Best Ezechiel Thibaud and Andreas Matthias Podcasts (2024)

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048. Mind and Soul - Lunchtime Thoughts 13:06

2d ago13:06

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Send us a Text Message. What is the mind, and how is the concept of a mind connected to the idea of a (Christian) soul? Come along as we explore the relationship of mind, body and soul. In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a …

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047. Pleasure, Happiness and the Creative Life - Lunchtime Thoughts 13:13

9d ago13:13

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Send us a Text Message. What exactly is the relationship between pleasure and happiness? Can we have the one without the other? And what is the role of human creativity in making us happy? In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during…

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046. What is a Creative Life? -- Lunchtime Thoughts 10:28

18d ago10:28

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Send us a Text Message. Philosopher Richard Taylor, following Aristotle, proposes that being CREATIVE in our lives is the surest way to happiness. In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute. Read mo…

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045. Bertrand Russell on How to Be Happy - Lunchtime Thoughts 17:05

25d ago17:05

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Send us a Text Message. In his book The Conquest of Happiness, Bertrand Russell, one of the most important philosophers of the 20th century, tries to sort out what makes us happy and how we can find happiness by changing the way we look at the world. In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life…

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044. Bertrand Russell and the Conquest of Unhappiness - Lunchtime Thoughts 13:36

1M ago13:36

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Send us a Text Message. This is the second part of our discussion of Bertrand Russell's reasons for unhapiness. In the next episode, we will see what his proposals are on actually living happier lives. In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can lis…

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043. Bertrand Russell on What Makes Us Unhappy - Lunchtime Thoughts 15:58

1M ago15:58

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Send us a Text Message. After introducing the life of philosopher Bertrand Russell two episodes ago, today we want to move on to his work and discuss why, according to him, we are unhappy in our lives. In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can lis…

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042. Aristotle, the Haunted Genius - Lunchtime Thoughts 16:57

2M ago16:57

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Send us a Text Message. After discussing the main points of Aristotle's ethics, today we look at the life of the man and how it informs his work. In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute. Read mor…

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041. Bertrand Russell - Lunchtime Thoughts 6:40

2M ago6:40

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Send us a Text Message. Bertrand Russell, one of the most important analytic philosophers of the 20th century, also once wrote a book about happiness: The Conquest of Happiness. In this episode, we introduce the man, and in the following episodes we will discuss Russell's book and his ideas about a happy life. In this series, we discuss interesting…

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040. Is Laziness a Human Right? - Lunchtime Thoughts 10:49

2M ago10:49

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Send us a Text Message. Is laziness a human right? What Aristotle would say about the attempt to cheat one's employer at work. In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute. Read more on the topic here…

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039. What Is a Good Human Life? Martha Nussbaum on what makes a life truly worth living - Lunchtime Thoughts 16:52

2M ago16:52

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Send us a Text Message. Is there one life that is best for everyone, or can different cultures have different standards for what makes a good life? Philosopher Martha Nussbaum has proposed ten capabilities that a fully lived human life should have. In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, …

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038. The Shoemaker and the General. Aristotle on How to Deal With Adversity - Lunchtime Thoughts 7:52

2M ago7:52

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Send us a Text Message. How can we face adversity in our lives? Aristotle on the value of obstacles for achieving happiness and success. In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute. Today, we have a …

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037. Rational Selfishness - Lunchtime Thoughts 9:30

3M ago9:30

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Send us a Text Message. In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute. Today, we have a look at what we can learn from ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle about acting to promote our benefit while stil…

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036. Staying Young - Lunchtime Thoughts 12:37

3M ago12:37

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Send us a Text Message. In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute. Today, we have a look at what we can learn from ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle about making new experiences in life. Often, w…

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035. Aristotle on the Variety of Human Experiences - Lunchtime Thoughts 13:52

3M ago13:52

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Send us a Text Message. In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute. Today, we have a look at what we can learn from ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle about making new experiences in life. Often, w…

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034. Aristotle on Work and Family - Lunchtime Thoughts 10:54

3M ago10:54

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Send us a Text Message. In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute. Today, we have a look at what we can learn from ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle about work-life balance. What is the real valu…

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033. How Much Are Our Goals Worth? - Lunchtime Thoughts 11:29

4M ago11:29

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Send us a Text Message. In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute. Today, we have a look at Aristotle's ideas about what goals in life are valuable. Often, we will pursue goals that make us unhappy…

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032. Involuntary Heroes, Accidental Saints. Author Catherine Greene on her Book "The Red Hairband" 52:08

8M ago52:08

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Send us a Text Message. Do you love science fiction and philosophy? Professor Catherine Greene, author of the post-apocalyptic novel “The Red Hairband”, sits down with us to discuss the future, medicine, pregnancy, time travel, freedom, and the ideal society. A fascinating and enlightening conversation that you don’t want to miss! Get the book here…

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031. Free Speech and Twitter 1:02:25

1+ y ago1:02:25

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss their different takes on what free speech means and what its limits should be. How far should the freedom of speech go? Should speech be regulated by law? And is "free speech absolutism" (Elon Musk) a good thing? Send us your comments and replies by email to podcast@daily-philosophy…

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030. Is Watching True Crime Immoral? 1:22:21

1+ y ago1:22:21

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss the allure and ethics of True Crime shows. Why do we watch True Crime stories when we wouldn't want to actually be caught in a real crime? What makes True Crime shows attractive? And are we doing anything bad when supporting True Crime productions? Send us your comments and replies …

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029. Deep and Balanced Virtues - Lunchtime Thoughts 9:43

1+ y ago9:43

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Send us a Text Message. In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute. Today, we have a look at virtues, as ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle understood them. Virtues like kindness or courage are goo…

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028. Can We Control Our Emotions? - Lunchtime Thoughts 8:51

1+ y ago8:51

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Send us a Text Message. In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute. Today, we have a look at emotions. It seems like emotions can always get in the way of our intentions to behave right. Greed, love…

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027. Abolishing Work 1:10:59

1+ y ago1:10:59

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss the anti-work movement. Its proponents see work as an instrument of domination, and the abolishment of work as the only way to a free and happy society. But can we really live without working? And what would this look like? Come and discuss with us! Send us your comments and replies…

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026. What Is a Virtuous Person? - Lunchtime Thoughts 9:31

1+ y ago9:31

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Send us a Text Message. In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute. Today, we have a look at what it means to be a good, virtuous person for Aristotle. Far from being outdated and only of historical…

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025. What is Philosophy? - Lunchtime Thoughts 21:07

1+ y ago21:07

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Send us a Text Message. A new series here on Accented Philosophy! In addition to the discussion episodes, we now bring you shorter episodes on particular topics from philosophy and everyday life. Look out for the episodes marked in the title as "Lunchtime Thoughts". Just long enough for a bit of thoughtfulness during your lunchtime break! This time…

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024. Quietly Quitting Work 1:10:05

1+ y ago1:10:05

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss the trend of quietly quitting work: doing what's required in one's contract and nothing more. For many, this is the only answer to a job that is exploitative, meaningless and empty. But is quietly quitting really the best way to reclaim our lives? Come and discuss with us! Send us y…

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023. The Ethics of OnlyFans and online sex work 43:52

2+ y ago43:52

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss the recent debate about OnlyFans and whether online sex work is better or worse than conventional prostitution. What exactly are the moral problems of sites like OnlyFans, and how can and should this kind of work be regulated and controlled? Join us for your weekly dose of Daily Phi…

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022. Beauty discrimination in online media 30:11

2+ y ago30:11

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Send us a Text Message. Beauty discrimination online In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss beauty in online media and whether it is discriminatory to prefer beautiful actors and presenters in video material. Are we doing something morally bad when we watch Youtubers we find attractive? Should attractiveness have no influence on our viewing hab…

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021. Is prostitution morally right? 49:05

2+ y ago49:05

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Send us a Text Message. Is prostitution morally right? In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss the ethics of prostitution, from issues of public health to exploitation and jobs that take over our bodies. Should we regulate sex work and how should we do it? Is the enforced sexual abstinence of priests comparable as a violation of sexual freedom t…

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020. Are some countries objectively better than others? 42:23

3y ago42:23

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Send us a Text Message. Are come countries objectively better than others? In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy finish their discussion of moral relativism. If we don't want to be relativists, what ways are there to know whether one country or system is better than another? Join us for your weekly dose of Daily Philosophy! Brought to you by https://d…

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019. What makes a good country? 38:51

3y ago38:51

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Send us a Text Message. How bad is North Korea as a state? In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss moral relativism and whether we can say that one society is "better" than another. Is the US better than North Korea? In what way? Is there an objective way to judge the "goodness" of a society? Join us for your weekly dose of Daily Philosophy! Bro…

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018. Moral relativism: Can we disagree about what's right? 49:37

3y ago49:37

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Send us a Text Message. Moral relativism In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss moral relativism: the idea that other cultures may have their own values and moral rules that are different from ours. Do we have to respect them even if we disagree with them, or can we demand that all humans share some basic, common values? Join us for your weekly…

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017. Meritocracy and discrimination 44:33

3y ago44:33

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Send us a Text Message. Meritocracy and discrimination In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy continue their discussion of meritocracy. Do we really deserve the lives we have? And are we providing enough chances to those who need them? Join us for a weekly dose of Daily Philosophy! Brought to you by https://daily-philosophy.com. Music: Nightlife by Mic…

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016. Meritocracy: Do we deserve our lives? 44:33

3y ago44:33

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Send us a Text Message. Meritocracy: Do we deserve our lives? In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss the idea that hard work (as well as laziness) eventually get their just rewards and that, therefore, people deserve the lives they have. But is this true? Or do we all just rely on luck to achieve the positions in life that we have? Join us for …

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015. Sports and Society 51:55

3y ago51:55

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Send us a Text Message. Sports and Society In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss the ethics of sports in general. From whether sports benefit populations to drugs, doping and the problems of nationalism, it is surprising how many interesting moral issues are caused by sports! Join us for a weekly dose of Daily Philosophy! Brought to you by htt…

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014. The Ethics of the Olympic Games 51:49

3y ago51:49

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Send us a Text Message. The Olympic Games In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss the ethics of the Olympics. From environmental problems to the protection of underage athletes, the Olympic Games cause a number of ethical problems that are worth discussing. Join us for a weekly dose of Daily Philosophy! Brought to you by https://daily-philosophy…

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013. Human Autonomy 43:06

3y ago43:06

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Send us a Text Message. Human autonomy In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy ask what autonomy really is. What does it mean to be "free"? Are drug addicts free? And what is unique about human beings? Join us for a weekly dose of Daily Philosophy! Brought to you by https://daily-philosophy.com. Music: Nightlife by Michael Kobrin, from: https://pixabay.…

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012. Technology and Freedom 47:43

3y ago47:43

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Send us a Text Message. Technology and Freedom In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy ask how technology affects our freedom. Are we free to choose particular technologies? Are we free to reject them? And is democracy powerful enough to deal with technology? Join us for a weekly dose of Daily Philosophy! Brought to you by https://daily-philosophy.com. …

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011. Work, Leisure and Fulfilment 1:06:18

3y ago1:06:18

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Send us a Text Message. Work, Leisure and Fulfilment In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy continue their discussion of topics from E. F. Schumacher's famous 1973 book "Small is Beautiful". We unpack the main theses of the book that relate to the effects of technology on work, leisure and meaning and look whether they are still valid 50 years later. J…

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010. Small is Beautiful - Economics as if people mattered 1:07:58

3y ago1:07:58

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Send us a Text Message. Small is Beautiful - Economics as if people mattered In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss E. F. Schumacher's famous 1973 book "Small is Beautiful". We unpack the main theses of the book and look whether they are still valid 50 years later. Join us for an hour-long dose of your Daily Philosophy and explore with us one o…

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009. Deep Ecology 1:10:33

3y ago1:10:33

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Send us a Text Message. What is Deep Ecology? In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss Deep Ecology. What is it, where does the idea come from, and is it always clear what the theory demands of us? Join us for an hour-long dose of your Daily Philosophy and explore with us the philosophical issues surrounding deep ecology. Brought to you by https:…

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008. Nudges - The Hidden Influencers 1:01:00

3y ago1:01:00

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Send us a Text Message. Nudges - The Hidden Influencers In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss nudges, hidden, often subconscious forces that try to steer our decisions. What really are nudges? What is the relationship of nudges to freedom of choice and human autonomy? Are nudges making us unable to navigate our own decisions? Join us for an ho…

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007. What is Anarchism? 1:07:35

3y ago1:07:35

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Send us a Text Message. What is anarchism? In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss anarchism. What does the word really mean? What is the relationship of anarchism to liberalism, free markets and the visions of communism? And is an anarchist state compatible with personal freedom and flourishing? Join us for an hour-long dose of your Daily Philo…

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006. Terrorism and violence in politics 1:06:44

3y ago1:06:44

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Send us a Text Message. Terrorism and violence in politics In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss politically motivated violence. Is there ever a justification for terrorism? Does the state have a right to use violence against its citizens? Does the end justify the means? And what can we learn from the "yellow vest" protests in France? Join us …

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005. Death Penalty: Right or Wrong? 1:06:48

3y ago1:06:48

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Send us a Text Message. Death Penalty: Is It Morally Right? In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss the ethics of the death penalty, and particularly the question whether other countries have the right to withhold the drugs used in US executions. Join us for an hour-long dose of your Daily Philosophy and take part in a thrilling exploration of t…

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004. Chimeras: Animals as hosts for human organs? 1:04:33

3y ago1:04:33

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Send us a Text Message. Chimeras: Animals as hosts for human organs? In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss the complex ethics of growing human organs in animal hosts. Are we in danger of creating human-like animals? Could such animals claim human rights? And are we sufficiently respecting the dignity of such animal hosts? Join us for an hour-l…

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003. Who Owns Space? 53:12

3y ago53:12

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Send us a Text Message. Who Owns Space? In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss the ownership of resources in space. Is space the new frontier of colonialism? Is it likely that we will explore space peacefully and in a civilised way, or are we about to repeat the mistakes of the past? And who owns the night sky? From the Tragedy of the Commons t…

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002. Should We Legalise Drugs? 1:09:39

3y ago1:09:39

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Send us a Text Message. The Ethics and Politics of Drug Legalisation In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss whether we should legalise (or de-criminalise?) the use of recreational drugs. What are the arguments in favour of and against legalising drugs? What about coffee and tobacco? And is there perhaps a value in exploring altered states of mi…

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001. The Ethics of Vaccination Passports 1:07:01

3y ago1:07:01

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Send us a Text Message. The Ethics of Vaccination Passports In this first episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss the ethics of vaccination passports. Is it morally right for the state to require citizens to vaccinate or is it discriminating against those who don't want to get vaccinated? Come along for an hour-long dose of your daily philosophy and und…

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