Monday Musings

Observations - Insights - Ramblings

Here is our safe space for reflections, insights and thoughtful musings on topics related to anything and everything and not just psychology. It is not a formal academic outlet, but rather a casual and eclectic exploration of our interests and observations.

Animated characters inspired by the TV show "Psych" in superhero costumes, with a man in a white coat and glasses holding credit cards, a seated man in a hoodie, a man with glasses and a superhero costume with the Greek letter psi, and a woman with glasses and a similar superhero costume with pink hair.

J. C. Pass, MSc 25/05/2023 J. C. Pass, MSc 25/05/2023

Real Morality Is Messier Than the Trolley Problem

The trolley problem helped shape moral psychology, but real ethical life is usually messier. Here’s why psychology needs dilemmas involving complicity, delay, identity, institutions, and collective harm.

J. C. Pass, MSc 22/05/2023 J. C. Pass, MSc 22/05/2023

The Trolley Problem Problem: Why Sacrificial Moral Dilemmas Feel Cleverer Than They Are

Sacrificial moral dilemmas like the trolley problem are useful for studying moral judgement, but they can make ethics look cleaner, colder, and more certain than real moral life usually is.

J. C. Pass, MSc 18/05/2023 J. C. Pass, MSc 18/05/2023

The Moral and Ethical Implications of Conducting Psychological Research on Zombies.

In this thought piece, we delve into the complex considerations surrounding the study of zombies during a hypothetical zombie apocalypse, exploring the boundaries of scientific inquiry, the rights of sentient beings, and the ethical responsibilities of researchers.