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According to NASA, over 135 million pieces of man-made metal debris orbit the Earth. While the space race may be over, someone's got to do the cleaning up. But who?
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According to NASA, over 135 million pieces of man-made metal debris orbit the Earth. While the space race may be over, someone's got to do the cleaning up. But who?
Yahoo! and YouTube:...
50 Views 15:45:00 10/03/11
How do companies such as Yahoo! and YouTube decide on whether disturbing material should be banned from their sites? What are the free speech and human rights issu...
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How do companies such as Yahoo! and YouTube decide on whether disturbing material should be banned from their sites? What are the free speech and human rights issues involved? What guidelines do they use? This fascinating workshop discusses specific cases.
Ethics Matter: Econ...
61 Views 15:19:00 10/03/11
The best system for discovering new approaches is not to have one planner at the top trying to decide what are going to be the successful innovations, says Bill Ea...
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The best system for discovering new approaches is not to have one planner at the top trying to decide what are going to be the successful innovations, says Bill Easterly. It's to have lots and lots of people at the bottom experimenting and finding their own innovations.
Global Ethics Corne...
54 Views 17:51:00 09/30/11
As the UN Security Council weighs the Palestinian bid, is the U.S. right to oppose UN membership? Would Palestinian membership to the UN threaten future peace or c...
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As the UN Security Council weighs the Palestinian bid, is the U.S. right to oppose UN membership? Would Palestinian membership to the UN threaten future peace or could it provide a foundation for future negotiations?
Jackson-Vanik: Time...
91 Views 17:55:00 09/27/11
The Jackson-Vanik amendment has been imposed on Russia for 37 years. Is it time for repeal?
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The Jackson-Vanik amendment has been imposed on Russia for 37 years. Is it time for repeal?
Global Ethics Corne...
78 Views 20:05:00 09/23/11
Is a far-reaching Chinese navy a threat to American naval superiority or to the West? Is China simply a major power, peacefully rising and pursuing its natural nat...
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Is a far-reaching Chinese navy a threat to American naval superiority or to the West? Is China simply a major power, peacefully rising and pursuing its natural national interests? Perhaps, ruling the waves doesn't have the same importance in the 21st century? What do you think?
Decision Points: Th...
63 Views 20:11:00 09/20/11
Led by Sam Speedie, who stepped up immediately after 9/11 and went into public service, this group of under-40s Carnegie New Leaders discuss how to move the countr...
[LESS INFO] 63 VIEWS | ADDED 20:11:00 09/20/11
Led by Sam Speedie, who stepped up immediately after 9/11 and went into public service, this group of under-40s Carnegie New Leaders discuss how to move the country forward and help other young people to make a difference, whether in government, business, or the non-profit sector.
Global Ethics Corne...
61 Views 20:03:00 09/16/11
Do laws that make it a crime to deny the existence of genocide help to lessen the chances of renewed conflict? Or, do they stifle freedom of speech--and risk elimi...
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Do laws that make it a crime to deny the existence of genocide help to lessen the chances of renewed conflict? Or, do they stifle freedom of speech--and risk eliminating political dissent? These are the questions currently debated in Rwanda.
That Used to Be Us:...
51 Views 20:27:00 09/15/11
What can America do as it faces four major challenges--globalization, the revolution in information technology, chronic deficits, and its energy consumption?
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What can America do as it faces four major challenges--globalization, the revolution in information technology, chronic deficits, and its energy consumption?
That Used To Be Us ...
65 Views 20:27:00 09/15/11
What can America do as it faces four major challenges--globalization, the revolution in information technology, chronic deficits, and its energy consumption?
[LESS INFO] 65 VIEWS | ADDED 20:27:00 09/15/11
What can America do as it faces four major challenges--globalization, the revolution in information technology, chronic deficits, and its energy consumption?
Global Ethics Corne...
63 Views 19:20:00 09/09/11
As we take stock of the decade since 9/11, the lessons we have learned are still unclear. Ten years on, analysts impart contentious lessons that may even be irreco...
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As we take stock of the decade since 9/11, the lessons we have learned are still unclear. Ten years on, analysts impart contentious lessons that may even be irreconcilable. As you reflect on the past decade, what did you learn from 9/11?
Global Ethics Corne...
53 Views 18:37:00 09/02/11
A proposed Canadian pipeline would transport bitumen from the tar sands of Alberta to refineries on the Gulf Coast, crossing the border. Is Keystone XL in the nati...
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A proposed Canadian pipeline would transport bitumen from the tar sands of Alberta to refineries on the Gulf Coast, crossing the border. Is Keystone XL in the national interest? Is secure access to oil worth the climate change consequences?
The Evolution of God
56 Views 19:51:00 08/31/11
Robert Wright's astute analysis uses game theory: a religion that sees itself in a zero-sum relationship with outsiders will prove exclusionist and violent, while ...
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Robert Wright's astute analysis uses game theory: a religion that sees itself in a zero-sum relationship with outsiders will prove exclusionist and violent, while a religion that sees itself in a non-zero-sum relationship will adjust its theology accordingly. What does this mean for the future?
The Evolution of God
6 Views 19:51:00 08/31/11
Robert Wright's astute analysis uses game theory: a religion that sees itself in a zero-sum relationship with outsiders will prove exclusionist and violent, while ...
[LESS INFO] 6 VIEWS | ADDED 19:51:00 08/31/11
Robert Wright's astute analysis uses game theory: a religion that sees itself in a zero-sum relationship with outsiders will prove exclusionist and violent, while a religion that sees itself in a non-zero-sum relationship will adjust its theology accordingly. What does this mean for the future?
Global Ethics Corne...
66 Views 18:00:00 08/26/11
As Libya prepares for its future, do NATO member states have a moral responsibility to protect peace and stability? Or should Libya's future be of its own making? ...
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As Libya prepares for its future, do NATO member states have a moral responsibility to protect peace and stability? Or should Libya's future be of its own making? What do you think?
Henry Kaufman on Ci...
40 Views 20:40:00 08/24/11
What is the underlying source of the current financial turmoil? It is not lack of technological knowledge about how to structure and to trade securities. It stems ...
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What is the underlying source of the current financial turmoil? It is not lack of technological knowledge about how to structure and to trade securities. It stems mainly from behavioral and ethical shortcomings, from regulatory failures, and from historical amnesia, says Henry Kaufman.
According to NASA, over 135 million pieces of man-made metal debris orbit the Earth. While the space race may be over, someone's got to do the cleaning up. But who?