Episode 61 - Bentham’s Selfie

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Jim takes on philosophy’s “Trolley Problem,” discusses Jeremy Bentham and Immanuel Kant, Bentham’s utilitarianism and Kant’s categorical imperative, and learns of Bentham’s rather unique idea of how he might be useful even after death.

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Episode 60 - All Creatures

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We lay the groundwork for a discussion of the ethical treatment of animals, including their use in the food chain, in entertainment, in research, in product testing, in zoos and wildlife parks, and in hunting, including our own experiences and changing points of view as we have been Making Our Way.

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Episode 59 - Companions

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Jan & Rob, Dee & Jim talk about companion animals they have known, some of whom do well in the home, others not so much.

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More information about Deanna & Jim Cheyne is here: https://www.cheynemusic.com

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Episode 58 - Imago Dei

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Jim wishes a happy birthday to the universe - 7002 years old on Sunday, April 27th, 2025. He also takes a look at Johannes Kepler, the Parthenon, the Imago Dei (image of God) from Genesis 1, and sees an unexpected connection between “Dei” and “DEI.”

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Episode 57 - National Parks

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We conclude our discussion of our National Parks experiences; the economic argument for National Parks; Niagara Falls: a cautionary tale; Nature as witness to Creation; Ranger talks; Rob’s career goal; the Canadian Rockies; and dogs in the National Parks.

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Making Our Way is hosted through buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com

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Episode 56 - Dad’s Camera

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A conversation about our National Parks, Dad’s Zeiss Ikon camera, a bit of Richard Dawkins, and cash flying out of a Cadillac on a mountain.

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Making Our Way is hosted through buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com

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Episode 55 - Political Climate Change - In conversation with Maria Mathieson

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Our conversation with Maria Mathieson concludes with the repercussions of working in DEI efforts in the current political climate, Maria’s many travel and home mishaps, and her fondness for the American Tacky artistic movement.

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Episode 54 - A Level Playing Field - In conversation with Maria Mathieson

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Maria Mathieson, long time friend, Executive Director of Peabody Preparatory in Baltimore, and board member of Equity Arc, discusses the role of diversity, equity, and inclusion in providing artistic development to disadvantaged young people. She discusses collaborating with retired military musicians (as highlighted in a recent CBS “60 Minutes” segment), and other efforts in leveling the playing field for the youth of Baltimore and beyond.

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