Edible Ethics

Teaching and Learning - The Ethics of Living in the Modern World

In this episode we get good and high and discuss the ethics of teaching and learning in the modern world, particularly in the context of institutions Higher Education.

Moving - The Ethics of Living in the Modern World

This is the first episode in a series exploring the ethical challenges of engaging in basic human activities in the modern world. In this episode, we get good and high and talk about Moving.

The Ethics of Medical Aid in Dying

This one got away from us a little. The ostensible topic is assisted dying, but we got a little too good and high to give the subject the a very thoughtful treatment. Nevertheless, we had a jolly time discussing our own deaths!

The Ethics of the Use of Animals in Research

In this episode, we get good and high (really high) and discuss the ethics of using animals in research. What kind of research justifies the use of animals and which animals should we be using?

The Ethics of AI in Education

In this episode we get good and high and discuss the ethical implications of the use of AI in education, specifically tools like ChatGPT. We begin with the concern that have been raised about cheating and whether this technology might lead to job losses for educators. The conversation then delves into the ethics of education, the role of formal education, and the changing landscape of learning. The major takeaways include the need to address the big ethical questions in education and to consider who benefits and who loses in the changing educational landscape. Mentioned in this episode: Deschooling Society [https://www.amazon.com/Deschooling-Society-Open-Forum-S/dp/0714508799]