Human Flourishing

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    The Problem of Value Alignment

    Should we allow artificial intelligence to replace democratic govenment?

    Daniel Lyons

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    Aristotle, Education, and the End of Work

    How should we respond to the end of work?

    Jon Mann

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  • Stack of business and startup books on a white table, including titles on innovation, design, entrepreneurship, and management.

    Decision Theory

    Why should we not always do the most good that we can?

    Hamza King

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    The Meaning of Life has no Meaning

    Is there any point thinking about whether life has any inherent meaning?

    Mark Fox

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    An Education Based on Happiness

    What steps should we take to reform education?

    Louie Lang

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    A Job Guarantee Policy

    How can we rethink work in a postgrowth society?

    Luna Hamann

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Animals

  • Historical illustration of a large group of skeletons and skulls cooking over an open fire, with some skeletons playing musical instruments and others holding bones or engaging in various activities.

    Cannibalism & Animal Relations

    Why is it wrong to eat people?

    Hamza King

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  • Scrabble tiles spelling 'PLANT BASED' with green leaves and a pink flower in the background.

    Veganism is an Aesthetic Choice

    How can we encourage people to refrain from eating meat?

    Gene Glotzer

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    Animal Consciousness

    Do animals have free will?

    Daniel Lyons

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  • Numerous chickens in wire cages stacked in multiple tiers at a poultry farm.

    Animal Language

    What is the first step in providing animals with rights?

    Luna Hamann

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    Pets and the Planet

    How can owning a pet help save the environment?

    Jessica Ryan

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    Animal Worship & Sacrifice

    Can religions offer a useful framework for our treatment of animals?

    Mark Fox

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The Rise in populism

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    A Divided Society

    How should we respond to the rise of populist leaders?

    Mark Fox

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    Circus Maximus

    Is Putin’s war a cover-up for economic failures?

    Jon Mann

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    Illusions of Merit

    How does populism obscure talent and reward personality?

    Daniel Lyons

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    Mob Rule

    What can populism and cancel culture teach us about democracy?

    Jessica Ryan

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War & Conflict

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    The Abuse of Language

    Can we wage wars against concepts?

    Hamza King

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  • A torn wall with the Russian flag on the left and the Ukrainian flag on the right, symbolizing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

    The History of Neutrality

    Is neutrality possible in modern warfare?

    Mark Fox

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  • A group of men, including Vladimir Putin in a dark suit, walking with security personnel dressed in black uniforms, some carrying guns, outdoors with greenery in the background.

    Making Good Decisions

    How can we make decision makers more accountable for war?

    Gene Glotzer

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    Augustine, Mearsheimer, and the History of War

    Is Just War Theory compatible with political reality?

    Daniel Lyons

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