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Choose one of the following questions. Prepare an 8-munite presentation on the topic.

1- Over the past decades, there has been many concerns over the negative impact of big manufacturing companies on the environment. Discuss this issue in light of ethics, present examples and demonstrate your opinions on the best practices in this area.

2- Many drugs, cosmetics, and substances that are intended for human use are tested on animals before being manufactured and sold in the market. What are some ethical issues, problems, or benefits of animal testing? Research the topic and present your arguments.

3- Recent history involves many examples of research projects on human subjects which lacked proper ethical practice. Research the topic, present examples and analyze them in light of ethical reasoning. Is it worth sacrificing a few ethical considerations in research to achieve informative results?

4- In the medical field, patient consent to treatment is an important consideration. Consider a situation where a patient refuses a treatment which the doctor knows that it is necessary to save their life, is it ethical to force that treatment on the patient despite their refusal? Discuss the ethical issues and concepts related to patient consent and present your arguments.

5- Modern technological advancements provided many opportunities for public surveillance. Things like application data usage, cameras with face recognition, and other technologies have made breaching privacy easier. Yet, some may argue that these technologies provide a potential for a safer, more secure world. Discuss this issue ethically using examples.