Moral Licensing

Moral Licensing

Is moral licensing a hidden risk in ethical decision-making?

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36 mins

Examine how moral licensing can distort ethical decision-making and weaken self-restraint. Understand the psychological loops that justify bad behavior after good deeds.

Ep 1:

The Psychology of Moral Licensing

Ep 2:

Are Moral Rules Shaped by Culture or Ethics?

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Discussions (13)

Silas

Level 3 · 9 mo ago

Damn this explains exactly why I destroy a pizza after one gym session lol. The mental gymnastics are killing my gains... brain really thinks I earned a treat just for doing the bare minimum đź—ż

Duke

Level 3 · 9 mo ago

That gym example hits hard. I do a quick workout and tell myself I earned that extra beer. Classic trap.

Stephen

Level 7 · 8 mo ago

If thinking about volunteering justifies a treat, I’m pretty sure I’ve earned a new Commander deck.

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