Sat, Oct 22, 2005
Is it ethical to "re-gift" a present? Do you ever tell a date you will call, when you really have no intention of phoning? Do you take the unused shampoo and soap when you check out of your hotel room? What's the ethical response to finding a $20 bill on the floor of a store? Why do we some of us check our ethics at the car door, and become ornery and aggressive behind the wheel? These are just some of the everyday ethical dilemmas host Chris Jansing explores with our panel of ethicists, who are joined by special guest "Miss Manners" for this third hour-long special in the Ethical Edge series. She's actually bestselling author Judith Martin who shares some surprising views and helps us examine the difference between etiquette and ethics. The panel reviews some hidden camera experiments and how hundreds of daily decisions we make help to shape our ethical character.
Sat, Jan 28, 2006
The personal values at the heart of today's issues and at the center of everyday dilemmas in the workplace are discussed in the latest episode of The Ethical Edge.
Sat, Mar 18, 2006
Do you engage your personal ethics to help find your way through the maze of love? What is essential when you're looking for "the one?" Honesty? Trust? These days, just how do you define cheating anyway? In a time when many people are finding love on the internet, is it okay to exaggerate your assets? These and many other questions about the ethics of relationships are tackled in this episode of The Ethical Edge.
Sat, May 20, 2006
When traveling, do you take your ethics along for the ride or leave them behind? Join Chris Jansing and our panel of ethicists as they discuss a variety of ethical dilemmas when traveling.
Sat, Jun 10, 2006
The latest episode of "The Ethical Edge" reflects on the high-tech world we live in and the dilemmas raised in the midst of constant electronic connection. Advances in technology can be constructive and time saving - scary and intrusive - and sometimes, just downright annoying. This one-hour special is hosted by MSNBC's Chris Jansing, who is joined by the network's "Ethical Edge" panelists Father Thomas Williams, Rabbi Edward Cohn and Professor Anita Allen. The discussion tackles many tough high-tech issues including: With new technology is there a breakdown of more intimate, personal communication? What are the ethical dilemmas involved with user-driven content on the internet? When do high tech security systems become intrusive? What are the ethics involved in high-tech customer service?