Mind Field S03E02 - Moral Licensing
Mind Field (2017)
S03E02 Moral Licensing
Episode Overview
How do unseen factors shape our moral choices? The concept of Moral Licensing suggests that after performing a good deed, we may unconsciously feel justified in committing a wrong one. In this episode, Michael Stevens explores whether individuals who contribute to charity might be more inclined to let a child take the fall for a wrongdoing they themselves are aware of.