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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
Investors, Fees, and Transparency
Financial illiteracy is rampant, which is why most of us rely on professional advice. But what about when the pros aren’t transparent? Will the industry have to shift based on consumer reactions? MacDonald’s Law of Business Ethics: “If your business
Investors, Fees, and Transparency
Financial illiteracy is rampant, which is why most of us rely on professional advice. But what about when the pros aren’t transparent? Will the industry have to shift based on consumer reactions? MacDonald’s Law of Business Ethics: “If your business
AI: Are the Luddites (Finally) Right?
Are robots now the threat to humanity they’ve so often been imagined to be? >>> Protesters stage anti-robot rally at SXSW The dangers of more developed artificial intelligence, which is still in its early stages, has created some debate in
AI: Are the Luddites (Finally) Right?
Are robots now the threat to humanity they’ve so often been imagined to be? >>> Protesters stage anti-robot rally at SXSW The dangers of more developed artificial intelligence, which is still in its early stages, has created some debate in
Million Dollar Fine for Spammers
This is a few days old, but still relevant. Canada’s Radio-Television & Communications commission has issued its first fine — a big one — against a spammer. Of course, historically big penalties don’t act as a deterrent. But still, it’s
Million Dollar Fine for Spammers
This is a few days old, but still relevant. Canada’s Radio-Television & Communications commission has issued its first fine — a big one — against a spammer. Of course, historically big penalties don’t act as a deterrent. But still, it’s
Hertz: “No Plans” to Surveil Rental Car Customers with NeverLost Camera
Are rental cars the next frontier in the privacy debate? >>> Hertz puts cameras in its rental cars, says it has no plans to use them The feature certainly makes sense as a customer service offering in the event of
Hertz: “No Plans” to Surveil Rental Car Customers with NeverLost Camera
Are rental cars the next frontier in the privacy debate? >>> Hertz puts cameras in its rental cars, says it has no plans to use them The feature certainly makes sense as a customer service offering in the event of
Dolce & Gabbana as Fashion Chick-Fil-A?
Seemingly everyone thinks it’s wonderful to inject moral values into commerce—until they’re reminded others have different values. >>> Sir Elton John boycotts Dolce & Gabbana after row over same-sex families Sir Elton John has called for a boycott of fashion
Dolce & Gabbana as Fashion Chick-Fil-A?
Seemingly everyone thinks it’s wonderful to inject moral values into commerce—until they’re reminded others have different values. >>> Sir Elton John boycotts Dolce & Gabbana after row over same-sex families Sir Elton John has called for a boycott of fashion
Keeping Clones Out: Pedigree Integrity or Crony Capitalism?
Is the American Quarter Horse Association protecting pedigree or protecting breeders from competition? >>> Lawsuit over quarter horse’s clone may redefine animal breeding Lynx Melody Too, a clone of a renowned quarter horse, is at the center of a lawsuit
Keeping Clones Out: Pedigree Integrity or Crony Capitalism?
Is the American Quarter Horse Association protecting pedigree or protecting breeders from competition? >>> Lawsuit over quarter horse’s clone may redefine animal breeding Lynx Melody Too, a clone of a renowned quarter horse, is at the center of a lawsuit
Are Electric Cars a Do-Good or Just a Feel-Good?
Your Nissan Leaf is a zero-emission vehicle while you drive it, but when you take account of all the costs, it may even be worse than a gasoline-powered car. Bjorn Lomborg explains. >>> Electric car benefits? Just myths In the
Are Electric Cars a Do-Good or Just a Feel-Good?
Your Nissan Leaf is a zero-emission vehicle while you drive it, but when you take account of all the costs, it may even be worse than a gasoline-powered car. Bjorn Lomborg explains. >>> Electric car benefits? Just myths In the
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