Yearly Archives: 2015
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
Employer Obligations When the Oil Field Shuts Down
Working in isolated places has its risks. What happens when your employer shuts down? If your contract doesn’t specify what obligations the employer has, are they ethically obligated to help you find your way home? >> Laid-off Alberta oil field
Employer Obligations When the Oil Field Shuts Down
Working in isolated places has its risks. What happens when your employer shuts down? If your contract doesn’t specify what obligations the employer has, are they ethically obligated to help you find your way home? >> Laid-off Alberta oil field
Ethics and Profits in Imperfect Products
Canadian grocery chain, Loblaw, has announced that it will be selling “imperfect” produce rather than tossing it — a move that will thrill some shoppers, and some activists. >> Loblaw Companies launches less-than-perfect apples, potatoes, up to 30 per cent
Ethics and Profits in Imperfect Products
Canadian grocery chain, Loblaw, has announced that it will be selling “imperfect” produce rather than tossing it — a move that will thrill some shoppers, and some activists. >> Loblaw Companies launches less-than-perfect apples, potatoes, up to 30 per cent
Oil, Water, and the Ethics of Regulation
Here’s a nice example of a regulatory move that balances competing values. It’s also a move that couldn’t plausibly be done at all without substantial input from industry regarding feasibility. >> New rules for oilsands fluid tailings, river water management
Oil, Water, and the Ethics of Regulation
Here’s a nice example of a regulatory move that balances competing values. It’s also a move that couldn’t plausibly be done at all without substantial input from industry regarding feasibility. >> New rules for oilsands fluid tailings, river water management
iPhone and the Ethics of Conspicuous Consumption
Is there anything wrong with providing excessively expensive gadgets to people with piles of cash? >> Who Will Buy the $10,000 Apple Watch? Apple is the world’s premiere smartphone brand, but that isn’t a secure spot. To cement it, the
iPhone and the Ethics of Conspicuous Consumption
Is there anything wrong with providing excessively expensive gadgets to people with piles of cash? >> Who Will Buy the $10,000 Apple Watch? Apple is the world’s premiere smartphone brand, but that isn’t a secure spot. To cement it, the
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