The Secret Reason Good People Do Bad Things

Your brain is tricking you into being a bad person! At least sort of. Ethical fading is one of the most significant factors in immoral behavior, but we never seem to talk about it! No matter how much you practice making the right decision when faced with an moral dilemma, it won't matter if you don't recognize the moral dilemma in the first place. If you want to be a better person, first learn to conquer ethical fading.

Timestamps
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0:12 Understanding Decision Frames
1:33 What is Ethical Fading?
2:13 The "Corrupt CEO" Stereotype
2:47 Self Awareness: How To Overcome Ethical Fading

The content is for entertainment purposes. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. I am most definitely not a lawyer.

#ethics #morality #psychology

[zanderdiedricks]

Good vid mate. People should focus on this much more than they do.

[videocakeproductions]

Well said, I often find myself frustrated at others that make decisions that seem contradictory to the image they portray of themselves. This provides a neat little explanation that gives me a reason to be a little more understanding…and of course, continuing to remind myself to stay self-aware as much as possible.