WHAT DO ETHICS LOOK LIKE WITHOUT DICHOTOMY?
INTRO TO AMORALITY
Morality is generally defined as the categorization of intentions, decisions, and actions as right or wrong.
Amorality is the indifference to such designation of right or wrong, while emergent morality considers ethics to be a personal choice that reciprocates with social norms.
IS IT BAD TO BE AMORAL?
WHO SAYS WHAT IS GOOD?
THE MYTH OF "SUPPOSED TO BE"
WHO SAYS WHAT IS GOOD?
There are only two possible sources for a single, absolute truth; some theoretical God, or some theoretical, universal interpretation of the human experience within those of "sound mind." Outside of that, it's just some random humans elevating their opinions above others.
EMERGENT MORALITY
THE MYTH OF "SUPPOSED TO BE"
WHO SAYS WHAT IS GOOD?
Emergent morality interprets without static designations of right and wrong, instead viewing morality as an emergent interaction between personal experiences, beliefs, desires, and various layers of social expectations. As any one of these things change, the rest do.
THE MYTH OF "SUPPOSED TO BE"
THE MYTH OF "SUPPOSED TO BE"
THE MYTH OF "SUPPOSED TO BE"
A lot of people get caught up in what is "fair" or "supposed to be" as if these were ever anything but standards that are always arbitrarily decided and almost always enforced by authoritarianism. This makes ethics a question of how to tolerate freedom and fairness together.
EMERGENCE OF MORALITY
INDIVIDUAL MORALITY
INDIVIDUAL MORALITY
INDIVIDUAL MORALITY
At the heart of emergent morality lies the individual layer, where morality is shaped by personal beliefs, memories, and interpretations of the present moment.
This layer reflects how individuals navigate their internal sense of right and wrong, forming the foundation for their decisions and actions.
It highlights the deeply personal and
At the heart of emergent morality lies the individual layer, where morality is shaped by personal beliefs, memories, and interpretations of the present moment.
This layer reflects how individuals navigate their internal sense of right and wrong, forming the foundation for their decisions and actions.
It highlights the deeply personal and subjective nature of morality, rooted in unique experiences and perceptions, and serves as the starting point for broader moral frameworks.
CULTURE
INDIVIDUAL MORALITY
INDIVIDUAL MORALITY
The cultural layer emerges as individuals share, refine, and align their moral beliefs within a community.
This layer represents the shared values, norms, and principles that guide behavior within the more local levels of a society.
While culture provides structure and cohesion, it can also create moral dissonance when it conflict with in
The cultural layer emerges as individuals share, refine, and align their moral beliefs within a community.
This layer represents the shared values, norms, and principles that guide behavior within the more local levels of a society.
While culture provides structure and cohesion, it can also create moral dissonance when it conflict with individual beliefs.
How a culture handles moral dissonance is essential to whether it evolves or dies.
META-CULTURE
INDIVIDUAL MORALITY
META-CULTURE
The meta-cultural layer explores how one culture interacts with other individuals and cultures, shaping a broader, interconnected understanding of morality.
This layer examines the exchange, clash, and integration of values between groups as small as cliques in school to whole countries, highlighting the complexities of navigating moral
The meta-cultural layer explores how one culture interacts with other individuals and cultures, shaping a broader, interconnected understanding of morality.
This layer examines the exchange, clash, and integration of values between groups as small as cliques in school to whole countries, highlighting the complexities of navigating moral diversity in a globalized world.
Meta-culture emphasizes the potential for moral evolution through cross-cultural collaboration instead of conquest.
STAYING SAFE & SANE
NON-COMMITAL EXPLORATION
PROTECT INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS
NON-COMMITAL EXPLORATION
Discussing morals openly can feel vulnerable, but it’s essential for personal and collective growth. Exploring different perspectives doesn’t mean dismissing your own—it often deepens your understanding and commitment to your values.
SANS SUPERIORITY
PROTECT INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS
NON-COMMITAL EXPLORATION
If we can abandon our imperial nature and desire to "be the best", individuals and communities can navigate differences without fear, promoting both personal clarity and social harmony. We may even find more common ground that we thought.
PROTECT INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS
PROTECT INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS
PROTECT INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS
A healthy society ensures the safety and freedom of thought for all individuals, recognizing that personal exploration of morality is essential for growth. This includes providing safe pathways for those who wish to engage with different cultural frameworks—or even leave to participate in other cultures entirely.