In this 20 October 2013 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed the social effects of economic inequality, favoritism for the genetically engineered, the value of the Ten Commandments, and more.

* Introduction (0:00)

* Question 1: The Social Effects of Economic Inequality (4:00)

* Question 2: Favoritism for the Genetically Engineered (25:13)

* Question 3: The Value of the Ten Commandments (40:47)

* Rapid Fire Questions (1:02:02)

* Conclusion (1:08:05)

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In this 16 October 2013 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell interviewed Jenn Casey about "Living Safely with Food Allergies, Part 2." Topics discussed include:

* Comfort zones, again

* Educating friends and family

* Vistors and rules

* Talking to kids at different ages

* Allowing foods to the non-allergic kids

* Conflict over comfort zones with spouses

* Extended family not respecting comfort zones

* Problems with other kids, including bullying

* Unpleasant and ignorant comments

* Accommodations in schools

* The limited value of food labels

* Questions for food producers and restaurants

* Peanuts on airlines

* The value of doctors and other support

* The biggest challenge of food allergies

* Preventing food allergies

* Silver linings

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In this 10 October 2013 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed all sorts of topics from the Rapid Fire Queue.

* Introduction (0:00)

* Rapid Fire Questions (4:09)

* Conclusion (56:12)

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In this 6 October 2013 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed free speech for corporations, psychological egoism, objecting to a professor's views, deduction from axioms, and more.

* Introduction (0:00)

* Question 1: Free Speech for Corporations (3:51)

* Question 2: Psychological Egoism (17:47)

* Question 3: Objecting to a Professor's Views (28:32)

* Question 4: Deduction from Axioms (14:55)

* Rapid Fire Questions (58:08)

* Conclusion (1:12:58)

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In this 2 October 2013 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell interviewed Timothy Sandefur about "Occupational Licensing Versus the Right to Earn a Living." Topics discussed include:

* Occupational licensing

* Litigating cases of occupational licensing

* The source of licensing regulations

* The history of licensing regulations, particularly in California

* The casket industry and economic protectionism

* The bias against the underdog

* Burdens on rights

* Conservatives on occupational licensing

* Judicial restraint versus activism

* The rationale for occupational licensing

* The alternative of private market licenses

* Its actual effects of occupational licensing, particularly on the poor and entrepreneurs

* The right to earn a living

* The history of medical licensing

* Certificates of Need

* The work of the Pacific Legal Foundation

* Forthcoming book: "The Conscience of the Constitution"

* Article: "Love and Solipsism"

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In this 29 September 2013 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed keeping secrets, choosing an ultimate end, studying history, moral blacks and whites, and more.

* Introduction (0:00)

* Question 1: Keeping Secrets (3:21)

* Question 2: Choosing an Ultimate End (22:26)

* Question 3: Studying History (34:42)

* Question 4: Moral Blacks and Whites (50:49)

* Rapid Fire Questions (1:05:54)

* Conclusion (1:09:41)

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In this 25 September 2013 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell interviewed Jenn Casey about "Living Safely with Food Allergies, Part 1." Topics discussed include:

* Jenn's background

* Food allergies versus intolerances

* The most common food allergies

* The increase in rates of food allergies

* Jenn's introduction to food allergies: the peanut kaboom

* Diagnosing food allergies

* Food allergies in kids versus adults

* Outgrowing allergies

* Cures and treatments for food allergies

* Dealing with a diagnosis

* Managing a food allergy with a "comfort zone"

* The dangers of not carrying an epi pen

* Managing a food allergy in a toddler versus almost-teenager

* The death of Natalie Giorgi

* Epi-pen strategy

* Life sustaining food as deadly

* Allergies and the hygiene hypothesis

* The topics for Part 2

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In this 22 September 2013 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed fair use of intellectual property, teaching children to share, accepting risks in relationships, and more.

* Introduction (0:00)

* Question 1: Fair Use of Intellectual Property (2:42)

* Question 2: Teaching Children to Share (19:27)

* Question 3: Accepting Risks in Relationships (31:37)

* Rapid Fire Questions (49:24)

* Conclusion (1:02:44)

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In this 18 September 2013 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell interviewed Robert Garmong about "Censorship in China." Topics discussed include:

* A few words about Allan Gotthelf

* Robert's introduction to Chinese censorship

* China's approach to censorship

* Censorship at the university

* The internet in Hong Kong

* Limitations on teaching

* The effectiveness of censorship with students

* Censorship of the mainstream media

* Censorship of new social media

* Circumventing censorship

* The effectiveness of censorship

* Awareness of disappeared persons

* China and the four elements of dictatorship

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In this 15 September 2013 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed identifying a central purpose, Immanuel Kant on sex, becoming an educated voter, atheists patronizing religious businesses, and more.

* Introduction (0:00)

* Question 1: Identifying a Central Purpose (4:46)

* Question 2: Immanuel Kant on Sex (21:58)

* Question 3: Becoming an Educated Voter (41:26)

* Question 4: Atheists Patronizing Religious Businesses (54:24)

* Rapid Fire Questions (1:00:40)

* Conclusion (1:05:07)

For more from Dr. Diana Brickell on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com