Analysis and commentary on applied ethics in many fields by the staff of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics
Coverage, Content, and Moderation
Media coverage might be more informative if it ignored some tweets.
The media coverage of Musk’s tweets is disproportionate and counterproductive.
Ukraine and Moral Equivalence
The U.S.’s 2003 invasion of Iraq and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are not morally equivalent because Putin’s objectives cannot be reconciled with the Ukrainian people’s right of self-determination.
Twain and Tech
Prefiguring a Critique of Silicon Valley
On "dash and daring and recklessness of cost or consequences"
The Ethics of Diagnosing President Vladimir Putin: Tensions between the ‘Goldwater Rule’ and the ‘Duty to Warn Rule’
The ongoing war and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine has led many to publicly question whether Russian President, Vladimir Putin is a “madman.” Ethics rules, however, state that psychiatrists should not comment on the mental health of public figures who they have not evaluated or treated in person.
Reflections on Ethics and the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Even in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, there are ethical issues to be considered and weighed.
The Ukrainian War and Ethical Leadership
In this time of war in the Ukraine, leaders are making nuanced and critical ethical decisions.
An Upcoming Webinar on AR/VR, Ethics, and Law
Register Now and Join Us on March 10 at Noon
Join us and add your questions to a conversation about ethical and legal issues associated with the widening adoption of VR and AR technology.
Trends in the Implementation of ESG Policies in State and Local Governments
State and local governments’ adoption and implementation of ESG is becoming an important ethical value in jurisdictions across the country.
Nonprofits Should use ESG to Guide Investing
While nonprofits may be careful to avoid investing in areas that are directly in conflict with their missions, this view has generally not broadened to ESG investing.
Announcing the Journalism Source Diversity Dashboard and Monitor
A new application helps journalists track the diversity of the expert quotes used in article drafts, providing real-time updates and helping reporters ensue equitable representation of the communities the cover.
