#Ethics
11 episodes-
Food Ethics, Morals & Marketing
What would you do for 10 million dollars? Would you break your kneecaps? At what point do your morals take precedence over money? Join us on this freewheeling and darkly humorous adventure, as a group of friends discuss everything from veganism and food ethics to absurd marketing and moral lines. Along the way, we also discuss morality, fears as a father, and uncomfortable truths we try to avoid. This chaotic mix of confessions, philosophical insights, and jokes you probably shouldn't share at dinner is both darkly funny and insightful. Disclaimer: This episode contains graphic discussions of animal processing and sensitive topics. Listener discretion is advised.
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Cannibalism Capitalism, Control & Consciousness
In this reflective and deep episode of Positively Pedestrian, our hosts discuss the importance of purpose in community, the downfall of morality, and tools to identify misinformation. They question everything from transactional culture to information filtering, while dreaming of a new form of education and societal structure that fosters critical thinking skills. Join us on our journey to explore the ties between purpose and community, information diets, and finding the solution to misinformation.
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Duality of Symbiosis & Technology Ethics
What is the true definition of Symbiosis? In this riveting episode of Positively Pedestrian, Kris Tyte and Sean Snodgrass brilliantly address this question: How is humanity actually defined? Not only do they do an in-depth exploration of this topic, but add their own unique perspectives and takes on this topic, such as building a moral code in regards to what will benefit humans the most. Join us for laughs, intellectual discussions, and what it means to be a technology philanthropist.
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Gaming for Good & Armies of AI Agents
In this philosophical walk-and-talk episode of Positive Pedestrian, the hosts navigate a variety of topics, including Best Buy's decline, awkward massage experiences, the rise of digital NPCs, and AI companions. They delve deeply into the subject of "technology philanthropy," exploring applications designed to encourage community involvement, as well as the ethics surrounding the use of augmented humans. The discussion expands on what it means to assign agency in a world filled with technological advancements. It's a raw, thoughtful, and at times hilarious conversation about technology, Minecraft charity work, and digital identities.
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Race to the Bottom via Ignorance
In this thought-envoking episode of Positively Pedestrian, the hosts delve into topics ranging from poor navigation skills to humanity's biggest flaw's. This episode discusses the great filter idea, the potential dangers of AI, and the moral shortcomings of business models.
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Transhumanism & Technology Scapegoating
In this engaging episode, Kris Tyte and Sean Snodgrass delve into the concept of transhumanism and the ethical implications of technology integration. They explore the idea of using technology as a scapegoat and discuss how advancements in AI and neural networks impact human cognition and well-being. The hosts also touch upon historical contexts, the potential for immortality, and the challenges of accountability in a tech-driven world.
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Consciousness - Beyond the Brain
In this thought-provoking episode, Kris Tyte and Sean Snodgrass explore the future of consciousness, discussing the potential of brain tissue in different environments, the implications of AI and neurological networks, and the emotional components of intelligence. From historical experiments to futuristic scenarios, they delve into the ethical and philosophical questions surrounding these advancements.
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Artificial Horizons - AI & Human Knowledge
In this episode of Positively Pedestrian, we embark on a fascinating journey through the interplay of AI and human creativity, pondering the possibilities of archiving our collective wisdom before AI reshapes our knowledge landscape. Join us as we explore innovative preservation methods, debate the role of AI in creativity, and discuss the philosophical implications of AI as a dominant force in knowledge generation.
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Concerted Cultivation & Positive Change
In this episode of Positively Pedestrian, we discuss consciously positively influencing ourselves and others by having a core disposition of positivity. Augmenting our environments, surroundings, and interactions with the intent to have a consistent positive influence on ourselves and thereby others. Then we transition into a nostalgic conversation about books and childhood memories of making brown paper bag book covers and finding treasures in the form of paper scraps.
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What Makes Humans Special
In this episode of Positively Pedestrian, we discuss various cultural and social artifacts that may be strong evidence for the idea human beings are "special" and not just another animal species. We discuss how technology enhances our capabilities, pushes the boundaries of what is possible, and how this is perhaps defining. Finally, we look at collective human intelligence, creativity, and imagination.
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Bright Side of Nukes & Cognitive Bias
In this episode of Positively Pedestrian, we discuss the bright side of a Nuclear Holocaust and the bizarre brave new world of Cognitive Bias. We discuss bad managers we've had, probably everyone has had, cognitive biases, the prevalence of violence in our society and the difficulties navigating the deep complexities of modern life.
