To protect against a possible resurgence of smallpox, the US government is funding research to improve treatments and vaccines. And since it's unethical to expose people to a highly lethal virus, labs are using monkeys as research subjects. But is it right to harm these animals to protect humanity from a potential threat? Rebecca L. Walker takes a look at this classic ethical dilemma. [Directed by Sharon Colman, narrated by Alexandra Panzer, music by Miguel d'Oliveira].

Rebecca L. Walker: How do we determine the value of a life?

How do we determine the value of a life?

Exploring the moral quandary of using monkeys in research to combat potential smallpox threats, raising ethical considerations.

Delving into the complex terrain of moral status, the talk illuminates how our views on animal testing reflect on humanity's values.

The narrative challenges us to examine our moral calculus when animal lives are weighed against human benefit in scientific research.