Martian Morals

Acting Ethically on the Red Planet

Should humans attempt to colonize Mars? Margaret Race, Brian Green, and Margaret R. McLean led a discussion of the ethical implications of such a venture during an Ethics at Noon event on February 17, 2016.

Feb 19, 2016

All About Ethics

On Immigration, Americans Must Examine Their Conscience: Catholic Tradition can Help
"It is time for the consciences of Catholics and all citizens to examine policies of detention and deportation in light of the demands of love, truth, dignity and justice — and to act."
To Ask or Not to Ask? The Gunman’s Claims and Norah O’Donnell’s Question to Trump
The questions reporters ask high-level politicians in planned settings are actual decisions. That does not mean ethical pre-review ought not to go into the question framing.
Sports Betting and Prediction Markets Will Produce a Lot of Losers
Prediction markets make it easy for people to bet on all kinds of events pertaining to finance, politics, pop culture, and sports. Young people, especially young men, are the most impacted by their surge.