Cele mai bune Jarrod Blair podcast-uri (2024)

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#19: EXPRESS YOURSELF!!! 15:41

13d ago15:41

15:41

In this episode, I talk about some ways that self-expression can be a force for good in the world, and I put on full display my sick acapella skills. Mr. Rogers interview segment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDojoOiKLuc&ab_channel=HaqueCentreofActing%26Creativity%28HCAC%29 Longer version of Mr. Rogers interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=…

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#18: Problems with "Homophobic," "Transphobic," and "Fatphobic" Accusations 18:26

27d ago18:26

18:26

In this episode, I discuss the ways that the terms "homophobic", "transphobic," and "fatphobic" often misconstrue what’s really going on in another person's mind. Outro music: "Modern Chillout (Future Calm)" by penguinmusic on Pixabay Intro music: "Lofi Heavy Chill Bass & Keyboard" by Phill Dillow on Pixabay Connect with me ;) Twitter: https://twit…

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#17: Morally Corrupting Entertainment 18:07

4M ago18:07

18:07

Is it wrong to watch depictions of evil in our entertainment? Can watching evil actions ever be beneficial? Can entertainment morally corrupt us? In this episode, I analyze some ways in which depictions of evil in our entertainment (books, movies, music, etc.) can be both valuable in some cases and morally corrupting in others. Outro music: ""Embra…

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#16: Is It Wrong To Judge? 18:13

5M ago18:13

18:13

People often say things like "you shouldn't judge" or "don't be so judgmental," but what exactly does this criticism mean? Is it really immoral to form a belief about whether someone's actions were right or wrong? I think not. So in this episode, I will try to convince you that judging is actually a valuable tool for leading a virtuous life, and I'…

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#15: Encouraging Open and Honest Feedback 15:05

5M ago15:05

15:05

In this final episode of 2023, I share some reflections on the year as well as my appreciation for the Virtue Vibes podcast. Afterwards, I discuss how the philosophic spirit gets crushed by certain bad practices in conversations, like when we make people feel like they’re walking on eggshells, or when modern day antiracists throw loose accusations …

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#14: Holiday Special - The Ethical Value of Traditions 14:13

6M ago14:13

14:13

Christmas and New Year's Eve are just around the corner, so today, we're going to be doing a holiday special of sorts. In particular, we’re going to talk about the ways that holiday traditions can help us to become better people. I’m going to try and flesh out why these traditions are so helpful, and to give some practical recommendations for how t…

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#13: Physical Attraction and Shallowness 19:17

6M ago19:17

19:17

This episode is going to be pretty spicy in a variety of ways. That’s because we’re going to think about the role that physical attraction plays in romantic relationships. In particular, were going to zoom in on three related topics: Firstly, what exactly does it mean to be “shallow,” and why is it even bad to be shallow? Secondly, even if we ourse…

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#12: How to Make Your Elderly Parents Miserable 13:25

7M ago13:25

13:25

How can we make our elderly parents miserable? Yup, you read that right. In their last few years here on earth, what can we say and do to our parents that will really make them feel lonely, helpless, and depressed. How can we talk in a way that leaves them feeling isolated, even in a room full of people? What can we do to make them feel completely …

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#11: Reflections on Japanese Culture 14:55

9M ago14:55

14:55

Japan is a beautiful country with a very unique culture. In this episode, I reflect on my time living in Japan by discussing some cultural norms that I admire, as well as some that were quite frustrating. I also discuss how experiencing cultures different than your own can help you to promote goodness in the world. Outro music: "Breath of Asia" by …

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#10: Ethics, God's Commandments, and the Euthyphro Dilemma 22:46

9M ago22:46

22:46

Is an action right because the gods command it, or do the gods command it because it is right? This was the question posed by Socrates to a priest named Euthyphro over 2000 years ago, and it has become one of the most famous questions in all of philosophy. In this episode, I talk about how either of these options are a tough pill to swallow, becaus…

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#9: The Ethics of Breakups - Should We Ghost Them? 16:31

10M ago16:31

16:31

Should we ghost people? Or should we explain why we're breaking up with them? We'll probably never see them again, so why not just disappear? Why go through the hassle of explaining? In this episode, we think through the ethics of ghosting, and try to develop good rules of thumb to help us know how to ethically dump people. Outro music: "Good Night…

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#8: Bodies and Behaviors - Race, Sex, Culture, The N-Word, and Crossdressing 18:27

10M ago18:27

18:27

Why do we restrict some people from participating in certain cultures because of their race? Why do we restrict some people from wearing certain clothes because of their sex? In this episode, we cover some controversial questions about the relationship between bodily characteristics, like race and sex, with certain forms of expression, like culture…

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#7: News, Politics, and Wisdom 13:33

11M ago13:33

13:33

How much attention should you pay to the news and political controversies? This question is more pressing than ever before. Many of us have electronic devices that grant us near-instant access to the never-ending dramas that are unfolding between over 8 billion people on this planet, but paying attention to everything is a sure-fire path to burnout…

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#6: Do Facts Care About Your Feelings? 19:44

11M ago19:44

19:44

The slogan, "facts don't care about your feelings," which has been popularized by conservative political commentator Ben Shapiro, has gained a lot of traction in recent years. In this episode, I discuss what I take to be the underlying truth behind it, as well as the ways in which it is quite misleading. I then use these observations as a springboa…

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#5: Encountering Homelessness with TJ Reed 1:01:27

12M ago1:01:27

1:01:27

What should you do when you see a homeless person? Should you just avert your eyes and pretend they aren't there? Or should you give them money? Will they just waste it on drugs? In this episode, TJ Reed and I think about various ethical questions raised when encountering homelessness. TJ has worked on homelessness and related issues in Phoenix, Ar…

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#4: Compassionate Disagreement 22:19

12M ago22:19

22:19

When you're having a disagreement with someone about some ethical question, emotions like anger and disgust can flare up and completely hijack the conversation. In this episode, I’m going to make some observations that can help to calm these emotional flare ups, and perhaps even inspire a sense of compassion towards those we so strongly disagree wi…

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#3: Credentials and Convincing 25:39

1y ago25:39

25:39

Who the heck is Jarrod Blair? And why in the world would anyone listen to what he has to say about being a good person? I made this episode for listeners who may be curious about my background and credentials. I discuss the ways in which my credentials help me to tackle ethical questions, but I also explain why I don't want listeners to simply defe…

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#2: Meaningful Compliments 10:26

1y ago10:26

10:26

Compliments are free to give, but they can really make someone's day. In this episode, we discuss how compliments that acknowledge someone's personality and their values, as opposed to just physical features they were born with (ex. eye color, height, etc.), can be deeply meaningful. This is Virtue Vibes, the podcast where we think hard about how t…

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#1: Thinking Hard About How To Be Good 18:27

1y ago18:27

18:27

What does it mean to be a "good" person? Many people think they have the answers, but their ideas often contradict the ideas of others. This means that an awful lot of people are wrong. How can we sift through this noise and find the truth? In this episode, I give some examples of tools that can help, including being able to engage with ideas diffe…

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#19: EXPRESS YOURSELF!!! 15:41

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#18: Problems with "Homophobic," "Transphobic," and "Fatphobic" Accusations 18:26

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#17: Morally Corrupting Entertainment 18:07

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#16: Is It Wrong To Judge? 18:13

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#15: Encouraging Open and Honest Feedback 15:05

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#14: Holiday Special - The Ethical Value of Traditions 14:13

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#13: Physical Attraction and Shallowness 19:17

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#12: How to Make Your Elderly Parents Miserable 13:25

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#11: Reflections on Japanese Culture 14:55

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#10: Ethics, God's Commandments, and the Euthyphro Dilemma 22:46

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#9: The Ethics of Breakups - Should We Ghost Them? 16:31

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#8: Bodies and Behaviors - Race, Sex, Culture, The N-Word, and Crossdressing 18:27

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#7: News, Politics, and Wisdom 13:33

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#6: Do Facts Care About Your Feelings? 19:44

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#5: Encountering Homelessness with TJ Reed 1:01:27

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#4: Compassionate Disagreement 22:19

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#3: Credentials and Convincing 25:39

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#2: Meaningful Compliments 10:26

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#1: Thinking Hard About How To Be Good 18:27

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