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Podcast: The Uncertainty E.D.G.E.
Episode: Navigating the Dark Patterns of Business Ethics with Guido Palazzo
Description: Episode SummaryIn this compelling conversation, Sam Sivarajan sits down with Guido Palazzo, a Professor of Business Ethics, to unpack the complex world of ethical decision-making in organizations. Together, they examine how well-intentioned people can make harmful decisions under pressure, the profound impact of corporate culture on ethical behavior, and why context often matters more than personal values when it comes to moral choices.Professor Palazzo draws on real-world scandals, including the infamous Wells Fargo account fraud case, to illustrate how organizational pressures can create "ethical blindness" that leads good people astray. The discussion emphasizes...