Join us for the next webcast of Philosophy in Action, broadcast live this Sunday, 12 February 2012, at 8 am PT / 9 am MT / 10 am CT / 11 am ET. In this week's hour of applying rational principles to the problems of life, we'll answer questions on low passion for career, patriotism as a virtue, artificial intelligence, boycotting Chick-Fil-A, and more. In the meantime, don't forget to submit and vote on questions for upcoming webcasts!

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Upcoming Episode: 12 February 2012 · Episode: 5 February 2012 · Video: Overcoming Perfectionism · Audio: False But Beneficial Ideas · Audio: Possessiveness in Romance · Audio: Term Limits for Politicians · Episode: 29 January 2012 · Video: Being Pragmatic · Video: Feigning Indifference to Attract a Man · Audio: Ignosticism Versus Atheism · Audio: Explaining Atheism · Episode: 22 January 2012 · Audio: Acquittals of the Guilty Versus Convictions of the Innocent · Audio: The Morality of the Death Penalty

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Political Bipartisanship · Being Too Much Crazy in Love · Explaining Atheism · Judging Mixed People · Feeling Guilty for Emotions · Letting Friends Fail · Tenacity in Pursuit of Goals · Kids and Religion · The Libertarian Party · The Rights of the Severely Mentally Disabled · The Morality of Pirating Music · Judgments of Actions and Ideas · Working for a Statist Company · Possessiveness in Romance · Being Sentimental · Spousal Consent for Sterilization · The Morality and Limits of Revenge · Married Couples Separating for Their Careers · Cryonics and Life Extension · Review of the Movie Atlas Shrugged, Part 1 · Calls for Moderation · The Principle of Sustainability

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Does "no" always mean no in sex? · Does repecting intellectual property require me to re-purchase my music collection lost due to hard drive failure? · How can I encourage my friends to be more purposeful and passionate? · How would contracts be understood in a free society? · Is it wrong to accept Social Security disability benefits when I could work? · When and how should I express my frustration to another person? · Is it moral to choose to live in a socialist country? · Is faith compatible with reason? · Is it moral to deceive to someone to help him or her through a crisis? · What works of Aristotle do you recommend reading?