014. The Ethics of the Olympic Games

The Olympic Games

In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss the ethics of the Olympics. From environmental problems to the protection of underage athletes, the Olympic Games cause a number of ethical problems that are worth discussing.

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00:01:28 The cost of the Olympics
00:05:34 The infrastructure argument
00:07:24 The “white elephant” problem
00:08:27 The humanitarian costs of the Olympics
00:10:30 Olympics vs evacuation after floods
00:13:04 Who benefits from a forced relocation?
00:13:41 Justifications for paternalism
00:14:41 The undemocratic character of the Olympics
00:16:41 Equal access to benefits?
00:18:44 The invisible harm of the Olympics
00:20:37 The environmental costs
00:27:01 Decentralised or virtual Olympics?
00:29:39 International unity and cooperation?
00:31:19 The ethics of underage athletes and children celebrities
00:36:29 Competition, rewards and happiness
00:38:42 Paternalism and young athletes
00:49:33 The rational vs the right choice

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00:13:41 Justifications for paternalism
00:36:29 Competition, rewards and happiness
00:38:42 Paternalism and young athletes

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