When Compassion Becomes Control

Utilitarianism can reduce suffering. It can guide triage, policy, and difficult trade-offs. But what happens when “greatest good” thinking becomes the foundation of morality?In this episode, AJ steel-mans utilitarianism — then explores how compassion, untethered from principle, can evolve into quiet control.When morality becomes math, who becomes expendable?Content Note: This episode was created using AI-assisted writing and voice technology. All ideas and editorial direction are human-generated.