Financial Conflicts of Interest in Research This video introduces research conflicts of interest so you learn how to avoid real or perceived bias as you do your research and disseminate the results. View
Moral Illusions Explained We are familiar with optical illusions and how they affect what we see. Just as our eyes (and other senses) can be fooled, our moral sense can also be tricked. View
#MeToo The #MeToo Movement ignited the conversation on sexual harassment and sexual assault when it went viral in 2017. This video captures the impact of #MeToo and the current conversation surrounding the movement on campus. View
Propaganda: Ethics & the Media The Bullock Texas State History Museum hosted an exhibit about the biases and pressures that led to the rise of the Nazi party in the 1930’s, which was especially salient in the run-up to the 2016 presidential election. View
College Admissions Scandal A college admissions prep advisor told wealthy parents that while there were front doors into universities and back doors, he had created a side door that was worth exploring. View
Cognitive Dissonance Cognitive dissonance is the psychological discomfort that we feel when our minds entertain two contradictory concepts at the same time. View
Moral Emotions Moral emotions are the feelings and intuitions that play a major role in most of our ethical decision making and actions. View
Implicit Bias Implicit bias exists when people unconsciously hold attitudes toward others or associate stereotypes with them. View
Robert Bentley: A Campaign Affair Alabama governor Robert Bentley’s misuse of campaign funds for an extramarital affair cost him more than his political career. View
OxyContin: Whale Watching Doctors who overprescribed OxyContin were nicknamed “whales” by Purdue Pharma. While doctors pushed pills, Purdue’s profits were pushed to new heights. View