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.
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 expresses discomfort with a video, particularly with a scene involving a girl and a door.
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.
The conversation veers into the ethics of humane farming and how as we become more aware of the consciousness of both animals and plants, we may need to eventually consider "humane gardening."
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.
The idea that a shorter, more intense war could be more humane than a longer, less intense one remains a topic of debate. Military historian Doug Stanton discusses the historical context of this idea and the ethical implications surrounding it.
The differences in ethical considerations of scientific experimentation between the West and Soviet Union are discussed in this podcast, with a particular focus on the use of animal sperm in human intervention testing.
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 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 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.
The hosts discuss the moral implications of citizens intervening during criminal activities such as the recent stabbing incident in Los Angeles.
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.
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.
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.
