EPILOGUE

Having reached this part of ‘TODAY,’ hopefully you have a better understanding of morality and have been inspired to improve yourself. Or at the very least, some discussion of these topics has occurred, and you have greater insight into yourself. Additionally, you have a greater appreciation of what is good, what is bad, what is sin and what is evil.

My wish is that ‘TODAY’ has contributed to your happiness and contentment in a world of greater peace and harmony.

Simon Peter

ANNEX A – Decision Helper (DH)

The ‘Decision helper’ (DH) is a common risk strategy applied to moral risk. The aim is to improve the outcomes of moral actions and decisions through consideration of unintended consequences.

The ‘DH’ comprises three steps. The objective of the first step is to consider two other possible outcomes from the intended one. These are possibilities where the outcome is different from what is expected.

Figure 16 - DH - Step 1

The second step is to consider three possible consequences for each of the three identified outcomes. These do not have to be negative; they might also be positive.

The final and third step is to attribute both likelihood (likely, possible, unlikely) and impact of the outcome (catastrophic, significant, minimal). This can be accomplished by creating a small table and inputting subjective ratings as depicted in the following example.

The fourth column in the table above is an objective personal perspective where the ratings from the other two columns are combined. Where an outcome is rated catastrophic and likely, (C & L) the taker of the action must either consider not taking the action at all or finding some means to mitigate this outcome by reducing the likelihood or impact. The objective of this step is to reach one of three possible decisions: do not act; mitigate your actions or proceed and accept the risks.

Figure 16 - DH - Step 2

Figure 16 - Analysis Table

ANNEX B – The Moral Compass

The Moral Compass Expanded and in detail:

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