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Jan 2021
45m 58s

The Power of Ethics, with Susan Liautaud...

Intelligence Squared
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In this week's episode ethics expert Susan Liautaud speaks to journalist and writer about how we can make sense of ethical dilemmas and be more attuned to the ethical dimension of our actions. Drawing on her new book 'The Power of Ethics' which documents over two decades as an ethics advisor guiding corporations, academic institutions and students in her Sta ... Show More
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