In their recently published article in the Proceedings of the National Association of Sciences, Harvard’s Maryam Kouchaki and Francesca Gino describe nine studies featuring more than 2,000 participants that conclude that we tend to forget cutting ethical corners, suggesting that “this convenient memory loss gives us license to engage in further unethical acts.” From a Pacific Standard article:
As the researchers note, the psychological reason for this is fairly obvious: Most of us think of ourselves as good people, and forgetting our transgressions allows us to maintain that sparkling self-image.
More problematically, it may also increase our likelihood of committing additional unethical actions.
https://psmag.com/memories-of-unethical-behavior-fade-over-time-29ba561ad873#.dxxmdtv1i
Maryam Kouchaki - Faculty - Kellogg School of Management
Biography — Francesca Gino
Here is the full-text article for those interested: Memories of unethical actions become obfuscated over time
One of the hardest things we cand and must do as human beings, is to examine ourselves with brutal honesty!Sometimes the truth hurts very much, but facing it is essential if one desires to strengthen his character.
It may be self-preservation.I've noticed that, in general, negative memories tend to fade -- the "fading affect bias" -- in favor of more positive memories. I would imagine this is linked to the phenomenon they're documenting.
One of the hardest things we cand and must do as human beings, is to examine ourselves with brutal honesty!
There's an old saying in business: "Never fall in love with a deal"
In concern with our current discussion, I'd add: "Never fall in love with yourself"
I think we absolutely should 'love our selves' - just not 'fall in love with ourselves'! If that makes sense?
In their recently published article in the Proceedings of the National Association of Sciences, Harvard’s Maryam Kouchaki and Francesca Gino describe nine studies featuring more than 2,000 participants that conclude that we tend to forget cutting ethical corners, suggesting that “this convenient memory loss gives us license to engage in further unethical acts.” From a Pacific Standard article:
As the researchers note, the psychological reason for this is fairly obvious: Most of us think of ourselves as good people, and forgetting our transgressions allows us to maintain that sparkling self-image.
More problematically, it may also increase our likelihood of committing additional unethical actions.
https://psmag.com/memories-of-unethical-behavior-fade-over-time-29ba561ad873#.dxxmdtv1i
Maryam Kouchaki - Faculty - Kellogg School of Management
Biography — Francesca Gino
Here is the full-text article for those interested: Memories of unethical actions become obfuscated over time
Thanks for a post that wasted your time and now mine.
In their recently published article in the Proceedings of the National Association of Sciences, Harvard’s Maryam Kouchaki and Francesca Gino describe nine studies featuring more than 2,000 participants that conclude that we tend to forget cutting ethical corners, suggesting that “this convenient memory loss gives us license to engage in further unethical acts.” From a Pacific Standard article:
As the researchers note, the psychological reason for this is fairly obvious: Most of us think of ourselves as good people, and forgetting our transgressions allows us to maintain that sparkling self-image.
More problematically, it may also increase our likelihood of committing additional unethical actions.
https://psmag.com/memories-of-unethical-behavior-fade-over-time-29ba561ad873#.dxxmdtv1i
Maryam Kouchaki - Faculty - Kellogg School of Management
Biography — Francesca Gino
Here is the full-text article for those interested: Memories of unethical actions become obfuscated over time
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