In this talk we will review three areas in genetic genealogy which we frequently face some interesting ethical questions: the relevance of genetic genealogy in exploring/addressing a family story/myth/scandal; when we discover that genetic data challenges (or even disproves) a deeply-held/cherished belief in a family-of-interest; and when emerging uses of technological advances in genetic genealogy create new opportunities/concerns/challenges. This talk will address the technology of genetic genealogy at a basic level but will push us to consider the broader ethical and social responsibility challenges of how the technology is being used.
Ray Jones, PhD is a professor in the Katz School of Business at the University of Pittsburgh who has a deep personal interest in genealogy and genetic genealogy along with nearly three decades of published historical and social science research on a variety of topics and a focus on experience-based learning in teaching leadership, ethics and management.