The Social Impact of AI – Newsletter 2-7
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Morals & Values
Morals & values are the foundations of ethical frameworks. Explicit or not, we all have moral values. Some people value children above all else, others self-enrichment. Ethics are the rules, guidelines, and habits by which we manifest our values.
Health Care Alternatives – Newsletter 2-6
The US offers exceptional health care but it is costly and not easily accessible. Patients are not the primary system stakeholders, but they should be.
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Might vs Right – Newsletter 2-1
“The only way human beings can win a war is to prevent it.”-George Marshall, US Army Chief, Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense, Nobel laureate (1880-1959) Throughout history and across cultures, absolute power has corrupted absolutely (Lord Acton, 1834-1902). While
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Naughty or Nice – Newsletter 1-19
Santa Claus is coming to town! He’s Making a listHe’s checking it twiceHe’s gonna find out Who’s naughty or nice Were you naughty this year? Hope so, though it depends how you define “naughty.” Myths like Santa Claus subconsciously govern
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Contemporary and Problematic American Myths
Intro Cultural Myths, widely repeated narratives, beliefs, or cultural stories that persist despite being oversimplified, symbolic, exaggerated, or unsupported by evidence, provide the stories on which social contracts are largely based. Myths establish norms by expressing shared values and ultimately
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The Problem with Ethics – Newsletter 1-18
Ethics Under Attack Ethics are unpopular, perceived as rigid and frequently stupid rules applied by theorists who know nothing of reality. There are good reasons for this. Meanwhile, actual ethics are about practice, aspiration, and social norms. They affect behavior
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