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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):
➤ Practical ethics • Covid-19 pandemic implications • Vaccination debates • AI ethics • Medical resource allocation • Factory farms and pandemics • Privacy and technology • Societal inequalitiesThis podcast, "Thinking Out Loud: leading philosophers discuss topical global issues," is based around interviews conducted by Katrien Devolder with leading philosophers and experts. The discussions primarily focus on the ethical considerations surrounding contemporary global challenges, with a significant emphasis on those introduced or highlighted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Topics discussed include the nebulous beginnings and endings of pandemics, the ethical implications of lockdowns and restrictions, and the prioritization criteria for vaccine distribution. The podcast also explores broader themes like the contribution of factory farms to zoonotic diseases, the ethics of AI interaction, and the moral responsibilities we might have toward AI systems.
Furthermore, the podcast delves into contentious issues such as vaccine nationalism, parental status in the allocation of medical resources, and the privacy concerns surrounding contact tracing apps. Ethical dilemmas related to resource allocation in medical contexts, both during the pandemic and in general, are scrutinized, with discussions on triage protocols and the role of social justice in mitigating health inequities. The series also examines the societal and ethical implications of feeding pets a vegan diet and address broader concerns about how pandemics exacerbate existing inequalities. Throughout, the interviews aim to provide insights into how philosophical perspectives can inform our understanding and guide ethical decision-making in these issues, making the discussions accessible to a non-specialist audience.