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In this very special episode, Marcella and Samad reflect on beloved Parr Heel, Colby Maynor, who passed away in December of 2023. We want to take some time to remember Colby as the amazing philosopher he was and discuss some of his work regarding medical ethics and the ethics of claiming lost items. We also want to extend a huge thank you to the Maynor family for allowing us to make this episode. Colby is so loved in the Parr Center and we are lucky to be able to interact with his work and share it with our listeners. All music used in this episode was obtained through Epidemic Sound. Thank you to the Parr Center for Ethics for sponsoring Chapel Phil. All views and opinions discussed in this podcast are our own to explore. The Parr Center for Ethics does not endorse any opinions discussed in this episode.

Are beauty standards ethical? Who decides what is beautiful? Can someone actually make the autonomous decision to undergo plastic surgery? Tune in to this episode to hear Marcella and Samad explore the ethics of cosmetic surgery. Sources: The Ethics of Cosmetic Surgery in Relation to Autonomy. https://www.bioethicsproject.org/the-ethics-of-cosmetic-surgery-in-relation-to-autonomy/ Cosmetic vs. Plastic Surgery: What’s the Difference? https://www.muhealth.org/our-stories/cosmetic-vs-plastic-surgery-whats-difference/ The Origin of Plastic Surgery: Where Does the Term Come From? https://plasticsurgeryofboston.com/the-origin-of-plastic-surgery/ 2022 ASPS Procedural Statistics Release, American Society of Plastic Surgeons All music used in this episode was obtained through Epidemic Sound. Thank you to the Parr Center for Ethics for sponsoring ChapelPhil. All views and opinions discussed in this podcast are our own to explore. The Parr Center for Ethics does not endorse any opinions discussed in this episode.

Content Warning- this episode discusses gun violence and death. After the loss of Zijie Yan in August of 2023, UNC students are still calling on local and state legislature for gun control policies. Aditi and Aidan reflect on what that day felt like for them, how UNC has responded to students who feel their needs were unmet, and the link between a Republican state majority and little to no legislative change regarding gun control. All music used in this episode was obtained through Epidemic Sound. Thank you to the Parr Center for sponsoring ChapelPhil. All views and opinions discussed in this podcast are our own to explore. The Parr Center for Ethics does not endorse any opinions discussed in this episode. Sources: https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/04/26/what-the-data-says-about-gun-deaths-in-the-u-s/  https://www.bradyunited.org/key-statistics  https://abcnews.go.com/US/mass-shootings-days-2023-database-shows/story?id=96609874 

Tune in to this episode to hear Marcella's thoughts as she dives into the psychology and science behind twin births. Multiple births are on the rise along with major advancements in birth control like IVF, so let's examine the twin experience through the lens of nature versus nurture. All music used in this episode was obtained through Epidemic Sound. Thank you to the Parr Center for sponsoring ChapelPhil. All views and opinions discussed in this podcast are our own to explore. The Parr Center for Ethics does not endorse any opinions discussed in this episode. Sources: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/mar/12/world-peak-twin-global-twinning-birth-rates-reach-historic-high-study-ivf-fertility-services https://academic.oup.com/milmed/article/161/4/233/4843318?login=true https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/20/well/family/what-twins-can-teach-us-about-nature-vs-nurture.html#:~:text=The%20studies%20of%20reared%2Dapart,percent%20influenced%20by%20the%20environment. http://drbarbaraklein.squarespace

Did you use ChatGPT this semester...? How do these language models even work? Is there a way we can ethically use ChatGPT in higher education? What does acceptable use look like from an ethical standpoint? Are robots going to take over the world??? Tune in to hear Jakob and Samad's thoughts on what the future of AI in the classroom should look like. All music used in this podcast was obtained through Epidemic Sound. Thank you to the Parr Center for sponsoring ChapelPhil. All views and opinions discussed in this episode are our own to explore. The Parr Center for Ethics does not endorse the opinions discussed in this podcast.

Tune in to this episode to hear Aidan, Marcella and Samad discuss free speech in today's democracy. How do we balance pillars of democracy like free speech in a digital world? How does democracy work for the people? How do we manage the marketplace of ideas today? Why are people banned on Twitter? Most importantly, should Aidan just become dictator? All music used in this episode was obtained through Epidemic Sounds. Thank you to the Parr Center for Ethics for sponsoring Chapel Phil. All views and opinions discussed in this episode are our own to explore freely. The Parr Center for Ethics does not endorse any opinions discussed in this episode. Sources: https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/freedom_of_speech https://ar.usembassy.gov/education-culture/irc/u-s-government/#:~:text=While%20often%20categorized%20as%20a,law%20of%20the%20United%20States. https://www.ohchr.org/en/statements/2022/04/human-rights-and-democracy-digital-age https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/26/magazine/free-speech-tech.html https://ww

Tune in to this episode to hear Aidan and Samad discuss the ins and outs of how the NCAA Tournament works, how parity plays into championships, seeding, ranking teams, and some unique commentary by Aidan. Is this the start of another series in the ChapelPhil universe? Maybe... All music used in this episode was obtained through Epidemic Sound. All sound effects used in this episode were obtained through Pixabay: Sound Effect from <a href="https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=music&amp;utm_content=41488">Pixabay</a> Thank you to the Parr Center for Ethics for sponsoring Chapel Phil. All views and opinions discussed in this episode are our own to explore and discuss freely. The Parr Center for Ethics does not endorse any opinions discussed in this episode. Sources: https://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/luther-gulick/ https://www.northpennymca.org/did-you-know-basketball-was-invented-at-the-ymca/https:/

MoraliTV presents its pilot episode where host Sofia Casini discusses the ethics of cheating and revenge to get to the bottom of the Ross versus Rachel cheating debate. Audio credits: Sofia Casini Music by Slip.stream - "Daytime" - https://slip.stream/tracks/c16ae817-36d4-4bde-9da6-5062aaa852d0 https://sound-effects.bbcrewind.co.uk/ https://freesound.org/people/copyc4t/sounds/146434/ https://freesound.org/people/kirbydx/sounds/175409/ Research not mentioned verbally: https://www.scu.edu/ethics/ethics-resources/ethical-decision-making/lying/#:~:text=The%20philosopher%20Immanuel%20Kant%20said,that%20he%20called%20human%20dignity. https://ndpr.nd.edu/reviews/eye-for-an-eye/ https://www.jewishmadison.org/jewish-madison-community-covid-19-resources/from-our-rabbis/judging-others-favorably#:~:text=By%20Rabbi%20Yona%20Matusof&text=Chapter%201%3A6%2C%20%22Judge,them%20guilty%20in%20your%20heart. https://themuslimvibe.com/faith-islam/on-judging-the-actions-of-others https://sandpointreader.com/the-bu

In this episode, Aidan, Marcella and Samad discuss the rich history of the vegan diet and how a worldwide dietary phenomenon has been falsely dubbed as something for only "rich, white folks." Tune in to this episode to hear our thoughts on ways we can decolonize veganism and allow for other vegan voices to be heard. All music used in this episode was obtained through Epidemic Sound. Thank you to the Parr Center for Ethics for sponsoring Chapel Phil. All views and opinions discussed in this episode are our own to explore and discuss freely. The Parr Center for Ethics does not endorse any opinions discussed in this podcast. Sources: https://www.peacefuldumpling.com/myth-of-white-veganism https://www.thrillist.com/eat/nation/vegan-race-wars-white-veganism https://www.theindigenousfoundation.org/articles/white-veganism-and-its-impact-on-indigenous-communities https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/west-coast/marine-mammal-protection/makah-tribal-whale-hunt

In this episode, Aditi, Ashley and Jakob argue if gossip is inherently good or inherently bad. Do intentions matter more than the outcome of a situation? When is it acceptable? Is gossip just a part of the innate human need to exchange information and communicate? And what is the history behind the stereotype of someone who is "a gossip?" Tune in to this episode to hear our thoughts. All music used in this episode was obtained through Epidemic Sound. Thank you to the Parr Center for Ethics for sponsoring ChapelPhil. All views and opinions discussed in this episode are our own to explore and discuss freely. The Parr Center for Ethics does not endorse any opinions discussed in this podcast. Sources: https://aeon.co/ideas/gossip-was-a-powerful-tool-for-the-powerless-in-ancient-greece https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/gossip https://www.dictionary.com/browse/gossip https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gossip https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/03/technology/whistle-blower-fa

In this episode, two new podcasters, Aidan and Marcella, join Samad to discuss the age-old question of whether or not it is ethical to have children. From anti-natalism to Thomas Hobbes, tune in to hear our thoughts on the implications of having children.  All music used in this episode was obtained through Epidemic Sound. Thank you to the Parr Center for Ethics for sponsoring ChapelPhil. All views and opinions discussed in this episode are our own to explore. The Parr Center for Ethics does not endorse the opinions discussed in this podcast. 

Welcome to the first episode of 2023 this year, we have some new voices on the podcast! In this episode, Aditi, Ashley, Jakob, and Sofia discuss medical and philosophical conceptions of disability and how accommodations should be made, specifically, on our campus. Where does that responsibility of making accommodations lie? How do we facilitate productive and sensitive conversations about disability? Tune in to this episode to hear our thoughts.  All music used in this episode was obtained through Epidemic Sound. Thank you to the Parr Center for Ethics for sponsoring ChapelPhil. All views and opinions discussed in this episode are our own to explore. The Parr Center for Ethics does not endorse the opinions discussed in this podcast. 

In this episode, Annette, Andy, Max, and Samad take on the heavy conversation of how the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Board of Trustees runs. Where do we draw the line between education and politics? Tune into this episode to hear our thoughts. All music used in this episode was obtained through Epidemic Sound. Thank you to the Parr Center for sponsoring ChapelPhil. All views and opinions discussed in this episode are our own to explore. The Parr Center for Ethics does not endorse the opinions discussed in this podcast.

In this episode, Brennan, Elise and Ashley talk about attendance policies and if/how they should be factored into grading. What does ethical, holistic grading look like? What really counts as participation, is it just speaking to get your points in or offering some unbelievable piece of information no one has ever thought of before? What about students with anxiety around speaking and shouldn’t the classroom be a space for everyone? Tune into our first summer episode to hear our thoughts! All music used in this podcast was obtained through Epidemic Sound.  Thank you to the Parr Center for sponsoring ChapelPhil. All views and opinions discussed in this episode are our own. The Parr Center for Ethics does not endorse the opinions discussed in this podcast. 

Who can really be held accountable for the faults of an A.I. weapon? Is it a good idea to be incorporating dangerous weapons such as drones, lethal autonomous weapons, and other forms of A.I. into war?  In this episode, Andy, Annette, Samad, and Max are back to talk about some of the benefits and drastic consequences of including A.I. technology in modern warfare. With Russia employing the use of dangerous weapons against Ukraine, this conversation seems to be echoing around the world right now.  All music used in this episode was obtained through Epidemic Sound.  All views and opinions discussed in this podcast are our own to explore. The Parr Center for Ethics does endorse any opinions stated in this podcast. 

Trigger warning: this episode contains discussions on mental health, suicide, generational trauma, and racial violence.   What does ethical mental health care look like among the UNC student body? How do long waitlists to see a therapist, pricey appointments, and a lack of involvement from the university harm UNC students? In this episode, Ashley, Brennan, Elise, and Lorelai discuss the mental health crisis on UNC's campus and what the university can and should change in order to become a space truly dedicated to those within the community. THANK YOU to Hayden Park for speaking with Lorelai and sharing their experiences with mental health and CAPS. All music used in this podcast was obtained through Epidemic Sound.  Thank you to the Parr Center for sponsoring ChapelPhil. All views and opinions discussed in this podcast are our own. The Parr Center for Ethics does not endorse the opinions stated in this podcast. 

Limited testing, no vaccine mandate, no quarantine housing, echo chambers, and a soon-to-be lifted mask mandate. What does this mean for UNC? Tune in to our second episode of the Spring semester to hear Max and Annette duke it out over Individualist and Collectivist approaches to handling a virus like COVID-19.  In this episode, Samad and Andy challenge the lenses of collectivism and individualism regarding public health in the UNC community. After a rough start to the Fall 2022 semester with high numbers of positive cases, the university is taking a much more hands-off approach to managing the health of its faculty, staff, and students. What do you all think?  All music used in this episode was obtained through Epidemic Sound.  All views and opinions discussed in this podcast are explored on our own. The Parr Center for Ethics does not endorse the opinions stated in this podcast. 

In our first episode of the 2021-2022 school year, Andy, Samad, and Max discuss the ethics behind keeping academia locked behind paywalls. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a number of financial issues for the university, but why are our JSTOR subscriptions are the first to go ?  Tools that are vital to the education of students, support of staff with research in the works, and just general fairness of access of academia to the public seems like a right, not a privilege. Don't we students, paying to attend a top research university, have the right to access the very works conducted by our university? Or, can we see beyond the present struggles and see this may be a necessary evil to ensure the fiscal stability and long-term health of the UNC system?  Resources:  The Daily Tar Heel report on the cuts: https://www.dailytarheel.com/article/2021/10/opinion-library-budget-cuts Utilitarianism and the long-run fiscal stability: Gary Woller (BYU Professor). “An Overview by Gary Woller.” A Forum on the

In this episode of What Should You Do?, Brennan takes us through Groundhog Day, where every day repeats itself! Without long-term consequences, is theft still immoral? How about harming others? Listen in to hear what Philosophers think, and Brennan's quick witted responses. Special thanks to the UNC Philosophy department for many great responses!  Resources:  All music featured in this episode is the property of Epidemic Sound  For more on Camus and Absurdism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hJZEq61KeM&vl=en

More justices doesn't mean more justice. In this episode of Chapel Phil, Max Hazerjian tours the history of the US Supreme Court to examine when and how it can be expanded. After historical framing, Max argues that many other methods of court reform could be superior political and constitutional alternatives -- listen to find out why!  Citations: All music in this episode is the property of Epidemic Sound.  Berman, Russell. “Republicans Abandon the Filibuster to Save Neil Gorsuch.” The Atlantic, April 6, 2017. https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2017/04/republicans-nuke-the-filibuster-tosave-neil-gorsuch/522156/.  Buchanan, Mary Jo. “The Need for Supreme Court Term Limits.” Center for American Progress (blog), August 3, 2020. https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/courts/reports/2020/08/03/488518/need-supreme-courtterm-limits/.  Burns, James MacGregor. Packing the Court: The Rise of Judicial Power and the Coming Crisis of the Supreme Court. New York City, New York: The Penguin