Your plan to set up your friend Carey with your acquaintance Emerson is finally coming together. You've made them a dinner reservation, but suddenly realize that there's a problem: Carey is always late. You really want this relationship to work— what if you told Carey dinner was at 6 instead of 6:30, so they arrived on time? Is it okay to lie? Sarah Stroud explores this classic ethical dilemma. [Directed by Avi Ofer, narrated by Pen-Pen Chen, music by Jarrett Farkas].

Sarah Stroud: Ethical dilemma: Would you lie?

Ethical dilemma: Would you lie?

Examining the ethical dilemma of lying for a friend's benefit exposes a clash between moral absolutism and utilitarianism.

The concept of paternalism in ethics is spotlighted, pondering whether lying for someone's good respects or undermines their autonomy.

Lying may lead to short-term gains but risks long-term trust—ethical quandaries demand nuanced, case-specific evaluations.