80 | Grab Bag Special Episode with Michael Peterson! Utilitarian Harems, Nietzschean Ciphers, and Cowardly Chatbots

What's Left of Philosophy

In this nonstandard episode, Gil and Owen are joined by Michael Peterson to talk about how dreadful utilitarianism is, consider some of the offers that folks have made to come guest on the show, and reflect on how deeply unimpressive LLMs are when it comes to actually taking a position. Just having some fun with it! Video of the recording is available to our supporters on Patreon.

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References:
National Council on Disability, Response to Singer
https://ncd.gov/newsroom/04232015
münecat, "Sovereign Citizens: Pseudolaw & Disorder":
https://youtu.be/KcxZFmKrxR8?si=s3Xu_nH7dS6NkrWd
music:
Vintage Memories by Schematist | https//schematist.bandcamp.com
Connect by Astrale | https://go-stream.link/sp-astrale
START OVER by HYMN | https://get.slip.stream/g3FFTJ
My Space by Overu | https://go-stream.link/sp-overu

Kapitel

1. Discussing Utilitarianism in Moral Philosophy (00:00:00)

2. Ethics and Math in Utilitarianism (00:04:34)

3. Debating Utilitarianism and Ethical Objectives (00:10:26)

4. Issues With Peter Singer's Utilitarianism (00:13:48)

5. Uncovering Nietzsche's Hidden Messages (00:24:59)

6. Cipher, Nietzsche, and Avoiding Government Contracts (00:31:27)

7. Modern Day Philosophers Debate Authenticity (00:42:31)

8. AI's Impact on Cheating and Wokeness (00:54:32)

9. Responsive Writing and AI Implications (01:07:06)

10. Philosophical Questions on Identity and Metaphysics (01:10:30)