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Does Consumer Culture Harm Liberty?
Brenton and Therron discuss consumer culture and how its effect on individual psychology can lead to individuals being subconsciously primed to make decisions while having the illusion of choice.-----------------------Two practicing law...
Could the Supreme Court benefit from change like term limits?
Brenton and Therron discuss the institution of the Supreme Court and whether we should institute term limits or change the number of justices. -----------------------Two practicing lawyers pontificating on law and philosophy.&nb...
What does Philosophy mean today?
Brenton and Therron discuss the loss of reverence for Philosophy in today's society and how that will change in the future. They also talk about whether morals are inherent and whether there is such a thing as natural law. --------...
How Should the Law Adapt to Rapid Technological Advances?
Brenton and Therron discuss how technological advancement is exponential and whether the law should attempt to change along with it. Brenton and Therron discuss the historical approach to this issue through the lens of Utilitarianism, Deo...
How should we change our laws based on increasing scientific knowledge?
Brenton and Therron discuss the Eighth Amendment and the philosophy behind criminal punishment in light of scientific advancement. -----------------------Two practicing lawyers pontificating on law and philosophy. Why shou...