You Made It Weird with Pete Holmes Ryan Holiday #4
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Jul 3, 2024 
Author Ryan Holiday talks about his new book 'Right Thing, Right Now!' exploring ethical dilemmas, the role of two presidents, reflections on aging, taking responsibility for ethical choices, morality in guest selection, promoting addictive products, theories about Jesus, Pontius Pilate's dilemma, anxiety, critique of children's books, UFOs, and communal amenities.
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Justice As A Daily Moral Compass
- Justice is framed as a personal North Star that moderates impulses and actions, not only legal punishment.
- Small daily choices of character matter more than sensational ethical thought experiments.
Prioritize Everyday Ethics Over Thought Experiments
- Avoid getting paralyzed by sensational moral hypotheticals like the trolley problem.
- Instead, focus on everyday ethical choices that have real consequences and are actionable.
Choosing Mercy After A Car Accident
- Pete describes being rear-ended by a 19-year-old with no insurance and choosing not to escalate the incident.
- He accepted the cost rather than pursue punitive action, illustrating practical compassion.