Motivated Reasoning
People often shape their moral reasoning based on their desires for products, leading to motivated reasoning. When attracted to an item, like a pair of shoes, individuals are more likely to justify ethically questionable practices, such as sweatshop labor. This tendency to rationalize unethical behavior increases when there is a perceived distance from the unethical action, making it easier to accept products that may have troubling origins.In this clip
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Episode 69: Money Talks
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