All articles tagged with #morality
Playground Games’ Fable reboot drops the series’ morality-based morphing, opting for a morality scale that affects NPCs but not the player’s appearance; Peter Molyneux calls the omission a real shame, while Ralph Fulton cites the lack of an objective good/evil and increased complexity as reasons. The game launches this fall on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, marking Fable’s first PS5 appearance.
An intimate Observer profile in which Will Self discusses his battle with myelofibrosis and a stem-cell transplant, steroid-induced lows, and past addiction, alongside a lifelong literary project—from his early bravado to The Quantity Theory of Morality. He reflects on the Deborah Orr divorce, public perception, and his ambitious plan for ethics-centered works like Mortal Morality, arguing for a rethinking of morality in a digitized society while facing mortality with lucid, often defiant candor.
New research argues that humans’ combination of advanced senses with delayed motor development creates an extended window of infant dependence, which drives social interaction, caregiver–infant bonding, and the emergence of morality, reframing helplessness as an adaptive feature that underpins human adaptability and cultural complexity.
An anonymous The Athletic poll found 58.6% of players support Bad Bunny as the Super Bowl halftime performer and 41.4% oppose. The piece notes criticism centering on Bad Bunny’s character, argues that evaluating “character and morality” for a halftime show is impractical, and highlights the NFL’s aim to broaden international/Latino audiences, with Bad Bunny chosen for star power despite concerns. It also references Grammys prominence and counter-programming notions like TPUSA’s All-American halftime show.
Three Catholic cardinals—Cupich, McElroy, and Tobin—released a joint statement urging the U.S. to align its foreign policy with Pope Leo XIV’s moral framework, prioritizing the protection of life, human dignity, religious liberty, and humanitarian aid, and using war only as a last resort. They advocate diplomacy and multilateralism in crises including Venezuela, Ukraine, and Greenland, warning against partisan polarization.
Three U.S. Catholic cardinals press the Trump administration to anchor foreign policy in moral principles, criticizing military action in Venezuela, threats over Greenland, and cuts to foreign aid as risks to human dignity and the common good, and urging that war be used only as a last resort, with a policy guided by life, religious liberty, and global human flourishing, inspired by Pope Leo XIII’s critique of forceful power.
In a New York Times interview, President Trump claimed his personal morality is the only limit to his global power, dismissing the need for international law, while acknowledging some adherence depending on its definition. His comments come amid recent controversial actions, including military operations in Venezuela, discussions about acquiring Greenland, criticizing NATO, and withdrawing from multiple international organizations.
Bernard Mandeville's work explores how pride and shame drive human behavior and social cohesion, revealing that virtues like politeness and chastity are artificial passions rooted in self-love and the desire for recognition, which ultimately contribute to societal welfare through private vices.
The article condemns President Trump's harsh and cruel comments about Rob Reiner following Reiner's and his wife's deaths, highlighting Reiner's lifelong efforts to promote kindness, inclusion, and democracy, and criticizing Trump's dehumanizing rhetoric and political attacks. It urges readers to vote in Reiner's memory to oppose such cruelty and defend democratic values.
The article explores the concept of pleasure from a philosophical perspective, emphasizing that pleasure is a natural, evaluative feeling that should not be moralized or seen as vulgar. It distinguishes between the source of pleasure and the experience itself, advocating for a mindful pursuit of diverse, responsible pleasures—both immediate and delayed—to lead a fulfilling and ethically sound life.
The article discusses the scandal involving the leaked video of Israeli prison guards raping a Palestinian detainee, highlighting the political and moral decay in Israel, the conflicting narratives surrounding the incident, and the broader context of Israeli society's response to violence and genocide in Gaza.
A Saudi-funded comedy festival in Riyadh featuring prominent Western comedians has sparked widespread criticism due to the country's human rights abuses and censorship practices, with many performers facing moral dilemmas and some declining participation, highlighting the complex ethics of entertainment in authoritarian regimes.
The article explores the evolving concept of Starfleet in 'Star Trek', highlighting its origins, moral dilemmas, and the shift from utopian ideals to a more cynical view, while emphasizing that the core of Starfleet remains its people and their values.
Spike Lee's 'Highest 2 Lowest' is a compelling remake of Kurosawa's 'High and Low,' featuring a strong performance by Denzel Washington in a morally complex story about ransom, responsibility, and societal issues, but it has limited theatrical marketing and is better appreciated on streaming.
Public opinion in Israel is shifting as the country faces increasing internal debate over the morality of its war in Gaza, amid reports of widespread starvation and civilian suffering, prompting some officials and citizens to question the justification and conduct of the conflict.