Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2912: The Is-Ought Problem
Posted on · Episode: 2912 David Hume and the Is-Ought Problem in Philosophy. Today, David Hume dissects a problem.
Posted on · Episode: 2912 David Hume and the Is-Ought Problem in Philosophy. Today, David Hume dissects a problem.
Posted on · Vaccine hesitancy is still a hot-button issue leaving some to wonder if "mutual respect and understanding" are still viable options towards those who refuse to wear masks or accept even the existence of COVID.
Posted on · A University of Houston researcher says bringing your whole self to work benefits both the employee and the employer.
Posted on · The seven-point proposal would restrict campaign donations.
Posted on · Are there instances where society can agree we don’t need to hear from a certain perspective on an issue because perhaps it’s too extreme or not based in fact?
Posted on · A Rice University computer scientist argues that the industry needs less talk about ethics and more laws and regulations.
Posted on · EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt is fending off a series of ethics investigations, amid lukewarm support from the White House
Posted on · "Not only does unethical behavior spread, but it mutates into other forms of unethical behavior," says ethics consultant Susan Liautaud
Posted on · Late Wednesday night (6/17/15), the Houston City Council approved a $5.1 billion budget for FY ’16. It came after hours of wide-ranging discussions about ongoing union talks, deed restrictions, and a number of amendments. It was a long night for City Hall reporters too — the Houston Chronicle’s Mike Morris among them. Nevertheless, he joins […]
Posted on · A little under a year ago we spoke with Houston Police Chief Charles McClelland and Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia about crime in Houston. We looked at how it's investigated, how it's monitored and some of the trends in crime locally. On Thursday (2/5/15), we revisited that conversation with Houston Police Chief Charles McClelland, and […]
Posted on · The Houston-Galveston Area Council is creating a plan that lays out the area's transportation needs over the next 25 years. The 2040 RTP (Regional Transportation Plan) lays out the latest update to a continuous planning process that includes the eight central counties of the Houston-Galveston region. On this edition of Houston Matters, we talk with […]
Posted on · A major theme: keeping boards of directors engaged in addressing ethical problems.
Posted on · A blogging conference coming up later this year is inviting Houston's bloggers to discuss how to turn a blog from a hobby into a business. Organizers of Blog Elevated say last year's conference drew an overwhelming number of parent bloggers. These are moms and dads who chronicle their family life, share tips and advice, and […]
Posted on · Without fanfare but in an unanimous vote, Harris County Commissioners have adopted an ethics reform package. The revised list contains changes to a measure proposed by an ethics task force put together by Harris County Judge Ed Emmett. Pat Hernandez has the story.
Posted on · Harris County Judge Ed Emmett hopes the third time is a charm later today as commissioners again consider approval of an ethics reform package that's been floated since last year. Jack Williams reports.