Yearly Archives: 2015
Sperm Bank Sued over Donor I.D.
It often challenges our moral intuitions to recognize that sometimes bad outcomes aren’t the result of bad behaviour. So assigning blame is neither automatic nor easy. There’s a legitimate question about the extent of the efforts to which companies must
Sperm Bank Sued over Donor I.D.
It often challenges our moral intuitions to recognize that sometimes bad outcomes aren’t the result of bad behaviour. So assigning blame is neither automatic nor easy. There’s a legitimate question about the extent of the efforts to which companies must
Media CEO Crull Loses Job Over Interference in Journalism
Two weeks ago BEH’s own Chris MacDonald asked whether it was sufficient that Bell Media CEO Kevin Crull apologize for interfering with journalistic decisions, or whether he should instead resign. Today, this happened… >>> Kevin Crull out as Bell Media
Media CEO Crull Loses Job Over Interference in Journalism
Two weeks ago BEH’s own Chris MacDonald asked whether it was sufficient that Bell Media CEO Kevin Crull apologize for interfering with journalistic decisions, or whether he should instead resign. Today, this happened… >>> Kevin Crull out as Bell Media
New Research About Executive Compensation
This looks interesting. >>> New research: “You scratch his back, he scratches mine and I’ll scratch yours: how unethical behaviour can inflate executives’ pay” If you have a strong network of business colleagues who sit on each other’s board, your
New Research About Executive Compensation
This looks interesting. >>> New research: “You scratch his back, he scratches mine and I’ll scratch yours: how unethical behaviour can inflate executives’ pay” If you have a strong network of business colleagues who sit on each other’s board, your
Rules vs Ethics in Data Privacy
Privacy is emerging a one of THE big ethical issues for businesses. The key question, ethically, is how companies should behave when there are (inevitably) gaps in regulation. >>> Canada ‘way behind’ in data privacy rules Who owns our personal
Rules vs Ethics in Data Privacy
Privacy is emerging a one of THE big ethical issues for businesses. The key question, ethically, is how companies should behave when there are (inevitably) gaps in regulation. >>> Canada ‘way behind’ in data privacy rules Who owns our personal
JPMorgan Gets Creepy With Employee Surveillance
Should employees be punished for predicted wrongdoing? >>> JPMorgan Algorithm Knows You’re a Rogue Employee Before You Do Automated surveillance is necessary for Wall Street firms because billions of e-mails flow through each bank annually, overwhelming the ability of people
JPMorgan Gets Creepy With Employee Surveillance
Should employees be punished for predicted wrongdoing? >>> JPMorgan Algorithm Knows You’re a Rogue Employee Before You Do Automated surveillance is necessary for Wall Street firms because billions of e-mails flow through each bank annually, overwhelming the ability of people
Is Warren Buffett’s BH a Predatory Lender?
Warren Buffett is lauded for his philanthropy, but is a portion of his Berkshire Hathaway financial empire built on misrepresentation and predation? >>> The mobile-home trap: How a Warren Buffett empire preys on the poor To their regret, the Ackleys
Is Warren Buffett’s BH a Predatory Lender?
Warren Buffett is lauded for his philanthropy, but is a portion of his Berkshire Hathaway financial empire built on misrepresentation and predation? >>> The mobile-home trap: How a Warren Buffett empire preys on the poor To their regret, the Ackleys
Are an App’s Makers and Backers Responsible for Irresponsible Use?
When that app you’ve made (or funded) helps people spread racism and homophobia, and lets them make threats of mass violence with impunity, are you ethically responsible for that outcome? >>> In Rise of Yik Yak App, Profits and Ethics
Are an App’s Makers and Backers Responsible for Irresponsible Use?
When that app you’ve made (or funded) helps people spread racism and homophobia, and lets them make threats of mass violence with impunity, are you ethically responsible for that outcome? >>> In Rise of Yik Yak App, Profits and Ethics
Is Postal Banking the Solution to Payday Lending and to USPS’s Finances?
Can the USPS serve subprime borrowers at lower rates and turn a profit? Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D–Mass.) says yes. Charles Lane says no. >>> Postal banking could make the postal system’s troubles worse At bottom, though, the problem with postal
Is Postal Banking the Solution to Payday Lending and to USPS’s Finances?
Can the USPS serve subprime borrowers at lower rates and turn a profit? Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D–Mass.) says yes. Charles Lane says no. >>> Postal banking could make the postal system’s troubles worse At bottom, though, the problem with postal
Diet Supplement Dangers
BMPEA is a chemical described as being nearly identical to amphetamine. Back in February, New York took the lead, cracking down on bogus herbal remedies, and there were calls for Canada to follow suit. This time, Canada is in the
Diet Supplement Dangers
BMPEA is a chemical described as being nearly identical to amphetamine. Back in February, New York took the lead, cracking down on bogus herbal remedies, and there were calls for Canada to follow suit. This time, Canada is in the
Ethical Baby Wipe Disposal
Sometimes everyday products have a surprising effect on the environment, and on the human systems designed to deal with waste. Question: should the companies that make these products be held responsible somehow? In the case discussed here, consumers are using
Ethical Baby Wipe Disposal
Sometimes everyday products have a surprising effect on the environment, and on the human systems designed to deal with waste. Question: should the companies that make these products be held responsible somehow? In the case discussed here, consumers are using
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