Ethical Dilemma of Enhancing Athletes

The podcast discusses an extraordinary proposal by Aaron DeSouza, the president of the Enhanced Games, suggesting an Olympic-style event where athletes are encouraged to use doping to enhance performance. This raises ethical questions about the limits of enhancement and autonomy in sports, with the comparison made between makeup and drug use for enhancement. The debate touches on vulnerable young athletes being influenced by the pressure to enhance performance, highlighting the complexities of parental influence, clinical supervision, and the accessibility of enhancements.