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Ethics of the Future

James Seed•sites.libsyn.com
Society & Culture
Philosophy
Have you ever wondered why the world seems so crazy today? Well, what if I told you, it's only going to get crazier and that no one is looking ahead at what is in store for humanity? Well, almost no one. Join me, James Seed, where we'll discuss the moral, ethical, cultural, practical, and philosophical dilemmas that humans will have to address in both the distant and not-so-distant future. Follow along and subscribe to Ethics of the Future on Apple, Spotify, or anywhere else you get your podcasts.
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Ep. 27 - Social Media, ****ing Social Media Part 1

Today we dive in head first to the extremely broad and complex topic of social media as well as ask the question, if social media should be banned. Come explore some pros and cons then decide for yourself.

Dec 06, 2023•31 min

Ep. 25 - The Decline of Video Games Part 1

Have you noticed video games don’t seem to be as good as they used to be? We explore why that might be, my complaints on modern games and where they might be headed in the future.

Nov 14, 2023•31 min

Ep. 21 - Hypermodernism Revisited: The Exorcist: Believer Part 1

I've spent 15 years thinking about Hypermodernism and, as promised, this episode continues the discussion of Hypermodernism. Follow along as we go through another example of the Hypermodern Times in which we live using the reboot/sequel The Exorcist: Believer.

Oct 17, 2023•30 min

Ep. 19 - The Future of Augmented Human Intelligence

There is a war on the horizon. It won't be fought with guns, bombs or even lasers...follow along as this episode explores possible scenarios which may happen should human beings augment their own intelligence and if we should augment our own intellect.

Oct 03, 2023•28 min

Ep. 17 - Idiocracy: Movie or American Prophecy? Part 1

Idiocracy is a cult classic comedy but is the movie also prophetic? Was it able to see the future? What did it get right? Where are we headed according to the movie? Follow along in part 1 where we'll explore some of the questions and issues addressed within the movie.

Sep 19, 2023•35 min

Ep. 12 - The Future of Student Loans Part 2

Part 2 explores the question if we should forgive loans and how to solve the ever-increasing education inflation problem. Things get a little heated again at the end so stick around!

Aug 15, 2023•31 min

Ep. 11 - The Future of Student Loans Part 1

We’re experiencing education inflation in real time. What is education inflation and its impact on student loans? How is it effecting wages? Find out in Part 1 of this statistic heavy episode.

Aug 08, 2023•32 min

Ep. 10 - The Teletransportation Paradox & the Nature of Identity

In this episode, we'll explore the Teletransportation Paradox and the nature of identity. If you step into a Star Trek Teleporter that rips apart all the molecules of your body, are you still the same person at the end as you were in the beginning? How can you know you are still you after teleportation? What makes up your identity?

Aug 01, 2023•27 min

Ep. 9 - The Rise of Sex Robots Part 3

The final episode in this 3 part series finishes up the award winning ethics paper discussed in part 2 and then we explore the impact between men and women going forward with the acceptance and ubiquity of sex robots.

Jul 25, 2023•45 min

Ep. 8 - The Rise of Sex Robots Part 2

In part 2 we take a deep dive into the award-winning ethics paper I mentioned in the previous episode regarding Sex Robots. We explore arguments from robots increasing pedophilia to the belief that male sexuality only wants to dominate with everything being only for the express pleasure of men and how women are actually more aggressive in relationships than men.

Jul 18, 2023•28 min

Ep. 7 - The Rise of Sex Robots Part 1

In today’s episode, we explore the notion of the male sexual experience, which gender truly has impossible standards, most men’s difficulties in dating, and how it relates to the creation and eventual need for sex robots.

Jul 11, 2023•32 min

Ep. 6 - Space Colonization & Space Piracy

In episode 6 we'll explore Space Colonization, how different countries could be impacted, and if there are any laws that currently apply to space exploration or colonization. We'll also briefly explore how long-term colonies might come to think of themselves and piracy in space.

Jul 04, 2023•46 min

Ep. 5 - The Trolley Problem and Self-Driving Vehicles

In this episode, I alone solve a famous 55 year old ethical dilemma known as the Trolley Problem! We'll also explore why it's relevant to implementing Self-Driving Vehicles in modern society.

Jun 27, 2023•35 min

Ep. 4 - What is a Post-Want/Post-Scarcity Society?

What the heck is a post-want/post-scarcity society? What does it look like? What happens to currency in such a society? We’ll get a little help from Matt Damon to illustrate this futuristic type of society.

Jun 20, 2023•57 min

Ep. 2 - Hypermodernism, Gary from Nerdrotic, Transgenderism, and the Mouse Utopia - Part 2

Did you know we’re currently living in a utopia? Welcome to the first EOF shows dedicated to correcting Gary from Nerdrotic that Hollywood is not postmodern, it's Hypermodern, and we've been here for some time. We also explore transgenderism, why it’s at the forefront of the media’s current fight for rights and where our hypermodern society is ultimately headed.

Jun 06, 2023•1 hr 15 min

Ep. 1 - Hypermodernism, Gary from Nerdrotic, Transgenderism, and the Mouse Utopia - Part 1

Did you know we’re currently living in a utopia? Welcome to the first EOF shows dedicated to correcting Gary from Nerdrotic that Hollywood is not postmodern, it's Hypermodern, and we've been here for some time. We also explore transgenderism, why it’s at the forefront of the media’s current fight for rights, and where our hypermodern society is ultimately headed.

Jun 06, 2023•1 hr 19 min
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