Ethics
Have yourself an ethical little Christmas
The CEO of Trade Aid Geoff White talks about how ethical New Zealand workplaces are. And how to shop ethically for your Christmas gifts. Audio
James Crow: vegan treats and the homeless
Auckland co-founder of Tommy and James, which produces the dairy-free Nice Blocks range, Little Island Nice Cream, and Little Island Coconut Milk. He is also the founder of Gimme Shelter, working on… Audio
The ethics of mass surveillance
In the age of mass surveillance, computer scientists need a stronger code of ethics to prevent a dystopian future, says a US cryptographer visiting New Zealand to warn of the dangers. Audio
Should driver-less cars ever kill their passengers?
While the rise of self-driving, autonomous vehicles promises to dramatically reduce the number of traffic crashes, some accidents will still happen - and in those cases the cars themselves will choose… Audio
Upsetting images of death in the news
Last week, images of the on-air shooting of a TV crew were broadcast widely, and some footage was even uploaded by the killer himself for all to see - including the media. One week later, photos of… Audio
Upsetting images of death in the news
Last week, images of the on-air shooting of a TV crew were broadcast widely, and some footage was even uploaded by the killer himself for all to see - including the media. One week later, photos of…
AudioThe post-consumer
The publication Buyer's Remorse thinks it has discerned a trend that will affect us all. On its cover a kicked-over shopping trolley in a puddle of blood. "Why anti-brand values are killing… Audio
The rights of animals
Auckland Animal Rights Group President Nicola Davies is quoted as saying "All animals should have the same rights and not be killed for fun. They all have the exact same right to life as your humble… Audio
Child abuse risk study ethically flawed
The Children's Commissioner says a study criticised for treating children like lab rats would never have got past an ethics committee. Audio
Capturing A Moment
The ethics on grabbing a camera to document significant 'moments' when the circumstances are extreme, with Daniel Tobin, Christchurch-based photographer and video producer. Audio
Sniping - History, Legality and Entertainment Value
American Sniper is breaking box office records in the United States and around the world. And it has divided the public and critics alike between those who see the biopic's central character Chris… Audio
Neuroethicist Dr Thomas Douglas
The ethics around medical and chemical interventions for crime prevention. Audio
Justin O'Sullivan: cellular organisation
Senior research fellow at the Liggins Institute, whose work at Gravida, an inter-institutional, inter-disciplinary virtual research network involves new discoveries about cellular organisation. Audio
Adura Onashile: Henrietta Lacks
Adura Onashile is the co-creator and performer of HeLa, a solo show about the woman whose cancer cell sample, taken without her permission, was used as the raw material for some of the most important… Audio
No Slave to Fashion: The Story Behind Kowtow
Gosia Piatek doesn't feel very 'Kiwi,' especially where her work ethic and hunger are concerned. On the communication-front she is also very direct-a trait she readily puts down to her 'European'… Audio
Nick Agar - enhancement and ethics
Reader in Philosophy at Victoria University of Wellington whose main research interests are in the ethics of the new genetics and biotechnology. His new book is Truly Human Enhancement: A… Audio
Randy Cohen: being good
Writer, composer and broadcaster, whose new book is Be Good: How to Navigate the Ethics of Everything. Audio
Ideas for 28 October 2012
Ideas takes another look at banking, and its ethical basis in particular. Audio
Ideas for 15 August 2010: Ethical Vegetarianism
Jeremy Rose and Chris Laidlaw take a look at the Lived Philosophy of vegetarianism. Jeremy speaks with vegans Mark Eden and Catherine Amey about their belief in the ethics of this lifestyle choice… Audio
Ideas for 25 April 2010 - Ethics of War
Ideas looks at the changing nature of warfare in the 21st century. Audio