Chapter
Ethics of Athletic Shoe Technology
52:33 - 59:12 (06:39)
This episode discusses the subjective line of athletic shoe technology and raises the question of comfort and discomfort at which point it becomes an ethical issue.
Clips
Bridget Kosgei shattered Paula Radcliffe's marathon world record by over a minute, running 2:14:04 in Chicago, while wearing Nike's Vapor Fly shoes.
52:33 - 53:53 (01:19)
Summary
Bridget Kosgei shattered Paula Radcliffe's marathon world record by over a minute, running 2:14:04 in Chicago, while wearing Nike's Vapor Fly shoes.
ChapterEthics of Athletic Shoe Technology
Episode#113 - Alex Hutchinson - Analysing Eliud Kipchoge’s Sub-2 Hour Marathon
PodcastModern Wisdom
The debate is still ongoing on whether Nike's Vaporfly shoes should be banned or not, and while athletes have been setting records on them, there is a point where the limits should be set and not go any further.
53:53 - 55:59 (02:06)
Summary
The debate is still ongoing on whether Nike's Vaporfly shoes should be banned or not, and while athletes have been setting records on them, there is a point where the limits should be set and not go any further. Erasing all previous records set in these shoes may be more disruptive than it's worth.
ChapterEthics of Athletic Shoe Technology
Episode#113 - Alex Hutchinson - Analysing Eliud Kipchoge’s Sub-2 Hour Marathon
PodcastModern Wisdom
The use of performance enhancing supplements and technology has always been a controversial topic in sports.
55:59 - 59:12 (03:13)
Summary
The use of performance enhancing supplements and technology has always been a controversial topic in sports. In this episode, the hosts talk about the ethics of such advancements and discuss where the line should be drawn.