Navigating Our Digital World: A Conversation with Max Stossel

Ascension or Intervention: The Ethics of Looksmaxxing

In this episode, we will be exploring the ethics of looksmaxxing. We introduce a variety of perspectives, including experts and even looksmaxxers themselves. We hope to allow our listeners to walk away with a better understanding of the internet's most fascinating trend.

Big Brother is Always Watching: Exploring the Influence of the Internet on Politics

In this episode, we will dive into the ethical dilemmas that surround politics and the internet. We explore events like the Presidential Debate of 1960, Watergate, and the Monica Lewinsky scandal to see the evolution of technology’s influence in government. We will interview Dr. Rezach, the director of the Ethics Institute at Kent Place, and someone who has seen firsthand how technology has changed over the past few decades. We end with the question of "Does the media have a responsibility to a nation’s citizens to provide them with the most unbiased information possible? And whose responsibility is it to hold the media accountable?"

A True Friend?: Exploring the Ethicality of AI Companions

In this episode of Tapping In, we explore the ethics of Al Companionship. Recently, people have been using AI platforms to create their own friend. They customize their character's personality, looks, attitude, and mannerisms to generate their own "perfect person." In our discussion, we talk about how AI companions can serve as a way to acquire social advice about situations or to have someone to talk to 24/7. However, we also highlight how these companions are sycophantic, meaning they are designed to please the user.

Fake Voices, Real Consequences: AI in Politics

In this episode, we explore how artificial intelligence is increasingly being used in politics and what that means for voters. We discuss how AI-generated videos, voices, and images can spread misinformation about political candidates and influence public opinion, often without people realizing it. We also look at the role of disclaimers, the laws some states have created to regulate AI-generated political content, and the ethical concerns that come with this technology. Using the ethical framework of consequentialism, we reflect on whether it is ever acceptable to generate AI content about politicians and why values like honesty, fairness, integrity, and trust are important in the digital age. Hosts: Clara B. '28 and Jane P. '28

An AI God? A Deep Search into AI Chatbots and Religion

In this episode, we will explore the ethics of AI chatbots that impersonate religious figures and provide spiritual guidance. Through an interview with Rabbi Chana Leslie Glazer from Congregation Beth Hatikvah, and an analysis of the values of using religious chatbots, you will be able to answer the question: are chatbots in the name of faith ethical? Hosts: Rhiya P. '29 and Soon Min P. '29