Analysis and commentary on applied ethics in many fields by the staff of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics
- Recording of “Code, Command, and Consequences”—a recent panel discussion
Recording and transcript of a panel held on November 18, 2025, at Santa Clara University.
Military Archbishop Timothy Broglio's recent statements on conscientious objection demonstrate the relevance of Catholic moral teaching for Catholics who oppose authoritarianism, writes David E. DeCosse.
- A season of AI-powered toys and ethical issues galore
"Unpredictable behavior" is not a feature most people expect in toys.
Across races from Georgia to New York, deepfakes are steering political narratives and voter perception.
- The Lessons of Friction
Much of what is missing in “relationships” with chatbots becomes clear in trying to learn to dance with different partners.
Building an ethical business from day one can be a strategic advantage that attracts partners, talent and investors who care about long-term impact.
Pharmacy closures are a public health emergency in slow motion.
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Do chatbots sometimes lead their users to "break with reality"? And what might be done about it?
The deadly attack on our gift-giving ally, Qatar, exposes the dangerous precedent of accepting massive foreign donations.
We know that ethics is not just a moral imperative. It is a business strategy.
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