Watch out, now.
I'm about to get nerdy.
I was having a discussion with someone today and they kept using "ethics" and "morality" interchangably. These words do not mean the same thing!
Morality is based on the mores of a culture, people, society or what-have-you. Morals can change and Morality can be quantified and statistically documented. Where as Ethics is based on "ethos". Ethics implies a standard that ought not to change. It begs the question of Right vs. Wrong, not just "What is the majority doing?"
People are aware of this distinction, even if they don't know it. I mean, hasn't your mother ever said to you "Just becuse everybody's doing it, doesn't make it right"?
In the same way "transform", does not mean "shift". It's a complete change. You don't transform a little bit.
I know it seems a kind of up-tight, but in a world where so many people are looking for truth, the lack of clearly defined language is like shooting a runner in the foot and then telling them to race: it's not helpful.
So, dear reader, I encourage you to check your definitions and your assumptions/ enjoy your life.
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