A transcript reveals a conversation in which a person explains their tactics for lying about missing evidence by instructing others to answer "no" to every question, including those they plan to lie about.
The ethics of prolonging life and population control are discussed, with concerns about interfering with nature's course and the potential reality of extending lifespans for people who may not be considered desirable to live longer.
A group of friends waiting for concert tickets have to draw names out of a hat to determine who gets a ticket, despite some of them putting in more effort and opening up their credit. The speaker believes the process is unfair and unethical.
The podcast discusses the potential ethical issues of imposing labels on individuals and groups. Specifically, the case of Russia and its actions are considered in relation to labeling and imposing sanctions.
The speaker shares a personal anecdote of a moral failure that helped him become interested in ethics, and encourages us to confront life's ethical dilemmas.
Memory increases suffering globally and makes suffering drawn out over time. Erasing memory of a moment of suffering would be the more ethical thing to do than to maintain that memory.
The pursuit of good ends and outcomes may allow for certain behaviors, but the relationship with the individual must adhere to traits and attributes of a good person, such as kindness and honesty. Wrongful behavior outside of professional environments is common among athletes.
A recording leaked of a man making inappropriate and disturbing comments about another person.
David Brin discusses the ethical concerns surrounding the creation of sentient beings and how it impacts human civilization.
The hosts discuss whether it is ethical to amass wealth in order to trade it for sexual favors. They debate the different cultural and gender implications of the issue.
A former intern reflects on their experience in newsrooms that prioritized sensationalism over informing their community, and the internal struggle of journalists trying to do good work within a corporate system.
The podcast speaker discusses their friend's unethical behavior in taking advantage of their financial situation, while also acknowledging their admiration for his dedication as a father and friend.
The speaker discusses the ethics of pranks, using the example of someone defecating in another person's bed as a prank. The speaker also mentions a question about watching "shit porn."
The ethical implications of human restraint stress come into question as it has been shown to have negative effects on mice in experiments, and the practice is often mentioned nonchalantly in peer-reviewed papers. Additionally, an advertisement for Amaro Montenegro is mentioned in passing.
The hosts discuss a case of detectives lying to a suspect in order to extract information and gain his trust, and the ethical implications of doing so.
The image of the so-called "unicorn companies" that are celebrated as game changers and bringers of value is just an illusion that ignores important ethical issues, such as sweatshops or a lack of representation in executive boards, that lie beneath the surface.
This podcast episode discusses the potential negative consequences of incentivizing behavior in policies meant to help people in need, such as homelessness. It explores the balance between doing the right thing for people while making sure policies are done in the right way.
Danes in the Viking Age would sometimes make alliances with groups they were supposed to attack and both would turn on the very people who paid them. But is it ethically justifiable to make such alliances, especially if it ensures generations of safety before it ultimately poisons the nation?
The speakers discuss the ethical issues in specific industries without making any harsh judgments. They make careful considerations of their words and explain the complexities surrounding the topic.
This podcast episode delves into the ethics of gossip and examines the line between acceptable and unacceptable topics. The hosts discuss their personal standards for gossip stories and the importance of avoiding topics that delve into dark and intense subjects such as domestic violence and sexual assault.
In this episode, the hosts debate the ethics surrounding a choice to 'enter the lobby first' and intentionally be matched with weaker players. They also discuss the joy of playing video games with family members.
The podcast covers a variety of topics, including a survey on whether to trade one's unknown case with another person's, an advertisement for Audi used cars among others. It concludes with a hypothetical ethical dilemma concerning an inheritance and a father's life insurance policy.
The speaker discusses their reluctance to publish a piece that made fun of a certain group, and their current uncertainty on why it got cut short.
This episode discusses the ethics behind participating in a cult or cult-like organization. It explores the idea of supporting a fake spiritual system through the use of support staff and the possibility of incorporating true body horror in cult design.
The debate of whether it is ethical for a company to break the law to achieve their objectives and the consequences that follow.
In this episode, the hosts discuss the moral dilemma of spending your savings on a vacation or on therapy. They also question the ethics behind rooting for bad things to happen to a friends group to justify a girls trip.
The desire to bring back extinct life forms like the saber tooth tiger and the woolly mammoth shines a light on the Promethean impulse to seize power and play God with the natural world while technology might be eroding human kindness.
