In this video, we explore the nature behind our every day choices. We consider the possibility that our lives are simulations, controlled by someone behind the screen. This video aims to be a creative pitch to fellow GET1029 students on the topic of “Do We Live In A Computer Simulation”.
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In our video, we explain the logical problem of evil to a general layman audience. We covered a simple introduction of how the problem of evil came about – if God exists, why does evil exists? Then we provided one of the most convincing counter argument – that the world is better with some evil in it. At the end, we aim to put this thought into our audiences’ brain and enable them to tinker with this idea.
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https://youtu.be/zc-moXdzfXY
In this episode of the NUS (pronounced “noose”), we interview the general public to hear their opinions of the recent 30% water price hike in Singapore. Their hilarious responses will unveil the various arguments for and against legitimate political authority, bringing it across in a light-hearted manner. (Only 0:04-2:18 counted for grading.)
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In our video, we briefly explore the contradictions between the existence of Evil and the beliefs of the classical Theist, as presented by Mackie. Targeted at the lay audience (any one), the video simply hopes to raise questions about some commonly held beliefs regarding God and Evil in a fun and understandable manner.
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Filmed from first person point-of-view, our main character Joy continues to question why so much Evil exists when her God is supposed to be all good and all powerful. The video depicts what it could be like when one is extremely steadfast in their religious beliefs but also caught up with what is happening around the world – causing them to end up fighting an unending battle within themselves. (A short film based on The Problem of Evil (Week 8).)
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Our video explores Peter Singer’s morality argument through the eyes of Lum Jia, a GET1029 student. Watch as she applies what she learnt to reduce suffering for people, both near and far away!
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In our video, we explore the topic of speciesism and the assumed distinctions between humans and non-human animals in an accessible manner for the public. Set in an alternative universe, the two canine protagonists are confronted with a moral dilemma between saving a puppy and a human baby.
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In our video, we explore why NUS undergraduates find it morally acceptable (ethical) to eat factory-farmed animals but morally blameworthy (unethical) to eat dogs. The content of the video includes results from our surveys and interviews with NUS undergraduates, as well as the arguments put forward by philosopher Alastair Norcross.
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Our skit addresses the notions behind Huemer’s political authority argument to the lay audience. Our video also attempts to incite debate about the stigma behind whether a coercive government should exist – by highlighting the “unsettling” moral differences between a private agent and that of a government.
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Through our video, we aim to highlight how the acts of individuals and governments are morally analogous and result in similar consequences. Michael Huemer argues in his paper that government coercion is morally wrong as a result and we hope to illustrate his premises and argument in this video.
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For this video, our group did a short parody inspired by “Jaden Smith Reads Mind-Blowing Facts about the Universe”. We aim to explain the connection between the Cosmological Argument and the PSR to people without prior knowledge of this argument.
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In our video, we explore the notion of Moral Responsibility through Singer’s Drowning Child Argument and Strawson’s Regress Argument. Khairin is caught in a moral dilemma – should he go for a once-in-a-lifetime interview with Prof Loy, or save Wilson (ball)? Angel Singer and Devil Strawson attempt to persuade him – what is his final decision?
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https://youtu.be/pM1Sd9CbA3I
In our video, we explore the cognitive dissonance which we believe will result should we discover that our lives are simulations. Bostrom postulates that we will live our lives “in much the same way” nonetheless – but can we, as beings of flesh and emotion, truly wrap our minds around it?
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https://youtu.be/cmwL7EL81aQ
This video aims to educate and entertain the public on the rationality argument put forth in the case of factory farmed animals consumption. The video highlights the problem with the rationality argument and why it does not work.
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Presenting the trolley argument with a twist of exploring an Ethical dilemma that we face everyday of the utilitarian argument of eating meat. Similar to the trolley argument, the train is on the path to run over some animals instead of humans and YOU are in-control of the train.
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https://youtu.be/tlrdyqHYE84
This stop motion animation is about a conversation between two students during lunch hour. The conversation presents the Utilitarian argument against consuming factory farmed meat and raises questions with regards to the argument to show the typical NUS student that philosophy can be applied to situations in everyday life too.
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Our group adopted a “movie trailer review” concept consisting of two segments aimed at entertaining and educating layman audience about moral philosophy (specifically Utilitarianism). The first segment presents the concepts of Utilitarianism through a movie trailer. The second segment (review by YouTuber) explains the Utilitarian values behind the protagonist’s decisions.
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https://youtu.be/NVE1Fwx0-9E
To educate viewers the philosophical concepts learned from the topic ‘Knowledge and its Discontents’ by exploring from 4 perspectives of a Foundationalist, Coherentist, Infinitist and Contextualist to justify the common belief that 1+1 = 2.
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https://youtu.be/y9x1K9JU3yA
Following Norcross’ Puppy argument, this animation highlights the differential attitudes most laymen hold towards factory-farmed dog and chicken meat, inviting them to reflect on this logical inconsistency given that both are morally indistinguishable. It raises questions about the actual difference between both meats, leaving the ethical debate open to discussion.
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https://youtu.be/5dF9IanWWhU
A young CEO with paid-up capital ~$100 million, crosses a street when a car speeds along at 200km/h. An old man (100 years old) witnesses this and contemplates… “Should I save him or not?” This video introduces the idea of Utilitarianism to a lay audience in a fun and accessible manner.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ykzEQ5cL0k
A prisoner is dying, but has two healthy organs. The doctor knows that there are two people (a Philosophy professor and a social worker) who need organ transplants. Caught in a dilemma, the video explains what the doctor would do using the three theories of right and wrong.
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