Apr 28, 2019

In this episode of Digital Discourse ZA, Professor David Benatar and Andrew Fisher discuss the topic of assisted-dying. Is it morally permissible? What is its current legal status in South Africa — and what should it be?

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Professor David Benatar is a philosopher, an author, and the head of the Department...

Apr 18, 2019

In this episode of Digital Discourse ZA, Kate Wilkinson and Chris Roper discuss the “fake news” phenomenon and how it relates to South Africa: What are their respective organisations’ roles in combatting it? Who are the biggest culprits? What is the difference between misinformation and disinformation? Why is Kate...

Apr 5, 2019

In this episode of Digital Discourse ZA, Kay Walsh and Luke Muller, discuss some of the key macroeconomic issues facing South Africa - with particular focus on Eskom, load shedding, and the current power crisis. Other talking points include government debt, inequality, and social welfare.

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Kay Walsh is the managing...

Apr 5, 2019

In this episode of Digital Discourse ZA, Jacques Rousseau and Alastair McAlpine discuss the dangers of pseudoscience, the anti-vaccination movement, and the role of social media in undermining professional expertise.

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Jacques Rousseau is the co-author of "Critical Thinking, Science and Pseudoscience – Why We...

Apr 5, 2019

In this episode of Digital Discourse ZA, Ludwig Raal and Brett Thompson, the channel's creators, talk about what Digital Discourse ZA is and, more specifically, what they want it to be.

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