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Power in Creativity: Exploring the use of musical narratives to communicate bioethics to the nonexpert
Zenk, Brianna
Zenk, Brianna
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2024-05
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Urban Bioethics
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http://dx.doi.org/10.34944/dspace/10203
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The field of bioethics relies on the voices of nonexperts when finding solutions for bioethical issues. However, there are many factors that influence an individual’s capacity to participate in bioethics. These include one’s understanding of bioethics or the relevant jargon, one’s awareness of an issue, one’s ability to relate to an issue, and one’s desire to participate with an issue. Therefore, it is imperative that bioethicists communicate directly with nonexperts to minimize these barriers. After all, if discussions surrounding bioethical issues only include people with high ethical literacy, our solutions will be tainted by sampling bias.There are currently few strategies aimed at communicating bioethics directly to nonexperts. I propose that musical narratives might serve as a useful communication tool. Narratives are relatable, inspiring, and easier to understand than logical-scientific language. By adding music, it is possible that these narratives will evoke deeper emotions, and improve retention of the topic being discussed. Musical narratives could be a powerful tool for presenting bioethical issues in plain language, in a way that increases awareness, inspires reflection, and encourages productive discussions.
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Accompanied by two .mp3 audio files: 1) Compassionate Care Release.mp3 2) Harm Reduction.mp3
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