Stockdale Center Explores Artificial Intelligence – Episode Seven
Virtue Ethics and Person-Place Relationships
Author: Carolyn Mason (May 9, 2024 – Taylor and Francis Online) This paper highlights the significance of people’s relationships with places for their well-being, a concept largely overlooked by Western moral theorists. It argues for a neo-Aristotelian virtue related to forming such relationships, which can shape perceptions, emotions, desires, and actions. When properly developed, this […]
Three Models of Practical Wisdom
Author: Christian B. Miller (2023 – Filosofiska Notiser) This paper examines three models of practical wisdom in contemporary analytic philosophy: the Standard Model, the Socratic Model, and the Eliminativist Model. The Eliminativist Model posits that practical wisdom does not exist as a singular virtue but is instead a set of distinct capacities. The paper explores […]
Scientists Tend to Inflate How Ethical They Are in Doing Their Research
Author: Christian B. Miller (March 31, 2024 – Forbes) A study of 11,050 Swedish researchers found that scientists often overrate their ethical practices compared to peers. The survey, conducted by Lindkvist, Koppel, and Tinghög, revealed that 44% rated themselves as more ethical, 55% as equal, and less than 1% as less ethical. This overconfidence contradicts […]
The Heights and Depths of our Characters
Author: Christian B. Miller (Virtual Insight) A mother and her family, caught in a rip current off Panama City Beach, were rescued by strangers who formed a human chain. Such acts of empathy contrast with instances like Walter Vance’s ignored collapse in a crowded store. Research shows empathy can significantly drive helpful behaviors, while social […]
Do Moral Dilemmas Help Students Strengthen Their Ethical Muscles?
Author: Dr. Arthur Schwartz (July 8, 2024 – Character.org) The Good Project at Harvard has developed a dilemma-based case study curriculum for middle and high school students, showing significant character growth. The author questions why such ethical education isn’t universally implemented, emphasizing the importance of teaching ethical decision-making. Ethical dilemmas help students recognize universal principles, […]
Why Every Teen Needs an Inner Compass
Author: Dr. Arthur Schwartz (May 14, 2024 – Character.org) Character education has evolved from teaching and modeling core values to recognizing that teens must actively seek and internalize these values. Teens are developmentally ready to form moral identities and make decisions based on who they aspire to be. However, they face challenges like recognizing moral […]
George Lucas: Ethics, Leadership and Military Professionalism
Professor George Lucas discusses the challenges and importance of integrating ethics into military education and operations, emphasizing the necessity of ethical behavior in effective leadership and warfighting. He highlights the profession of arms, moral decision-making in combat, and the evolving nature of military strategy. The talk underscores the role of ethical principles in guiding military […]
Brave New Words – Bill Gates & Sal Khan
Bill Gates and Sal Khan discussed the transformative potential of AI in education and work. Gates highlighted AI’s ability to enhance productivity across various fields, predicting significant changes within the next decade. He emphasized the need for government policies to manage AI’s benefits and risks. Khan focused on AI’s role in personalized learning and support […]
Artificial Dummies
Author: William Davidow (March 19, 2024 – Linkedin) Artificial intelligence (AI) enhances mental abilities but can also cause skill atrophy if over-relied upon. Just as physical inactivity weakens the body, not exercising the mind diminishes mental skills. AI should be used to gather information, not replace human reasoning. Overuse of AI, such as relying on […]