# Chapel Phil We are UNC's student-run philosophy podcast! Sponsored by the Parr Center for Ethics and the Philosophy Department, we bring UNC students' and professors' ideas to life. Page: Feed: --- ## [Dr. Chat](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chapelphil/episodes/Dr--Chat-e3nhajb) _2026-08-17 · Chapel Phil_ Chapel Phil's Alex Copsey discusses the ethical implications of AI charting on patients and doctors in the medical field, including the pros and cons of the practice. Thank you to the Parr Center for Ethics for sponsoring ChapelPhil. All views and opinions discussed in this podcast are our own to explore. The Parr Center for Ethics does not endorse any opinions discussed in this episode. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/9a8e1d0/podcast/play/124348459/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-17%2F430013312-44100-2-8fe9896bc76da.m4a) ## [Attunement and Mindfulness in Medical Care](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chapelphil/episodes/Attunement-and-Mindfulness-in-Medical-Care-e3gsc5q) _2026-03-23 · Chapel Phil_ Chapel Phil's Luke Johnson discusses the importance of attunement and mindfulness in the context of medicine and medical care, areas where it's important to be vigilant as a patient and provider, but can be extremely difficult to do so due to information overload. This episodes contains some instances of strong language. Thank you to the Parr Center for sponsoring ChapelPhil. All views and… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/9a8e1d0/podcast/play/117370490/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-23%2F420622058-44100-2-7ae72937f336b.m4a) ## [Deception in Relationships](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chapelphil/episodes/Deception-in-Relationships-e3f895m) _2026-02-18 · Chapel Phil_ In this double feature episode , Chapel Phil's Alex Copsey, Netra Parikh, Greyson Rainwater, and Sarayu Thondapu sit down and analyze two ethics bowl cases revolving around deception in romantic relationships and when, if ever, can deception be rationalized. Thank you to the Parr Center for Ethics for sponsoring Chapel Phil. All views and opinions discussed in this podcast are our own to explore.… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/9a8e1d0/podcast/play/115663478/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-18%2F418314136-44100-2-fcd0b02b0d2ae.m4a) ## [A World Beyond a Scroll](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chapelphil/episodes/A-World-Beyond-a-Scroll-e3f60a2) _2026-02-16 · Chapel Phil_ Chapel Phil's Lucas Bereaud discusses the power and function of computer algorithms on the lives of many, and how its efficiency and convenience comes with drawbacks, especially when it comes to our attention. Thank you to the Parr Center for Ethics for sponsoring Chapel Phil. All views and opinions discussed in this podcast are our own to explore. The Parr Center for Ethics does not endorse any… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/9a8e1d0/podcast/play/115588866/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-16%2F418213357-44100-2-7d75b9de6268e.m4a) ## [The Rise of Kidfluencers](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chapelphil/episodes/The-Rise-of-Kidfluencers-e3e9sn0) _2026-01-28 · Chapel Phil_ Chapel Phil's Alex Copsey discusses the ethics and legal formalities behind family vlogging and its impact on the kids who have their lives broadcasted from a young age. Thank you to the Parr Center for Ethics for sponsoring ChapelPhil. All views and opinions discussed in this podcast are our own to explore. The Parr Center for Ethics does not endorse any opinions discussed in this episode. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/9a8e1d0/podcast/play/114667680/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-28%2F416986051-44100-2-c3739bead6e92.m4a) ## [Remembering Colby Maynor: Medical Ethics and The Lost and Found](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chapelphil/episodes/Remembering-Colby-Maynor-Medical-Ethics-and-The-Lost-and-Found-e2je92h) _2024-05-08 · Chapel Phil_ In this very special episode, Marcella and Samad reflect on beloved Parr Heel, Colby Maynor, who passed away in December of 2023. We want to take some time to remember Colby as the amazing philosopher he was and discuss some of his work regarding medical ethics and the ethics of claiming lost items. We also want to extend a huge thank you to the Maynor family for allowing us to make this episode.… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/9a8e1d0/podcast/play/86499857/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-4-8%2F86e2da49-93c5-f7ce-8d5a-c9ddb836cbfa.mp3) ## [The Ethics of Cosmetic Surgery](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chapelphil/episodes/The-Ethics-of-Cosmetic-Surgery-e2ikbo1) _2024-04-19 · Chapel Phil_ Are beauty standards ethical? Who decides what is beautiful? Can someone actually make the autonomous decision to undergo plastic surgery? Tune in to this episode to hear Marcella and Samad explore the ethics of cosmetic surgery. Sources: The Ethics of Cosmetic Surgery in Relation to Autonomy. https://www.bioethicsproject.org/the-ethics-of-cosmetic-surgery-in-relation-to-autonomy/ Cosmetic vs.… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/9a8e1d0/podcast/play/85650625/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-3-19%2Febcfa365-5f10-0f1b-ee84-de3646e39974.mp3) ## [State and University Politics vs Gun Control](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chapelphil/episodes/State-and-University-Politics-vs-Gun-Control-e2e0pcj) _2024-01-04 · Chapel Phil_ Content Warning- this episode discusses gun violence and death. After the loss of Zijie Yan in August of 2023, UNC students are still calling on local and state legislature for gun control policies. Aditi and Aidan reflect on what that day felt like for them, how UNC has responded to students who feel their needs were unmet, and the link between a Republican state majority and little to no… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/9a8e1d0/podcast/play/80814931/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-0-4%2Fbf361a0e-ea33-89e9-7904-4e4e5985a9d2.mp3) ## [Twin Psychology](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chapelphil/episodes/Twin-Psychology-e2e0o95) _2024-01-04 · Chapel Phil_ Tune in to this episode to hear Marcella's thoughts as she dives into the psychology and science behind twin births. Multiple births are on the rise along with major advancements in birth control like IVF, so let's examine the twin experience through the lens of nature versus nurture. All music used in this episode was obtained through Epidemic Sound. Thank you to the Parr Center for sponsoring… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/9a8e1d0/podcast/play/80813797/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-0-4%2F8699d559-8918-4f2d-0380-9842a11541aa.mp3) ## [Make any domain metal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Y8oqRYTNpxu0) _2024-01-04 · **Sponsored**_ Turn any domain into a blacked-out metal landing page with an email waitlist ## [AI in the Classroom](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chapelphil/episodes/AI-in-the-Classroom-e2dvapk) _2024-01-03 · Chapel Phil_ Did you use ChatGPT this semester...? How do these language models even work? Is there a way we can ethically use ChatGPT in higher education? What does acceptable use look like from an ethical standpoint? Are robots going to take over the world??? Tune in to hear Jakob and Samad's thoughts on what the future of AI in the classroom should look like. 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