How ethics can help you make better decisions | Michael Schur (re-release)

In this TED Talk, Michael Schur, a TV writer and producer, discusses how a personal ethical dilemma led him to study moral philosophy. He recounts an incident where he tried to use a donation to Hurricane Katrina relief as leverage in a fender bender dispute. Realizing the ethical implications of his actions, he consulted philosophy professors and studied ethical theories like Kant's categorical imperative, Aristotle's virtue ethics, and utilitarianism. Schur emphasizes that understanding these theories can help individuals navigate complex moral dilemmas in everyday life, even if it doesn't guarantee perfect decisions. He likens studying ethics to practicing for a challenging situation, increasing the odds of making better, kinder choices when faced with moral complexities.