Jour-J 110 1st Edition Lecture 22 Outline of Last Lecture I. EthicsII. Ethical PrinciplesOutline of Current LectureI. Purpose of Ethical ReasoningII. The Potter BoxIII. Case Study #1IV. Case Study #2V. Case Study #3Purpose of Ethical Reasoning- To draw responsible conclusions that yield justifiable actionsThe Potter Box- The Potter Box is an approach to thinking through ethical actions- Developed by Ralph PotterWhy do we need this?- Because people in power are lying to us all the time!!!- GM Scandal…- Takata airbags…The Potter Box forces us to:- Get the data/facts straight- Investigate our values- Articulate an appropriate principle- We make values explicit with the Potter Box- Ensures that out interpretation of events or decisions are NOT based on hidden or unknown prejudices- We often feel passionately about our valuesHow it works:- Define the situation- Describe important values- Identify ethical principles- Resolve conflicts of loyaltiesFirst, define your role:- Journalist?- Victim?- Passive Observer?- Consumer?- Other?- All of the above?Case Study #1 At your university, all students are required to own computers and use the same software. The manufacturer of the software has allowed it to be copied only once, but a group of students have found a way around that, enabling students to share the software for free. You discover their identities and arrange an interview. They do not want their names used. The campus police read your story and want the students’ names because they are breaking copyright laws. An attorney for the manufacturer also calls wanting the students’ names. Would you identify the students? Would you change your mind when lawyers begin to talk about jailing you? Case Study #2 Photojournalist, Kevin Carter Famine in SudanCase Study #3 Georgia: 40% of children are obese Less than 25% of Georgia parents of obese children realize their children are obese. A Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta began an ad campaign to jump-start weight loss in children. The children volunteered to audition for the ads. Public health scholars question whether or not these ads are doing more harm than good.The hospital has asked for your opinion as a marketing professional: should the ad be run or
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