When Is Comedy Over the Line? The Departure of Shane Gillis...
Gillis's recent dismissal from SNL raises questions about free speech and the boundaries of offensive content.
Deceptive Vulnerability: Caroline Calloway and the “Unlikeable Woman”
Brand-building is taking on the guise of genuine openness. What's the harm? How should we respond when vulnerability obscures more than it reveals?
Jay-Z and Colin Kaepernick: Is It Business or Personal?
What responsibility, if any, does JAY-Z have with regards to Colin Kaepernick and his partnership with the NFL?
Jay-Z and the NFL: Hypocrisy or Suite Participation?
What, if any, obligation does Jay-Z, as a high-profile advocate for social justice and a recognizable brand, have to not condone or distract from the NFL's many public relation problems?
Are Loot Boxes “Quite Ethical”?
Recent rulings have called the loot box mechanics used in franchises like FIFA and Star Wars Battlefront "gambling for children." What's the danger?
What Technological Dystopias Can Tell Us About Human Values
The vision of technological dystopia presented by Black Mirror covers diverse topics ranging from the nature of consciousness to the essence of parenting.
On Censorship, Same-Sex Marriage, and a Cartoon Rat
Recent censorship in Alabama and Arkansas of a cartoon same-sex marriage in a kids' show on public television raises questions about audience and inclusivity. Who is guilty of "having an agenda?"
Should We Mute Michael Jackson?
What obligations do those in the entertainment industry have to the public in the wake of criminal allegations? Is censorship ever appropriate prior to legal conviction? Must public use be a political act?
Game of Thrones, Avengers: Endgame, and the Ethics of Spoilers
Where does the wrong we feel in spoiled book and movie twists come from? What is spoiler etiquette based on?
Should Instagram Remove Its Like System?
Instagram's recent trial in discontinuing their 'like' system brings to the fore questions about the purpose of social media and app's corporate responsibility.