Living Better Through Philosophy & Ethics - Rusty | MHFI 298

December 16, 2025 • 01:17:01
Living Better Through Philosophy & Ethics - Rusty | MHFI 298
Mile High FI Podcast
Living Better Through Philosophy & Ethics - Rusty | MHFI 298

Dec 16 2025 | 01:17:01

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Show Notes

Doug chats with Rusty about an intense neighborhood dispute involving prairie dog conservation, highlighting how ethical frameworks and philosophical approaches can guide community decisions.  Doug shares his experience working through this issue while emphasizing the importance of patience, humor, and effective communication in resolving disputes.  Rusty provides additional philosophical and ethical considerations while touching upon related communication strategies & improved community engagement.

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0:00 Introduction

1:53 Philosophy & ethics background

7:27 The prairie dog situation

14:27 Exploring people’s intentions

23:17 Levelheadedness

29:17 3 main schools of ethics

36:20 Contractualism

41:45 The Trolley Problem

46:12 Aristotle’s 12 virtues

54:18 Stoicism & communication

58:28 Philosophy & ethics resources

1:04:19 Prairie dog outcome

1:09:01 Soundcheck – Shoes

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