Episodes 23
Avg. Duration 19m
Activity Declining
Apple Rating 5.0 (7)
Since Mar 2025
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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About This Podcast

Have you ever felt certain about something, until you took a moment to really think about it? Just Questions takes modern ethical dilemmas hiding in plain sight and unravels them. Weaving in philosophical ideas that span centuries, each episode aims to leave you with, maybe not clean answers, but sharper questions. New episodes when there’s a new question.

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1 Year of Just Questions!

Mar 12, 2026 50m

It’s been a year since starting JQ, so to celebrate, we’re going to look back on two of my favorite questions. On today’s episode:* Tourism, from Japan to Hawaii* Elective cosmetic surgery and the…

PART 2: Can AI and humans love each other?

Feb 26, 2026 18m

Artificial intelligence is now everywhere. And with the ease of AI and the difficulties of human relationships, a growing population is forgoing human relationships to instead develop relationships…

PART 1: Can AI and humans love each other?

Feb 20, 2026 18m

Artificial intelligence is now everywhere. And with the ease of AI and the difficulties of human relationships, a growing population is forgoing human relationships to instead develop relationships…

Why does leisure matter?

Jan 30, 2026 16m

In today’s hustle culture, taking a break can feel like a guilty pleasure. But leisure has its own valuable role to play in our mental and physical health. That’s why today, we’re talking about why…

Do you have a duty to take care of your health?

Jan 08, 2026 15m

So many New Year’s resolutions are rooted in health goals. Healthy habits are so highly praised that trying to be healthy is practically seen as a moral obligation. Should it be?Today’s episode, we…

Is cosmetic surgery ever a free choice?

Dec 18, 2025 19m

Cosmetic surgery is all around us, but is the “choice” to get cosmetic surgery ever really a choice? Sources:Ethical Issues in Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryInformed Consent | AMA-CodeMedical…

BONUS: How does gratitude shape us?

Nov 27, 2025 9m Bonus

Practicing gratitude is widely encouraged, and its benefits have been enumerated in scientific studies. But, what is the nature of gratitude, and in what way does gratitude lead us to a good…

Should you donate to food banks?

Nov 21, 2025 13m

Donating extra food to food banks is commonly regarded as a solution to food waste, but is it that simple? And, is it ethical?Sources:Towards a circular economy in food consumption: Food waste…

Should Jimmy Kimmel have told that joke?

Oct 23, 2025 20m

Jimmy Kimmel might be back from suspension, but debates over comedy’s boundaries continue to arise. This episode, we’ll bring in differing philosophical views to explore what the limits of comedy…

BONUS: Should you support gerrymandering?

Sep 11, 2025 18m Bonus

For today’s bonus episode, we’re going to talk about all that’s been going on with gerrymandering. We’ll examine how the fiery debate on California’s new gerrymandering bill is ultimately…

How can we better handle change?

Aug 21, 2025 24m

Today, we’re talking about change, big and small, and how philosophy can help us better handle it when it comes.Timestamps:Heraclitus – 1:59Epictetus – 7:46L.A. Paul – 14:12Sources:The fragments of…

Is FOMO all that bad?

Aug 08, 2025 19m

FOMO, or fear of missing out, pervades modern life. But does constantly creating, experiencing, and doing actually create a fulfilled life? In this episode, we look at all the ways missing out can…

Missed an Episode? The Questions So Far.

Jul 17, 2025 5m

Reviewing everything we’ve explored over the past season of episodes. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit…

Do you have duties, even on vacation?

Jul 03, 2025 30m

Traveling is informative, relaxing, and fun. But there’s a dark side to the tourism industry, that’s rife with opportunities for abuse – how can we then make sure to be good tourists? In this…

What can movies teach us about philosophy?

Jun 19, 2025 21m

Classic summer blockbusters like Jaws, ET, and Stand by Me are a great way to kick off summer — but underneath the summer fun, these movies illustrate fascinating philosophy concepts. This episode,…

Should you enjoy true crime?

Jun 05, 2025 24m

What does it mean to watch real-life suffering for entertainment? In this episode, we examine the ethics of true crime to determine when true crime is justice, and when it veers into…

Is virtue signaling virtuous?

May 15, 2025 28m

Virtue signaling is a term that continues to be thrown around in a variety of contexts — from people’s bumper stickers to companies’ social media logos — but what really is virtue signaling, and is…

Do influencers have duties?

May 01, 2025 22m

From doctors to lawyers, nearly every profession has an ethical code—but what about influencers? This week, we look at the philosophical literature out there on influencers to see if there’s any…

Are you paying fair taxes?

Apr 17, 2025 19m

Tax season is officially behind us, but was the government just doing its job, or were the taxes you paid theft? In this episode of Just Questions, we dive into the ethics of taxation to answer this…

Who should self-driving cars save in crashes?

Apr 03, 2025 22m

As self-driving cars take over our roadways, a pressing question still remains: when a crash is unavoidable, who should they protect? In this episode, we’ll navigate the toughest ethical dilemmas…

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Just Questions has published 23 episodes since March 2025, covering topics in Education, Philosophy.

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