Monthly Archives: March 2015
Apple Pay, and the Ethics of Building Trust
Commerce runs on trust. Apple Pay is supposed to be great because embodies trust, not just convenience. But Apple & the banks it has partnered with may have let their ambitions get ahead of them. >>> Pointing Fingers in Apple
Apple Pay, and the Ethics of Building Trust
Commerce runs on trust. Apple Pay is supposed to be great because embodies trust, not just convenience. But Apple & the banks it has partnered with may have let their ambitions get ahead of them. >>> Pointing Fingers in Apple
Conflict of Interest in Venture Capital
This is interesting. But what the author needs to do is explain what he means by conflict of interest. It’s a much-abused term. It involves threats to impartial judgment. So what the author needs to do is to specify who
Conflict of Interest in Venture Capital
This is interesting. But what the author needs to do is explain what he means by conflict of interest. It’s a much-abused term. It involves threats to impartial judgment. So what the author needs to do is to specify who
Regulations Aren’t Just for the Regulated: Net Neutrality Edition
In making its net neutrality rules, did the FCC follow government regulations on administrative rulemaking? >>> The legal case against Internet rules As legal challenges loom for new net neutrality regulations, GOP members of the Federal Communications Commission are offering
Regulations Aren’t Just for the Regulated: Net Neutrality Edition
In making its net neutrality rules, did the FCC follow government regulations on administrative rulemaking? >>> The legal case against Internet rules As legal challenges loom for new net neutrality regulations, GOP members of the Federal Communications Commission are offering
Dietitians for Hire Recommend Mini Cokes as “Sensible Snack”?
Blurring the line between advertisements and news: “opaque sponsored content.” >>> Coke as a sensible snack? Coca-Cola works with dietitians who suggest cola as snack Most of the pieces suggesting mini-Cokes say in the bios that the author is a
Dietitians for Hire Recommend Mini Cokes as “Sensible Snack”?
Blurring the line between advertisements and news: “opaque sponsored content.” >>> Coke as a sensible snack? Coca-Cola works with dietitians who suggest cola as snack Most of the pieces suggesting mini-Cokes say in the bios that the author is a
Postdoctoral Fellowship, U of Toronto
If you’re a recent PhD, this is a great opportunity to work with some smart people while you prep for that tenure-track job you’re aiming for! >>> Postdoctoral Fellowship in Normative Theory, University of Toronto Applications are invited for a
Postdoctoral Fellowship, U of Toronto
If you’re a recent PhD, this is a great opportunity to work with some smart people while you prep for that tenure-track job you’re aiming for! >>> Postdoctoral Fellowship in Normative Theory, University of Toronto Applications are invited for a
SBE 2015
The Society for Business Ethics is arguably the most important annual scholarly meeting in the fields of business ethics and CSR. This year, it’s happening in Vancouver, Canada. You know those people whose names are on the top textbooks in
SBE 2015
The Society for Business Ethics is arguably the most important annual scholarly meeting in the fields of business ethics and CSR. This year, it’s happening in Vancouver, Canada. You know those people whose names are on the top textbooks in
Is Animal Torture a Good Business Model?
The treatment of animals on factory farms is often horrific. But our animal welfare laws are deeply inconsistent, and most consumers are in denial. >>> To Kill a Chicken (Nicholas Kristof, New York Times) IF you torture a single chicken
Is Animal Torture a Good Business Model?
The treatment of animals on factory farms is often horrific. But our animal welfare laws are deeply inconsistent, and most consumers are in denial. >>> To Kill a Chicken (Nicholas Kristof, New York Times) IF you torture a single chicken
Mobile Phones, Sustainable Development, and Ethics
There are ‘conflict minerals’ in your phone. Encouraging electronics companies to avoid such minerals is one way to go, certainly. But is doing so best for people in places like the DRC? Are the alternatives to mining better or worse?
Mobile Phones, Sustainable Development, and Ethics
There are ‘conflict minerals’ in your phone. Encouraging electronics companies to avoid such minerals is one way to go, certainly. But is doing so best for people in places like the DRC? Are the alternatives to mining better or worse?
Lawsuit: Bodybuilders Ripped (Off) by Protein Powders
This is an interesting case study in the combination of ethics and law that keep (or fail to keep) companies honest. It also provides insight into the way regulations enable tort law remedies. >>> Lawsuits Say Protein Powders Lack Protein,
Lawsuit: Bodybuilders Ripped (Off) by Protein Powders
This is an interesting case study in the combination of ethics and law that keep (or fail to keep) companies honest. It also provides insight into the way regulations enable tort law remedies. >>> Lawsuits Say Protein Powders Lack Protein,
Are Rich People Rude?
Here’s an interesting little test of who is more likely to stop for pedestrians, at a crosswalk: people in modest cars or in fancy cars. But note that the study doesn’t control for HOW the people in the fancy cars
Are Rich People Rude?
Here’s an interesting little test of who is more likely to stop for pedestrians, at a crosswalk: people in modest cars or in fancy cars. But note that the study doesn’t control for HOW the people in the fancy cars
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