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The Philosopher’s seat (at the table)
There has never been a greater or more pressing need for the appreciation, and application of Philosophy in business settings. Far from an academic exercise, decisions made in the boardroom have far-reaching implications for all of us
Blockchain Democracies: Where freedom meets tech
Blockchain is still a relatively young technology, but it could potentially revolutionise and reinvigorate democracy around the world by bringing a new level of security to the political system. But is the Blockchain ready for widespread use? Can it be trusted?
philosophical Razors: The cutting edge in ancient wisdom
As part of our series on decision-making tools, we explore the applications of 'Philosophical Razors' from the middle ages to the modern day. Discover Hanlon's Razor, Sagan's Standard and 'Newton's Flaming Laser Sword'...amongst others!
Thought Experiments: Plato's Cave
Plato's famous allegory of the cave suggests that humanity's perception is only a loose approximation of reality. This ancient thought experiment has been much debated for centuries, but what can it still teach us about modern living?
Balancing Interests: the agency theory of management
One of the most fundamental problems that’s flown under the radar for decades - what is the underlying philosophy of how we run companies? The Agency Theory has gone largely unchallenged since the 1970’s, but how might it be damaging society?
Optimism Bias: Why Entrepreneurs believe in Silver Bullets (Coming Soon)
We've all done it - believing that one superstar hire, marketing hack or commercial deal will completely transform our start-up and send it into the stratosphere! But we know there's no such thing as a silver bullet...so why do we keep believing in them?
who owns mars?: Property rights on the red planet (Coming Soon)
According to many technologists, colonising Mars may not be as far away as we might think, which begs the question, who will lay claim to the Red Planet? How will the nations of earth carve up this new world, and what conflict might it create?
Intuition pumps: Fallacious hEURISTICs (Coming Soon)
An 'Intuition Pump' (a term coined by Daniel Dennett) is a specific type of thought experiment that relies on a thinkers intuition to lead them to (often incorrect) conclusions. Learn how to spot and break them down with this article.
upping the stakes: the ethics of gambling Advertising (Coming Soon)
Should it be illegal for betting companies to advertise in modern society? Many nations have gone so far as to ban tobacco advertisements, so why not gambling? Subscribe now to our newsletter to get this article straight to your inbox once it's been published.
Bioethics: A Primer (Coming Soon)
Before having any informed discussion on applied ethics in life sciences, we need to take a look at the dominant frameworks used to analyse these debates. We delve into the four principles of Bioethics; Autonomy, Non-Maleficence, Beneficence & Justice.
Reconstructive criticism: Bioethics in cosmetic medicine (Coming soon)
The case for corrective cosmetic medical procedures is clear, but what about elective interventions, purely to improve self-esteem? What is the bioethical case for Cosmetic Medicine and how far is too far?
sUGAR ADDICTS: DOES BIG FOOD HAVE A DUTY OF CARE? (cOMING SOON)
The strain on national health services in the western world has never been under greater pressure, in no small part due to the increasingly unhealthy lifestyles we lead. Do companies producing ultra-high processed food have a duty of care to consumers?