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.
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.
The podcast hosts discuss how politics and personal beliefs affected the decision-making in a situation involving homophobia, and how it was surprisingly the individual who held ethical beliefs that did the right thing, rather than the individual who was friends with people in the LGBTQ+ community.
David Brin discusses the ethical concerns surrounding the creation of sentient beings and how it impacts human civilization.
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.
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 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.
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.
The podcast discusses the ethical implications of inflicting harm on someone to avoid a greater harm or to bring about greater pleasure. The conversation touches on the concept of utilitarianism and situational ethics.
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.
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.
This podcast episode discusses the ethics of using peyote as a non-native person and suggests the use of San Pedro, another type of cactus from South America that is easier to grow and obtain.
The hosts discuss the ethical considerations of spying technology and the importance of having justifiable reasons to use it.
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.
