Andy Miah biedt een kritisch perspectief op de ethische en maatschappelijke impact van opkomende technologieën. Zijn werk verkent regelmatig de ingewikkelde relaties tussen mensheid, wetenschap en media, en onderzoekt hoe technologie onze perceptie van het lichaam, gezondheid en de toekomst van de mensheid vormgeeft. Miah levert inzichtelijke analyses van hoe wetenschappelijke vooruitgang zich verweeft met ons dagelijks leven en welke filosofische vragen hieruit voortvloeien. Zijn schrijven nodigt uit tot reflectie over onze plaats in een steeds meer verbonden wereld.
The book delves into the ethical dilemmas surrounding genetic technologies in sports, questioning the role of sporting authorities in regulating or preventing genetic modifications. It explores whether it is feasible or morally justifiable to protect the integrity of sport from advancements in genetic engineering, prompting readers to consider the implications for fairness and competition.
"The Olympics: The Basics" provides a contemporary overview of the Olympic movement, exploring its impact beyond sports on philosophy, culture, and politics. It addresses issues like peace, economics, corruption, and ethics, emphasizing the values of Olympism. This engaging book is essential for both newcomers and scholars in Olympic studies.
Delving into philosophical discussions about the implications of drone technology, Andy Miah delivers in this book a comprehensive analysis of the wide-reaching applications of drones, as well as a critical interrogation of the social, cultural, and moral issues that they provoke.
In Sport 2.0, Andy Miah examines the convergence of sports and digital cultures, examining not only how it affects our participation in sport but also how it changes our experience of life online. This convegence redefines how we think of about our bodies, the social function of sports, and the kinds of people who are playing. Miah describes a world in which the rise of competitive computer game playing - e-sports - challenges and invigorates the social mandate. Miah also looks at the Olympic Games as an exemplar of digital innovation in sports, and offers a detailed look at the social media footprint of the 2012 London Games, discussing how organizers, sponsors, media, and activists responded to the world's largest media event.
Ever wondered what a superhero eats for breakfast? Do they need a special diet to feed their superpowers? The odd metabolisms of superheroes must mean they have strange dietary needs, from the high calorie diets to fuel flaming bodies and super speeds, to not so obvious requirements for vitamins and minerals. The Secret Science of Superheroes looks at the underpinning chemistry, physics and biology needed for their superpowers. Individual chapters look at synthesising elements on demand, genetic evolution and what superhero suits could be made of. By exploring these topics, the book introduces a wide range of scientific concepts, from protein chemistry to particle physics for a general scientifically interested audience. With contributions from leading science communicators the book hopes to answer some of these important questions rather than debunk or pick holes in the science of superheroes.