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Thinking Out Loud provides audio-podcasts based on a series of videos produced by Katrien Devolder in which she talks to leading philosophers from around the world on topics related to practical ethics. The podcast and videos are meant for a non-specialist audience. You can watch the videos on the Practical Ethics Channel. Katrien is a Senior Research Fellow at the Oxford Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics.Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ Ethics • Global issues • Covid-19 • AI • Medical ethics • Vaccination • Privacy • Inequality • Pandemic causation • Philosophy • Animal rights • Public healthThis podcast, "Thinking Out Loud: leading philosophers discuss topical global issues," delves into discussions with notable philosophers and experts on diverse ethical implications of current and global challenges. The series is primarily focused on practical ethics and is presented in a format accessible to a broad audience, featuring interviews conducted by Katrien Devolder, a Senior Research Fellow at the Oxford Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics.
The episodes explore a variety of pressing topics, with a notable focus on the ethical dimensions of the COVID-19 pandemic. Themes in the podcast include the complexities of pandemic management, such as determining the end of a pandemic, the ethical considerations of lockdowns, vaccine distribution priorities, and the moral responsibilities of healthcare workers amidst resource shortages. The episodes highlight discussions on societal and ethical questions raised by the pandemic, including vaccine nationalism, privacy concerns with contact tracing apps, and the exacerbation of social inequalities.
Beyond pandemic-specific issues, the podcast also addresses broader ethical topics, such as human and animal interactions, the implications of factory farming on disease spread, and the moral considerations of feeding pets a vegan diet. Additionally, considerations about artificial intelligence are addressed, exploring how humans can ethically interact with AI.
The podcast aims to provoke thoughtful consideration of practical ethics in contemporary issues by drawing on historical contexts, varied philosophical perspectives, and interdisciplinary insights. It provides a platform to engage in intellectually stimulating discussions, aiming to shed light on ethical complexities faced in today's world.