
Reasoned Intuitions
Reasoned Intuitions is a podcast hosted by David Tonner, a world traveller who delves into personal intuitions and reflections on various moral issues in modern society.
Episodes
17 episodes
Reasoned Intuitions is taking a break.
As the title suggests, Reasoned Intuitions is going on an indefinite hiatus. Thank you to everyone who supported the podcast, and please stay in touch:david.tonner@gmail.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ReasonedIntuitionshttp...
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2:12

Sacrifice, and why it's difficult to make ethical choices
In this episode, David discusses how every decision humans make consists of a cost-benefit analysis. He also looks at what constitutes a sacrifice and what only appears like one. Finally, he suggests a few reasons why making ethical choices is ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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26:30

How should we interact with animals?
In the last of a three-part series about animals, David discusses ideal ways that we should interact with animals if our intention is to cause minimal harm.Contents:- introduction- 4 categories of matter- what is life...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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20:33

The Ethics of Sport Hunting
In this episode, David talks about sport hunting—the practice of chasing after and killing animals for pleasure, and explores two questions:1. Is sport hunting morally permissible?2. Is sport hunting bad overall and in every way?
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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20:46

Pets and Animal Captivity
In this episode, David discusses the ways in which humans keep and use animals, the way this has changed over time, the moral implications of animal captivity, and possible ways forward.Contents:- introduction- animals as resour...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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23:26

Are People Responsible for Their Words?
In this episode, David discusses the differences and similarities between words and actions and puts forward the notion that we are morally responsible for our words and the way they affect others.Contents:- introduction- differ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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20:28

Should we all get the seasonal flu vaccine? An introduction to cost-benefit.
In this episode, David discusses the moral imperative behind the COVID-19 vaccine and how it differs from the seasonal flu vaccine. He talks about cognitive dissonance and finally introduces a theme that will be revisited in a future episode, t...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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19:07

Introduction to Season 2
Just a brief clip to promote Season 2 of Reasoned Intuitions!My email address:david.tonner2010@gmail.com
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Season 2
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Episode 0
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1:24

Elizabeth Holmes (punishment, part 2)
In this episode, David delves further into the topic of punishment, looking at an instance of extreme punishment, responsibility versus punishment, what leads people to behave badly, how our sense of self-preservation often skews our better jud...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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21:12

Punishment (part 1)
In this episode, David discusses the legal practice of punishing people for misbehaving or breaking laws. He explores the justifications for the practice on a legal, practical, and moral level, and looks at possible ways that punishment could b...
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24:47

Should Male and Female Athletes Get Paid Equally?
In this episode, David discusses the pay differences between male and female athletes, focusing specifically on the game of soccer. Currently, men and women, ostensibly playing the same game, are paid very differently. Should this b...
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18:44

Do People Deserve to Be Happy?
In this episode, David ponders whether or not people "deserve" to be happy. Contents:- Mare of Easttown- does someone deserve to be happy even when they've done something wrong?- what is deserving? What is it not?- just dese...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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18:01

(Don't) Lie to Me: Is it a good idea to practice radical honesty?
In this episode, David talks about radical honesty, or the idea that we should always tell the truth and that any kind of lie is harmful. He discusses:- Brad Blanton's Radical Honesty- the television show Lie to Me- Sam Harris (and ...
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21:25

Illusions We All Operate Under
In this episode, David talks about various illusions, or conceptual frameworks, that everyone operates under, both consciously and unconsciously, including sensory experiences, religious beliefs, nationalism, moral rules, adherence to laws, and...
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20:43

Values to Instil in Children
In this episode, David talks about four fundamental values he wishes he had learned while growing up, and why he thinks they are important for children.Pragmatic ethics:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pragmatic_ethicsStromae –...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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24:54

Red Pill or Blue Pill?
In this episode, David discusses the difference between experiencing life through the various filters humans apply by default, and knowing what objective reality is really like.Pragmatic ethics:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pragmati...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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17:00

Why Do We Value Humans More Than Nonhumans?
In this episode, David discusses the way that we place different value on humans and nonhuman animals. Why don't animals get the same rights people do, and is this morally correct?Pragmatic ethics:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pragm...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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