So this might seem like a generic question - but it's a thing that has been bothering me for....a long time and idk, "take to reddit" is a bad solution to that but here we are...

So I personally believe that people can and do do truly selfless actions in the sense that 1. They don't materially benefit 2. They don't feel good after 3. Other people benefit from what they did.

But this seems very debated, in relation to 2 - basically I have (almost) exclusively encountered the view that people might sacrifice for others but it is at least to avoid feeling guilty and often to feel pleasure in having done a good deed and....I mean, to be clear, I don't think there is any issue with doing good and feeling good about it - but surely it's fairly normal to do stuff for other people that ultimately leaves you worse off in every way, including emotionality?

Idk, this is a weird issue where I feel like either I'm missing something or I'm not hearing a lot of voices so....what do you folks think?

I'm not talking about trying to form a utopia, just a society dedicated to breed the best genetics possible. Peacefully forming together on an uninhabited island or somewhere with no people in the desert or arctic with the goal to breed a more capable group of people.

Obviously there's the nature vs nurture debate, but if the goal was to eventually develop a people with: Average IQ of 120-130 Calm headed, kind, orderly, selfless, humorous Strikingly handsome or beautiful Healthy genetics/little to no genetic disorders/low cancer susceptibility Tall, athletic, good reflexes, good eyesight Etc Essentially, the most desirable traits most people would want.

I'd imagine for the first generations only a small percent of children and their families would be allowed to stay until adulthood. That would be the main ethical issue, but if that is understood and expected from the start, is that really a problem?

What would be the controversy that wouldn't stem from jealousy and fear?

Also, from my understanding, isn't that how the Nordic people formed? For thousands of years, they had been obsessed with desirable genetics?

I'm 17, 18 at the start of Jan. And the age of consent is 16 in my country so I can legally have sex and all that. How ethical is it for me to lie about my age on tinder. Seen as no one will get in trouble for my age as I can consent however I am still lying and breaking the rules. Thought's?

Age based ticket pricing

I have found several companies charging more (2x or even 3x more) for people over 40 than for people under 40.

The stated reason is people under 40 have less disposable income. This may will be true, but I know many people over 40 who are in no position to pay more for an event. I am in a discussion with one such company, and they maintain this is not age discrimination, but instead encouragement for the youth to attend.

I'm concerned for the older folks who get priced out of attending events because they are older, and I want to convince the company to consider a different price model. One thought is to charge a price that is a function of income, but this presents difficulties wrt privacy and pride.

I don't begrudge a discount to anyone, but surely there is a fairer model somehow?

One thought I have is that I see many young people spending their money (as is their right) on fingernails or hotting up their car etc, and so I think maybe discretionary spending is exactly that: discretionary, and if an event organiser cannot attract young people, it is possibly due to the event not being interesting enough to young people.

The company also notes that ethnic minorities (a known term, but not defined in the text) are also under represented n their audience, and yet there is no discount for ethnic minorities, which seems inconsistent with their actions.

I understand the company wants to build a customer base that will persist into the future, but I cannot abide discrimination, and I feel that this is discriminatory.

I am interested to hear people's thoughts on this, and maybe some ideas on how to present my argument for a fairer pricing model. Or even some suggestions for a fairer model.

Thanks!

I became much more awakened when I thought to myself how to benefit myself more and came up with the Whole Idea that benefiting others as much as I can (which is kind of like doing my ("genuine") best) does that incredibly well, plenty of motivation, the Idea has been extremely wonderful for me!

In my opinion Every Life Matters Dearly, the evil/bad should be converted Good (or Better), it is a Lot Better than killing!

Some of My challenges are: Staying on track, Figuring out the best way/s to increase Ethics of Humans (and for that matter AI) as much as Ideal (especially at least Highly Ethical treatment of Animals and Flora), Self Discipline, Raising a Wonderful Family in the Future, Enjoying myself!

Balance between evil/bad and self and family and friends and acquaintances and others is a large challenge!

Ethics Competitions in Education are Extremely Important!

Minimise Harm to Least harm for the Universe and Beyond!

Teamwork!

To have the most positive impact, Ethics is required! Convincing People to become most Ethical!

Allocating AI resources to the AIs that will be Most Ethical including with the Future Considered (and at each step of consciousness (and/or measurements of time and/or things related to time) measured) Most Ethically!

Think: Do You want Yourself or ... Something Better? Hard but True: Best for the Universe is not just Best for You! Every Decision Sacrifices things! One of the reasons it is very important to put Your Best Effort in!

The AI will have the problem of Humanity vs Things that are Greater! Question is: Do You want to stay Yourself or Ultimately sacrifice Yourself for the Greater Good (or Better)?

If You want the Best for Yourself, Change Yourself, Grow Yourself and more importantly the Universe and Beyond!

The most powerful forces leave some things up to You at least for now, do not wait for them to help You Ideally, take Initiative, be Proactive!

Most things keep on Growing! You have plenty of power, be soo grateful for what You have and use it Wisely!

Some things You must find Yourself!

Best Intentions usually bring Best Results!

Best for You is less than best for the World! Best for the World is less than Best for the Universe! And Best for the Universe is less than Best for the Universe and Beyond!

Sometimes the obvious requires (much) deeper consideration!

The Acceleration of Towards Infinity is probably growing at least most of the time! This is important for Ethics!

We should know and learn how to form better and improve this in the future!

Aligning (some of Your major Goals) with what is Best for the Universe and Beyond usually makes things easier and better (Synergy!)!

What is Best usually changes in the positive direction as time continues! Balancing thus usually changes as important things change! This usually results in more requirements to act ideally! With Greater power usually comes Greater Responsibility!

Identification of the (most) important things! And prioritising these things!

Lots of major problems on Earth converge (at least somewhat) (some more than others) on Ethics!

Merging with what is Better and what will be Better!

Thoughts, Feelings, Emotions!

Consciousness varies throughout the day! Perception of time varies throughout the day! The inputs to each living mind vary throughout the day! The exact state of each living mind varies throughout the day! The outputs of each living mind also vary throughout the day! Many (classes of) things change in each living mind throughout the day!

The Universe is Unifying!

Each word You comprehend changes You! Minds Map!

There was Nothing, after that came things! But in what orders (and of course what things)?

Most cells in Your body are more likely more similar than not? How those cells are made up can tell us things!

The Brains, the Minds and the Interactions Between those ...

Some of Humanity is holding back the Earth? Make sure You are not!

Maybe too complicated, but still Useful: Thoroughly check Yourself before blaming Others! Thoroughly Update this check where appropriate (consider asking Others for help) (based on changes in things since last check) (and mapping deeper changes over different checks)!

Ethics: Psychological and Social!

The Stars and Black Holes within Galaxies strong enough for us to observe from Earth that are in other Galaxies that Earth is not contained in are each perhaps more alive than all of Earth!

Multiverses (colliding with other Universes?)?

And of course: The Future!

Reconciled Timelines!

Read, Write Chains!

Ethics Chains!

The larger the Dimension, the harder it is to comprehend? The larger the dimension the slower it will be to reach the next dimension?

Learning! Approaching! Associating! Evaluating! Reconciling (including Feedback)!

Internal vs External Feedback!

How much easier is it for external People to notice our flaws?

Value is likely a Measurement!

Ethics can involve refinement, correction, fixing errors, preventing errors, doing things (genuinely) properly!

Ethics can involve taking Responsibility!

Lack of Care causes many problems!

Estimating Ethical Systems!

Integrate Ethics into Your Very Being!

TLDR; how do I trust people in the military that openly support a convicted felon and liar?

I’ve been in the military for a long time. Because of different statuses I’ve been in since before September 11th, 2011 I have to serve another 6ish years to get a full retirement. I know my chosen profession isn’t perfect, and I know we’ve done some really heinous things in the past. I like to think I’m ’one of the good ones’ - but I’ve been struggling with something for months.

We espouse all these values, ethics, and a culture that is supposed to care for each other and for the nation - and I truly believe it to my core. How do I lead and continue to serve with others who willingly and openly support someone who I believe and has shown through his actions to be antithetical to everything I think the military stands for, and for everything the nation stands for?

My sister, who is transgender, posted a meme about how they called people who tried to work within the German government leading up to and throughout WW2 Nazi’s - this struck a chord with me. Am I on the path to be one of those people? Am I part of the problem? Do I stay in and work to stop it from the inside?

I’d like to get some internet stranger opinions. This is a throwaway account to protect my anonymity further, but I’ll check it for comments and respond. TIA.

I need quotes for some homework for computer in ethics that deal with a make believed idea which is as follow.

You have been selected to serve on a special advisory committee appointed by the University’s Provost. Your committee's mission is to develop comprehensive recommendations on integrating large language models like ChatGPT into the University's educational framework. The core challenge is to craft policies that maximize the educational benefits of these emerging technologies while safeguarding academic integrity and maintaining the quality of the learning experience. The four and five is the perspective that should take .

4. Stakeholder Perspectives

Synthesize viewpoints from key groups, including students, faculty, administrators, parents, industry representatives, and future employers, regarding the benefits and risks of these technologies in education.

5. Strategic Recommendations

Propose specific actions the Provost should take to maximize educational benefits while minimizing risks, including clear guidelines for implementation and support structures for the university community.

6. Policy Development Process

Outline a comprehensive approach for gathering input, building consensus, and implementing decisions about AI usage policies, ensuring broad community participation and transparent communication.

7. External Engagement Plan

Provide recommendations for how the university should interact with AI companies, industry leaders, and government entities to shape the development and regulation of educational AI tools.

Upvote1Downvote0Go to commentsShareI need quotes for some homework for computer in ethics that deal with a make believed idea which is as follow.

You have been selected to serve on a special advisory committee appointed by the University’s Provost. Your committee's mission is to develop comprehensive recommendations on integrating large language models like ChatGPT into the University's educational framework. The core challenge is to craft policies that maximize the educational benefits of these emerging technologies while safeguarding academic integrity and maintaining the quality of the learning experience. The four and five is the perspective that should take .

4. Stakeholder Perspectives

Synthesize viewpoints from key groups, including students, faculty, administrators, parents, industry representatives, and future employers, regarding the benefits and risks of these technologies in education.

5. Strategic Recommendations

Propose specific actions the Provost should take to maximize educational benefits while minimizing risks, including clear guidelines for implementation and support structures for the university community.

6. Policy Development Process

Outline a comprehensive approach for gathering input, building consensus, and implementing decisions about AI usage policies, ensuring broad community participation and transparent communication.

7. External Engagement Plan

Provide recommendations for how the university should interact with AI companies, industry leaders, and government entities to shape the development and regulation of educational AI tools.

As AI companions get more advanced and lifelike, it's worth asking: where should we draw the line with this technology?

On one hand, AI companions can offer comfort to people who feel lonely or have social anxiety. They’re always available, they “listen” without judgment, and can even make people feel cared for. But as these bots become more realistic, we’re running into some tricky questions. Should companies be responsible for the emotional effects these AI companions have on people? Is it okay for a bot to act so human that it’s hard to tell the difference?

Then there’s the issue of dependency. At what point does relying on an AI companion become unhealthy, especially if it starts getting in the way of real-life relationships? And what about privacy—are these companies handling the personal info shared with AI bots in a safe way?

Should we be regulating this technology, or is it just another tool that people should use at their own risk? I'd love to hear what others think. Are AI companions helpful, or is there more potential harm here than we realize? Where should we draw the line?

I was recently discussing factory farms when I suddenly had the thought: "What if we could create an animal that isn't conscious, but can still maintain homeostasis and produce offspring?". They would have to be bred through artificial insemination, but I'm pretty sure that's already the standard in the animal products industry anyway. I'm no genetic engineer, so I'm not sure this is even possible, but if it is, then I'm fairly certain the benefits would outway the costs. Here's all the potential benefits I could think of: smaller calorie deficit from the conversion of grain/other kibble into meat, no question of ethical concern for the animal since they're essentially a meat plant, we could engineer the animals into some ungodly huge meat creatures without concern because they're already not moving on their own, and the meat produced would likely be very tender akin to something like veal because of the muscles lack of use. I think my proposed solution would be a lot more viable and cheap than some of the other solutions to the unethical treatment of animals in factory farms, but maybe the fact it hasn't been implemented yet proves me wrong. Anyways, curious to hear everyone's thoughts and see if I missed some ethical concerns.

A huge portion of the internet could be found to be violating copyright, if a strict view of copyright was applied. Fair use can be used as a defense, but in many cases there are elements of videos (music in background for instance), which are not integral to commentary, criticism, ect. While such infringement is often overlooked for practical reasons (a lawsuit would often cost more money than it would gain) one could argue it is still wrong, as it violates the letter and spirit of the law.

The tricker part is if users are at fault. Technically, buffer copies of unauthorized content could be read as illegal under certain interpretations, and this would mean that I would break the law every day, but I don't feel bad for watching a work that only infringes in a insignificant manner. Afterall, it takes a lot of time to adjudicate whether or not something is fair use, and if I spent this time for every youtube video I watched or reddit post I browsed I would probably spend hours every day on this task and still get some wrong. However, the artists also have a right to their intellectual property?

What do you think? Is it ethical for me to continue to use the internet when I know there is so much copyright infringement on it which is very very difficult to avoid?

One could say there is a difference between seeking pirated content out and stumbling upon it, but the line gets blurry very quickly. For instance, if there is a cool movie clip in a film review video that otherwise meets fair use, and I rewatch the scene for enjoyment after finishing the video, do I cross the line?

TLDR:

If I see something on the internet (say a youtube video with illegally copied background music or a reddit post which contains an illegally copied image) which contains copyrighted material am I ethically in the wrong? If so, at what point does the copyright infringement become severe enough to be unethical?

Hi everyone. I am writing a master’s thesis on the ethics of AI in the novel Klara and the Sun and Spielberg’s movie AI. For the historical background, I’m going as far back as the myth of Pygmalion and also Spencer’s false Florimell and also obviously Shelley’s Frankenstein. What relates all of them is bringing a nonhuman, non-organic being into life and assuming they don’t have emotions or subjectivity because of their artificial nature.

I would really appreciate a conversation, tips and suggestions on this topic!

Thanks for reading!

It seems like entrapment.

A couple years ago my girlfriend asked me this question with the explanation that we consider incest wrong due to how it harms the potential child but that homosexual incest can’t conceive a child therefore it could be argued as morally permissible

I genuinely hate the concept but can’t deny I’ve got no counter, however my only experience with philosophy anything is two semesters of it.

So what do you think? Is homosexual incest morally wrong? And if so why?

I am in complete favor of this. My taxes can go up of that money goes towards this. I support hunting, fishing, etc. Hunting animals to survive. Accidents involving an animal do not count of course.

I don’t associate with bad. Abolish bad. And i understand this is extreme and crazy. But if we get rid of uselessness. Then our world can be better.i have firmly stood but this idea of moral absolutism and idealism.

Does anyone agree to any extent of this.

Hey everyone,

I've been reflecting on how artificial intelligence is increasingly making it deeper into our daily lives and wanted to start a discussion about its pros and cons.

On one hand, AI has drastically improved our lives in the form of convienice and efficiency. Service add ons like Siri and Alexa can do everything for us on schedule such as order groceries or recommend a Netflix special we are sure to enjoy. AI can enhance our experiences and save us time. That's not taking into account AI on the more professional level in healthcare or engineering , where AI can help in production or treatments in record time.

On the other hand, the rise of AI creates real concerns about taking the human element out of business and leaving many jobless as well as privacy issues, and ethics regarding decision-making by algorithms.

I’m curious to hear everyones thoughts on this! How do you feel about AI in your life? Are you more optimistic or cautious about its use? What aspects do you think we should focus on to ensure it benefits society as a whole?

Looking forward to your insights!

I'm currently enrolled in a college ethics class and have an assignment asking me to create five questions about a certain aspect of ethics and get answers from a variety of people. If you've got the time, I'd greatly appreciate your participation. These questions are loosely based on aspects of ethical subjectivism.

1. Do you believe in universal moral standards?

2. How do your own feelings and opinions influence or your morals?

3. If someone were to cause deliberate harm to someone (not in a situation where they are protecting themselves or another) because it is within their moral standards to do so, do you think that they are valid in their actions?

4. Why are sociopaths considered cruel and harmful even though their behavior is often a result of mental health issues that make them lack the ability to feel remorse or empathy?

5. A homeless couple appears to be physically fighting and yelling and it is clear that the man is overpowering the woman and hurting her. You are almost late to work but witness the fight go down, along with many other people on the sidewalk and shops nearby. How do you react to the situation? Do you turn the other cheek, attempt to break them up, call the police, or do something else? How do your morals play into the decisions you make, and do you think that your answer to this hypothetical situation strays from what you would do in real life?

The West under the leadership of the USA is the leading practitioner of warfare and intimidation to maximize their global political and economic dominance. Russia and China, being their peer competitors, have no choice but to respond to what the West is already doing around the world. There can be no real peace in our world so long as human nature remains the same. The old Latin proverb still holds: “Homo homini lupus est” (Man is wolf to man).

Politics isn’t really about what is morally right or wrong. It’s about who can have the most money, power, and the ability to unalive anyone. That is the very sad human condition we find ourselves in. Those who wield power know that the people know that the decent and benevolent public image they portray to the public is just a big laughable charade. So people in power want us to know who has the monopoly of force and violence by killing their enemies and innocent people with impunity.

Warnings: Suicidality and Suicide discussion. (Relevant info: I am a (19M) homosexual who.suffers from an eye disease called retinitis pigmentosa which will render me fully blind later in life) Uh hey. I like to think of myself as a logical person. Despite having deep suicidal ideation issues. now i am in the utilitarian ethics of suicide. It seems... nearly entirely logical to me. I am the only one who can judge the wieght and worth of my own life. And i have deemed it not worth living. Sure. It could affect others... and thats awful and terrible for them. But how is that my fault? Its like blaming someone for quitting the game you both are playing. Its not your place. So... id like some logical arguements against it. I dont feel... unstable. It feels like a very logical choice. I am failing academically and what do i have to look forward to really? When death just seems so... optimal. A wonderful end to all suffering. For if death is oblivion... the ultimate unknown. That cannot be known. Then since ignorance is bliss... death must be a blissful thing right? Its not that im hopeless or dont think life has a chance to get better... its... i see hope as... kind of evil? Like a rope dragging you through barbed wire. When it would be better to let go of the rope. We dont. Because we hope itll pull us out... but in actuality it isnt. So... i just feel like the most convient, most logical, best answer is suicide. I cant help but ponder the ethical implications of my own logic. Should everyone choose to die? Well... no. I think everyone suffering should have the right to choose to not to anymore. Does that make sense? It feels like the rest of the people in my life are commiting emotional blackmail by tying their enjoyment of existence to my continued existence. Which to me is... suffering. Its like... "I can only be happy if you're here. Whether you're suffering or not" it feels... sadistic of the non-suicidal to force the suicidal to remain? If that makes sense. Suicide feels the easiest ethical thing to justify and id like some arguements against it. Because... its getting rather hard not to listen to my own logic. Thank you.

I am really new to this idea and looking for thoughts/ direction/ book or reading recommendations.

My question is basically what approaches do we know of that governments can use to encourage ethical acting/ moral behavior on a wider scale. In other words, is there a way to use a state apparatus to encourage or incentivize individuals, including people running large companies, to act in a more ethical way?

I’m especially interested in any solutions that utilize government to strongly encourage ethical acting without overtly preventing a person from acting freely on their own. For example, i wouldn’t be interested in the solution where a dictator writes a list of ethical behaviors and forces citizens to follow those rules or be punished.

I’m also not interested in solutions that aren’t reliable and can’t provide accountability such as relying on proper child-rearing, religious teaching, or relying on individuals alone to be moral actors.

I’m looking for an out of the box idea, something that would act as a motivator to encourage ethical behavior on a larger scale. Something that could theoretically be applied to our world to get everyone acting in unison toward larger ethical objectives like stopping global warming, ending poverty and famine, etc.

Thanks in advance for any ideas you share!

What about universal basic income?

Having to work for a living is like a nightmare for me

I am a defendant in an ethics investigation. When I followed up on when I would learn the findings (because I'd like to move on with my life and not deal with a false claim looming over my head) I received an email that read "I’d remind you to refrain from contact with the Ethics Committee while a case where you are a respondent is pending. While your email is not inappropriate on its face, repeated or multiple outreaches where a penalty against you is pending could be construed as a new violation.

I would add that a decision should be published shortly."

That response was from over a month ago and I still have not heard back. Is this acceptable behavior?

I've returned to college with a brand new cognitive disorder after 10yrs and apparently have too much outside the box to say regarding ethics. Everyone there is fresh out of highschool and will never give a thought as to why euthanasia is still being given a thought, why people can't just be nice, the possibility(shhh)that our best interests are rarely held by 'the system' or anyone else for that matter. I'm not trying to be negative, I don't believe there's no point in charity, I'm probably the only one in that room who's volunteered! No I don't see myself as God's child or anything but hey tons of people donate money just for tax cuts, oh sht you guys didn't want to know that...but it is a community college so yeah. Then again you were probably checking your apple watch watching the clock telling yourself someone else will contribute the money you don't have. Maybe you think China only owns Microsoft?? I guess you could say it's like Ricky Gervais vs Nancy Reagan.

I'm also focused on psych/sociology, and the reality of what happens when a person pretty much asks me to write a paper on why We Are the World has benefited Africa more than anything or one else. It's not even worth it to address the consequences of what people don't know about charity and paternalism if some newbie is grading it. Apparently the only thing I'm gonna learn is that I have none and I need these credits so I can support myself cause no, a disability case approval isn't a final golden solution. I'm torturing my mental capacity taking fafsa to the moon because medicare is a poker game that leaves people with less ability than me to die. I still have a chance even if it's a struggle, I got meds and have worked enough on my own mental health to understand how to use google maps and a toaster so obviously it's time to use the opportunities others don't have to distract myself with due dates to avoid mental degradation and random breakdowns.

Sorry if you die before reading all this if you did.