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):
➤ Practical ethics discussions • Philosophers and experts • Global issues • Covid-19 pandemic • AI morality • Vaccine ethics • Public health ethics • Factory farming and pandemics • Inequalities during pandemicsThis podcast, "Thinking Out Loud," hosted by Katrien Devolder, presents a series of discussions with leading philosophers on a range of topical global issues, emphasizing practical ethics. The episodes tackle contemporary ethical dilemmas posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and other global concerns. Common themes include the complexities of the pandemic's timeline, ethical considerations in vaccine distribution, and the moral obligations of AI. Several discussions address the ethics surrounding COVID-19, such as vaccine hesitancy, the allocation of scarce medical resources, and the implications of technological solutions like contact tracing apps.
The podcast frequently explores the interplay between human actions and broader societal impacts, examining how phenomena like factory farming contribute to pandemics and considering ethical diets for pets. It delves into questions of inequality exacerbated by pandemics and the ethical implications of nationalistic policies, such as vaccine nationalism. Experts also discuss the moral responsibilities of healthcare workers, especially in light of insufficient personal protective equipment, and debate ethical strategies for preventing future pandemics.
Throughout its episodes, the podcast strives to make philosophical discourse accessible to a non-specialist audience. It features insights from renowned academics who provide diverse perspectives on pressing ethical issues faced in the modern world. By addressing both abstract ethical questions and practical challenges, the podcast encourages listeners to consider how philosophical inquiry can inform real-world decision-making in times of global crisis.