2024 Aural Projects
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2022 Aural Projects
Video games are a beloved past time for many; but how many have ever stopped to think about what goes on behind-the-scenes of these behemoth companies that produce so many beloved titles? Jordan Adams and Austin Edstrom ask this question, and tread territory many gamers will never dare to go. Namely, the two discuss the underlying world of sexual discrimination in the workplace and the ethics of what it means to consume these beloved video game titles all the while reconciling with the company culture of it all.
Chelsea Roadman and Erin Breeden offer two episodes of a wonderful take on video game design and how they sometimes force decisions users into situations that are unwinnable.
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2021 Aural Projects
Anna Moyers and Jackson Meyers offer “The O is Optional” podcast talking about the difference between morals and ethics. Anna notes that in a dual host podcast you should sit down with your partner or producer and talk through a strategy and create a joint, coherent narrative instead of dividing up the sections and planning independently if you want the smoothest, most natural flow. In the podcast episode, Jack discusses the definitions of ethics and the basics of socially expected human behavior through discussion of axioms.
This podcast was episode was created by Elizabeth Friar and Anna Hargrove. In this episode “Debates That Shouldn’t Exist,” we discussed the BLM protest held Huntsville, Alabama during summer 2020. Elizabeth was present at the event, and Anna witnessed the live news coverage.
** This episode contains discussion of police violence that may be triggering for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. **
This episode by Emily Pritchard highlights an ethical dilemma seen frequently on Social Media and the internet: false identity/persona projection. What happens when people use their wealth and a little deceit to portray themselves as more than they might be to gain influence?
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