This is a response to the YouTube channel ALifeAfterLayoff’s segment: Bosses Are FIRING Gen Z Workers Just Months After Hiring Them.
Continue reading “Gen Z Workers Dilemma”Gen Z Workers Dilemma
On Sabine Hossenfelder’s Analysis of Scientific Progress
Hossenfelder raises valid concerns about the decline of scientific progress, but her analysis overlooks several critical systemic issues that may better explain the apparent slowdown. The current academic and corporate research environment actively discourages long-term research projects, particularly those extending beyond a single researcher’s career span. This creates a fundamental misalignment between scientific advancement and the human timescales of recognition and reward.
Continue reading “On Sabine Hossenfelder’s Analysis of Scientific Progress”Manchurian Candidate?
Look, we need to talk about what’s really at stake in this election. It’s not just about Democrats versus Republicans anymore. It’s about who’s actually going to be running our country.
Continue reading “Manchurian Candidate?”Legal vs Moral
Just because something is legal doesn’t mean it’s moral. Likewise, just because something is illegal doesn’t make it immoral. Laws are often grey. That’s the topic of this segment.
Continue reading “Legal vs Moral”Taxidermy Rat High-Five Toys – Ethically Dubious
Yes, I know my boots/wallet/belt may be leather. I also eat meat. But these animals are not disrespected in any way. They are killed quickly and butchered without toying with them. I am thankful for the use and food they provide. However, this high-five practice crosses the line in the uncanny valley because we’re no longer making useful objects out of animal parts. And this isn’t educational taxidermy.
Continue reading “Taxidermy Rat High-Five Toys – Ethically Dubious”Watch for the Hidden Wrong Facts in a Meme.
Memes…
I like this meme for all the wrong reasons.
Plant Group on Facebook Melts Down
One of my favorite plant groups on facebook has been flooded with BLM posts. The group’s rules are that nothing but plants questions should be posted. It’s a public open group, so anyone can post anything, even though the honor system suggests we should only post about plants. What’s happening here?
Covid-19 & Our Social Fabric
Covid-19 is here. While we shouldn’t panic, we should definitely remain alert. This virus is leaving a broad tear in the fabric of our society. Hi, this is Chris, the Amateur Ethicist. That’s the topic of this segment, “Covid-19 and our Social Fabric.” Continue reading “Covid-19 & Our Social Fabric”
Let’s Fix Our Voting System
Each of us gets a vote. Sounds fair right? Well, I’m here to tell you, it’s not.
Hi, this is Chris, the Amateur Ethicist, and on this channel we discuss the crossroads between convenience and technology. If you’re into that kind of thing, why not subscribe, like and share. But I just said our voting system isn’t fair. How can that even be? Continue reading “Let’s Fix Our Voting System”
It’s Time to Abolish Gerrymandering
If you could make it so your party would win every election, would you do it? Would you take the steps necessary to fix the vote so that even if your party became a minority, it would still take a majority of legislative seats? Continue reading “It’s Time to Abolish Gerrymandering”