PolicyCON

She touched the stars, but never chose the journey.

Brave little Félicette's mission made history and her fate reminds us why policy, oversight, and ethics are essential.

Without rules to protect the vulnerable, lives can be treated as expendable, even in the name of progress.
Follow PolicyCon to learn how policy shapes a safer, more responsible future for science and for all who rely on it.

🎃 Halloween Countdown: 1 Day to Go! 🧠

Jordan Peele’s Get Out isn’t just scary because of hypnosis; the real horror is the system that makes it possible. While Chris’s experience is fictional, the film shines a light on real-world issues like medical ethics, informed consent, and civil rights protections.

Polite facades can mask subtle forms of control and exploitation, but policies exist to keep people safe and uphold their rights. Horror on screen is terrifying; but policy is what keeps it from happening in real life.

Follow PolicyCon for more law-meets-horror breakdowns this Halloween week. ⚖️💀