Intelligence Squared Michael Sandel on the Moral Limits of Markets
Dec 4, 2013
Michael Sandel discusses the moral implications of market influences on society, including paying for grades, incentivizing behaviors, and market intrusion into public life. The podcast explores the impact of market values on public health decisions and the ethical considerations of using financial incentives to drive behaviors. Sandel challenges the idea of allowing money to dictate values and emphasizes the importance of engaging in public discourse to protect moral and civic goods.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
The Commodification of Goods and Values
04:21 • 4min
Exploring Product Placement in Books and Digital Readers
08:38 • 2min
Market Values in Public Health
11:05 • 5min
Exploring the Moral Implications of Financial Incentives on Behavior
16:30 • 12min
Exploring Monetary Incentives in Education and Skills Acquisition
28:59 • 12min
The Intrusion of Markets into Public Life
40:35 • 16min
Ethical Considerations in Market Transactions
56:12 • 9min
Examining the Impact of Market Expansion on Public Discourse and the Common Good
01:05:39 • 2min