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.
This podcast discusses the trade-off between preventing disorganized murders and facilitating organized murders that comes with increased tracking, and how it relates to the fundamental human nature of an individual.
David Brin discusses the ethical concerns surrounding the creation of sentient beings and how it impacts human civilization.
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.
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 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.
Is it a moral duty to prolong one's life as long as possible? Andrew Steele joins the podcast to explore the philosophy behind population ethics while discussing some perplexing moral dilemmas regarding long lifespan and maximizing the utility.
The author of "The Lucifer Effect" discusses how to avoid the slippery slope of evil, which includes the evil of omission through passive tolerance of evil through inaction or indifference.
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.
The speaker reflects on his decision to take an oath of allegiance in Nazi Germany, with a mental reservation that no government or person could override his conscience, and discusses the ethical implications of his choice.
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 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.
The speaker discusses the morality of killing animals for food, arguing that it is not ethical to treat animals poorly or kill them inhumanely.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
The hosts discuss the ethical considerations of spying technology and the importance of having justifiable reasons to use it.
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.
