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Philosophy and Ethics

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Philosophy and Ethics Sub-categories:

  • Morality (5)
  • Privacy (12)

Outsmarting Hackers: Protecting The Personal Data On Your Smartphone

>> February 9, 2025

We speak with cybersecurity expert Eva Galperin about some of the creative tactics behind scams and data breaches and how to better protect yourself and your info.

topics covered: Cybersecurity, Data and Statistics, Math, Personal Finance, Privacy, Psychology and Psychiatry, Technology
ListenOutsmarting Hackers: Protecting The Personal Data On Your Smartphone

Are Humans Building Our End? The Debate Around Artificial Intelligence & Its Conscious State

>> January 7, 2024

We speak with two experts about this ongoing debate and what challenges lie ahead for these quickly evolving systems.

topics covered: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Emotion, Infrastructure and Engineering, Philosophy and Ethics, Psychology and Psychiatry, Technology
ListenAre Humans Building Our End? The Debate Around Artificial Intelligence & Its Conscious State

Viewpoints Explained: Alabama Will Soon Be The First To Use This New Execution Method

>> December 27, 2023

Kenneth Eugene Smith has been on death row since 1990 and his next scheduled execution is late next month. But now, he’s opting for a new method that’s never been tested before in this setting.

topics covered: Criminal Justice and Courts, Health and Medicine, Incarceration, Philosophy and Ethics, Science, State Government
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TikTok Isn’t the Only App With a Data Privacy Problem

>> April 23, 2023

We speak with two experts about the fast-evolving social media landscape and how consumers can better protect themselves from data mining.

topics covered: Advertising/Marketing and Consumerism, Government and Politics, Math, Data and Statistics, National Security, Privacy, Social Media and Internet, Technology, TikTok
ListenTikTok Isn’t the Only App With a Data Privacy Problem

Culture Crash: A Tough Month for the NFL Ahead of the Super Bowl

>> January 22, 2023

Ahead of the year’s biggest game, we discuss the state of the NFL following the serious injury suffered by Bills player Damar Hamlin.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Athletes, Culture and the Arts, Football, Health and Medicine, Live Sports, Media and Entertainment, Philosophy and Ethics, Pop Culture, Sports and Recreation
ListenCulture Crash: A Tough Month for the NFL Ahead of the Super Bowl

Is Living in the Age of the Internet a Right or Privilege?

>> December 18, 2022

Dr. Merten Reglitz explains the pros and cons of government-subsidized internet.

topics covered: Federal Government, Government and Politics, Philosophy and Ethics, Politics, Social Media and Internet, Technology
ListenIs Living in the Age of the Internet a Right or Privilege?

Exploring the Questions That Have No Right Answer

>> November 13, 2022

Dr. Gregory Stock who’s made a living asking questions that sometimes have no hard and fast answers. In all reality, sometimes the process of coming to an answer is often more important than any one answer itself.

topics covered: Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Personal Growth and Development, Philosophy and Ethics, Psychology and Psychiatry
ListenExploring the Questions That Have No Right Answer

Decisions, Decisions: Understanding Conformity Bias

>> August 21, 2022

Ever agree in the moment, but then look back and wish you spoke up and said something? This action of wanting to go with the flow is a very real phenomenon.

topics covered: Behavior, Bias, Business and Entrepreneurship, Career, Communication, Culture and the Arts, Philosophy and Ethics, Psychology and Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Sociology
ListenDecisions, Decisions: Understanding Conformity Bias

Culture Crash: The Last of Us & The Last of Us Part II

>> May 8, 2022

The Last of Us and The Last of Us Part II both have intricate storylines set in a post-zombie apocalypse world that makes for adventurous and exciting game play. We dive into the creative development that sets this game apart.

topics covered: Commentary and Criticism, Media and Entertainment, Morality, Video Games
ListenCulture Crash: The Last of Us & The Last of Us Part II

Regaining Digital Privacy

>> November 21, 2021

While it may seem like people have some control over privacy settings, this is merely an illusion argues law professor Neil Richards. This week on Viewpoints - we highlight the lack of privacy online and why consumers should expect better from corporations and their government.

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, Philosophy and Ethics, Privacy, Science and Technology, Social Media and Internet
ListenRegaining Digital Privacy
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Culture Crash: Artists’ Shared Inspiration

>> September 5, 2021

How do artists find inspiration for a new song on an album, or a new idea for a movie? We discuss how great art is more interconnected than you may think.

topics covered: Art, Criminal Justice and Courts, Culture and the Arts, Law/Policy and Enforcement, Media and Entertainment, Music, Philosophy and Ethics
ListenCulture Crash: Artists’ Shared Inspiration
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The Role We Each Play in Slowing Climate Change

>> April 18, 2021

Despite the pandemic, carbon emissions are at an all-time high, topping records over the past 3.6 million years. For years, scientists have warned of humans approaching a critical tipping point of global warming – and it’s here. Sustainability scientist Dr. Kimberly Nicholas joins Viewpoints this week to break down the current climate landscape and explain …

topics covered: Earth and Environmental Science and Climate Change, Environment, Food and Nutrition, Government and Politics, Industry, Philosophy and Ethics, Politics, Transportation
ListenThe Role We Each Play in Slowing Climate Change
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Culture Crash: The Tumultuous Legacy of Tiger Woods

>> February 7, 2021

HBO’s new documentary Tiger chronicles the roller coaster golf career and personal life of Tiger Woods. Is It overhyped or worth the watch?

topics covered: African American Culture, American Culture and History, Athletes, Celebrity, Culture and the Arts, Current Events, Equality, Ethnicity, Golf, HBO Max, Media and Entertainment, Morality, Movies, News and Journalism, Pop Culture, Privacy, Public Discourse, Race and Identity, Societal Issues, Sociology, Sports and Recreation
ListenCulture Crash: The Tumultuous Legacy of Tiger Woods

Dot Con: Pranking the Authors of Spam Emails

>> August 16, 2020

Author and comedian, James Veitch has made a name for himself by replying to these scams and continuing the conversation, effectively wasting the scammers time as much as they waste ours. We speak with him about his trade and the major telltale signs to look out for in a scam.

topics covered: Advertising/Marketing and Consumerism, Computer Science, Criminal Justice and Courts, Fraud and Identity Theft, Literature and Writing, Personal Finance, Privacy, Science and Technology, Social Media and Internet
ListenDot Con: Pranking the Authors of Spam Emails

The Business of Lab-Grown Meat

>> July 12, 2020

If the taste, texture and everything else exactly resembled traditionally farmed meat, would you try it out? Lab-grown, cell-cultured chicken, beef and pork is set to hit the mass market in just a few years. We breakdown the science and key players behind this new technology.

topics covered: Food and Nutrition, Philosophy and Ethics
ListenThe Business of Lab-Grown Meat

Culture Crash: Dave Eggers: A Leader In Literary Writing (2020)

>> January 19, 2020

Author Dave Eggers has been a cult hero since his 2000 memoir A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius took readers on a wild and enthralling ride. Now, almost two decades later, he’s still producing novels that push the boundaries of dialogue and prose.

topics covered: Commentary and Criticism, Culture and the Arts, Literature and Writing, Media and Entertainment, Philosophy and Ethics
ListenCulture Crash: Dave Eggers: A Leader In Literary Writing (2020)

Inside Look: Why Generalism Matters

>> July 14, 2019

Amirah Zaveri, the producer of Viewpoints Radio, asks New York Times bestselling author David Epstein about his unique career path and what he learned along the way.

topics covered: Education, Employment and Workplace Issues, History, Media and Entertainment, Philosophy and Ethics, Psychology and Psychiatry, Science and Technology
ListenInside Look: Why Generalism Matters

Casting a Wide Net: Why Generalism Matters

>> July 14, 2019

In today’s fast-paced world, it can be tough to start anew or slow down and reexamine what you’re working towards. We speak with journalist and author David Epstein who argues that switching focuses and developing a wide range of skillsets ultimately leads to greater success.

topics covered: Career, Education, History, Literature and Writing, Media and Entertainment, News and Journalism, Philosophy and Ethics, Psychology and Psychiatry, Science and Technology, Sociology
ListenCasting a Wide Net: Why Generalism Matters

Using YA Fiction to Help Young People Process Big Issues

>> March 31, 2019

For a few decades now, teens have flocked to YA novels like The Hunger Games or The Fault in Our Stars. Why are they so popular? We talk to two novelists who say young adult fiction can help teens consider big issues and life and ‘practice’ their responses to real-world problems like violence and drugs.

topics covered: Education, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Literature and Writing, Media and Entertainment, Morality, Philosophy and Ethics
ListenUsing YA Fiction to Help Young People Process Big Issues

A Fantasy Series that Aims at Teaching Children to Consider Some Big Questions

>> March 10, 2019

We grow up hearing nursery rhymes and fairy tales that deal with good and evil. All of us fondly remember the cartoons of our youth and the stories we grew up with. We talk to Soman Chainani about authoring a new entry into the catalogue of mythology and his attempt to course-correct the lessons more modern stories have been teaching our children.

topics covered: Children and Parenting, Education, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Literature and Writing, Media and Entertainment, Morality, Philosophy and Ethics
ListenA Fantasy Series that Aims at Teaching Children to Consider Some Big Questions
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Culture Crash: Netflix’s Russian Doll

>> March 10, 2019

Netflix’s new show, Russian Doll is an ethical, mysterious, funny drama modeled after the Groundhog Day “waking up in the same moment” plot. It’s an especially great binge-watch.

topics covered: Binge-watching, Digital Age and Balance, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Netflix, Philosophy and Ethics, Pop Culture, Streaming Media, TV
ListenCulture Crash: Netflix’s Russian Doll

Facing Our Own Mortality: How to plan for a more peaceful death for yourself and loved ones

>> February 17, 2019

Facing the prospect of death isn’t pleasant, but it is the reality of being human. We talk to two experts about how people can get their affairs in order both personally and medically to ensure their wishes are respected and their loved ones can properly grieve if the unthinkable happens.

topics covered: Aging and Death, End of Life Care and Planning, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Health and Medicine, Philosophy and Ethics
ListenFacing Our Own Mortality: How to plan for a more peaceful death for yourself and loved ones

Considering the Precarious Future of AI

>> February 17, 2019

Between Alexa, Google and Siri, artificial intelligence is here. But looking forward, AI will only get more and more intelligent. Author and researcher James Rollins discusses why AI has long scared scientists and storytellers, and what the future of our technology could look like if we aren’t careful.

topics covered: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Future, Philosophy and Ethics, Science and Technology
ListenConsidering the Precarious Future of AI

China’s Family Policies & Their Impact on America

>> January 20, 2019

In America, we may have an idea of how China’s one-child and two-child policies work, but the truth is more complicated than many of us imagine. We talk to journalist and author Vanessa Hua about how these policies have rippled all the way into America.

topics covered: Children and Parenting, Economics and Finance, Government and Politics, Immigration and Deportation, International/Global Affairs, Law/Policy and Enforcement, Philosophy and Ethics
ListenChina’s Family Policies & Their Impact on America
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