At the beginning of the year, the first thing we learned in Global was the difference between morals and ethics. As the class progressed and we focused on individual case studies, I have been able to recognize when morals and ethics come into play. In general, the Ladder of Influence has made the use of morals and ethics applicable to my daily life. Global has taught me to take the time and really hear the whole story instead of jumping to conclusions. I now know how important it is not to be a bystander, to stand up for what I believe in, and not fall into mob mentality. This was made clear through all discussions and research on the Holocaust. Having a clear view of what is right and wrong in your opinion is necessary to analyze a situation. Also, in Oprah's video on AIDS based in West Virginia, we saw how easy it is to fall into the mob mentality and how many people regret what they said 16 years later. With a clear understanding of the Ladder of Inference and what my moral views are, I know that I can avoid this type of behavior and hopefully help people in the process.
I agree with you. Before this I would have just thought that it was none of my business but now I see the importance of being an up stander. It's definitely something that I will try to do as well.
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