Description (podcaster-provided):
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):
➤ Philosophical insights on pandemics • AI ethics • Vaccine ethics • Pandemic-induced inequalities • Medical resource allocation ethics • Factory farming's impact on health • Privacy concerns in digital contact tracing"Thinking Out Loud: leading philosophers discuss topical global issues" is a podcast that explores contemporary ethical dilemmas and challenges through a series of interviews with prominent philosophers and experts. Hosted by Katrien Devolder, a Senior Research Fellow at the Oxford Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics, the podcast targets a non-specialist audience, delving into complex issues related to practical ethics in an accessible manner.
The episodes frequently address significant themes such as the ethical implications of pandemics, notably the Covid-19 pandemic. Discussions include the complexities surrounding vaccines, contact tracing, and the allocation of scarce medical resources. Host Katrien Devolder engages with experts to explore contentious topics such as vaccine nationalism, the ethics of lockdowns, and risks associated with privacy from contact tracing apps. The podcast also grapples with broader ethical questions, such as the moral obligations of AI, and the ethical considerations of feeding pets a vegan diet.
Additionally, the podcast emphasizes the societal impacts of pandemics, with episodes investigating how pandemics exacerbate existing inequalities and what measures can be taken to prevent future public health crises. Experts analyze issues through the lens of social justice, urging a systemic approach to tackling these challenges.
This podcast provides insights into the philosophical and ethical underpinnings of current global issues, inviting listeners to reflect on the moral dimensions of decisions and policies that shape public life. By combining philosophical inquiry with pressing real-world problems, the show seeks to deepen the understanding of ethics and its application to contemporary challenges.