Tag: ethics

Reflections on the Integrity of Life: A Day at the University of Chicago

Last Thursday, I attended a wonderful conference at the University of Chicago called “Religion and Responsibility: Moral Reflection in a Global Age.” It was a two-day conference, but I decided to attend only the first day—specifically the first three lectures—because that was all the time I had. The conference was sponsored by the Divinity School, … Continue reading Reflections on the Integrity of Life: A Day at the University of Chicago →

Faster, Higher, Richer—But at What Cost?

A while ago, I wrote about the fascination with chasing immortality. People are spending fortunes on an unwinnable battle because our end date is set, and there’s not much we can do about it. In that post, I mentioned the Enhanced Games — a competition where athletes can win $1 million for breaking world records … Continue reading Faster, Higher, Richer—But at What Cost? →

The Questions We Don’t Ask – And Why They Matter, Part 4

This week’s question was difficult to answer because I don’t think there’s an easy response: How do you determine what is right and good in a moral sense? To what degree do you depend on sacred texts or clerics? The question is a heavy one, and I know most people will say they base their … Continue reading The Questions We Don’t Ask – And Why They Matter, Part 4 →