The Morality of Fame ft Gary Lineker

You might not be as recognisable as our guest this week, but you do have people in your life who look up to you- a younger sibling, a friend or a loved one. When you voice your opinion, they are listening carefully and your words have a real impact. And with that power, comes responsibility.This week we consider the impact of your opinions, what being perceived by others does to you psychologically and the moral responsibility of having a lot of eyes on your every move. And there is no person better to join us for this conversation than the man himself Gary Lineker. In this conversation, Gary reflects on his career with the BBC and being outspoken about Gaza, while also exploring philosophical dilemmas and ethical judgements.In segment one, we consider why an opinion is valuable. While Tef takes a deontological approach, Beno and Gary lean towards a utilitarian view- assessing the value of an opinion with its real life impact in the world. In segment two, we discuss the added moral obligations of a large platform. Tef admits that he judges public people when they don’t speak out on political issues, whereas Gary and Beno are more understanding of the difficulties of taking a stance. Here, Tef and Beno pose a famous philosophical dilemma to Gary- The Trolley Problem.Enjoy ❤️Join us on:Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠Instagram⁠Patreon (exclusive content, early access)Credits: Thumbnail art by Tomi Olopade (@eddieapollo on instagram)