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The Problem with Democracy | Jason Brennan (Rebroadcast)
If most voters are misinformed, is democracy legitimate? What sort of voting system should we have in its place? And should some votes count more tha…
1 year, 3 months ago
Mass Shootings | Kurt Blankschaen
Does our common understanding of mass shootings help us to prevent them?
Blankschaen argues that our common beliefs and media narratives around gun ow…
1 year, 3 months ago
The Problems with Virtue Ethics | Travis Timmerman
Through comparisons to consequentialism and deontological ethics, Travis dissects the core principles and critiques of virtue ethics. Along the way, …
1 year, 3 months ago
The End Goal of Wokeness | Nathan Cofnas
What is the underlying logic of woke ideology? Is it consistent, and can it justify the pursuit of equality of outcome, such as redistributing wealth…
1 year, 3 months ago
Effective Altruism and Making a Difference | Jacob Bauer
How should we allocate our donations to address global issues effectively? Jacob discusses the principles guiding Effective Altruism, the importance …
1 year, 4 months ago
Ultimate Meaning | Rivka Weinberg (Rebroadcast)
Is it possible for us to lead meaningful lives? Is there an ultimate point to our existence? Can we enrich our lives with the pursuit of love, knowle…
1 year, 4 months ago
Affirmative Action and Medical School | Stephen Kershnar
Join us for a provocative episode on Brain in a Vat as we rejoin the infamous Stephen Kershnar, whose prior discussions have made headlines. This epi…
1 year, 4 months ago
Should Only Queer Actors Play Queer Roles? | Kurt Blankschaen & Travis Timmerman
Was Kit Conner obligated to reveal his queer sexual orientation to play his role as a queer character on ‘Heartstopper’? Timmerman and Blankschaen ar…
1 year, 4 months ago
The Moral Circle: Are AI and Animals Included? | Jeff Sebo
Who should be included in our 'moral circle' when we make our moral decisions? Jeff discusses the ethical responsibilities we might have towards non-…
1 year, 5 months ago
Don't Vote | Chris Freiman with Rebecca Tuvel
Chris Freiman argues that we’re justified in ignoring politics. Freiman, whose book 'Why It's Okay to Ignore Politics' delves into this controversial…
1 year, 5 months ago