# Moral Self Licensing on The No Agenda Show Moral Self Licensing comes up in 13 chapters across 13 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from August 2014 to January 2018. - **Chapters:** 13 - **Episodes:** 13 - **Discussed:** August 2014 – January 2018 - **Related topics:** [Moral Self-licensing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moral-self-licensing.md), [Ice Bucket Challenge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ice-bucket-challenge.md), [Facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [Lyme Disease](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lyme-disease.md), [Psychology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychology.md), [Als](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/als.md), [Bill Gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-gates.md), [Bill Nye](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-nye.md), [Blocking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blocking.md), [Breast Cancer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/breast-cancer.md) ## Chapters 1–13 of 13 ### Moral Self-Licensing, Corporate Social Responsibility Study - **Episode:** [996: Rats on a Plane](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/996-rats-on-a-plane.md) - **Published:** 2018-01-05 - **Time:** 1:55:37–2:00:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/996-rats-on-a-plane/chapter/moral-self-licensing-corporate-social-responsibility-study.md A study by the National Bureau of Economic Research suggests that "Corporate Social Responsibility" (CSR) programs can lead to increased employee misconduct through "moral self-licensing." The theory posits that when individuals do something perceived as "good," such as wearing a "pussy hat" or supporting a corporate charity, they feel licensed to act selfishly or dishonestly in other areas. Keywords: [moral self-licensing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moral-self-licensing.md), csr, national bureau of economic research, [pussy hat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pussy-hat.md), employee misconduct ### Patrick Stewart Citizenship, Virtue Signaling - **Episode:** [909: Virtue Signalling](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/909-virtue-signalling.md) - **Published:** 2017-03-05 - **Time:** 1:34:49–1:39:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/909-virtue-signalling/chapter/patrick-stewart-citizenship-virtue-signaling.md Actor Patrick Stewart announced his intention to apply for U.S. citizenship to "fight" the Trump administration. This action is identified by a listener as "virtue signaling," a term describing actions taken to demonstrate one's moral character to others without necessarily solving a problem. Keywords: [patrick stewart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patrick-stewart.md), [brexit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brexit.md), [virtue signaling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/virtue-signaling.md), [moral self-licensing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moral-self-licensing.md), aaron kramer ### Moral Self-Licensing and Social Media Outrage - **Episode:** [908: Microbeads](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/908-microbeads.md) - **Published:** 2017-03-02 - **Time:** 2:26:43–2:29:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/908-microbeads/chapter/moral-self-licensing-and-social-media-outrage.md New research suggests that "moral outrage" on social media is often a form of self-interest used to reinforce one's status as a good person. The hosts discussed their personal strategies for "preemptive blocking" on Twitter to manage interactions with obnoxious or self-righteous users. Keywords: [moral self-licensing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moral-self-licensing.md), [tucker carlson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tucker-carlson.md), [bill nye](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-nye.md), [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [blocking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blocking.md) ### Moral Self-Licensing, Standing Rock Facebook Check-ins, Iranian Green Movement - **Episode:** [874: Trump Trope](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/874-trump-trope.md) - **Published:** 2016-11-04 - **Time:** 3:58–7:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/874-trump-trope/chapter/moral-self-licensing-standing-rock-facebook-check-ins-iranian-green-movement.md The concept of moral self-licensing is examined through the lens of over one million people "checking in" at Standing Rock on Facebook to support pipeline protesters without being physically present. This behavior is compared to previous digital activism trends like the 2009 Iranian Green Movement and changing profile icons for various causes. Such actions are characterized as innocuous gestures that allow individuals to feel they have contributed to a cause while avoiding substantive action. Keywords: [moral self-licensing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moral-self-licensing.md), [standing rock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/standing-rock.md), [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [green movement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-movement.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [brian brushwood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brian-brushwood.md) ### Social Media Solidarity and the French Motto - **Episode:** [774: Morally Deformed](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/774-morally-deformed.md) - **Published:** 2015-11-15 - **Time:** 41:53–45:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/774-morally-deformed/chapter/social-media-solidarity-and-the-french-motto.md The hosts analyze the rapid global adoption of the French tricolor flag on social media profiles as a form of "moral self-licensing" and "mind control." They critique President Obama's speech for nearly confusing the French motto "Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité" with the American "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness," suggesting the rhetoric was poorly prepared. Keywords: [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), tricolor, liberté, égalité, fraternité, [moral self-licensing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moral-self-licensing.md), [mind control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mind-control.md) ### Moral Self-Licensing, Red Nose Day and Menstruation Taboos - **Episode:** [730: Solution Space](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/730-solution-space.md) - **Published:** 2015-06-14 - **Time:** 1:44:38–1:48:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/730-solution-space/chapter/moral-self-licensing-red-nose-day-and-menstruation-taboos.md The concept of "moral self-licensing" is discussed in the context of charity trends like Red Nose Day and the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. The hosts critique a new "awareness" campaign involving "tampon selfies" intended to break taboos around menstruation. They argue these social media trends allow people to feel virtuous without actually contributing to a cause. Keywords: [moral self-licensing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moral-self-licensing.md), red nose day, als ice bucket challenge, [lyme disease](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lyme-disease.md), [menstruation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/menstruation.md) ### ALS Ice Bucket Challenge and "Moral Self-Licensing" - **Episode:** [727: Win By Losing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/727-win-by-losing.md) - **Published:** 2015-06-04 - **Time:** 1:39:28–1:43:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/727-win-by-losing/chapter/als-ice-bucket-challenge-and-moral-self-licensing.md The Motor Neuron Disease (MND) Association launched a controversial new campaign featuring a man who claims he was diagnosed with the disease after failing to participate in the Ice Bucket Challenge. Critics describe this as a form of "moral self-licensing" and compare it to predatory chain letters that use guilt to drive donations. The campaign is viewed as a manipulative extension of the viral 2014 fundraising phenomenon. Keywords: [als](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/als.md), [ice bucket challenge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ice-bucket-challenge.md), mnd association, [moral self-licensing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moral-self-licensing.md), michael story, chain letters ### Moral Self-Licensing, Lyme Disease, and the Lime Challenge - **Episode:** [715: Tom Tatoe](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/715-tom-tatoe.md) - **Published:** 2015-04-23 - **Time:** 13:10–15:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/715-tom-tatoe/chapter/moral-self-licensing-lyme-disease-and-the-lime-challenge.md The concept of "moral self-licensing" is explored through the lens of viral charity challenges. A new trend involving eating a lime for Lyme disease, reportedly promoted by Ryan Seacrest and Yolanda Foster, is criticized as a superficial gesture. The segment notes that the high citric acid in limes can damage tooth enamel and that the challenge has no logical connection to the disease. Keywords: [ryan seacrest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ryan-seacrest.md), yolanda foster, [lyme disease](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lyme-disease.md), [moral self-licensing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moral-self-licensing.md), [ice bucket challenge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ice-bucket-challenge.md) ### Avon 39, Moral Self-Licensing in Charity - **Episode:** [709: Terror Factory](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/709-terror-factory.md) - **Published:** 2015-04-02 - **Time:** 2:35:29–2:37:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/709-terror-factory/chapter/avon-39-moral-self-licensing-in-charity.md The "Avon 39" walk to end breast cancer is cited as an example of "moral self-licensing," where participants feel they have fulfilled their social duty by performing a difficult physical task. The marketing encourages walkers to "become the hero you want to be," focusing on personal achievement and "blisters as a badge of courage." Critics argue these events do little to actually solve the underlying medical issues while providing a psychological "out" for participants. Keywords: avon 39, [breast cancer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/breast-cancer.md), [moral self-licensing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moral-self-licensing.md), charity walks, hero culture ### Moral Self-Licensing, Lauren Smith's Essay - **Episode:** [672: Taboose](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/672-taboose.md) - **Published:** 2014-11-23 - **Time:** 2:13:02–2:16:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/672-taboose/chapter/moral-self-licensing-lauren-smith-s-essay.md Lauren Smith, daughter of a No Agenda knight, received a top grade for her essay and speech on "moral self-licensing." The hosts discuss the concept and apologize for their previous skepticism regarding the academic reception of the topic. Keywords: [moral self-licensing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moral-self-licensing.md), [essay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/essay.md), [education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md), lincolnshire, [psychology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychology.md) ### Knighting of Sir Kristan and Dame Lauren Smith - **Episode:** [671: White House Moat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/671-white-house-moat.md) - **Published:** 2014-11-20 - **Time:** 1:03:53–1:07:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/671-white-house-moat/chapter/knighting-of-sir-kristan-and-dame-lauren-smith.md Kristan Smith of Lincolnshire is knighted, and his 13-year-old daughter Lauren's Damehood is acknowledged. The hosts discuss Lauren's school essay on "moral self-licensing," a concept previously analyzed on the show, and play a requested jingle featuring Hillary Clinton. Keywords: kristan smith, lincolnshire, [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [moral self-licensing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moral-self-licensing.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md) ### Moral Self-Licensing, Family Medicine, Dr. Sharkey - **Episode:** [648: Centrifuge Him!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/648-centrifuge-him.md) - **Published:** 2014-08-31 - **Time:** 1:45:11–1:47:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/648-centrifuge-him/chapter/moral-self-licensing-family-medicine-dr-sharkey.md Dr. Sharkey, a professor of family medicine, writes in about introducing the concept of "moral self-licensing" to his students. He satirizes the concept by suggesting a doctor could announce support for a patient's cause, dump ice water on their own head, and consider the medical problem solved. Keywords: [moral self-licensing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moral-self-licensing.md), dr. sharkey, family medicine, [ice bucket challenge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ice-bucket-challenge.md), [medical ethics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-ethics.md) ### Moral Self-Licensing, Ice Bucket Challenge Psychology - **Episode:** [646: Boundless Barbarity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/646-boundless-barbarity.md) - **Published:** 2014-08-30 - **Time:** 25:16–29:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/646-boundless-barbarity/chapter/moral-self-licensing-ice-bucket-challenge-psychology.md Stanford University research from 2010 defines "Moral Self-Licensing" as a phenomenon where past good deeds liberate individuals to engage in later immoral or problematic behaviors. The Ice Bucket Challenge exemplifies this by allowing participants to "license" themselves against donating $100 by performing a public act of dousing themselves with water. This psychological shortcut provides the appearance of morality without the actual cost. Keywords: [moral self-licensing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moral-self-licensing.md), [stanford university](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stanford-university.md), [ice bucket challenge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ice-bucket-challenge.md), [bill gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-gates.md), [psychology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychology.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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