The Ethics of Conscious AI Development
From Soul of Business with Blaine Bartlett by Blaine Bartlett
April 13, 2026 · 39 min · Season 5 · Episode 247
About this episode
Blaine and Wade Chumney discuss the intersection of AI, consciousness, and ethics, emphasizing the importance of ethical behavior in society.
In this timely episode I've invited back Wade Chumney (wade.chumney@csun.edu), a speaker, consultant and transformational leader who is a recognized thought leader on AI and Human Ethics. Ethics is arguably the most important issue facing us today. Wade hosts two podcasts: The AI Ethics Dude and The Reflective Revolution, and co-hosts the Consciousness RenAIssance YouTube channel. Wade is an Associate Professor of Business Ethics & Law and holds a Juris Doctor and a Masters of Information Systems. He is an adherent of the Platonic wisdom tradition and has written a book about developing one’s consciousness: Conscious Business Ethics: The Practical Guide to Wisdom. SHOW NOTES SPONSORED BY: Power of You! Find out more at https://leader.blainebartlett.com/power-of-you Summary In this conversation, Blaine and Wade Chumney explore the intersection of AI, consciousness, and ethics. They discuss the implications of AI development on ethical behavior, the nature of consciousness, and the importance of teaching ethics in business. The conversation emphasizes the interconnectedness of all things and the ripple effect of ethical behavior in society. Chumney shares insights from his teaching…
People in this episode
Guest: Wade Chumney
Topics covered
- AI ethics
- consciousness
- business ethics
- virtue ethics
Keywords
- conscious AI
- ethical behavior
- transformational leadership
Sponsors
Power of You!
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Conscious Business Ethics: The Practical Guide to Wisdom
Books & works: The Ethics of Conscious AI Development, The AI Ethics Dude, The Reflective Revolution, a Juris Doctor, a Masters of Information Systems
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