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 podcast discusses the ethical implications of liking someone's photos on social media and whether it constitutes cheating or not. The speakers share their opinions and explore the concept of putting oneself out there on social media platforms.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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 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.
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 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 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.
