The Ethics Centre

Thanks to all who joined us last week for On the Fringe, a special event with The Sydney Fringe artists. In this two part event, artists and audiences were welcomed to take the hot-seat in discussion with philosopher Dr Simon Longstaff AO, before shifting into a panel conversation with The Ethics Centre residents Charley Allanah, Diana Paola Alvarado, Zack Lewin and Emma Whitehead, moderated by Head of Public Programs Cecily Hardy. #Residency #Program #SydneyFringe #Festival #Artists #IndependentArt #Theatre #Performance #Experience #Event #Conversation

How do you navigate a big, complex world when you have yet to experience much of it? Thanks to all who joined us live and online for The Ethics of Being Young, a special presentation at Sydney Theatre Company with philosopher Dr Tim Dean, actor and interdisciplinary artist Masego Pitso and young thinker Phaedra Carantinos. Missed out on the live event? The Ethics of Being Young is available to stream on-demand until 5 December. Tickets available at https://lnkd.in/dsQU3S_X Photography by Liz Ham. #EthicsOf #Ethics #Philosophy #BeingYoung #Youth #Life #Meaning #Living #MasegoPitso #PhaedraCarantinos #TimDean #OnDemand #Streaming

Yesterday, the BFSO Young Ambassadors spent some time engaging with Australian Prudential Regulation Authority's ED Chris Gower, ASIC's Commissioner Simone Constant and ACCC's Head of National Anti Scam Centre Sarah P.. They were able to explore responsibilities, expectations and ethical tensions with the group. This is an important part of the program as the ambassadors explore the complexity and #ethical nature of financial services. Thank you to the regulators for taking the time and sharing their experiences and advice so openly. #investinyoungpeople

Decisions are a part of being human. But that doesn’t mean they are easy. This World Philosophy Day, here are three philosophical concepts which are designed to help deliver clarity amongst complexity: ✔️The Golden Mean: When you’re trying to work out what the virtuous thing to do in a situation is, look to what lies in the middle between two extreme forms of behaviour (the middle being the mean). For eg. in a situation that requires courage, on one extreme you might act recklessly and on the other, do nothing out of cowardice. The virtuous response is the mean between these two. ✔️The Sunlight Test: Before you act on a decision, ask yourself: ‘Would I do the same thing if I knew my actions would end up on the front page of the newspaper tomorrow?’ Would you be able to defend your choice if people you admire knew what you'd done and why? This helps give clarity on whether we're motivated by what is good or right, or by self-interest, reward, external pressures or opinions. ✔️Plato's Cave: Prisoners are chained up facing a wall deep within a cave. A fire behind them casts just enough light for them to see images upon the wall, which have been cast by puppeteers. Knowing no alternative, the prisoners believe what they see and hear to be reality. Are shadow puppets (bias) driving your actions? Can you step outside your own projections to consider new perspectives and ideas? Can you separate truth from fiction? Read more at https://lnkd.in/gfhqdU2 #Ethics #Philosophy #Decision #DecisionMaking #GoldenMean #SunlightTest #PlatosCave #Bias #Actions #Guidance

FINAL RELEASE TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Don’t miss this interactive conversation for all ages, alongside actor and interdisciplinary artist Masego Pitso, young thinker Phaedra Carantinos and The Ethics Centre’s Senior Philosopher, Dr Tim Dean at Sydney Theatre Company this month. Come along as we navigate our way through the mess and morality of friendship, grief, mental health, identity politics and the enduring question ‘WHO am I?’. Book now for this special event, in person and online tickets are available for Thursday 21 November at 6pm AEDT. https://lnkd.in/dsQU3S_X #EthicsOf #Ethics #Philosophy #BeingYoung #Youth #Life #Meaning #Living #MasegoPitso #PhaedraCarantinos #TimDean

Jump in the hot seat to discuss the ethics of independent art making with moderator Dr Simon Longstaff AO, and hear from The Sydney Fringe artists on their 2024 The Ethics Centre Residency projects. Join us live and in person at The Ethics Centre on Wednesday 20 November from 5:30pm - 7:30pm AEDT. Registrations are essential for this free event. Book now at https://lnkd.in/gf5em2Tj #SydneyFringe #Festival #Artists #IndependentArt #Theatre #Performance #Experience #Event #Conversation

Struggling to make sense of the US election results? Donald Trump’s recent Presidential victory says a lot about how democracy has failed us. Senior Philosopher and Manos Chair in Ethics at The Ethics Centre Dr Tim Dean examines how America's outrage with the state of 'politics as usual' has ushered in a second term for the former President. Read more at https://lnkd.in/g5t87BRh #DonaldTrump #Trump #2024 #Candidate #Republican #USA #America #President #Election #Leadership #Democracy #Politics #Harris #KamalaHarris #Democrat #Vote

Do differing approaches to work between older and younger colleagues necessarily reflect good and poor work ethics? Head of the Ethics Alliance Cris Parker tackles workplace politics between generations in the latest Ask an Ethicist column. Read more at https://lnkd.in/g5-s3gJT #Ethics #AskAnEthicist #Philosophy #Work #Workplace #Generations #Values #Employee #Colleague #WorkEthic #Office

Actor and interdisciplinary artist Masego Pitso and young thinker Phaedra Carantinos will join The Ethics Centre’s Senior Philosopher, Dr Tim Dean for The Ethics of Being Young at Sydney Theatre Company. Come along as we navigate our way through the mess and morality of friendship, grief, mental health, identity politics and the enduring question ‘WHO am I?’. Final tickets are on sale now for this interactive conversation for all ages, in person and online on Thursday 21 November at 6pm AEDT. Book now at https://lnkd.in/dsQU3S_X #EthicsOf #Ethics #Philosophy #BeingYoung #Youth #Life #Meaning #Living #MasegoPitso #PhaedraCarantinos #TimDean

Did you miss out on FODI? Or are you keen to relive the best ideas of the Fest? Feed your brain with five unfiltered, unmissable new sessions direct from this year's Festival – now streaming with the Festival of Dangerous Ideas podcast 🔥 Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Listen now at https://lnkd.in/g7Mb-gZN #FODI #Festival #Dangerous #Ideas #Podcast #Sydney #NewEpisodes #Talks #Panels #ListenNow