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A discussion of the defining ethical challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, featuring world-renowned experts in ethics, public health, law, economics, public policy, and beyond. Hosted by Joshua Preiss, Director of Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) at Minnesota State University, Mankato and the author of Just Work for All: The American Dream in the 21st Century (Routledge 2021). Visit pandemic-ethics.com for more information on recent and upcoming episodes.Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ Ethics during the Covid-19 pandemic • Public health challenges • Vaccine distribution and intellectual property • Economic impact and inequality • Public policy and risk • Work, labor, and care issuesThis podcast, titled "Pandemic Ethics," explores the multifaceted ethical challenges presented by the Covid-19 pandemic. Hosted by Joshua Preiss, a director of Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE), the series features discussions with experts in ethics, public health, law, economics, and public policy, among other fields. The episodes delve into various aspects of how the pandemic has reshaped societal structures and prompted ethical dilemmas across different sectors.
Key themes include the ethical considerations surrounding vaccination, such as the debate over mandatory vaccination policies and equitable vaccine distribution. The intersection of intellectual property rights with global health needs is also examined, particularly in the context of vaccine development and distribution. Furthermore, the podcast addresses the pandemic's impact on global poverty, economic inequality, automation, and the future of work, highlighting how policy decisions can exacerbate or mitigate these issues.
Also, the series discusses the critical role of childcare, nursing, and other essential services during the pandemic, evaluating whether public policies adequately honor and support the workers in these fields. The podcast examines business ethics, focusing on the responsibilities of various economic actors during the crisis, and considers the racial and economic disparities exposed and worsened by the pandemic. It also tackles the ethical implications of public policy decisions, the role of property law, and risk management in shaping pandemic responses.
Overall, "Pandemic Ethics" provides a comprehensive exploration of how the Covid-19 pandemic surfaces significant ethical questions and challenges across numerous domains, emphasizing the need for thoughtful consideration of justice, equity, and effective policy-making.
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Should Vaccination Be Mandatory? 2021-May-04 44 minutes |
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Modeling the Covid-19 Pandemic 2021-Apr-05 42 minutes |
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Responsibility for Debt and Crisis 2021-Mar-22 47 minutes |
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Covid, Poverty, and Intellectual Property 2021-Feb-24 42 minutes |
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Covid-19 and the Future of Work 2021-Feb-17 34 minutes |
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Vaccine Ethics 2021-Feb-08 27 minutes |
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Childcare in the Time of Covid 2021-Feb-01 27 minutes |
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Nursing in a Pandemic 2021-Jan-18 31 minutes |
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Business Ethics in a Pandemic 2021-Jan-10 48 minutes |
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Care in Crisis 2021-Jan-04 52 minutes |
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Race, Justice, and the Pandemic 2020-Dec-16 35 minutes |
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Who Gets the Vaccine First? 2020-Dec-10 25 minutes |
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Property Law and the Pandemic 2020-Dec-02 22 minutes |
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Risk, Ethics, and Public Policy During the Covid-19 Pandemic. 2020-Nov-22 45 minutes |