Monthly Archives: March 2015
K-Cup Ethics
In addition to pretentious pleas in favour of coffee authenticity, this piece catalogs some ethical objections — mostly by now familiar — to the wildly popular Keurig coffee brewing system. >>> You’ve All Been Had, Keurig Coffee Is The Devil
K-Cup Ethics
In addition to pretentious pleas in favour of coffee authenticity, this piece catalogs some ethical objections — mostly by now familiar — to the wildly popular Keurig coffee brewing system. >>> You’ve All Been Had, Keurig Coffee Is The Devil
Security & Human Rights in Hostile Business Environments
Is integration of human rights into security arrangements an effective way for corporations to deal with hostile environments overseas? >>> In Hostile Environments, A New Weapon: Ethics …But rising instability is a problem burdening governments and businesses alike. As governments
Security & Human Rights in Hostile Business Environments
Is integration of human rights into security arrangements an effective way for corporations to deal with hostile environments overseas? >>> In Hostile Environments, A New Weapon: Ethics …But rising instability is a problem burdening governments and businesses alike. As governments
Can This Software Tell if a CEO is Lying?
A reliable technological method for detecting lies has long been sought after. Reliability has been elusive. But is the technology good enough, in this case? >>> How to Tell if a CEO is Lying William McCaffrey, chairman and CEO of
Can This Software Tell if a CEO is Lying?
A reliable technological method for detecting lies has long been sought after. Reliability has been elusive. But is the technology good enough, in this case? >>> How to Tell if a CEO is Lying William McCaffrey, chairman and CEO of
Ethics of Apple Watch’s “ResearchKit”
I predict that this will cause headaches for the committees in charge of approving research at universities and hospitals, and in ways that we can’t yet foresee. >>> Apple’s new ResearchKit: ‘Ethics quagmire’ or medical research aid? Apple’s ResearchKit sounds
Ethics of Apple Watch’s “ResearchKit”
I predict that this will cause headaches for the committees in charge of approving research at universities and hospitals, and in ways that we can’t yet foresee. >>> Apple’s new ResearchKit: ‘Ethics quagmire’ or medical research aid? Apple’s ResearchKit sounds
Ethical Pros & Cons of a Slower Chinese Economy
Is the slowdown in China’s economy a good or bad thing, ethically? It’s bad for China’s poor, but good for the environment. So, on balance? >>> Global emissions stall in 2014 following slowdown in China’s economy quoted paragraphs A slowdown
Ethical Pros & Cons of a Slower Chinese Economy
Is the slowdown in China’s economy a good or bad thing, ethically? It’s bad for China’s poor, but good for the environment. So, on balance? >>> Global emissions stall in 2014 following slowdown in China’s economy quoted paragraphs A slowdown
Legal Settlement Without Disclosure
GM reached a settlement that kept senior execs from having to testify about the company’s delays in issuing a recall. Is this an unethical way to avoid personal responsibility? >>> G.M. Settles Switch Suit, Avoiding Depositions In a notable victory
Legal Settlement Without Disclosure
GM reached a settlement that kept senior execs from having to testify about the company’s delays in issuing a recall. Is this an unethical way to avoid personal responsibility? >>> G.M. Settles Switch Suit, Avoiding Depositions In a notable victory
Milk and Milk Substitutes: Nutrition & Ethics
Given the huge and growing range of milk substitutes & alternatives, is one of them better to give to your kids? Is one of them more ethical in other ways? >>> http://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/evaluating-milk-and-its-substitutes/ …Whether milk is “good” or “bad” and how
Milk and Milk Substitutes: Nutrition & Ethics
Given the huge and growing range of milk substitutes & alternatives, is one of them better to give to your kids? Is one of them more ethical in other ways? >>> http://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/evaluating-milk-and-its-substitutes/ …Whether milk is “good” or “bad” and how
Snuggies and the Ethics of Unclear Terms & Conditions
Snuggies are a common target of mockery. But are they destined to be the poster-child for deceptive advertising? >>> New Yorkers Scammed by Snuggies Entitled to Monetary Refund and an Eternity of Mockery New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced
Snuggies and the Ethics of Unclear Terms & Conditions
Snuggies are a common target of mockery. But are they destined to be the poster-child for deceptive advertising? >>> New Yorkers Scammed by Snuggies Entitled to Monetary Refund and an Eternity of Mockery New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced
Homeopathic Fraud
Homeopathy is unproven and, well, scientifically implausible to say the least. It is, as they say, “magical thinking.” But it’s commonly sold. Yet another blue-ribbon panel says that’s a problem. >>> Homeopathy not effective for treating any condition, Australian report
Homeopathic Fraud
Homeopathy is unproven and, well, scientifically implausible to say the least. It is, as they say, “magical thinking.” But it’s commonly sold. Yet another blue-ribbon panel says that’s a problem. >>> Homeopathy not effective for treating any condition, Australian report
Apple’s Gender-Neutral Watch
The Apple Watch doesn’t come in “his” and “hers” versions. Does Apple deserve applause for this? >>> Why it matters that the Apple Watch is gender neutral The Apple Watch is here! OK, not quite here yet, but soon. Will
Apple’s Gender-Neutral Watch
The Apple Watch doesn’t come in “his” and “hers” versions. Does Apple deserve applause for this? >>> Why it matters that the Apple Watch is gender neutral The Apple Watch is here! OK, not quite here yet, but soon. Will
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