1302 || ethical contradictions
How do we make ethical decisions? Are there "universal moral truths"? What can we do if a situation is not morally "black and white"?There are countless factors that apply to every ethical question. C...
10 Des 202410min
1301 || intro to ethics
At its simplest, ethics is a system of moral principles that affect how we make decisions and lead our lives. Ethics (or moral philosophy) is about with what is good for individuals and society. Ethic...
9 Des 20248min
1300 || Keep Hope Alive by Ayesha Khan (revisited)
This is a re-release of an episode I got great feedback from: "Hopelessness is often most pervasive among the privileged who are more insulated from from overt violence." - Ayesha KhanSOURCE: https://...
7 Des 202411min
1299 || sponge cities
Sponge cities use nature and science to work with the environment and improve the ecosystem. Sustainable infrastructure is not only good for the people in the city, but the environment as a whole. The...
6 Des 20248min
1298 || the right to swing your fist
"your right to swing your fist ends where my nose begins" "The Paradox of Tolerance disappears if you look at tolerance, not as a moral standard, but as a social contract. If someone does not abide by...
5 Des 20249min
1297 || the tolerance paradox
"The paradox of tolerance is a philosophical concept suggesting that if a society extends tolerance to those who are intolerant, it risks enabling the eventual dominance of intolerance, thereby underm...
4 Des 20249min
1296 || what's really getting me through it
Here are some things that helped me survive lately: Thinking of rest and joy as resistance. Intentional rest and joy are essential to the whole thing. When I start to have a little shame spiral about ...
3 Des 20249min
1295 || coping tools vs. weapons
If we look at our coping mechanisms at face value, it can add to the stress that we’re attempting to take away. It can feel like a bandaid for a symptom rather than a direct address to the roots of th...
2 Des 20249min
