The Olympic GamesIn this episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss the ethics of the Olympics. From environmental problems to the protection of underage athletes, the Olympic Games cause a number of ethical problems that are worth discussing.Join us for a weekly dose of Daily Philosophy!Brought to you by https://daily-philosophy.com.Music: Nightlife by Michael Kobrin, from: https://pixabay.com/music.00:01:28 The cost of the Olympics00:05:34 The infrastructure argument00:07:24 The “white elephant” problem00:08:27 The humanitarian costs of the Olympics00:10:30 Olympics vs evacuation after floods00:13:04 Who benefits from a forced relocation?00:13:41 Justifications for paternalism00:14:41 The undemocratic character of the Olympics00:16:41 Equal access to benefits?00:18:44 The invisible harm of the Olympics00:20:37 The environmental costs00:27:01 Decentralised or virtual Olympics?00:29:39 International unity and cooperation?00:31:19 The ethics of underage athletes and children celebrities00:36:29 Competition, rewards and happiness00:38:42 Paternalism and young athletes00:49:33 The rational vs the right choicePhilosophers and theories mentioned:00:13:41 Justifications for paternalism00:36:29 Competition, rewards and happiness00:38:42 Paternalism and young athletesAccented Philosophy - Every Tuesday

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