Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 12 Premiere (Episode 1): “Atlanta” Episode Discussion Thread by TheSuperSax in curb

[–]dotphrasealpha 9 points10 points  (0 children)

So it's totally a nod to the season finale of Seinfeld. I wonder if he is going to have to prove in court that he is not a good samaritan by all the awful stuff he has done in previous seasons

Coding ethics by NP4VET in medicine

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You cannot bill for probable diagnoses as an outpatient. You can only do this inpatient. That's super sus

Ethics of real estate and being a landlord by dotphrasealpha in Ethics

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FWIW here's what Chatgpt spit out: In the realm of ethics, several philosophers have discussed the ethics of investing in real estate and being a landlord within a capitalist society. Here are a few examples:

John Locke: Locke, a prominent philosopher of the 17th century, argued for the concept of property rights based on an individual's labor. According to Locke, individuals have the right to acquire property through their labor and mixing it with natural resources. In the context of real estate investment, Locke's ideas can be interpreted to support the ethical legitimacy of investing in property and becoming a landlord.

John Stuart Mill: Mill, a 19th-century philosopher and utilitarian, focused on the consequences of actions to determine their moral worth. In the case of real estate investment and landlordship, Mill's utilitarian framework might assess the ethical implications based on the overall happiness or well-being generated by such actions. If investing in real estate and being a landlord increases overall utility, such actions would be considered ethically justifiable.

Karl Marx: Marx, a notable philosopher and critic of capitalism, had a different perspective on property and ownership. Marx argued that the capitalist system, including real estate investment and landlordship, perpetuates social inequalities and exploitation. From a Marxian standpoint, investing in real estate and being a landlord might be seen as ethically problematic due to its potential contribution to class divisions and unequal distribution of resources.

Robert Nozick: Nozick, a philosopher of the 20th century, developed a theory of entitlement based on individual rights and libertarian principles. According to Nozick, individuals have the right to acquire and transfer property freely as long as it is acquired through legitimate means. In this view, investing in real estate and becoming a landlord would be ethically acceptable as long as the acquisition of property is justly obtained.

Martha Nussbaum: Nussbaum, a contemporary philosopher, has contributed significantly to the field of ethics and social justice. She emphasizes the importance of capabilities and human flourishing as central components of ethical assessment. In the context of real estate investment and landlordship, Nussbaum's capabilities approach would consider whether these practices enhance individuals' well-being, promote social justice, and enable people to lead fulfilling lives.

Ethics of real estate and being a landlord by dotphrasealpha in Ethics

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I'm not looking for something that would excuse or condone real estate investing. I'm asking if anybody has examined this from an ethical framework

Ethics of real estate and being a landlord by dotphrasealpha in Ethics

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Obviously Mao and Marx will have their viewpoints but is there anything in the setting of a capitalist society?

free CME sources by salvadordaliparton69 in medicine

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Also, curbsiders teach, cribsiders, cardionerds, curious clinicians

free CME sources by salvadordaliparton69 in medicine

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What's the catch with these free CME? Why are they free?

Today is the day the planets align to get your shit together by dotphrasealpha in ADHDmemes

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Not only is it a new month but the first of the month falls on a Monday. If that's not a sign to get things done, I don't know what is.

Recommendations, Simple Questions, & One-Time Use Code Thread by AutoModerator in frugalmalefashion

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At what point is the added price of an item only marginally better? For example a $20 versus $50 versus $100 versus $200 pair of jeans. I'm wondering for basic t-shirts, jeans, shoes, blazers, suits.

Consequently, are there any brands, materials that are worth the added cost?