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Ethics

Vigilantes take it upon themselves to prevent, investigate, and punish perceived wrongdoings, usually in the absence of legal authority.
Ethics/History/Hospitality & tourism/Social media/Sociology

Selfies at Holocaust sites: ‘Digilantism’ on Instagram

Craig Wight Phiona Stanley
August 1, 2023

Digilantism, a new form of internet vigilantism, involves punishing perceived wrongdoings online, with selfies at Holocaust sites facing scrutiny on Instagram.

Ultimately, climate change problematizes the socio-cultural meaning and purpose of life as we know it.
Climate change/Ethics/Philosophy

Climate puzzle: Science, ethics, and political action

Timothy Christion
June 15, 2023

Bridging moral and political gaps is crucial for addressing rising global emissions. Overcoming institutional failures requires socio-cultural shifts and empowered citizens.

Volunteers are the lifeblood of nonprofit organisations, and it is important that they are satisfied with their experiences
Development studies/Ethics/Public administration/Social work

How to keep shelter volunteers happy: Insights from a Michigan study

Laura A Reese
May 6, 2023

How can animal shelters create a welcoming environment for their volunteers? Discover the policies and practices that lead to volunteer satisfaction.

Enslaving an AI being โ€“ even if itโ€™s not a Mentsch
Artificial intelligence/Computer science/Ethics/Philosophy

The ethical concerns over enslaving AI

Tracey Dowdeswell Nachshon (Sean) Goltz
April 3, 2023

The lack of AI self-awareness prevents them from experiencing exploitation. However, the real issue is the ethical implications of our humanity and AI exploitation.

consequences of enslaving AI entities
Artificial intelligence/Computer science/Ethics/Philosophy

The consequences of enslaving AI entities

Tracey Dowdeswell Nachshon (Sean) Goltz
April 3, 2023

To truly benefit from AI technology, we must consider the tragedy of the master and the broader ethical implications. However, our exploitation of AI threatens both our ethical principle as well as our humanity.

Ethics/Philosophy/Sports science

Sportswashing and the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

Alfred Archer Kyle Fruh Jake Wojtowicz
October 10, 2022

We argue that Qatar's 2022 FIFA World Cup is a means by which the country is 'sportwashing'. That is, directing attention away from its moral transgressions.

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