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 debate surrounding whether doing the right thing for the wrong reason is still the right thing; a discussion of a cold-blooded capitalist killer who gives to charity as a strategic move.
David Brin discusses the ethical concerns surrounding the creation of sentient beings and how it impacts human civilization.
The host reflects on who they can talk to on the podcast and the question of whether to talk to someone like Hitler.
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.
A recording leaked of a man making inappropriate and disturbing comments about another person.
The episode discusses the morality of consuming animals from the perspective of suffering and the ability to experience emotion and problem-solve. The guests agree that choosing to consume or not consume animals is a personal choice, and while there may be better choices in the future, it is a reasonable part of human evolution.
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.
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 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.
A discussion about pastry theft and its similarity to tax evasion and avoidance, as well as the ethical implications when it comes to halal, haram, and makro.
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 host discusses the expectations of audiences for free content and the ethics behind offering it for free, using the example of a company called "Breaking Tea".
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 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 speaker tells a disturbing story about someone masturbating over a woman who was knocked out and encourages the behavior.
The conversation revolves around the ethical dilemma of having to make the choice between killing 10 evil people, or eat an alive puppy. Both options being scenarios of choosing a lesser evil, one ponders the morality of being the sole judge of, executioner, and jury while taking actions of such magnitude.
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 development of human ethical systems in the nuclear age is a fascinating topic. With the world on the brink of destruction, politics still prevail, and imagining atomic weapons in the hands of sociopathic leaders is a chilling thought.
The speaker suggests that animals can consent to sex with humans if the animal is the one initiating the act and that communicating with a dolphin for sexual purposes may not be considered unethical as long as the dolphin gives its consent.
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 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 podcast discusses the ethical challenges that arise when hiring jury consultants to influence the decisions of a jury, and the potential consequences of using such services.
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.
A person discusses a man who was filming a Black woman and making racist comments, and how it is not appropriate to film people in public without their consent.
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.
