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Barry Lam: The Case for Discretion
Modern life runs on rules—some helpful, some… not so much. In this episode, Alex talks with philosopher Barry Lam (UC Riverside) about his new book Fewer Rules, Better People: The Case for Discretion. Lam makes a bold claim: sometimes fewer rules can actually make us better. With sharp insights and real-world stories, he walks us through why giving people more wiggle room might lead to fairer, more humane outcomes. But it’s not all freewheeling freedom—the conversation also digs into the risks of bias and the need for accountability when discretion takes the wheel.
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JULY 15, 2025New Grant Funding to Expand Civil Dialogue Program
The Intercollegiate Civil Disagreement Partnership (ICDP), a national consortium committed to fostering character development through dialogue, has received a 2025 Institutional Impact Grant from the Educating Character Initiative at Wake Forest University.
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Aug 06, 2025Ethics Workshops for Every Setting
This year, the Prindle Institute is offering a refreshed slate of robust workshops designed to help people think more clearly, speak more openly, and navigate complex ethical questions with confidence read thisVisit us.
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