1. Is tubal ligation ethically appropriate for a patient with a public guardian?

    A mid-twenties patient has fetal alcohol syndrome, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and intellectual disability. She has tried various forms of birth control and has found them…

  2. What is the appropriate plan of care for this seriously ill patient?

    An elderly patient was unconscious in an ICU. According to the treatment team, her prognosis was poor. Most jurisdictions have a legal hierarchy for…

  3. Are You Trustworthy?

    In this short post, I’m going to do three things. First, I’m going to offer you a good piece of philosophical advice. Then I’m…

  4. Burton Shreds Right and Wrong

    Every day, I advise senior leadership of Fortune 500 companies on issues of ethical risk. Sometimes, my colleagues and I have to spend a…

  5. So You Say You Want a Boycott

    When people see brands doing something they regard as unethical, the boycott is a strong tactic they can use to push back. But what…

  6. Can AI Stop Disinformation?

    In a recent survey of tech policy experts, 90% agreed that the regulation of online disinformation should be a global priority. It’s easy to see why….

  7. The Ethics of Mandatory Vaccination

    Over the past few months, pressure on corporations has mounted as the battle over the ethics of vaccine mandates for organizations roars on. Leaders…

  8. Does Good Ethics Mean Good Business?

    Good ethics means good business. And even in those rare times that it doesn’t – or you think it doesn’t – you should probably just do the right…

  9. What’s More Important than Rules in the Military?

    Military organisations around the world have developed insights into cultivating principals in their workforces—your organisation can benefit from this strategy, too. As companies scale,…