How ethics can help you make better decisions | Michael Schur | TED Talk

In the TED Talk “How ethics can help you make better decisions,” TV writer and producer Michael Schur shares how he became interested in ethics after a moral dilemma he faced. He tells the story of how he tried to resolve an issue with a driver who claimed damages to his car, and how he ended up in a situation where he was trying to buy the driver’s silence by soliciting donations for hurricane relief. The speaker shares how he felt ashamed of his behavior and started reading philosophy to learn more about ethical decision making. He discusses the theories he learned and how they have helped him become a better person.
Note: In the spirit of sharing their ideas in a manner that is engaging, persuasive and/or authentic to them individually, this speaker uses language or metaphors that could be sensitive to some viewers