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From tattoos to plastic bottles, here's how society assigns moral values to everyday things

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By Aya Aboelenien, Zeynep Arsel, Gaby Clark Verified, Alexander Pol Verified
| Phys.org Verified
When we think about morality, we usually focus on actions: is this act morally right or wrong? But increasingly, these kinds of debates involve the morality of everyday objects, like plastic bottles, smartphones or even the the food on our plates. Our research shows that objects themselves can not only carry moral weight, but that these judgments can change over time. Take tattoos, for instance. Have you ever considered if having tattoos is considered moral, immoral or simply amoral?
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From tattoos to plastic bottles, here’s how society assigns moral values to everyday things Original

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By Aya Aboelenien, Zeynep Arsel
| The Conversation Verified
When we think about morality, we usually focus on actions: is this act morally right or wrong? But increasingly, these kinds of debates involve the morality of everyday objects, like plastic bottles, smartphones or even the the food on our plates. Our research shows that objects themselves can not only carry moral weight, but that these judgments can change over time. Take tattoos, for instance. Have you ever considered if having tattoos is considered moral, immoral or simply amoral?
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Are influencers villains, victims or champions of change?

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By Aya Aboelenien, HEC Montréal
| Insight News Verified
Social media influencers have become cultural powerhouses, setting trends, shaping lifestyles and even swaying political views. As their influence grows, so do ethical debates about them: are they villains exploiting their audiences, victims of an unregulated industry or champions driving positive change? In our chapter in the recently released book, Influencer Marketing, we synthesized existing literature to explore the ethical minefield of influencer culture and attention economy.
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