Archive - The Morality of Everyday Things

Is it wrong to ghost someone?

In episode 48, we discuss why ghosting hurts so much, when it's acceptable, and why "not caring what others think of you" is actually bad advice

Feb 14, 2023 •

Jacob Wedderburn-Day

Should teenagers get a vote, or should we limit voting even further?

In episode 47, we put forward the case for why age limits are redundant, but a qualifying test could force more voter engagement

Feb 8, 2023 •

Jacob Wedderburn-Day

January 2023

Should politicians force us to the polls?

And what if you could sell your vote? In episode 46, we weigh up the arguments for and against mandatory voting and the market for selling votes.

Jan 11, 2023 •

Jacob Wedderburn-Day

Am I a bad person if I don't vote?

Do we have a moral duty to vote? In episode 45, we get into where your civic obligations lie...

Jan 6, 2023 •

Jacob Wedderburn-Day

December 2022

Should you bother voting?

If your vote is just a drop in the ocean, why bother? In episode 44, we look at instrumental and expressive theories of voting to understand whether…

Dec 31, 2022 •

Jacob Wedderburn-Day

Work: Money or Meaning? (Part 2)

Should work be more than just a means to an end? Episode 43 of the Morality of Everyday Things is out now (and part 2/2 of our discussion on work and…

Dec 15, 2022 •

Jacob Wedderburn-Day

November 2022

Work: Money or Meaning?

Should work be more than just a means to an end? Episode 42 of the Morality of Everyday Things is out now (and part 1 of a two-part discussion on work…

Nov 21, 2022 •

Jacob Wedderburn-Day

Should we have a death tax?

Here's why inheritance tax is good for society, but tricky to get right. Episode 41 of the Morality of Everyday Things is out now (and Part 2 of our…

Nov 8, 2022 •

Jacob Wedderburn-Day

October 2022

Should we have a death tax?

Why do we have taxes at all? Episode 40 of the Morality of Everyday Things is out now (and Part 1 of our series on inheritance tax.)

Oct 31, 2022 •

Jacob Wedderburn-Day

Are landlords evil? Part 2

How can we solve the housing crisis? Episode 39 of the Morality of Everyday Things is now live (and part 2/2 of our series on property)

Oct 25, 2022 •

Jacob Wedderburn-Day

Are landlords evil? (Part 1)

Episode 38 of the Morality of Everyday Things is now live (and part 1/2 of our series on property)

Oct 17, 2022 •

Jacob Wedderburn-Day

September 2022

Are luxury goods immoral? (Part 2)

Episode 37 of the Morality of Everyday Things is now live (and part 2/2 of our 'Luxury Goods' series)

Sep 16, 2022 •

Jacob Wedderburn-Day

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