What Causes Moral Muteness

Moral muteness occurs when people witness unethical behavior and choose not to say anything. It can also occur when people communicate in ways that obscure their moral beliefs and commitments. When we see others acting unethically, often the easiest thing to do is look the other way.

What is moral equilibrium?

Moral equilibrium is the idea that most people keep a running mental scoreboard where they compare their self-image as a good person with what they actually do. … This is called moral compensation. Conversely, when we have done something honorable, we feel a surplus on the good side of our mental scoreboard.

What is ethical paralysis?

Ethical paralysis: They are unable to act on their values from lack of knowledge or fear of the consequences of their actions.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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