The author had an encounter with a rude man that made him realize the significance of small, daily interactions and the ethical dilemmas that often come with them. He wrote a book and produced a show inspired by this realization.
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.
David Brin discusses the ethical concerns surrounding the creation of sentient beings and how it impacts human civilization.
The speaker expresses discomfort with a video, particularly with a scene involving a girl and a door.
This podcast explores the importance of understanding ethical theories in order to navigate complicated and challenging moral dilemmas as better human beings.
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 speaker highlights the importance of defending ethical principles and supporting those who have unintentionally breached advertising rulings or committed other wrongdoings, as our future generations will pay the financial burden.
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.
This episode discusses the ethical decisions autonomous cars will need to make in situations where accidents cannot be avoided and how this impacts our understanding of morality.
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 creator of a fake online persona using previous conversations may be prolonging staying in the past instead of seeking therapy, however, there are now automated gifting services that can be both accurate and humorous.
The podcast discusses the ethics of writing about family members who may have a controversial past, and questions whether it's appropriate to justify their actions in a book.
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.
This episode discusses the unethical use of fake or manipulated footage in commercials, including examples of using stock footage from other countries to represent local events.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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 hosts discuss the ethical considerations of spying technology and the importance of having justifiable reasons to use it.
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.
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.
