Philosophy In Action Podcast (M4A)

In this 31 March 2013 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed replying to intrusive inquiries, changing minds on gay marriage, dealing with overzealous ideologues, buying from Chinese companies, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Replying to Intrusive Inquiries (3:12) * Question 2: Changing Minds on Gay Marriage (18:11) * Question 3: Dealing with Overzealous Ideologues (34:58) * Question 4: Buying from Chinese Companies (58:05) * Rapid Fire Questions (1:03:35) * Conclusion (1:10:26) For more from Dr. Diana Brickell on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com

In this 27 March 2013 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Hsieh interviewed Robert Garmong about "Should We Fear or Embrace China?." Topics discussed include: * The current state of Chinese politics, particularly the change of leadership * The anti-corruption campaign and lowering interest rates * The problem of corruption in China: the floating pigs scandal * Central control and its effects * The state of the economy in China * The shaky housing market * The flight of the wealthy * The government's move away from capitalism * New regulations on foreign teachers * China as a military threat * Anti-Japanese sentiment in China * China's military competence * Military spending * Corruption and training in the military * Soft power * Assessment of China, overall For more from Dr. Diana Hsieh on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com

In this 27 March 2013 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell interviewed Robert Garmong about "Should We Fear or Embrace China?." Topics discussed include: * The current state of Chinese politics, particularly the change of leadership * The anti-corruption campaign and lowering interest rates * The problem of corruption in China: the floating pigs scandal * Central control and its effects * The state of the economy in China * The shaky housing market * The flight of the wealthy * The government's move away from capitalism * New regulations on foreign teachers * China as a military threat * Anti-Japanese sentiment in China * China's military competence * Military spending * Corruption and training in the military * Soft power * Assessment of China, overall For more from Dr. Diana Brickell on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com

In this 24 March 2013 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Hsieh discussed being someone's extramarital affair, epistemic effects of government controls, the boundaries of art, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Being Someone's Extramarital Affair (3:51) * Question 2: Epistemic Effects of Government Controls (22:52) * Question 3: The Boundaries of Art (37:57) * Rapid Fire Questions (58:26) * Conclusion (1:07:51) For more from Dr. Diana Hsieh on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com

In this 24 March 2013 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed being someone's extramarital affair, epistemic effects of government controls, the boundaries of art, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Being Someone's Extramarital Affair (3:51) * Question 2: Epistemic Effects of Government Controls (22:52) * Question 3: The Boundaries of Art (37:57) * Rapid Fire Questions (58:26) * Conclusion (1:07:51) For more from Dr. Diana Brickell on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com

In this 20 March 2013 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Hsieh interviewed Stephen Bailey about "Limiting Government by Constitutional Amendment." Topics discussed include: * Commonly proposed changes to the constitution * Political change via voting * The fatal flaw in the constitution * Jury nullification * State nullification * The failure of the checks and balances system * The proper balance of power * The proposed amendment * The problem of ignorant jurors * The problem of corrupt jurors * The problem of criminal jurors * The outcomes of this system of nullification * The appeals process * Democracy versus this proposal * Disqualifying politicians from future office * Fully Informed Jury Association * This amendment as the completion of the Civil Rights Movement * Learning more, doing more For more from Dr. Diana Hsieh on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com

In this 20 March 2013 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell interviewed Stephen Bailey about "Limiting Government by Constitutional Amendment." Topics discussed include: * Commonly proposed changes to the constitution * Political change via voting * The fatal flaw in the constitution * Jury nullification * State nullification * The failure of the checks and balances system * The proper balance of power * The proposed amendment * The problem of ignorant jurors * The problem of corrupt jurors * The problem of criminal jurors * The outcomes of this system of nullification * The appeals process * Democracy versus this proposal * Disqualifying politicians from future office * Fully Informed Jury Association * This amendment as the completion of the Civil Rights Movement * Learning more, doing more For more from Dr. Diana Brickell on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com

In this 10 March 2013 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Hsieh discussed universalization as an ethical test, regretful parents, online privacy, disruptive kids in public school, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Universalization as an Ethical Test (2:39) * Question 2: Regretful Parents (18:56) * Question 3: Online Privacy (28:45) * Question 4: Disruptive Kids in Public School (42:31) * Rapid Fire Questions (50:40) * Conclusion (1:01:32) For more from Dr. Diana Hsieh on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com

In this 10 March 2013 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed universalization as an ethical test, regretful parents, online privacy, disruptive kids in public school, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Universalization as an Ethical Test (2:39) * Question 2: Regretful Parents (18:56) * Question 3: Online Privacy (28:45) * Question 4: Disruptive Kids in Public School (42:31) * Rapid Fire Questions (50:40) * Conclusion (1:01:32) For more from Dr. Diana Brickell on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com

In this 6 March 2013 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Hsieh interviewed Ryan Moore about "How Guns Save Lives." Topics discussed include: * Growing up with guns * The attempted carjacking * The legal ramifications of the shooting * Why carry concealed * Why fight back * Gun versus knife * The reaction of friends and family * Psychological effects of the shooting * What Ryan carries now * Criticisms of high-capacity magazines * "Stand Your Ground" laws * Training with firearms * Training for carrying concealed * Advice for people wishing to carry concealed * Activism for gun rights For more from Dr. Diana Hsieh on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com

In this 6 March 2013 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell interviewed Ryan Moore about "How Guns Save Lives." Topics discussed include: * Growing up with guns * The attempted carjacking * The legal ramifications of the shooting * Why carry concealed * Why fight back * Gun versus knife * The reaction of friends and family * Psychological effects of the shooting * What Ryan carries now * Criticisms of high-capacity magazines * "Stand Your Ground" laws * Training with firearms * Training for carrying concealed * Advice for people wishing to carry concealed * Activism for gun rights For more from Dr. Diana Brickell on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com

In this 3 March 2013 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Hsieh discussed the value of happiness, being an atheist in a religious school, privacy from government intrusion, the wrong of incest between consenting adults, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: The Value of Happiness (3:03) * Question 2: Being an Atheist in a Religious School (25:38) * Question 3: Privacy from Government Intrusion (40:53) * Question 4: The Wrong of Incest Between Consenting Adults (54:04) * Conclusion (1:08:50) For more from Dr. Diana Hsieh on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com

In this 3 March 2013 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed the value of happiness, being an atheist in a religious school, privacy from government intrusion, the wrong of incest between consenting adults, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: The Value of Happiness (3:03) * Question 2: Being an Atheist in a Religious School (25:38) * Question 3: Privacy from Government Intrusion (40:53) * Question 4: The Wrong of Incest Between Consenting Adults (54:04) * Conclusion (1:08:50) For more from Dr. Diana Brickell on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com

In this 27 February 2013 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Hsieh interviewed Nell Stephenson about "Paleo for the Endurance Athlete." Topics discussed include: * Nell's history with endurance competition and the paleo diet * Contacting Loren Cordain * The basics of paleo, including dairy * The benefits of eating a paleo diet * The pleasure of endurance training and competition * Finding physical activities that you enjoy * The standard advice for nutrition and what's wrong with it * Nutrition in preparing for competition * Nutrition during competition * The importance of timing during competition * The difference that paleo has made for Nell's performance in competitions * Training for endurance events * Nell's training schedule * Endurance and paleo * Recovering after competition * Paleo is not too hard * The new book, "Paleoista" * Nutritional consulting and downloads * Plans in the works For more from Dr. Diana Hsieh on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com

In this 27 February 2013 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell interviewed Nell Stephenson about "Paleo for the Endurance Athlete." Topics discussed include: * Nell's history with endurance competition and the paleo diet * Contacting Loren Cordain * The basics of paleo, including dairy * The benefits of eating a paleo diet * The pleasure of endurance training and competition * Finding physical activities that you enjoy * The standard advice for nutrition and what's wrong with it * Nutrition in preparing for competition * Nutrition during competition * The importance of timing during competition * The difference that paleo has made for Nell's performance in competitions * Training for endurance events * Nell's training schedule * Endurance and paleo * Recovering after competition * Paleo is not too hard * Nell's new book, "Paleoista" * Nutritional consulting and downloads * Plans in the works For more from Dr. Diana Brickell on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com