Does everyone just get away with everything?

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22. I saw this article and thought about this discussion!

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/06/11/why-drug-companies-doctors-lie.aspx?e_cid=20120611_DNL_art_2

Story at-a-glance:

Intriguing new research revealed that virtually everyone has the capacity to lie sometimes, but very few people cheat to the maximum degree

Little incentives trigger more dishonesty than a sizeable cash reward, and people were more likely to cheat when they knew others were engaging in the same behavior

While people want to maximize their own reward, they also want to feel like they are a good person, which may explain why people are more likely to lie and cheat “only a little”

When it comes to making money, many industries throw ethics and integrity out the window; the more a company has to lose, the more they are going to lie

A reminder of a sound moral code was the only factor that made people stop cheating, so there’s a good chance products that come from morally sound businesses will also be held up to a superior level of quality




Laura