In this episode we examine empathy itself. How it develops, how it is felt, and how it can be manufactured and manipulated. Inspired by the Propagandhi song “Name and Address Withheld” and an accompanying article written by a fan of the band, we discuss the selective ways in which people feel empathy, and how that may be driven by tribalism, utilitarianism, and self interest.
Episode 2 of Death and Praxis - We discuss the ways that animals grieve, death rituals in the animal kingdom, how humans grieve on behalf of animals, and some of the anthropocentric tendencies that we levy in understanding this grief. Fuck PMAB. @philosofree - Evolve or Die: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BF2gZrmCgwE
The inaugural episode of Death and Praxis - Kieran and Charlotte discuss the process of human euthanasia, more commonly referred to as Medical Assistance in Dying, or MAID. MAID is practised in many countries around the world, but Canada is a leader in the space, and just hit their 10-year anniversary of it’s legalization. This episode covers some of the facts about what it is, why it’s humane and dignified, and deals with some of the political backlash arising from reactionary right-wing movements.