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NOV 7, 2014 Podcast

Global Ethics and the Point of View of the Universe

Sidgwick's concept of looking at issues from "the point of view of the universe"--in other words, giving equal weight to everyone's interests, irrespective of ...

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NOV 6, 2014 Podcast

Philip Alston on a World Court for Human Rights

"The reason why governments are violating human rights on a grand scale is not because there is an absence of a world court," says Philip ...

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OCT 31, 2014 Podcast

The Bright Side to Big Data: Good Intentions and Ethical Questions

We wrap up our three-part series on data and privacy with a look at some ways big data can improve our communities. Technology and big ...

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OCT 31, 2014 Podcast

From Paris to Moscow: The Rise of New Far-Right Movements Across Europe

What effect has the Ukraine crisis had on the rise of ultra-nationalist forces in Russia and what has been the impact on Russia's neighbors? What ...

OCT 29, 2014 Podcast

If Mayors Ruled the World: Dysfunctional Nations, Rising Cities

In the face of the most perilous challenges of our time, from terrorism to climate change, nation-states seem paralyzed. Can cities and the mayors who ...