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EPISODE · Dec 16, 2025 · 1H 17M

Living Better Through Philosophy & Ethics – Rusty | MHFI 298

from Mile High FI Podcast · host Doug Cunnington, Mr. Money Mustache, & Carl Jensen

Doug chats with Rusty about an intense neighborhood dispute involving prairie dog conservation, highlighting how ethical frameworks and philosophical approaches can guide community decisions.  Doug shares his experience working through this issue while emphasizing the importance of patience, humor, and effective communication in resolving disputes.  Rusty provides additional philosophical and ethical considerations while touching upon related communication strategies & improved community engagement. Do you like the podcast and want to support the show?  Follow the link to find out how: https://milehighfi.com/support/ Interested in a pair of Xero shoes so that you can be just like Doug & Rusty?  Check them out here: https://milehighfi.com/shoe Curious to know exactly what products Doug uses?  Check out his Amazon lists below. *Affiliate links below, so if you buy something or spend money, we might earn a commission. That helps the show and doesn’t cost you anything extra. Thank you! Guitar Accessories Hiking & Outdoor Essentials for Sleep Want to order MHFI stickers/temporary tattoos or create your own custom stickers?  Of course you do!  We ALL do!  Order them here using our affiliate link so that we might earn a commission: https://www.stickermule.com/dougcunnington Links Amy Karofsky, “Philosophy Through Film” Kindle Hardcover Paperback Michael Schur, “How to be Perfect” Kindle Hardcover Paperback Audiobook Oliver Burkeman, “Four Thousand Weeks” Kindle Hardcover Paperback Audiobook Oliver Burkeman, “The Antidote” Kindle Hardcover Paperback Audiobook Lucius Annaeus Seneca, “On the Shortness of Life” Kindle Hardcover Paperback Audiobook Marcus Aurelius, “Meditations” Kindle Hardcover Paperback Aristotle “The Nicomachean Ethics” Kindle Hardcover Paperback Audio CD MHFI Facebook group Doug’s site Check out Producer Chris’s blog: Epic Financial Journey — Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s the email list! Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shirts & more **Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won’t even make such a claim. You shouldn’t take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren’t certified financial planners or advisors. We’re not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.** Brought To You By: The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles Email the show: [email protected] 0:00 Introduction 1:53 Philosophy & ethics background 7:27 The prairie dog situation 14:27 Exploring people’s intentions 23:17 Levelheadedness 29:17 3 main schools of ethics 36:20 Contractualism 41:45 The Trolley Problem 46:12 Aristotle’s 12 virtues 54:18 Stoicism & communication 58:28 Philosophy & ethics resources 1:04:19 Prairie dog outcome 1:09:01 Soundcheck – Shoes

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