Social Responsibility

Social Responsibility

A man with glasses and a gray beard stands in front of illustrations of three classical columns, each with a different capital style.
22mins
"It's much better to try to understand how the world works and then act accordingly. Rather than trying to impose on the world the way we want to think or the way we preferred things to be."
A painted woman's face is seen upside down on the left, looking at a large gray rock on the right, with a blue sky and clouds in the background.
2mins
What separates a disciplined life from a virtuous one? Psychologist Sarah Schnitker says the answer lies in your purpose.
A historical illustration shows one man performing a medical procedure on another man’s chest using a metal instrument, both with serious expressions.
3mins
According to philosopher Meghan Sullivan, effective altruism may overlook the moral importance of seeing others as individuals. She explains how love should guide how we care for both present and future humans.
Two people are holding hands; one person wears a dark sleeve, the other wears a blue sleeve with a green garment. The setting appears to be indoors with a red chair in the background.
6mins
Aristotle thought that a friend you love is considered your ‘second-self’, someone whose pain feels like your own. Philosopher Meghan Sullivan asks, what happens when you extend that kind of love to strangers?
An older man sits on a chair in front of a white backdrop, surrounded by rows of hanging beef carcasses in a meat processing facility.
1hr 55mins
“It’s not about being perfect. It’s about reducing suffering where we can, and right now, we’re choosing not to.”
An older man pondering with his hand on his chin, contemplating effective altruism.
8mins
Effective altruism isn’t just for the rich. Philosopher Peter Singer shares how we can all be better at doing “good.”
A man in a tie is holding a tissue to his face.
4mins
Kelly Richmond Pope, a forensic accountant, shares a simple test that puts your ethics under the spotlight.
Ancient headless stone Buddha statue with one arm missing, seated cross-legged against a solid dark purple background.
9mins
Spirituality declines, depression rises. Is there a link?