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The 5 Best Podcasts on Ethics
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The word Ethics is derived from the Greek word for character (ethos) and the Latin word for customs (mores). It is a word to describe how individuals interact with each other. Ethics is about what standards and virtues we uphold in our societies, from rights to justice. The origin of our beliefs have a lot to do with what we were taught when we were younger or what environment we use to justify that principle. It is necessary to examine one’s own values to make sure they are reasonable. A society’s ethical standards must be bolstered by consistent reason. Here is a list of 5 podcasts that consider the nature of ethics:
- The notion of moral responsibility can be impossible to find in an organization which is in and of itself, emotionless, however the assembly of people within that group can be morally and socially responsible if held accountable. This podcast is heavily complex to listen to, but makes a strong case for business ethics and corporate social responsibility.
- This is an interesting podcast series where we hear many different views on ethics within various professions. The voices we hear are primarily those of people in the 20’s and 30’s discussing everything from the ethics of archeology to the ethical issues surrounding athletic trainers. The variety of these podcasts presents a perspective that goes beyond social responsibility, it deconstructs the big picture so we can understand how ethics plays an important role in our everyday lives.
- This podcast tackles the issue of neuro-pharmacology (smart drugs and substances) taken by healthy people to enhance their performance, however, the assumption with this is that we know what is considered an improvement in the species. But a much greater concern is what kind of a society are we if we believe, for example, working excessively just because we can (with cognitive enhancement) is the right way to live. The serious ethical issue is that we don’t know the long term effects of these drugs, especially when children are given cognitive drugs.
- Meta ethics tries to understand what it means for something to be right or wrong. Is it an opinion or is it fact independent of your opinion? Ethics begins with an assumption of what is right or wrong and meta ethics discovers whether they are right or wrong. It is difficult to verify moral claims however, if you perceive that if morality of an act is judged by its consequences, then that can be a measure of verification. Can one be objective about morality? This podcast is incredibly interesting in discussing these ideas.
- This podcast examines the myth of ‘patient zero’, when one man was mistakenly blamed as the originator of HIV in North America. In storytelling, (and in this case, a media story) we always try to get to the bigger truths by taking liberties with smaller truths. There seems to be a culture that wants to find blame when we have an epidemic, so there is a search for a place of origin. This podcast considers the ethics surrounding our need to identify its source.
Ethics is one of the most important values one can hold, as from an early age we are told what is ‘fair’, and what ‘is not fair.’ To answer these questions or to teach these values to our future generations or even to ourselves, requires one to have a constant dialogue with others and attune ourselves to what is truly ethical in terms of its benefits for society as a whole.
Do you read a great blog about ethics that’s not on the list? Leave a comment on FB!
Larissa Gomes is a breast cancer survivor and single mom to her spirited baby boy! Originally from Toronto turned Angeleno, she has worked in roles from writer, actor and producer for well over a decade. In that time, she’s developed concepts, film and television screenplays, short stories, along with freelance articles, blogging and editing work.
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Finding a Connection to Your Future
A man of many successes and struggles, Alexander Graham Bell is the perfect example of a man who knows the importance of connecting to the future. He invented the metal detector and helped relaunch the National Geographic Magazine. He gave his wife Mabel, who was deaf, 1497 shares of his 1507 total shares in the Bell Telephone Company.
When talking about missed opportunities, he was quoted as saying, “When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the door that is closed that we do not see the one which has opened for us.” Losing sight of the future keeps you mired in the past, unable to see your possibilities.
During your successes and struggles here are four ways to connect to your future without being mired in the past:
Pick a few adjectives to describe who you want to become this year as a person
Do you want to be friendly, helpful, or kind? Choose adjectives related to behavior. The main thing you can control is your behavior, so behavior is a useful place to start. The words you pick help you keep focused so that when challenges or change occur, you work to keep your adjectives in mind as you choose actions to support the chosen adjectives.
When dwelling on the past, redirect yourself
Make a checklist of things to do that week. Clean out a closet. Read a book. Exercise. Take a class. Write out goals for the year.
Take actions that support your plans and goals. Remember to stay aware and intentional about the behaviors you chose. Connecting to the future sometimes involves an intentional and authentic plan of behaviors and actions.
See Also: 5 Barriers That You Need To Cross To Achieve Success This Year
Don’t judge people or events as good or bad, or wrong or right
You may not agree with how others act or see the world, but these events and individuals do not have the power to change your behavior. When you take away good or bad, or wrong or right from your dialogue, you disconnect from the need to prove yourself in past situations.
Since people see the world differently, expand understanding of internal (you) and external (other individuals) with observation, not labels. You can say, “I did not care for his behavior.” It is a subtle wording difference to saying, “That guy is wrong.”
Nurture yourself
Take up a hobby you enjoy. Snuggle in a chair with a blanket and a book. Go for a walk. Golf. What makes you feel healthy and relaxed? Think of activities you do where time disappears. Sometimes your life feels nice when connected wholly to the present.
See Also: 5 Habits to Make The New Year Your Best Year Yet
The past plays a role in today, but it does not have to define your future. The next time an individual or a situation frustrates you, think of your adjectives, choose actions that support your words, then change your dialogue to observations, not labels. Find ways to connect with the future possibilities of life.
This cycle of living keeps your energy focused on opportunities in the future instead of the mire of the past. During work or at home you have the potential to create a style of living that offers you a stronger connection to the future.
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Bracket Design Studio Creates a Contemporary Villa in the Garden City of Isfahan, in Iran
Have you always been a fan of ultra modern and minimalist designs when it comes to home decor? We have too, but we’re extra intrigued by homes and buildings that take those concepts further and incorporate them into the actual design of the structure. That’s what caught out eye most about Villa 131, a private residence designed by Bracket Design Studio in 2016. Located in Isfahan, Isfahan Province, Iran, Villa..
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Icy water reflects the sunset at Edwin B. Forsythe National…
Icy water reflects the sunset at Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge in New Jersey. More than 80 percent of the refuge’s 47,000 acres is wetlands. The quiet tidal waters serve as nurseries, spawning and feeding grounds for fish and shellfish, which are important in the diets of many wildlife species – particularly the migratory birds who live and visit here. Photo by Kris Orr (http://ift.tt/18oFfjl).
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