Superhero Ethics

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Ep 38 - Does the Gatewatch need a Prime Directive Nov 22, 2017

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From the Justice League to the Avengers, we know that heroes work best in teams. And sometimes the obnoxious brilliant guy does have the best idea. But both of those things can also go wrong. Join us as we dive into questions from the Magic the Gathering storyline, tying them into larger questions that are pervasive in geek literature and culture.
Jacob and I are joined by Lee Henderson. Lee is a Level 2 judge in the Magic the Gathering world, an avid gamer, and all around nerd.
Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or want to add your own thoughts? Let us know! You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, or email us at superheroethics@gmail.com
And remember. #JaceReynolds or#NeverJaceReynolds? Trust us, you'll understand.

Ep 37: Avatar, the Last Podbender Nov 08, 2017

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All three of our hosts, Matthew, Jacob, and Paul, come together to talk about Avatar: The Last Airbender. We take a deep dive into a number of characters, including Aang, Toph, and Uncle Iroh, examine the way the show portrayed martial arts and alternatives to violence, and why this such is beloved by so many.
Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or want to add your own thoughts? Let us know! You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, or email us at superheroethics@gmail.com

Ep 36: Stark & Carroll Oct 26, 2017

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This week, I'm joined by special guest Matt Carroll as we take a deep dive into the character of Tony Stark. What responsiblity does he hold for Ultron, and what lessons has he learned? Did he have a point in Civil War? And is mentoring Spiderman his way of working out his daddy issues?
Matt Carroll is one of the co-hosts of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Podcast. You can find them on any podcast platform by searching for MCUcast. Matt is also a musician. Check out his band, Matt Carroll and the Browncoats, and keep watch for their first album, coming soon!
Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or want to add your own thoughts? Let us know! You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, or email us at superheroethics@gmail.com

Ep 35: Heroes on the Couch Oct 11, 2017

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For some time, we have been given villains whose actions need no explanation-- they're just "crazy." The aftermath of the Vegas shooting reminds us how strong the stigma against mental illness still is in this country, a

Ep 34: Who is your Hero? w addendum Sep 27, 2017

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What can Captain America teach us about Kapernick, and vice versa? Are heroes just on screen, or can we have heroes in our own world? And what happens when our heroes fall from grace?
Note- we added a brief addendum to address an issue that came up in our discussion. Thank you again to our fans for your feedback, both when we do well and when we stumble.

Ep 33: Ethics of our Robot Overlords Sep 12, 2017

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Is Data a person? What about C-3P0 or Aida? Jacob and Matthew explore the ethical questions around artificial life.

Ep 32: Daredevil, Batman and Charlottesville Aug 30, 2017

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Would Daredevil share information about Nazis? Would Superman or Captain Mal? How would our heroes react
to Charlottesville and what can that teach us?

Ep 31: The Psi Corp- Babylon 5 and Telepathy Aug 09, 2017

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Babylon 5 is almost 20 years old, but the questions it raises about telepathy, fear, and how we treat the 'other' are still relevant. Jacob Milicic is our guest.

Ep 30: Luke, Rey, and a New Kind of Hero's Journey Aug 01, 2017

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The Hero's Journey is one of the strongest tropes in literature, and Star Wars its clearest example. How does this troupe limit our stories, and the messages we can take from it? What other kind of journeys and stories c

Ep 29: The Ethics of Arrows Jul 24, 2017

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My guest this week is JP Fairfield, of the Nerdgasm Noire Network and Operation Cubicle podcasts. Together we explore the latest season of Arrow, Oliver’s bad choices, and why long suffering Quentin Lance deserves a b

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