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.
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.
David Brin discusses the ethical concerns surrounding the creation of sentient beings and how it impacts human civilization.
The hosts discuss the moral implications of citizens intervening during criminal activities such as the recent stabbing incident in Los Angeles.
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 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.
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.
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 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 Revolt of the Admirals was based on a moral opposition to dropping atomic bombs on cities and civilians, rather than out of jealousy of the Air Force's new technology. At the time, people were grappling with the ethical dilemma of whether it was possible to fight an atomic war and still stay true to American values.
The speaker tells a disturbing story about someone masturbating over a woman who was knocked out and encourages the behavior.
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.
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 speaker refuses to celebrate or promote offensive content, including a mashup montage that was made without their permission and a racist message from an Instagram user, in order to maintain professional relationships and personal values.
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 host reflects on who they can talk to on the podcast and the question of whether to talk to someone like Hitler.
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.
