April Fools
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- Identifier
- JML.MS1133-0060
- Barcode
- JML.MS1133-0060
- Title
- April Fools
- Description
- The paper titled "April Fools" by Michael A. Gillette, Ph.D., humorously explores philosophical and ethical dilemmas related to time measurement, patient autonomy, and hypothetical Mars colonization. Gillette navigates through complex issues, including Zeno's paradox, calendar evolution, ethical medical cases, and the moral implications of extraterrestrial life creation, ultimately concluding that while altering Mars isn't intrinsically wrong, practical and ethical considerations must be weighed.
- Date
- 1 April 2004
- Creator
- Gillette, Michael A.
- topic
- SPHEX Club - lectures
- Gillette, Michael A.
- Zeno's paradox
- solar calendar
- Julian calendar
- Gregorian calendar
- April Fools' Day
- Mars ecopoiesis
- space exploration
- Location
- Lynchburg, Va.
- Digital Format
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- George M. Jones Library Association
- Repository
- George M. Jones Library Association
- Rights
- https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
- George M. Jones Library Association
- Rights Holder
- Gillette, Michael A.
- George M. Jones Library Association
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