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A show where two people with too much anxiety tackle everyday ethical dilemmas! From playing Call of Duty to making extravagant purchases for yourself, we cover all the important issues that YOU care about, as long as YOU are the philosophical equivalent

Cole Dennis & Erika Wurst


    • Feb 15, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 8m AVG DURATION
    • 4 EPISODES


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    The Beauty Standard, Part 2 - Body

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 99:11


    First we take a look at some very bad takes from some very bad industry leaders in the makeup industry about using filters and image retouching. Then, onto body! We discuss fatphobia in the medical community, and the little microaggressions we all commit on a daily basis about our own and other people's bodies.

    The Beauty Standard, Part 1 - Makeup

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 65:34


    This episode is all about the thing that is probably on your face RIGHT NOW. No, not shame--makeup! Cole and Erika take a run at the ethical repercussions of participating in the beauty standard, specifically in buying and wearing makeup. Articles Discussed: How Beauty Brands are Profiting Off Racism: https://www.teenvogue.com/story/how-beauty-brands-are-profiting-off-racism Ethical Production: https://www.maplecroft.com/insights/analysis/supply-chain-risks-blemish-cosmetic-reputations/ Books Discussed: Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters The Beauty Myth by Naomi Wolf

    Call of Duty, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 42:29


    In the thrilling conclusion of this two-part Call of Duty series, Cole and Erika talk about Activision's incorrigible treatment of women inside the company and then finally decide: IS IT ETHICAL TO PLAY CALL OF DUTY?

    Call Of Duty, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 67:34


    Cole and Erika tackle their first topic: Cole's daily Call of Duty habit.

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