Have you ever wondered why our beaches seem to be expanding or why certain shorelines remain robust against the relentless waves? The answer might surprise you: we're adding sand to the beach. As the climate crisis escalates, our sandy havens are under threat, but humans have deployed a clever strategy to combat this—sand nourishment. However, is this solution more harmful than helpful?
Have you ever wondered if your good deeds actually make you a better person, or do they simply give you a license to behave poorly later on? This intriguing question is at the heart of moral licensing, a phenomenon where individuals, having performed a good act, subsequently feel entitled to act in ways that may not align with their moral compass. In this article, we delve into the complexities of moral licensing, exploring how it operates in real-life scenarios and the psychological underpinnings that drive it.