Ethics, JS Interview with Peder Zane, Raleigh News & Observer newspaper in North Carolina, http://www.newsobserver.com/105/story/1243595.html
  • Savulescu, J. (2008) Enough Rope, ABC TV, half-hour long interview with Andrew Denton, http://www.abc.net.au/tv/enoughrope/ and many subsequent repeats. Enough Rope is the highest rating programme on ABC, the Australian Broadcasting Commission’s major public channel. On this programme, I appeared with Nigella Lawson. Video and transcript is available at http://www.abc.net.au/tv/enoughrope/transcripts/s2374638.htm.
  • Savulescu, J. 01 September 2008, Baby the Wrong Gender? Abort it, Says Expert, The Australian. http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,,24273462-5006785,00.html
  • Savulescu, J., Letter responding to 'Bolt Can Become Greatest Sprinter Ever', in Evening Standard. 2008: London. http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/article-23542342-details/Bolt+can+become+greatest+ever/article.do
  • Savulescu, J. 15 August 2008, The Right to a Level Playing Field, Radio Netherlands World Wide. Quotes Professor Savulescu on Drugs in Sport. And Radio Netherlands Worldwide Podcast interviewing JS on Drugs in Sport
    http://download1b.omroep.nl/fbb8b0280fbc57da1c502f2c29e71450/48a93908/rnw/smac/cms/tswi_080815_sports_mp3_en_080815_44_1kHz.mp3
  • Savulescu, J. 10 August 2008, Changing the Nature of Human Beings, Sydney Morning Herald, Interview on human enhancement, http://www.smh.com.au/news/science/this-man-advocates-cloning-anddrugs-in-sport/2008/08/09/1218139179842.html?page=fullpage#contentSwap1
  • Savulescu, J. 7 August 2008, Savulescu, J. and W. Ingdahl, Synen på dopning behöver förnyas, in GÖTEBORGS-POSTEN 2008. http://www.gp.se/gp/jsp/Crosslink.jsp?d=114&a=437210
  • Savulescu, J. 4 August 2008, Science Weekly: magic, the brain and doping at the Olympics, Guardian.co.uk Podcast
  • Savulescu, J. 30 July 2008, Ein Verbot von Doping funktioniert nicht, Tages Anzeiger. Interview with Professor Savulescu on Drugs in Sport
  • Savulescu, J. 19 July 2008, Let Them Take Drugs: The Safe Ones, The Times. Interview with Julian Savulescu on Drugs in Sport. http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/columnists/guest_contributors/article4359068.ece
  • Savulescu, J. 30 April 2008, Unfair May Be Fair as Genetics Conflate Steroids (Correct), Bllomberg.com quoted extensively from interview with Aaron Kuriloff http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601079&sid=afCYrPjlxsa0&refer=home
  • Savulescu, J. 11 March 2008, tamilstar.com, Is It Wrong to Select a Deaf Embryo?, Quotes Professor Julian Savulescu
  • Savulescu, J. 10 March 2008, Interview with BBC journalist to discuss selection of deaf embryos. Quoted in ‘’Is It Wrong to Select a Deaf Embryo’, 10 March 2008 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7287508.stm
  • Savulescu, J. 15 February 2008, Interview on Drugs in Sport, BBC South Today (TV)
  • Savulescu, J. 27 January 2008, Game of Life, The Age, Article on stem cells, cloning and human-animal cybrid embryos, quoting Professor Savulescu
  • Savulescu, J. 21 January 2008, More Debate Coverage, Free Market News Network- report on Intelligence Squared Debate on performance enhancing drugs in sport http://www.freemarketnews.com/Linked-Commentary.asp?nid=9241
  • Savulescu, J. 20 January 2008, Debating Drug Use in Sport, Charleston Daily Mail, report on Intelligence Squared Debate on performance enhancing drugs in sport, http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/200801200275
  • Savulescu, J. 19 January 2008, Intellectual Juicing, The American Spectator, report on Intelligence Squared Debate on performance Enhancing Drugs in Sport January 2008.
  • Savulescu, J. 19 January 2008, Public Affairs: Intelligence Squared Brings Oxford Union Debating to the land of Loudmouths, The Globe and Mail USA, report on Intelligence Squared Debate on performance Enhancing Drugs in Sport January 2008.
  • Savulescu, J. 16 January 2008, Intelligence Squared Debate Audience Agrees with Dick Pound, Dale Murphy and George Michael to Keep Steroid Ban in Sports: But Pro-Steroid Arguments Sway Large Segment of Voters at First Debate of Spring 2008 Season, Intelligence Squared News release, http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/01-16-2008/0004737629&EDATE=
  • Savulescu, J. 6 January 2008, ABC Background Briefing, Edited version of Julian Savulescu’s Sydney Ideas Lecture, ‘Stronger, Smarter, Nicer Humans’ (Radio). Online at http://www.abc.net.au/rn/backgroundbriefing/stories/2008/2122476.htm with transcripts
  • Savulescu, J. January 2008, Oxford Interactions: Debate in the Public Domain Promotes Rational Decisions(Interview with Julian Savulescu), Oxford Blueprint Magazine
  • Savulescu, J. (2008), Debate addresses whether sports should allow performance-enhancing drugs Report on Intelligence Squared Debate on Performance Enhancing drugs Jan 15, New York (16 January 2008) http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/20080115-1839-dopingdebate.html
  • Savulescu, J. (2008), Coverage of Intelligence Squared Debate on Performance Enhancing Drugs in Sport Jan 08. http://www.freemarketnews.com/Linked-Commentary.asp?nid=9241

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