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Viterbi Conversations in Ethics Podcast
The Viterbi Conversations in Ethics Podcast is a series of podcasts affiliated with our online magazine, Viterbi Conversations in Ethics, published in the Viterbi School of Engineering at the University of Southern California. Conversations in Ethics is dedicated to the exploration of ethics and engineering. This podcast was made possible with funding from the Viterbi School of Engineering Dean’s Office here at the University of Southern California.
Episodes
22 episodes
Engineering with Integrity: Trust, Ethics, and Responsibility
In this episode of the Viterbi Conversations in Ethics podcast, co-hosts Sandra Al Hames and Deep Shah from USC’s Viterbi School of Engineering sit down with guest Maria Elena Minaya Astola, a senior in Industrial and ...
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Authorial Particularism and the National Grand Challenges in Engineering
In this episode of the Viterbi Conversations in Ethics podcast, hosts Sandra Al Hames and Aryan Shah interview Natalie Maciel, a USC mechanical engineering student talking about the National Academy of Engineering's 14 Grand Challenges. Natalie...
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35:16
Toxic Beauty: The Hidden Chemicals in Your Cosmetics
We use cosmetics every day, but do we know what’s inside them? Host Deep Shah sits down with Khushi Kapasi, a chemistry major, to uncover the shocking reality of harmful chemicals lurking in beauty products. From reproductive risk...
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49:29
The Ethics of War: Engineers, Weapons & Dilemmas
Should engineers feel responsible for the weapons they create? Join host Deep Shah and guest Nicholas Giustiniano, an aerospace and mechanical engineer, as they explore the ethical dilemmas faced by engineers in the defense i...
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26:39
Cloud Computing: Ethics, Security, and the Future of Digital Infrastructure
In this episode of the Viterbi Conversations in Ethics podcast, host Deep Shah sits down with Mo Jiang, a sophomore at USC studying computer science and mechanical engineering, to explore the complexities of cloud computing. From defining cloud...
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58:09
Bridging Minds: Ethical Dimensions of Brain-Computer Interfaces
In this episode of the Viterbi Conversations in Ethics podcast, host Deep Shah is joined by Michael Wang, a third-year computer engineering and computer science student, to explore the revolutionary concept of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) a...
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43:01
Face Value: The Ethics of Facial Recognition Technology
In this episode of the Viterbi Conversations in Ethics podcast, we explore the ethical dimensions of facial recognition technology. Is our privacy at risk in the age of AI-driven identification? Host Deep Shah sits down with expert guest Jenna ...
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44:00
Navigating the Stars: Ethical Dilemmas in Interplanetary Expansion
In this episode of the Viterbi Conversations in Ethics podcast, we delve into the ethical complexities of space exploration and Mars colonization. Are we setting our sights too far with our interplanetary ambitions, or are there more pressing i...
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47:39
Blueprints of Justice: Exploring the Ethical Landscape of Infrastructure
In this episode of the Viterbi Conversations in Ethics podcast, we explore the ethical foundations of modern infrastructure. Are we constructing our future on shaky ethical grounds? Host Deep Shah is joined by Karsyn Wendler and Allison Mendoza...
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52:17
Blueprints to Battlefields: The Ethics of Weapons Development
In this episode of the Viterbi Conversations in Ethics podcast, we delve into the intricate world of weapon development through the lens of engineering. Explore how technological advancements shape the tools of warfare and the ethical implicati...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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31:02
Crunch Culture in the Video Game Industry
In this episode, join USC computer science undergraduate Starr Hinton and host Brennen Rudd as they explore a serious problem plaguing the video games industry. Crunch culture is a pattern of frequent and intense overwork that is generally acce...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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20:19
Navigating Ethics in Software Engineering with professor Nenad Medvidovic
In this episode of the Viterbi Conversations in Ethics, expert guest Professor Nenad Medvidovic discusses the ethical dimensions of software engineering. The conversation covers the evolution of ethical decision-making with AI and machine learn...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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41:11
Conscious Choices: The Ethics of Consumption
In this episode of Viterbi Conversations in Ethics, hosted by Aryan Shah, a data science graduate, the focus is on the ethics of plastic consumption and battery production. Jessica Huang discusses the benefits and versatility of plastics, their...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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46:09
Charging Ahead: Ethical Engineering in Electric Vehicles
In this episode of Viterbi Conversations in Ethics, hosts Brennen Rudd, a computational biology graduate student, and Aryan Shah, a data science graduate, explore the ethical dimensions of the electric vehicle (EV) industry. Featuring Fred Pan,...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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39:15
Ethical Care: Navigating Healthcare Choices
In this episode of Viterbi Conversations in Ethics, host Aryan Shah, a data science graduate, explores the ethical dimensions of healthcare. Featuring Julia Gloria and Vasil Gucev, the discussion delves into their respective topics within healt...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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57:47
CRISPR-Cas9: Pig Hearts and Designer Babies
In this episode, neuroscience student Katie Martin and VCE Podcast host Brennen Rudd discuss CRISPR-Cas9, a novel gene editing technology. CRISPR-Cas9 has become the predominant method of adding, removing, or modifying DNA. Additionally, this t...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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37:37
Electric Vehicles: Climate Savior?
Hosts Maya and Josh discuss the ethics of lithium battery mining and electric vehicle use with a panel of engineering essayists.
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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46:51
Clean Energy
In this episode, the Viterbi Conversations in Ethics team explores the ethics behind clean energy.
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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23:35
Predictive Policing
In this episode, the Viterbi Conversations in Ethics team explores the ethics behind predictive policing.
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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32:58
Cryptocurrency
In this episode, the Viterbi Conversations in Ethics team explores the ethics behind cryptocurrency.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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44:52